By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor Bill Peduto wants to chaperone Pittsburgh into a new renaissance. “I believe Pittsburgh is more poised than any other city to become the next great American city,” Peduto said from the end of a conference table near his office in City Hall. The Democratic nominee and favorite to win on Nov. 5 is prepared “to pick up the ball” … Continue reading Meet the candidates- Bill Peduto: Restore neighborhoods
By Zach Brendza | Features Editor If elected, Republican candidate Josh Wander would be the first mayor of his party in Pittsburgh in 80 years. What a victory it would be for the Republicans, even though they may have to celebrate with Wander via video conference. The 42-year-old Squirrel Hill resident is currently working as a security consultant in Israel, and although his return to … Continue reading Meet the candidates- Joshua Wander: Cease corruption
By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Les Ludwig believes he will be Pittsburgh’s mayor following Tuesday’s election. The independent candidate on the ballot who needed 1,500 signatures for the right to compete in what could end up being a lopsided race is running on a platform that addresses issues in education, taxation and racism. Though he lacks Democratic nominee Bill Peduto’s political experience, Ludwig … Continue reading Meet the candidates- Les Ludwig: Eliminate taxation
By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor Welcome to 1934 in Pittsburgh. The last Republican mayor to serve the city, John S. Herron, is defeated by Democrat challenger William McNair. With his victory, McNair broke a 25-year chain of Republican mayors in Pittsburgh. However, the streak he broke is dwarfed in comparison to the one he started. Pittsburgh has not had a Republican mayor since. That’s … Continue reading GOP not invested in Pittsburgh
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