Local Government Archives

Children run along the Somers Drive section of Bedford Dwellings as Pittsburgh’s skyline rises in the background on a sunny day, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. At right, power lines run along the street illuminated by the setting sun, at left, framed by trees and bushes and green lawns, the brick buildings of Bedford Dwellings sit before a sidewalk and line of parked cars.

Pittsburgh’s public housing agency poised to pick director from Portland

by Mia Hollie September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Ivory Mathews left the Home Forward agency in Oregon after a probe of her business travel. She is set to replace Caster Binion, who has led the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh for 13 years.

Silhouette of a construction worker wearing a hard hat, placing a brick onto a partially built brick wall against a cloudy sky.

Economy & Housing

From ‘screaming into the void’ to quicker turnarounds, Pittsburgh permitting is being transformed

by Mia Hollie September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Two people in tie-dye shirts point at a security camera on a street corner with construction equipment, a brick building, and traffic lights visible.

Technology

Pittsburgh doesn’t use Flock cameras – but license plate readers are already here

by Sarah Naccarato September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

A man in a suit speaks to reporters holding microphones and recording devices in a brightly lit indoor setting.

Local Government

Affidavit: City Council members and staff led DA to investigate Gainey contracts

by Charlie Wolfson September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Three people stand beside a road holding protest signs, one reading “NO MORE AI DATA CENTERS!” Trees, power lines, and a passing car are visible in the background.

Guest commentary

As data centers loom, communities need to organize to protect health and environment

by Guest commentary by Nathan Deron September 17, 2026September 22, 2026

A person at a podium holds a Kermit the Frog puppet and speaks into a microphone in a room with tan curtains.

HEALTH

Paid parental leave compromises emerge at Allegheny County health board meeting

by Oliver Morrison September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A person holds a small vial labeled for measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine with a blue cap, seen against a blurred background.

HEALTH

As Allegheny County prepares for measles cases, director warns of 21 day quarantines

by Oliver Morrison September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A roadside grassy area with mailboxes, a trash bin, and a large signboard displaying local site information near a wooded hill.

Environment

Elizabeth Township OKs fracked wells near a school despite resident concern

by Lucas Dufalla September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

A woman holding a baby stands in the aisle of a meeting room; several people are seated facing a person speaking at the front.

HEALTH

1,400 paid parental leave comments show support, deep split, room for change

by Oliver Morrison September 15, 2026September 14, 2026

Aerial view of a stadium near a river in a city with bridges, buildings, and hills in the background at dusk.

Investigations

When the Steelers sell tickets, here’s how much the public sector gets

by Rich Lord September 12, 2026September 13, 2026

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