Photo: Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson, right, speaks to residents of the Virgin Way area at a community meeting held on Sept. 12 at Bistro To Go Cafe on East Ohio Street. The meeting pertained to the issue of crime and increased homelessness occurring around Virgin Way. Photo by Sean P. Ray...

Councilman Wilson goes over the new legislative maps for Pittsburgh City Council and the new Capital Budget Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  As City Council resumes business following recess, I wanted to share some important legislative updates from City Hall. Before Council went ...

Rep. Kinkead discusses service dog etiquette Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead For many of us, dogs are our best friends – an enormous source of companionship and emotional support. But for folks living with sensory issues such as blindness, dogs are also a fundamental part of navigating the world. Sinc...

Photo: Kids run through piles of foam at a back-to-school event organized by CitiParks at Sue Murray Pool on Aug. 18. The city, alongside community organizers, provided many activities for the kids, including balloon animals and face-painting. Children also received school supplies to get ready for ...

Councilman Wilson discusses resolutions for service worker wages, funds for non-profit healthcare providers and economic development projects. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  As City Council enters recess this month, I wanted to share some legislative updates from our office. In ...

Rep. Kinkead: A breakdown of this year’s state budget Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead How are state tax dollars spent in Pennsylvania? That question is answered every year, typically during the month of June, when the state House, Senate, and governor work together to craft a budget to determine exact...

The City of Pittsburgh’s GOLD Plan and the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s ‘Lens on Litter’ Photo Contest tackle the state’s litter program from different angles. Photo: Samantha Weaver, Allegheny Cleanways  By Mary Elizabeth Lynch In 2021, PennEnvironment conducted a widespread study that included...