Mayor Ed Gainey announced Wednesday that the city will challenge the tax-exempt status of another 104 parcels owned by nonprofits.
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About 5 million tons of greenhouse gasses were emitted within Pittsburgh in 2022 — roughly the same amount as in 2013. At this rate, the city will fall short of its goal to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.
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The city announced Monday that City Planning director Karen Abrams would step down in April. Mayor Ed Gainey has said he intends to replace her with Jamil Bey, the founder and CEO of the Urbankind Institute.
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