With the general election still six months out, Stowe’s municipal manager Nick Martini is all but confirmed to take over as the magistrate for Pittsburgh’s westernmost neighborhoods. Martini is running…
Archangel Gabriel outreach director runs for city council
Archangel Gabriel’s outreach director is attempting to unseat Pittsburgh Council President Theresa Kail-Smith, who has represented the city’s second district since 2009. Jacob Williamson, 32, of Crafton Heights, believes his…
Two challengers vying for mayoral spot as Shawn Reed exits scene
Coraopolis Mayor Shawn Reed will not be seeking a second term. His January social media announcement came as a surprise to many but opened the window of opportunity for two…
Local elections are pivotal to determining the future of our towns
The year 2020 saw changes in the way we vote. Whether you agree with the changes or not, COVID-19 had us rethinking the voting process as well as so many…
GOP candidate seeks breakthrough in Kennedy’s Democratic territory
A Republican resident is hoping to make headway in deep-blue Kennedy this upcoming election. Diane Schmitt, a retired healthcare administrator, is running for one of four commissioner seats up for…
Return to normalcy includes traffic jam at Squirrel Hill Tunnel
I have felt for a while now that things are beginning to get back to normal, however slowly. The warmer weather is bringing people outside and the availability of the…
Former council colleagues running for tax collector
Two former McKees Rocks councilmembers who once ran together on the same ticket are now facing off in a race for the tax collector’s seat. Challenger Maribeth Taylor said she’s…



