In the late hours of Election Day, Bill Peduto was the champion of Pittsburgh. By 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, during Peduto’s election night party, the 49-year-old held a wrestling championship belt, given to him by an audience member, high over his head in triumph. It signified that he had finally won, and that the race was over. The election, considered a foregone conclusion by … Continue reading Clean Sweep: Peduto wins mayoral election
By Julian Routh | News Editor It was not too long ago that Luke Ravenstahl was on top of the world. As international leaders gathered in Pittsburgh for the G-20 Summit in late September 2009, the 29-year-old mayor was getting credit for putting the city on the map. Citizens took notice, and in November, he was re-elected to serve a full four-year term. Since then, … Continue reading Seven years of Ravenstahl ends with debate over character
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
By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke The upcoming Pittsburgh mayoral election apparently isn’t a major issue for most Duquesne students. A majority of students polled were unable to name any candidates running for the city’s highest position. In a poll conducted on Academic Walk on Oct. 25, 100 random Duquesne students were asked to name at least one of the three candidates running for … Continue reading DU students not aware of election
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