Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey travels to Detroit to learn more about hosting NFL Draft
DETROIT (KDKA) – As the NFL Draft unfolds and collegiate football stars hope to achieve their lifelong dream of playing in the biggest of leagues, it was an educational trip for the mayor of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s office confirmed to KDKA on Saturday morning that the mayor was in Detroit this week to […]
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Mayor Ed Gainey and other Pittsburgh leaders announce new, comprehensive plan for the city
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — City leaders said they’re taking a first step to create a long-term plan for generations in the years to come. It’s not the first time Pittsburgh has tried this but now they’re saying it’s different. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and other city workers officially announced work on a comprehensive city plan they […]
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Charges withdrawn against man accused of assaulting detective protecting Mayor Ed Gainey
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Charges have been withdrawn against a man accused of assaulting a detective in an attempt to get to Mayor Ed Gainey. Will Parker, 41, a former candidate for Allegheny County executive, was charged with aggravated assault and four counts of disorderly conduct after screaming at and following Gainey during Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth parade last […]
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Pittsburgh city council to vote on confirming police chief | #citycouncil
City council to vote on confirmation of new police chief this week Updated: 12:49 PM EDT May 21, 2023 A final vote on whether to confirm acting Pittsburgh Chief of Police Larry Scirotto has been scheduled for Tuesday.City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 on Sunday that she put the vote back […]
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Gainey administration holds first public in-person 2024 budget meeting
Pittsburgh city government officials held their first of four in-person community engagement meetings Friday to field input from the public on the 2024 budget.Wednesday’s meeting, held at a recreation center in Carrick, started with a brief overview of the budget process. After an explanation of the difference between the operating budget and the capital budget, […]
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Mayor Ed Gainey declares December 24 ‘Franco Harris Day’
CBS News Pittsburgh Live PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – December 24, 2022, will forever be known as Franco Harris Day in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey made the proclamation on Saturday morning. “50 years ago today Franco Harris made the immaculate reception and led the way to the Steelers winning 4 Super Bowls,” said Mayor Gainey. “Today […]
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Pittsburghers urged to stay off streets; Public Works treating icy roads
The city of Pittsburgh is urging people to stay home on Friday because of expected treacherous driving conditions due to the weather. Mayor Ed Gainey also urges private employers to give their employees the day off, as the city is doing with all of its non-essential workers. “This is going to be Pittsburgh weather, come […]
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Mayor Ed Gainey speaks about recent violence in Pittsburgh
Mayor Ed Gainey speaks about recent violence in Pittsburgh The speech comes after a 4-year-old girl die after a shooting in the city’s Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood, according to police. Updated: 7:29 PM EST Dec 2, 2022 Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey spoke Friday after a recent burst of violence in the city.A 4-year-old has died following a […]
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Pittsburgh Art Commission members dismissed by Mayor Gainey
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey already had two vacancies to fill on the city’s Art Commission. But instead, he’s dismissing all five remaining members. They got the call not from the mayor or his office, but from Planning Commission staff.Mayor talks about Art Commission move: Watch the report above.”New direction. We’re going in a new direction, […]
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Mayor Gainey hosts town hall meetings to discuss 2023 city budget
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This weekend, Mayor Gainey hosted two opportunities for residents to voice their opinion on next year’s city budget. The first one was held Saturday at the West End Healthy Active Living Center. The second event took place Sunday afternoon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Hill District from 2 p.m. until 4 […]
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