Julia Maruca

Several Pittsburgh City Councilors want to ensure the city sets aside a chunk of money each year to replace trucks in the aging vehicle fleet. Councilor Barb Warwick will introduce a bill Tuesday to create a Fleet Vehicle Trust Fund. If approved, the meas... See more

Wednesday’s announced closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has left local media experts reeling and wondering about what the future holds for the city’s news environment. “ This feels like a seismic moment, for local news obviously, but really, for the ... See more

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor spent his first full day in office kicking off an effort to streamline the city’s permitting processes — a quest he promised to undertake during his campaign last year. O’Connor signed an executive order Tuesday demanding r... See more

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is less than two weeks from the end of a four-year administration that saw the city through both expected and unexpected challenges, one that drew sharp debate and mixed opinions. And as Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor prepares to ta... See more

Pittsburgh City Council voted on Monday to freeze contacts with companies hired to create a comprehensive plan for the city. But the plan’s final fate still remains unknown. Six out of nine councilors gave final approval to two bills that would terminate ... See more