Larry Scirotto nominated to become next Pittsburgh Bureau of Police chief

Scirotto must receive approval from City Council before he can officially be named chief.

• May 3, 2023

City looks to fill job aimed at making Pittsburgh a place 'where everybody is welcome'

The city Of Pittsburgh is looking to fill an opening.

• May 1, 2023

Gainey joins UPMC workers in calling for higher pay, shorter hours and union

Mayor Ed Gainey joined nurses and hospital workers in calling for higher pay, shorter hours and a union at UPMC.

• May 1, 2023

Sources: Larry Scirotto is mayor's choice to be new Pittsburgh police chief

Multiple sources confirm Larry Scirotto will be named as the mayor's choice to lead the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

• Apr 27, 2023

Residents raise concerns about city's needle exchange program

"It's littered with needles," Nick Santillo of the North Side said. "Everywhere you walk, it's a hazard now."

• Apr 18, 2023

Mayor Ed Gainey nominates Amera Gilchrist as next EMS chief

If confirmed, Gilchrist would be the first woman of color to lead the department.

• Apr 13, 2023

Gainey says former Boise police chief hasn't been offered police chief job

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said no one has been offered the job of police chief in the city.

• Apr 12, 2023

City controller questions mayor walking away from money from UPMC to fund initiatives

Despite giving UPMC the cold shoulder for about a year, the mayor's office says it's now ready to meet again.

• Apr 11, 2023

KDKA Investigates: SEIU Healthcare's influence over Mayor Ed Gainey's administration

Who is running the city of Pittsburgh, Mayor Ed Gainey or SEIU Healthcare?

• Apr 10, 2023

Speakers share experiences with violent crime at stop the violence press conference

At the event, speakers shared their personal experiences with violent crime.

• Mar 31, 2023

Mayor Gainey's office challenges several Pittsburgh non-profits over tax-exempt status

Mayor Ed Gainey's office announced on Tuesday further action in reviewing the tax-exempt status of Pittsburgh-area nonprofits.

• Mar 28, 2023

Mayor Gainey's office challenges several Pittsburgh nonprofits over tax-exempt status

KDKA's Chris Hoffman shares the details of Mayor Ed Gainey's plan to challenge the tax-exempt status of some nonprofits in Pittsburgh.

• Mar 28, 2023

Developers say Gainey's office throws up roadblocks to economic growth

Developers said the city's sending out the wrong message.

• Mar 20, 2023

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge to remain closed until full rehab project is complete

The Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge will remain closed until a full rehabilitation project is finished.

• Mar 17, 2023

Pittsburgher to take business outside city after officials deny his plans for Homewood

The city says there are no current plans for the redevelopment of the coliseum.

• Mar 9, 2023

Pittsburgh police union votes to approve new contract with city

On Monday, Mayor Ed Gainey said on Twitter that officers voted 572-13 to ratify the contract.

• Mar 6, 2023

Gainey details plans to increase police presence and cleanup Downtown

Responding to complaints from residents and businesses, Mayor Ed Gainey says he now has a plan.

• Feb 9, 2023

'Tyre should be alive today:' Elected officials react, call for change in wake of death of Tyre Nichols

Calls for criminal justice reform and changes in policing are being called for by elected officials and citizens alike.

• Jan 28, 2023

Mayor Gainey issues executive order to review all tax-exempt property owned by charities

Mayor Gainey signed an executive order Tuesday, allowing the Finance and Law Departments to start looking into charitable organizations.

• Jan 24, 2023

Mayor Gainey issues executive order to review all tax-exempt property owned by charities

Mayor Gainey signed an executive order Tuesday, allowing the Finance and Law Departments to start looking into charitable organizations. KDKA's Briana Smith shares the details.

• Jan 24, 2023

Councilman says he is 'concerned' about Pittsburgh police staffing levels

One Pittsburgh City Council member is calling the shrinking of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police a crisis that puts the public at risk.

• Jan 12, 2023

Mayor Ed Gainey declares December 24 'Franco Harris Day'

The city continued to honor the life and legacy of Franco Harris.

• Dec 24, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey's report finds dozens of Pittsburgh's bridges in need of immediate work

The mayor ordered the report after the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge.

• Dec 22, 2022

Pittsburgh City Council passes $800 million budget proposal

Pittsburgh City Council has passed the city's $800 million budget proposal.

• Dec 20, 2022

Grand jury investigating taser death of Jim Rogers ends without indictments

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala said another agency is now investigating the incident.

• Dec 16, 2022

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