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@Wickedlydeeper Choose STD HIV HPV and all sorts of other diseases! #Wacky 1 hour ago
@FortyFlirth No problem with them if easy for voters to get. PA has not done it right. 6 hours ago
@MisplacedMomma @FortyFlirth Hahaha. No problem. I get that all the time. But when you hit middle age, they call it a "senior" moment! WTF. 7 hours ago
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@Wickedlydeeper Where? The crazies are getting crazier as evidence mounts that all boys should be clean cut! 8 hours ago
ICYMI -- my story tonight on the negative race for Mayor of Pittsburgh: pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/05/20/may… 15 hours ago
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"There are liars, damned liars, and Bill Peduto" -- @JackWagnerPGH 's latest radio ad. The negative campaign for mayor -- my story tonight. 20 hours ago

91 Years Old, Donora Mayor Seeks 6th Term

Donora Mayor Lignelli is believed to be one of the oldest mayors in the United States.

KDKA-TV–2013/05/13

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Gov. Corbett: Drug Testing Comments Taken Out Of Context

Gov. Tom Corbett says his comments about job applicants failing drug tests were taken out of context by his political opponents.

2013/05/10

Mayoral Candidates Address Police Chief Search, Plowing, Gun Violence At Debate

Cooperation with City Council continues to be a hot button issue in the Pittsburgh mayoral race with Jack Wagner putting Bill Peduto on the defensive about not cooperating with some members of council.

2013/05/09

Mayor Speaks About Grand Jury Investigation

Mayor Luke Ravelstahl is speaking out after two bodyguards and his secretary were called to testify before the Grand Jury on Wednesday.

2013/05/09

Pa. Auditor General Threatens UPMC Audit If It Fails To Reach Highmark Deal

In Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon, Pa. State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has a warning to UPMC and Highmark.

2013/05/08

Pa. Leads In Casino Tax Revenue, But Homeowners Find Little Relief

Pennsylvania may take in more casino tax dollars than Nevada, but have you seen your school property taxes go down as promised?

2013/05/07

Local Retailers Want Online Tax To Level Playing Field

Millions of people buy all kinds of things online from electronics to jewelry — with eBay and Overstock being two popular sites for online shopping.

2013/05/06

Internet Sales Tax Will Hit Pa. Hard If Approved

Consumers in Pennsylvania could pay more on an internet sales tax bill if the legislation passes in a vote later today in the United States Senate.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/06

Dozens Hold Protest Outside Mayor’s Office Over Ad Campaign

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s political ad campaign against Councilman Bill Peduto brought dozens of protestors to his office today.

2013/05/02

More Fall-Out From Disclosure Of Ravenstahl’s Role In Mayoral Campaign

More fallout in Pittsburgh’s mayor’s race. KDKA revealed Tuesday that Mayor Luke Ravenstahl was behind new attack ad against Councilman Bill Peduto.

2013/05/01

Council Gives Preliminary Approval For New Parking Ordinance

For the first time ever, Pittsburgh is a step closer to an ordinance that would govern valet parking procedures.

2013/05/01

Gov. Corbett: Drug Tests Keeping People From Working

Democrats are pouring criticism on Gov. Tom Corbett for suggesting that Pennsylvania’s sluggish job growth stems partly from too many applicants being unable to pass a drug test.

KDKA-TV–2013/05/01

Ravenstahl Committee Behind New Peduto Attack Ad

There’s a new development in the race for mayor of Pittsburgh.

2013/05/01

Police Chief Retires Amid Tension In City Of Washington

Allegations of bullying and micromanagement by police; allegations of sexism from a mayor.

2013/04/29

Beaver Co. Sheriff In Court After Threat Accusations

The Beaver County Sheriff was in court Monday, accused of threatening a newspaper reporter and blogger.

2013/04/29

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Election Night 2012

President Barack Obama wins a second term in office on Nov. 6, 2012.

Memorable Political Foibles

When politicians make the news, it’s not always for their politics. We’re taking a look back at stories that were the talk of the town.

Sen. Carper (center) commutes everyday from his home in Wilmington, Del. to Capitol Hill.

The Scoop On The Senate

Which senator has already claimed his title as “Trail Blazer” – on his mausoleum? Which one has scaled more than 50 mountains in his home state? Alabama to Illinois, click through to find out.