Pittsburgh City Council approves 2026 budget with 20% property tax increase
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
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With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler said the city's fleet is at a crossroads.
Pittsburgh is facing a major budget crisis and will likely turn to property owners to bail it out.
On Monday, Pittsburgh City Council took aim at a controversial $6 million comprehensive plan, saying the public is being short-changed.
Corey O'Connor defeated Tony Moreno in the race for mayor of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, the AP projects.
City Controller Rachael Heisler said Mayor Ed Gainey's preliminary budget is "unrealistic."
Mayor Ed Gainey's administration released its final preliminary budget proposal on Tuesday.
In his last year in office, will Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey be forced to raise taxes amid a pending financial crisis?
The Strip District Business Association has filed a formal complaint challenging Pittsburgh's proposed Penn Avenue "Rightsizing" project.
More than $1.7 million in taxpayer money is going to community groups in the city to address violence.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler's annual fiscal report found the city is spending more money than it's taking in.
It's the hottest contested Pittsburgh mayoral race in recent memory.
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls on May 20 to vote in the state's primary election, including voting for Pittsburgh mayor.
With just a week to go, the money keeps pouring into the Democratic primary for mayor of Pittsburgh.
On Wednesday night, Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor faced off in a debate on KDKA+.
Gainey's order revealed the "All-Hazard Mitigation Plan" in an effort to bolster the city's storm preparedness.
After water fountains across Pittsburgh were not turned on until the mid to late summer last year, the Gainey administration says things will be different this year.
Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler released her annual report on Thursday with a stark warning about the city's financial future.
The group hopes to learn what they can to help make next year's draft in the Steel City the best it can be.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
The group denounced the mailer as part of a dog whistle campaign against Ed Gainey, the city's first black mayor.
A Philadelphia-based political organization is heavily involved in Mayor Ed Gainey's re-election effort, funding attack ads on Corey O'Connor while supplying organizers to work directly on the mayor's campaign.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
A controversial decision in Fayette County is raising concerns about emergency response.
The reverend in charge of the largest cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of baseball trading cards.
The animals broke loose from a farm in McCandless, Allegheny County.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
A controversial decision in Fayette County is raising concerns about emergency response.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The reverend in charge of the largest cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of baseball trading cards.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
It's time for our annual March Madness bracket, and this year it's the battle of who has the best wings in western Pennsylvania.
Padma Lakshmi is backin the arena with a fresh twist on the culinary showdown.
Daisy is visiting Neubauer's Flowers with a sneak peek at its spring open house.
Dr. Lori is back to play What's It Worth?
Backpacks can be surprisingly chaotic. Here are some simple tips to make it less frustrating.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
With just over six weeks until the NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh, only around 32% of properties made available have been rented out.
Orlando Lovejoy had 21 points and Lance Stone came off the bench to score 16, leading Detroit Mercy to a 70-64 victory over Robert Morris in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal.
Kenny Pickett will be joining his fifth different NFL team as he heads into his fifth season in the league.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor honored Pittsburgh EMS members for their efforts during a rescue on the Mon River in January.
A controversial decision in Fayette County is raising concerns about emergency response.
The reverend in charge of the largest cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of baseball trading cards. Andy Sheehan reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
What started as a routine Amazon delivery to a rural home in Ligonier Township on Monday night quickly escalated, with a man saying he drew a gun and chased the driver down. Chris DeRose reports.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
