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Economy & Housing

Pittsburgh’s planners look to festivals, ‘mini grants’ to draw massive input for comprehensive plan

by Bella Markovitz February 3, 2025January 31, 2025

Though many Pittsburgh neighborhoods have created their own plans in the past, this comprehensive citywide plan would be the first of its kind.

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Local Government

Gainey uses budget address to sum up first term as reelection campaign nears

by Charlie Wolfson November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

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Local Government

Innamorato defends tax hike and pushes council for specific cuts

by Charlie Wolfson October 22, 2024October 21, 2024

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Local Government

Parks and planning spending, plus police officer target, trimmed in proposed Pittsburgh budget

by Charlie Wolfson September 30, 2024October 1, 2024

Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg

Home rule vote could start next chapter for Wilkinsburg

by Charlie Wolfson September 23, 2024September 19, 2024

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Local Government

Controller says Allegheny County is in financial trouble, much like city and schools

by Charlie Wolfson June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Insurrectionists scale the walls of the Capitol Building from the West Front. (Quinn Glabicki for PublicSource)

Inside our Newsroom

How we’re covering the 2024 election and its far-reaching implications

by Charlie Wolfson June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

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Local Government

Pittsburgh increased spending since COVID, while revenue issues brewed

by Charlie Wolfson June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Local Government

‘Good position’ or looming crisis? City Hall divide emerges over Pittsburgh finances

by Charlie Wolfson May 1, 2024May 16, 2024

Local Government

Allegheny County beefed up staff — except at Kane nursing homes

by Charlie Wolfson April 11, 2024April 10, 2024