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Pittsburgh City Council heard from more than 30 speakers Wednesday about the city's issues with food inequities. Many called on members to establish a food justice fund.
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If a referendum is approved it would create a seven-member government study commission to analyze Wilkinsburg’s current government and make recommendations, which could include a new home rule charter. Supporters of a proposed merger with Pittsburgh say the commission's creation is meant to delay a potential annexation.
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For the first time in a generation, all four candidates running to represent Pittsburgh's fifth City Council district live in neighborhoods other than Squirrel Hill.
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Pittsburgh Police claim the drop in DUI arrests is only partly due to fewer people driving drunk. The Bureau argues the other issue is a lack of officers to carry out DUI patrols.
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Warwick's win means she will face Republican Eugene Bokor in the special election, which will be included on the Nov. 8 ballot. The district includes areas that include Greenfield, Hazelwood, Lincoln Place and portions of Squirrel Hill.
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Pittsburgh City Council installed a board to operate the disruptive properties program this week. It's been characterized as one solution for issues in the City's South Side.
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Party leaders in the 5th Council District will choose one of the four to be their nominee in the November 8th special election. The nominee will be selected September 15th, and will be a strong favorite in the heavily Democratic district.
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Pittsburgh City Council must approve the settlement before the matter can be resolved.
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Council members introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would direct the city to develop a village of tiny homes and dedicate more space towards affordable housing.
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The city will have a four-person team dedicated to facilitating social, economic, neighborhood and community programming.