What’s ‘progressive?’ A brief chat with Pittsburgh’s mayor on election day
On the morning of Pennsylvania’s primary election day, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey sat in a bright room on the second floor of a building in East Liberty and gave his list of reasons to reelect first-term Congresswoman Summer Lee. “She’s never missed a day, she’s built relationships,” he said at one point. Canvas workers gathered […]
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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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Pittsburgh City Council approves dynamic pricing for Lawrenceville parking meters | #citycouncil
By: KDKA-TV Producer Ashley Funyak LAWRENCEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh City Council is looking to make it easier to find parking in Lawrenceville. On Wednesday, they passed an ordinance that would introduce dynamic pricing to some parking meters, which means that the cost to park will adjust based on supply and demand. “Maybe a few […]
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Pittsburgh council considering celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day | #citycouncil
Pittsburgh City Council has voted to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The legislation was sponsored by Councilmember Barb Warwick and passed with a 6-3 vote.The legislation makes the second Monday of every October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the city. According to the text, the move is meant to “honor and appreciate the plight, contributions, culture, […]
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City council votes to make Pittsburgh sanctuary city for gender-affirming care | #citycouncil
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In a groundbreaking move on Tuesday, Pittsburgh City Council approved two bills that position Pittsburgh as a sanctuary city for people seeking gender-affirming care. The bills passed with all the eight council members present voting in favor. Pittsburgh City Councilperson Barb Warwick, who sponsored the bill, told KDKA-TV that this helps not […]
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Pittsburgh City Council moving forward with contract to reduce residents’ medical debt | #citycouncil
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than 24,000 Pittsburgh residents could soon have their medical debts reduced. According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, City Council has voted to move forward with a partnership with nonprofit RIP Medical Debt. The company will negotiate a discounted rate from local health systems. City residents who make less […]
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Pittsburgh City Council makes changes to legislation aimed at registering, regulating rentals | #citycouncil
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh City Council is working on legislation to determine how many rental properties are in the city. After two teens were killed in a mass shooting at a short-term rental last Easter, the push for this legislation started back up, but the city has been trying to get something like this done […]
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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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City council holds public interview with acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto | #citycouncil
City council holds public interview with acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto – CBS Pittsburgh Watch CBS News Larry Scirotto is currently the acting Pittsburgh police chief and needs Pittsburgh City Council’s approval to become permanent. KDKA-TV’s Andy Sheehan reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive […]
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