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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

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Local Government

How Mayor Ed Gainey changed Pittsburgh, from more housing to fewer police

by Charlie Wolfson December 18, 2025

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AG, lawmakers in Pa. contend with Trump order blocking state AI regulations

by Whitney Downard December 17, 2025

Side-by-side charts compare Pittsburgh and Allegheny County tax rates from 2010 to 2026 under Mayor Ed Gainey’s budget and Councilor Barb Warwick’s proposal, with proposed 2026 tax increases circled.

Local Government

For Pittsburgh property owners, old assessments have meant steadily climbing tax rates

by Lajja Mistry, Charlie Wolfson and Rich Lord December 12, 2025December 14, 2025

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Local Government

Crafton approves zoning overhaul, settling heated chapter for the sleepy Pittsburgh suburb

by Jamie Wiggan December 11, 2025December 14, 2025

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Local Government

What are the key dates in Pittsburgh’s budget fight — and when can residents weigh in?

by Charlie Wolfson December 10, 2025December 10, 2025