Hello, Northsiders! I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and here at home. First, however, I want to let everyone know that my district office has moved. As of J...

While Donald Trump is no longer in power, the effects of his baseless attacks on our democracy still permeate throughout the entire Republican party, especially in Pennsylvania’s state legislature. Election denialism has become a trademark of the Harrisburg Republican playbook. And now in response t...

Councilman gives update on city budgeting process Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello! As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share a few updates from our office about budgetary allocations coming to the Northside in the new year. As I am writing to you now, Council is meeting twice da...

Multiple local projects receive grant funding Photo: Office of Rep. Abney Hello to my Northside neighbors! I’m eager to share with all of you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and here at home. Nearly two weeks prior to Election Day, I led a roundtable with my House Democratic...

Democrats win thin majority in PA House Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives appear to have turned 16 seats across Pennsylvania from Republican to Democratic control. With four seats previously held by Democrats now slated to be represented by Republic...

Councilman Wilson provides a guide to voting in the November election Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello voters! It’s that wonderful time of the year where we exercise our right to fairly and democratically elect our leaders. I urge you all to take part in this process and in this column, I am...

Rep. Kinkead looks back at her first year in office Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead At the end of November, my first term as a state representative will officially be over. And what a first term it has been! From navigating the challenges of a global pandemic to responding to the overturning of Roe v....

Photo: This screenshot from the presentation by Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure shows roughly what the Davis Avenue Bridge will look like once complete. The presenters did note that the bike lanes will likely not run along the edges with pedestrians in the middle as shown, but...

Rep. Kinkead encourages people to develop a plan to vote Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead Our democracy is of the people, by the people and for the people. As such, it functions best with an informed and engaged voting population. During an election, your vote is your voice. The more people that vote, ...

Councilman Wilson discusses protecting trans youth and new real estate developments Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,A few weeks ago, I was proud to present the first proclamation issued by Pittsburgh City Council to “Protect Trans Kids” to several young trans students and activists...