Opinion | Curfews for Pittsburgh youth will do more harm than good

By Paige Wasserman, Senior Staff Columnist • January 23, 2023

An obvious first step to curbing gun violence would be gun control legislation, but Pittsburgh City Council president Theresa Kail-Smith proposed legislation that would enforce a curfew for Pittsburgh minors.

City Council hears divided opinions on Oakland zoning proposal

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • December 6, 2022

Pittsburgh city council has limited time to vote on controversial Oakland zoning proposals that have the potential to reshape the neighborhood or restart the lengthy process.

Incumbents, Democrats win big in general election

By Katie Cassidy and Quentin Tan • November 3, 2021

The Pitt News compiled results from Tuesday’s municipal election — which included mayor, City Council and County Council seats and judicial positions — as of 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. To learn more about the candidates, read TPN’s election guide.

City Council amends, advances Walnut Capital rezoning proposal

By Natalie Frank and Millicent Watt • October 20, 2021

Pittsburgh City Council amended and advanced Shadyside developer Walnut Capital’s Oakland Crossings plan last Wednesday, moving it to the City Planning Commission.

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.

Pittsburgh City Council takes step toward stricter scooter regulations

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • September 17, 2021

Pittsburgh City Council preliminarily passed an ordinance regulating Spin scooters on Wednesday. The ordinance requires scooter users to abide by certain traffic laws, such as a registered speed limit and specific parking rules.

Pitt officials present Institutional Master Plan to City Council

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • July 16, 2021

Pitt officials presented an application for Pitt’s new Institutional Master Plan to members of Pittsburgh City Council at a public hearing Wednesday afternoon.

Democratic incumbent Bruce Kraus retains District 3 City Council seat

By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2019

Incumbent Bruce Kraus beat independent Jacob Nixon in Tuesday’s election for the District 3 City Council seat, which covers several neighborhoods, including Central Oakland, South Oakland, South Side Flats and South Side Slopes.

Leon Ford makes ‘A Seat at the Table’ for community

By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News • December 6, 2018

Rather than speaking to a crowd from a pulpit, Leon Ford prefers to engage with his community by sitting among them to hear what they have to say.

Editorial | Pittsburgh ordinance stifles community voices

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 5, 2018

Community voices in Pittsburgh lobbied for a seat at the table in city planning and development. The process to earn that seat is shutting them out.