Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks At Duquesne University
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Tuesday he is heartbroken over the persistent poverty and social troubles among many black communities but has no answers on how to solve these problems.
Corbett Trade Mission To South America: Junket Or Helpful?
Don’t call it a junket — says Governor Tom Corbett — the taxpayers are not paying the bill.
New Steps Made In Possible WPAHS, Highmark Merger
There was another step forward in the plan by Highmark to take over the struggling West Penn Allegheny Health System.
Could A Toomey-Manchin Gun Deal Be In the Works?
After months of stalemate in Congress, the Washington rumor mill is swirling that a possible deal is in the works between two pro-gun senators — Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.
Rep. Allyson Schwartz Throws Hat In The Ring For Governor
U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz on Monday became the fourth Democrat – and the first woman – to declare her candidacy for Pennsylvania governor in 2014.
With Difficulty, Local Citizens Present Anti-Gun Violence Petitions To Toomey’s Office
Local representatives of Mayors Against Illegal Guns tried to deliver petitions to U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s Pittsburgh office Friday morning, but it turned out to be more difficult than expected.
Campaign Contributions Playing Big Role In City Mayoral Race
A judge’s ruling that there are no limits on campaign contributions in this year’s race for mayor of Pittsburgh could increase the influence of one elected official.
FDA Considers Changes To Meat Labels In Grocery Stores
Meat — beef, poultry, veal and lamb — are found in almost every American’s grocery cart, but do you want to know where that meat comes from?
Orie Melvin State Supreme Court Vacancy Has Impact On Drilling
The impact of the conviction and resignation of former Justice Joan Orie Melvin is already being felt with a stalled decision on a matter of vital importance.
Mayoral Candidate Arrested For DUI
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson was arrested for DUI early Wednesday morning.
Judge Lifts Restrictions On Campaign Donations On Mayor’s Race
Jack Wagner and his team of lawyers were in court Wednesday afternoon.
A. J. Richardson Denies Underdog Status In Race For Mayor
This year the only candidate for mayor of Pittsburgh who has never held elective office is A. J. Richardson — who was working out on a treadmill at the Exercise Warehouse in Bloomfield being interviewed by a young reporter from the Pitt News.
Lamb Drops Out Of Mayoral Race
City Controller Michael Lamb officially ended his mayoral campaign and has endorsed former Pa. Auditor General Jack Wagner for the position.
Officials Fight To Keep US Airways Flight Center In Pittsburgh
Earlier this week, U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker said it was likely the airline will move its flight operations center to Dallas in the next couple years. Six-hundred local jobs are at stake.
Santorum Discusses 2016 Presidential Election, Other Issues
We are more than three and a half years away from the next presidential election, but that does not mean possible candidates are waiting before they test the waters.






















Jon Delano