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State Senators Get Much To Mull In Alcohol Debate

Senators are getting a lot to consider during the third and final Senate committee hearing on proposals to liberalize the sale of beer, wine and liquor.

2013/06/04

Washington Co. DA Investigating Jesse White

First he denied it, now he concedes it’s true.

2013/06/03

Supreme Court Ruling On DNA “Wrong,” Says Dr. Cyril Wecht

Every day citizens are arrested and booked on suspicion of committing a crime — and their fingerprints are taken with or without their consent.

2013/06/03

Fitzgerald’s Relationship With Peduto A Partnership

During the campaign, the two seemed inseparable — Rich Fitzgerald and Bill Peduto — politically attached at the hips.

2013/05/31

County Chooses New Health Director

A new health director has been appointed by county officials.

2013/05/31

City’s Fight Over UPMC’s Tax-Exempt Status Goes National

The City of Pittsburgh’s fight with UPMC over its tax-exempt status has jumped into the national spotlight.

2013/05/30

Darlene Harris Talks Mayoral Race, North Side Improvements

City Council President Darlene Harris talks with KDKA’s Rob Pratte about her political party switch, and her plans for her district.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/29

Drozd May Have Lost, But He’s Got Something To Say

Councilman Matt Drozd announced that he is switching party affiliations and is urging his constituents to not vote for his opponent in the Primary, school board member Tom Baker, who Drozd claims used false statements to trick voters.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/24

Harris Explores Independent Run For Mayor

On the last possible day, with just seconds to spare at 4:22 p.m. on 4-22, City Council President Darlene Harris changed her party registration from Democrat to Independent, making her eligible to run for mayor as an Independent this November.

2013/05/23

Anthony Weiner’s NY Mayor Website Mistakenly Featured Pittsburgh

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner is running for Mayor of New York City, but his campaign website features Pittsburgh as his backdrop.

2013/05/23

Peduto Promises Clean Sweep At City Hall

There’s a reason Bill Peduto used a city street sweeper as a symbol of his campaign.

2013/05/22

After Winning Primary, Peduto Sets Sights On November

It was a very contentious campaign season as Bill Peduto and Jack Wagner went head-to-head for the Democratic nomination in the race for mayor of Pittsburgh.

2013/05/22

Miller Wins 42nd District Pa. House Seat

Democrat Dan Miller has won election to Pennsylvania’s 42nd District seat, replacing former Rep. Matt Smith who was elected to state Senate.

2013/05/21

Peduto Wins Democratic Nomination For Mayor

Longtime City Councilman William Peduto has won the Democratic nomination for mayor, defeating former state auditor general Jack Wagner and state Rep. Jake Wheatley.

2013/05/21

Candidates’ Final Comments As They Vote

Most voters didn’t bother to cast their ballots today, but the candidates for mayor did after a grueling negative campaign that seemed to wear everyone down.

2013/05/21

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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.