Challenger Bethany Hallam defeats county council president in primary
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
May 21, 2019
After a close election, Bethany Hallam won the Democratic primary election for an Allegheny County Council At-Large seat 53.54% to 46.11%, or by 7,450 votes, Tuesday night.
Deadline approaching for primary voter registration
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 17, 2019
Pittsburghers will have an opportunity to go to the polls for City and county elections in the coming weeks, but the voter registration deadline is closing soon. Pennsylvania residents who wish to vote in the May 21 primary election must register to vote by next Monday.
Editorial: Conversion therapy ban a good first step
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 6, 2019
The process is considered ineffective and abusive by most medical professionals, and a ban on it is a good step forward for Allegheny County.