Luke Ravenstahl
Employment Career Center Opens In West End
A new employment center opened its doors in the West End on Friday. City and community leaders cut the ribbon at Emanuel United Methodist Church on Lorenz Avenue to mark the occasion.
Mayor Offers Tickets To “Jack Reacher” With Contest
Starting Monday, Pittsburghers can enter to win two tickets to the premier of “Jack Reacher.”
Mayor Ravenstahl Seeks Volunteers For ‘Snow Angels’ Program
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is calling on people to help their neighbors in need this winter. The mayor needs volunteers to shovel snow for senior and physically disabled residents.
Mayor Announces He’s Seeking Re-Election
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has officially announced that he is running for re-election.
Local Democrats Celebrate Victory On South Side
Police estimated the crowd at the IBEW Union Hall on Pittsburgh’s South Side at 500 Tuesday night as Democrats gathered to celebrate what they hoped were victories in the election.
City, Allegheny County Set Up Storm Command Centers
With a slow, steady rainfall throughout the day, City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County officials say they are preparing for whatever the storm might bring our way.
City Budget Passes, New Guidelines For Nonprofit Contributions
The city’s 2013 budget has been approved, with the stipulation that Mayor Luke Ravenstahl makes changes to nonprofit contribution protocol.
Proposed Multi-Use Development For Saks Fifth Avenue Building
It now stands empty — the shining building that was once Saks Fifth Avenue on Smithfield Street in downtown Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh To Host ‘One Young’ World Summit
The city is hosting the One Young World summit — a chance to show off the city and cultivate Pittsburgh’s image with the next generation — a generation with whom the mayor says he can identify.
Labor Dispute Could Determine Future Of Emergency Care
A stalemate between Pittsburgh paramedics and the city could mean more than just a sticking point in a labor dispute.
Union President: Rescue Work Must Be Medically Directed
Paramedics have responded to the city’s proposed rescue work changes.
Smart Traffic Signals Ease Congestion In East Liberty
Dr. Stephen Smith and his team at CMU’s Robotics Institute have developed a smart traffic signal pilot system at the busy Penn Avenue intersection in East Liberty.
New Details Released In West End Drug Arrests
Police have released new details in a drug investigation where nearly two dozen people have been arrested. The investigation began back in January after a number of resident complaints.
Lower McArdle Bridge To Reopen Today
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday afternoon to signal the reopening for the newly rehabbed Lower McArdle Bridge.
Critics Oppose Promotion Of Zone 2 Police Commander
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will promote Zone 2 Commander George Trosky to assistant chief of investigations. One of the mistakes in Commander Trosky’s past includes being caught on tape punching a concert-goer outside the old Civic Arena more than 20 years ago.













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