O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

The Duke and DSR bring live coverage of the mayor’s race in Pittsburgh. Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Josh Imhof | features editor Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Eliyahu Gasson| editor & editor-in-chief [11:06 p.m.] O’Connor claims victory O’Connor walked on stage as mayor elect for the first time as “Who says you can’t go home” by Bon Jovi blasted over the speakers.  The hundreds … Continue reading O’Connor claims victory in Pittsburgh mayoral election

Kraus heads diverse Pittsburgh City Council

By Julian Routh | News Editor On the fifth floor of the City-County Building on Grant Street, within feet of Mayor Bill Peduto’s office, the most diverse Pittsburgh City Council in the city’s history operates. There are four councilwomen – Natalia Rudiak, Deborah Gross, Darlene Harris and Theresa Kail-Smith – for the first time ever there are also two black councilmen – the Rev. Ricky … Continue reading Kraus heads diverse Pittsburgh City Council