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.
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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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