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From left, Bethany Hallam, incumbent Allegheny County councilperson at large, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, and U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, front, celebrate with Sara Innamorato, center, a state representative running for county executive, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, as she arrives at her election party at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

EXECUTIVE DECISION

After progressive wins, Allegheny County’s norm of government, labor and business harmony could be a lame duck

by Charlie Wolfson May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

A decades-old Allegheny County coalition between government, business and labor could look different after this year’s elections.

Images of the Allegheny County Jail and the Clairton Coke Works

EXECUTIVE DECISION

Executive Decision: These issues, questions and people may define Allegheny County’s next big election

by Charlie Wolfson November 16, 2022February 9, 2023

Local Government

Private juvenile detention? Allegheny County seeks new owner for closed Shuman Center

by Charlie Wolfson and Amelia Winger October 24, 2022April 5, 2023

A portrait of Keith Murphy and Richard Garland next to a portrait of Justin Leavitt Pearl

Local Government

Updated: Allegheny County’s police review board receives Fitzgerald’s picks

by Charlie Wolfson and Ladimir Garcia October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Outside of the Allegheny County Jail building

Local Government

Allegheny County signs contract to plan jail transformation

by Charlie Wolfson August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Outside of the Allegheny County Jail building

Allegheny County moving toward contract to reshape jail

by Charlie Wolfson July 7, 2022August 20, 2022

An Allegheny County Sheriff's Office van parked near the agency's headquarters at the Allegheny County Courthouse. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

Allegheny County approved a police review board 14 months ago. It still has no members and little jurisdiction.

by Charlie Wolfson June 28, 2022June 29, 2022

Rachel Filippini stands in a wooded area outside looking toward the camera.

One of Pittsburgh’s leading air quality advocates has a message on her way out: Get a seat at the table.

by Oliver Morrison December 20, 2021April 22, 2022

Six icons of electric buses in a colorful grid

Electric buses are the future for Allegheny County. But progress depends on funds.

by Matt Petras September 13, 2021November 5, 2021

ACJ

Addiction medication at Allegheny County Jail could save lives. Advocates say little has been done as local overdoses rise.

by Oliver Morrison and Juliette Rihl May 12, 2021June 3, 2021