Likely mayoral candidate and City Council President Doug Shields has publicly stated that he will not pursue the highest position in Pittsburgh. The City Paper, Post-Gazette, and Trib report this turn of events, quoting from his press release:
With the encouragement and support of many people, I have seriously considered running for Mayor of the...
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Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s idea to lease the city’s parking garages (more here) has generated quite a bit of buzz in Pittsburgh and beyond. The article from the PG was also picked up by Harvard’s Kennedy School here and on the blogs Milwaukee Talkie and Planetizen.
This idea has also been covered...
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The Hot Sheet » Blog Archive » What’s hot in the streets for 2009? – There’s so many things to do, so little time: what should the PA League prioritize in 2009? Well, we’re asking our supporters for their input!
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Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Columbus snooze on infrastructure wish list (From GLUE newsletter) – Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Columbus snooze on infrastructure wish list: The administration-elect has made revitalization of our nation's crumbling infrastructure a priority, and nowhere is that needed more than in...
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Steel-City Stonewall Democrats | Facebook – The Steel City Stonewall Democrats are now on Facebook.
League of Women Voters Indiana County Candidate Workshop – Sat. Jan 31, 2009 – learn about running for office
Westwood woman announces candidacy for City Council seat – Theresa...
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City Council passes law on reporting stolen guns – Pittsburgh City Council gave final approval today to a requirement that gun owners report the loss or theft of a firearm within 24 hours of becoming aware that it is missing.
The vote was...
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Curmudgeon’s Chronicle: City’s historic documents shamefully neglected – What may qualify as the briefest display of historic documents in Western civilization opens and closes in Pittsburgh's City Hall today.
Ravenstahl gets ex-president’s help at fundraiser – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – Ravenstahl predicts the event...
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State officials scheduled to get raises – Pennsylvania lawmakers and state judges are in line for 2.8 percent cost-of-living raises.
Rank and file members of the state House and Senate will see their base pay increase to just over $78,000 starting next month....
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The Motherhood – Moms CALL IN the Vote – It's no surprise in the most historic election of our lifetimes that moms are playing a critical role. When you vote in this election, record the moment for all of us — and...
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2 Political Junkies: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Wrap Monday’s Papers in “Vote for Freedom…Defeat Obama” Bags – I know times are tough for the print media, but this is just sad and pathetic. Tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — a newspaper which has endorsed Sen....
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The beat cop is a much coveted neighborhood tool. Neighborhood groups across the City, beg and plead with their Zone Commanders and the Mayor to acquire just a few hours a week of such a person’s time. In an article in today’s P-G, the questions is raised, “Will Squirrel Hill get a dedicated beat...
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Pop City Forum: Making Pittsburgh Bike Friendly : Venture Outdoors – Thursday, October 23
6:00 PM
Shadow Lounge, Highland Ave and Baum Blvd
What does Pittsburgh need to do to become a bike-friendly city? Here’s your chance to find out as Steve Patchan, the new...
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Today the Post-Gazette came out in support of Ayanna Lee, Democratic candidate for the 44th District of the PA House. This is a change for the PG, having supported Republican candidate Mark Mustio in the last two elections. Central to its decision, the editorial states:
Ms. Lee puts people first in her agenda. She is...
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Pittsburgh Green Drinks – October 17, 2008 – October Geothermal Supreme
Pittsburgh Green Drinks Event Announcement
THIS MONTH: Friday, October 17th
Bossa Nova from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Hosted by Darwin Burtner, President
Western Pennsylvania Geothermal
Hearings begin for 2 in Bonusgate case – Seriously? – "Attorneys for Mr....
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The Hot Sheet · Today’s News: Volunteer with us! – The PA League of Young Voters makes the Post-Gazette. You don't have to be young to volunteer with the League of Young Voters
Troopergate Witness Flips Like a Pancake « Mudflats –...
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