By Rep. Kinkead Summer break is right around the corner, and while school might pause for a few months, the opportunities for learning, discovery, and connection certainly don’t have to stop. As your state representative, I’m committed to making sure families in our community are connected to availa...

By Lindsay Powell I hope you’re finding ways to stay dry and cozy during this rainy spring. As we look ahead to the warmer days of summer, my office is here to support you with a variety of services and resources to help you make the most of the season. I’m excited to invite you to my first-ever Fam...

By Rep. Kinkead As a state representative serving Allegheny County, I hear from constituents every day who rely on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) to get to work, the doctor’s office, school, and to see loved ones. Indeed, members of my own staff rely exclusively on PRT to get them to my office to...

By Rep. Powell It’s almost summer, folks! Sunnier days are on the horizon, and I’m grateful to see neighbors exploring the community, supporting local businesses, and embracing all that District 21 has to offer. While we get ready to swap our winter gear for summer attire, I want to take a moment to...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I hope everyone who celebrated had a safe and enjoyable Easter and Passover. I would like to talk to you about the work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg, including legislation for all Pennsylvanians. I was so happy to have Act 118 of 2024, my bill to exclude savings bo...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, While we begin to enjoy warmer weather and the sounds of spring, that also tends to bring along a different, perhaps more irritating sound: one of construction. At the end of March, construction season in the Northside officially began with the start of the long ...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election is taking place this month, on May 20. For Pittsburghers, perhaps the most important race of the season is for the seat of Mayor of Pittsburgh. Democratic candidate Ed Gainey is seeking to retain his position, having become the ...

By Rep. Lindsay Powell Happy spring neighbors! The days are longer, and the weather is warmer — looks like Punxsutawney Phil was not very accurate in his prediction this year. I’m excited for District 21 to enjoy the spring, especially because our office has plenty of services to offer. The 2024 Pro...

By Rep. Emily Kinkead  As a state lawmaker working to reduce food insecurity in the Commonwealth, I am devastated to see members of Congress supporting a $230 billion cut to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding in the federal budget resolution that passed the U.S. House in Februa...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election is taking place this month, on May 20. For Pittsburghers, perhaps the most important race of the season is for the seat of Mayor of Pittsburgh. Democratic candidate Ed Gainey is seeking to retain his position, having become the ...