Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey walks Downtown with KDKA-TV

Mayor Ed Gainey agreed to walk the streets with KDKA-TV and face tough questions about his efforts to turn things around.

• Oct 23, 2023

City says it won't remove homeless encampments violating rules until "credible offer of housing" for people

There are dozens of tents in Downtown Pittsburgh, and the city says it won't be taking them down any time soon.

• Oct 12, 2023

In lawsuit, developers say they can't build housing in Pittsburgh under mayor's constraints

Is the Gainey administration putting roadblocks in the way of development in the city of Pittsburgh?

• Oct 11, 2023

City of Pittsburgh's single-use plastic bag ban will officially go into effect later this month

On October 14, all retailers within city limits will be prohibited from using single-use plastic bags.

• Oct 5, 2023

Pittsburgh has plan to help parents with child care services at city meetings

There is a new plan in the city of Pittsburgh to help parents with child care services.

• Sep 29, 2023

City, county leaders discuss what's next for Downtown Pittsburgh amid concerns

Downtown Pittsburgh is viewed as the center of the region.

• Sep 26, 2023

City of Pittsburgh hosts 5th 'City in the Streets' block party in West Oakland

The focus of the event is to bring the city government directly to the people.

• Sep 14, 2023

Activists call on police to review policies after use of force in Downtown arrest

Police are calling the interaction justified, but some people don't accept it.

• Sep 1, 2023

Mayor, police chief say they will bring order to Smithfield Street

Despite efforts to tame the drug sales, crime and violence on Smithfield Street — they continue.

• Sep 1, 2023

City of Pittsburgh honors life of artist Thaddeus Mosley

Mayor Gainey told Mosley he 'changed this city.'

• Aug 29, 2023

Residents return to their homes following Garfield standoff

A day later, after an hours-long shootout in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood, residents are back.

• Aug 24, 2023

DA Stephen Zappala raises concerns over consulting group's report on Pittsburgh Police

Zappala said that a number of concerns regarding the study have been brought to his attention.

• Aug 5, 2023

Leaders address business owners' concerns over new purple parking zones

Leaders addressed business owners' concerns surrounding the purple parking zones popping up across Pittsburgh.

• Jul 25, 2023

Bike lanes on Penn Avenue to receive upgrades

Love them or hate them, bike lanes are here to stay in Downtown Pittsburgh.

• Jul 25, 2023

Status of staffing at Pittsburgh police linked to low morale amongst officers

At this moment, the Pittsburgh police department sits at around 900 full-time officers.

• Jul 19, 2023

Residents raise concerns to Gainey, leaders during City in the Streets meeting

Mayor Ed Gainey and leaders visited Garfield and listened to concerns about public safety, affordable housing and blight.

• Jul 5, 2023

Charges withdrawn against man accused of assaulting detective protecting Mayor Ed Gainey

Charges have been withdrawn against a man who was accused of assaulting a detective in an attempt to get to Mayor Ed Gainey.

• Jul 2, 2023

PRT celebrates grand re-opening of new and improved Negley Bus Station

The station features a new ramp and stairs, new platforms, a covered waiting area, and LED lighting along with other features to improve pedestrian safety.

• Jun 29, 2023

'The more we celebrate, the more welcoming we are:' Pittsburgh celebrates Juneteenth

A busy weekend in Pittsburgh was centered around the Juneteenth Freedom Day celebrations.

• Jun 18, 2023

Mayor Ed Gainey responds to Juneteenth organizers

Both the city and the state say they didn't cancel the event.

• Jun 9, 2023

Larry Scirotto takes oath of office as next Pittsburgh Police Chief

Larry Scirotto will officially take the position of chief of police.

• Jun 7, 2023

Mayor Ed Gainey addresses deadly shooting outside Oliver Citywide Academy

Mayor Gainey said that while homicides are down in the city, guns and access to guns remain an issue.

• May 25, 2023

Mayor Ed Gainey's 'City in the Streets' initiative kicks off this week

It will be a monthly, block party-style event hosted in city neighborhoods.

• May 24, 2023

Petition renews push to silence a police shooting range in Pittsburgh

The petition currently has over 1,100 signatures from citizens.

• May 9, 2023

With warmer weather on the horizon, questions surround city about homeless encampments

Spring is here and so are the homeless encampments.

• May 4, 2023

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