Mayor O’Connor’s push to speed up permits could reshape development in Oakland

By Delaney Pipon, Senior Staff Writer • January 26, 2026

Mayor Corey O’Connor signed an executive order on Jan. 6, his first full day in office, directing City departments to speed up Pittsburgh’s building permit process. 

Mayor-elect Corey O’Connor, Pitt community talk hopes and expectations for new city administration

By Amber Medved, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

On Nov. 4, Pittsburgh residents elected Democratic candidate Corey O’Connor to become the city’s 62nd mayor. Students and community members want the new administration to address concerns about affordable housing, the city budget and public safety.

Democrats win big on Election Day in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh

By Sofia De Bitetto and Courtney Nealon • November 5, 2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, residents across Pennsylvania cast their votes in various state and local races, including Pennsylvania’s judicial election and Pittsburgh’s mayoral race.

College Democrats endorse mayoral challenger Corey O’Connor in primary

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Last month, both College Democrats at Pitt and Young Democrats of Allegheny County endorsed Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor in the Democratic primary for mayor.

Mayor Ed Gainey, County Controller Corey O’Connor face off in mayoral forum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

Mayor Ed Gainey and his challenger, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, addressed key issues such as public safety, affordable housing, city finances and Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in a mayoral forum at Chatham on Sunday afternoon.

Opinion | Mayoral primary marks win for Pittsburgh youth, progressives

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • June 2, 2021

This primary not only displayed the power of progressive grassroots organizing, but a shedding of old guard Democrats and the Democratic machine.