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 ...

Mayor proposes tax exemption program for longtime residents Mayor Ed Gainey has submitted legislation to Pittsburgh City Council to create a Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), with the goal of shielding residents from tax raises from rapidly increasing property values. The mayor a...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I would like to share with you a recap of this year’s state budget hearings in Harrisburg and talk a little bit about some of the questions I raised with the heads of state departments and agencies. Week one of budget hearings kicked off with the Pennsylvania depart...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone and Happy Spring! Back in March, I introduced legislation to reduce the minimum lot size requirements outlined in the City’s Zoning Code. This proposal is based on the findings of the 2022 Housing Needs Assessment and is currently part of the Department of City Pl...

By Rep. Kinkead As a state lawmaker who believes that our government should do the most good for the most people, I know that the state budget is more than just numbers on a page— it’s a statement of our values. On Feb. 4, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a $51.5 billion budget proposal for the 2025-26 fi...

By Rep. Powell Hello neighbors, I can’t believe March is already here! I hope you all are taking care of yourselves during some of the coldest days of the year. Punxsutawney Phil recently predicted six more weeks of winter — I’m still grappling with this reality. One of these days I’m going to have ...

By Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I would like to share with you some information that includes what I hope this year’s state budget looks like and how I’m contributing to transportation improvements here at home in a new role. After hearing and reviewing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025/26 budget proposal,...