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Local Government

O’Connor orders review of permitting delays, signals support for city developers

by Charlie Wolfson January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

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Local Government

O’Connor asks city to ‘redd up’ for NFL Draft in inaugural address

by Charlie Wolfson January 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Inside our Newsroom

2025: Federal quakes and Pittsburgh aftershocks

by Rich Lord, Jamie Wiggan and Halle Stockton December 30, 2025December 31, 2025

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Q&A: Can social workers head off extremism?

by Rich Lord December 24, 2025December 28, 2025

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When care is compulsory

Involuntary outpatient treatment for mental illness to start Jan. 1 in Allegheny County

by Venuri Siriwardane December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

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Local Government

Pittsburgh council approves 20% property tax hike

by Charlie Wolfson December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

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The Homeownership Wall

How does Pittsburgh have 20,000 vacant homes — and a housing shortage?

by Charlie Wolfson December 22, 2025February 2, 2026

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Local Government

Pittsburgh Water board asks questions after transparency investigation

by Brian Nuckols December 19, 2025December 21, 2025

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Guest commentary

Transit funding isn’t just about transportation. It’s a public health issue.

by Guest commentary by Laura Chelgren December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

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Local Government

Pittsburgh City Council floats spending increases with vote on tax hike set for Sunday

by Charlie Wolfson December 18, 2025December 19, 2025