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Author Archives: J. Dale Shoemaker

J. Dale Shoemaker was a reporter for PublicSource between 2017 and 2019.

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Posted inLocal Government

Wilson upsets Harris in primary election for North Side city council seat

by J. Dale Shoemaker and Jourdan Hicks May 21, 2019May 30, 2019
Posted inUncategorized

Zappala wins Democratic primary in Allegheny County DA race

by J. Dale Shoemaker and Jourdan Hicks May 21, 2019May 30, 2019
Posted inLocal Government

‘A warning flag:’ City controller’s audit criticizes Pittsburgh’s use of piggyback contracts

by J. Dale Shoemaker May 9, 2019July 26, 2019
Chelsa Wagner, the county controller, said it is time for the elected leadership at the county to take responsibility for the delayed response to the fire at the Clairton Coke Works. She called the county’s response a failure of government to fulfill its most basic function to protect citizens. (Photo by Oliver Morrison/PublicSource)
Posted inLocal Government

Allegheny County controller and administrative services director butt heads over piggyback contracts

by J. Dale Shoemaker May 8, 2019July 26, 2019
Posted inLocal Government

Your tax dollars at work: Explore how City of Pittsburgh paid employees in 2018

by J. Dale Shoemaker and Natasha Vicens May 2, 2019November 7, 2022
Posted inDEVELOP PGH

Homewood residents get first glimpse of ‘comprehensive community plan’ to tackle housing, development, transit and more

by J. Dale Shoemaker April 24, 2019November 5, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

Your tax dollars at work: Explore how Allegheny County paid employees in 2018

by J. Dale Shoemaker and Natasha Vicens April 22, 2019April 29, 2019
Posted inLocal Government

Your tax dollars at work: Explore how Pennsylvania paid state employees in 2018

by J. Dale Shoemaker and Natasha Vicens April 17, 2019April 23, 2019
Gerald Dickinson, a 32-year-old law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, plans to to challenge U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle in the 2020 Democratic primary election. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)
Posted inLocal Government

Pitt law professor Gerald S. Dickinson to challenge U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle in 2020

by J. Dale Shoemaker April 10, 2019May 28, 2020
Councilman Corey O’Connor discusses an issue with Councilwoman Darlene Harris during Wednesday morning’s council meeting. (Photo by Terry Clark/PublicSource)
Posted inNEWS

Pittsburgh city council passes landmark gun legislation. NRA prematurely said it filed suit.

by J. Dale Shoemaker April 2, 2019April 9, 2019

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