Under next year's budget, mayor's office and city county set to receive increases

It is the holiday season on Grant Street.

• Nov 29, 2022

As police numbers dwindle, new hiring stymied by delays and few applicants

Pittsburgh City Councilman Anthony Coghill fears police protection is shrinking while violence is on the rise.

• Nov 22, 2022

Pittsburgh sets goal to treat streets within 24 hours of snowfall

After residents saw their streets covered in snow for hours and even days, Mayor Gainey laid out a new plan.

• Nov 16, 2022

Food banks hope proposed city budget can help address food insecurity

On Monday, Mayor Ed Gainey proposed $3 million to tackle food insecurity in his 2023 budget.

• Nov 15, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey presents 2023 budget proposal

This is the first budget proposal by Mayor Ed Gainey.

• Nov 14, 2022

North Side church shooting leaves Mayor Ed Gainey emotional: 'They shot up the sanctuary today'

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey made an impassioned plea to the community Friday.

• Oct 28, 2022

Gainey hears from community members on search for new police chief

Mayor Ed Gainey heard from community members on what qualities they want the next police chief to have.

• Oct 24, 2022

Mayor Gainey hosts town hall meetings to discuss 2023 city budget

The town halls were live-streamed on the mayor's social media pages.

• Oct 23, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey hosting listening sessions for preliminary budget proposal

Gainey's administration has said it is important to share their budget with the public and get feedback.

• Oct 19, 2022

Gainey meets with North Side community to discuss safety concerns

Residents are looking for answers now.

• Oct 17, 2022

Despite a fully-staffed Law Department, City Council and mayor hire own lawyers

The city is hiring lawyers and more lawyers, and city taxpayers are footing the bill.

• Oct 14, 2022

Pittsburgh Public Schools students participate in 'Walk and Roll to School Day'

With more and more kids walking to school as there's a shortage of crossing guards, Pittsburgh Public Schools students participated in 'Walk and Roll to School Day' on Wednesday.

• Oct 13, 2022

Gainey administration removes 60 college credit requirement for entering police academy

The Gainey administration is removing a barrier to entering the city's police department.

• Oct 7, 2022

Italian Sons and Daughters to appeal judge's decision to remove Columbus statue

A judge said the city can remove the Schenley Park Christopher Columbus statue.

• Oct 6, 2022

Mayor Gainey's administration provides update on Homewood 'All-In' initiative

Gainey pointed to a decrease in murders in Homewood as an example of the initiative working.

• Oct 5, 2022

Mayor Gainey's preliminary budget focuses on infrastructure and public safety with no new taxes

The budget will also project a surplus of $29 million.

• Sep 30, 2022

Pittsburgh police union rejects city's final contract offer

Mayor Gainey said he's disappointed the union turned down the offer.

• Sep 23, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey loses bet with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb over Steelers-Browns game

It's time for Mayor Gainey to pay up!

• Sep 23, 2022

Pittsburgh and Dortmund, Germany sign 'Transatlantic Innovation and Climate Partnership'

The agreement will focus on climate technologies, economic opportunities, and administration exchanges.

• Sep 10, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey says plan to address people experiencing homelessness could come next week

Pittsburgh City Council and the people experiencing homelessness say immediate action is needed.

• Sep 2, 2022

Mayor Gainey hosts community cookouts to promote togetherness and hope for the future

A community picnic was held on Sunday, where Pittsburgh residents got together to meet and greet with one another and Mayor Ed Gainey.

• Aug 29, 2022

Highland Park celebrates the grand reopening of the Super Playground

New equipment, site improvements, and a restored shelter were all part of the project.

• Aug 28, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey hosting 'Community Cookouts' on the North Shore

There will be two events on Sunday.

• Aug 28, 2022

Pittsburgh City Council president calls for removal of homeless encampments

Homeless encampments have sprung up along the waterfronts around the city.

• Aug 16, 2022

Parents demanding answers following shooting in Homewood near youth football game

Parents want solutions after a shooting took place near a youth football game in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood.

• Aug 16, 2022

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