Local policy experts call for student advocacy on ‘Big Five’ nonprofit tax exemptions

By Luke Clister, Staff Writer • March 27, 2026

The City of Pittsburgh is missing out on more than $70 million in revenue each year from the five largest tax-exempt nonprofits, including Pitt, according to a new report.

UPMC donates $10 million to the City for emergency vehicles 

By Charlotte Hurt, Staff Writer  • February 13, 2026

After 37 City of Pittsburgh snowplows broke down during a historic snowstorm on Jan. 26, UPMC donated $10 million to the city to purchase additional emergency vehicles, leaving more room in the City's budget for snowplows.

Planning Commission, Walnut Capital debate controversial Oakland Crossings plan

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • December 8, 2021

Despite Pittsburgh City Council amending and approving Walnut Capital’s Oakland Crossings plan, several City Planning Commission members had reservations about the proposed zoning changes.

OPDC discusses Residential Permit Parking program updates, air quality

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021

The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held a public meeting Wednesday on Zoom to discuss pending changes to the Residential Permit Parking program, as well as rental registry legislation updates and air quality monitoring efforts in and around Oakland.

Your guide to the Nov. 2 municipal election

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021

Pittsburgh voters will be able to decide several municipal appointments — including the new mayor — when polls open for the Nov. 2 general election.

‘Behind closed doors’: OPDC discusses latest on Walnut Capital rezoning proposal

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • October 22, 2021

Oakland community leaders encouraged attendees at Wednesday’s “Let’s Talk”/Oakwatch to contact their City Council representatives and voice their opinion on the recently amended and advanced Oakland Crossings plan.

Community members urge City Council to hold Walnut Capital zoning proposal

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • October 8, 2021

After several Oakland residents submitted a petition, Pittsburgh City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss Walnut Capital’s proposal to amend the City’s zoning code. Around 25 community members spoke at the hearing, with most denouncing the proposal.

Long-term Pitt construction plan approved by City

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • August 12, 2021

The City of Pittsburgh approved Pitt’s Institutional Master Plan late last month, giving its seal of approval to the University’s construction roadmap for the next 10 to 25 years.

Pitt senior kick-starts her career in progressive politics

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • February 3, 2021

Most graduating seniors are looking for their next step. But for Samantha Schatten, she may have already found it. Schatten, a senior political science major, has already started her career in politics and is the deputy campaign manager for Bethani Cameron’s primary challenge against Anthony Coghill to represent District 4 of Pittsburgh City Council.

Pitt grad Bobby Wilson prepares for City Council position

By Ashton Crawley, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019

After years as a medical researcher at UPMC, Bobby Wilson is putting his Pitt political science degree to another use. Wilson, who won the Nov. 5 general election for City Council District 1, said he wants to change the way politics are done on the North Side.