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

Pittsburghers could soon pay up if they don't clean up

Pittsburghers could soon pay up if they don't clean up.

• Oct 5, 2022

City of Pittsburgh re-allocates funds to pay for increased fuel costs

The city is expected to spend around $2 million more this year to keep its vehicles running.

• Sep 23, 2022

Pittsburgh City Council proclaims Monday as Protect Trans Kids Day

Pittsburgh City Council proclaimed Sept. 12, 2022 as the first-ever Protect Trans Kids Day.

• Sep 12, 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

Pittsburgh City Council drafts resolution declaring homelessness a public health emergency

The resolution gives the Gainey Administration two weeks to address the issue.

• Aug 24, 2022

City council declares homelessness a public health emergency

The resolution would give Gainey and his administration two weeks to address this issue.

• Aug 24, 2022

Pittsburgh City Council Clerk Brenda Pree leaving city council

Assistant City Clerk Kim Clark-Basin will be the acting clerk.

• Aug 13, 2022

Pittsburgh City Council passes 3 abortion rights bills

Councilman Bobby Wilson sponsored the bills in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

• Jul 19, 2022

City councilman Corey O'Connor appointed as new Allegheny County Controller

The councilman has resigned from the Pittsburgh City Council to take a new position.

• Jul 10, 2022

Councilman introduces 3 bills to protect abortion access in Pittsburgh

The bills come as neighboring states look to limit abortion availability.

• Jun 28, 2022

Pittsburgh city councilman to intoduce bills to protect abortion access in the city

Bobby Wilson said he's doing it because he believes in a constitutional right to reproductive freedom.

• Jun 26, 2022

City councilman to introduce bills to protect abortion access

Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson said he's planning to introduce three bills to protect abortion access in the city.

• Jun 26, 2022

Pittsburgh City Council proposal would change police stop-and-frisk policy

The passage of the bill is contingent on an amendment from public safety.

• Jun 2, 2022

City council considering change to stop and frisk

A bill moving through city council could change Pittsburgh Police's stop-and-frisk policy. KDKA's Lindsay Ward has the latest.

• Jun 2, 2022

Pittsburgh City Council gives final approval for Norfolk Southern bridge alterations

Pittsburgh City Council has approved a final piece of a settlement between the city and Norfolk Southern.

• Jun 1, 2022

City Council hosting public hearing on legislation to regulate short-term rentals

Today, Pittsburgh residents will have a chance to weigh in how the city handles short-term property rentals. This comes in the wake of last month's deadly mass shooting on the city's North Side.

• May 19, 2022

Mayor Gainey calls reduction in traffic stops 'a good thing'

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.

• May 12, 2022

Airbnb to crack down on parties for upcoming holiday weekends

Local leaders said those measures don't go far enough to protect the public.

• May 5, 2022

Pittsburgh Mass Shooting: Finding who owns and rents Airbnbs can be tangled web

Finding out who owns and rents properties can be a tangled web, and cities across the country want more accountability and transparency.

• Apr 21, 2022

Take a Father to School Day in Pittsburgh aims to create role models

The program provides youth with role models and mentors to look up to and lean on.

• Apr 19, 2022