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Carnegie’s mayor looks to represent next generation

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Sam Bigham made waves last year when he won the mayoral race in his hometown of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, at the age of 23. His youth has been widely discussed across local and national news as an achievement for Gen Z and as an indication that young voters are “fed up with traditional politics-as-usual,” according to an article by The American Prospect … Continue reading Carnegie’s mayor looks to represent next generation

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Duquesne alumnus sworn in as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Corey O’Connor, the 41-year-old Duquesne alumnus who ousted former Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary, was sworn in as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor on Monday. District Judge James J. Hanley administered the oath of office. In his first speech as mayor, O’Connor told a crowded Carnegie Music Hall that his main goal is to make the city affordable, safe and … Continue reading Duquesne alumnus sworn in as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor

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‘This is our moment’: Corey O’Connor elected as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor

Josh Imhof & Charlotte Shields-Rossi | features editor and a&e editor After being elected mayor in 2005, Bob O’Connor stood on a corner in Squirrel Hill holding signs that thanked Pittsburghers for their support. Two decades later, his son, Corey O’Connor, returned to Squirrel Hill on Wednesday to hold up signs of his own as the new Pittsburgh mayor-elect. On Nov. 4, O’Connor was elected … Continue reading ‘This is our moment’: Corey O’Connor elected as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor

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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

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Why should people pay attention to local elections?

Nataley Davis | staff writer John Brenner, executive director of the Pennsylvania Municipal League, said that he thinks one reason why most people don’t get involved in local elections is because they don’t always take into consideration all the work city and state politicians do. “People are largely happy with their services that they get at the local level. Most people don’t really think about … Continue reading Why should people pay attention to local elections?

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Pittsburgh holds onto its Labor Day Parade history

Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer 09/06/2018 Pittsburgh has been marching to the beat of its own Labor Day Parade drum for over a century. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and it didn’t take long for the festivities to catch on in Pittsburgh. For the past 37 years, Pittsburgh has been hosting the largest participating Labor … Continue reading Pittsburgh holds onto its Labor Day Parade history

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New club welcomes Pittsburgh bike initiatives

By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke As the air gets warmer and winter slowly melts away, a new organization has pedaled onto Duquesne’s campus: a student bicycle club. With the city of Pittsburgh expanding trails and bike lanes where bicyclists can ride safely, more and more students are bringing their bikes to school and finding other students to ride with them. David Lampe, faculty … Continue reading New club welcomes Pittsburgh bike initiatives

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Our Year in News: A Look Back

By Julian Routh | News Editor The adjunct battle On Sept. 1, adjunct French instructor Margaret Mary Vojtko died from complications of a heart attack, prompting a debate over whether or not part-time faculty is compensated fairly. Vojtko, 83, of Homestead, taught at Duquesne for more than 25 years before school officials told her she was not being asked to return for the fall 2013 … Continue reading Our Year in News: A Look Back

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City government cracks down on graffiti

By Carley Thieret | Asst. Opinions Editor As warm weather approaches, Mayor Bill Peduto is looking for more than just flowers and sunshine to make Pittsburgh look beautiful. The mayor announced on April 4 the reinstatement of the Graffiti Task Force that was disbanded one year ago. Tim McNulty, Peduto’s spokesman, said the mayor has always been a supporter of the task force and was … Continue reading City government cracks down on graffiti

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City officials field questions from residents

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Mayor Bill Peduto addressed the concerns of Pittsburgh residents at his first “Mayor’s Night Out” in Beltzhoover Monday night. Peduto and a panel of city and community officials gathered in the Warrington Community Center to listen to the comments, criticisms and compliments of Beltzhoover inhabitants. The mayor and his panel spoke with the gathering of nearly 70 citizens … Continue reading City officials field questions from residents

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