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Pittsburgh and Allegheny County government reporter, PublicSource.org | Interested in local government, elections, baseball, Pittsburgh

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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
State of the race for PA governor: For every dollar Stacy Garrity spent on TV ads since June 9, Josh Shapiro spent $35. Josh Shapiro donated more money to downballot candidates ($5.6M) than Garrity has raised since launching her campaign.
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 21/09/2026
Affidavit: City Council members and staff led DA to investigate Gainey contracts. buff.ly/pFLbpjd
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Affidavit: City Council members and staff led DA to investigate Gainey contracts
Two council members and council's former solicitor raised no-bid contract concerns that fed the DA's probe of Ed Gainey's administration, an affidavit shows.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
NEW: We mapped Josh Shapiro's enormous financial advantage in the Pennsylvania governor's race. We found since start of 2025, half his campaign $ came from out of state. Much more here: www.publicsource.org/shapiro-garr...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
News: The DA has dropped all charges against Danny Rosenmund, the Springdale man who was arrested while criticizing the borough's ICE agreement during an April council meeting. www.publicsource.org/springdale-c...
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DA drops charges against Springdale man forcefully arrested at council meeting
Rosenmund was taken to the ground and arrested during an April Springdale Borough meeting while criticizing a borough agreement with ICE.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A team of @publicsource.org journalists spent months in Springdale, a borough northeast of Pittsburgh, to learn what happens when ICE and a data center development collide in a small American community. @jamiewiggan.bsky.social's overview: t.co/ddAmeOieRt
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
New: UPMC and Highmark will give Pittsburgh $45 million over the next five years, a major milestone in the city's decades-long quest for more $ from the tax-exempt orgs "This has been talked about for many years, many administrations," Mayor O'Connor said www.publicsource.org/upmc-highmar...
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UPMC and Highmark pledge $45 million over five years to Pittsburgh
The money contributed by Highmark and UMPC will be spent on vehicles and equipment for fire and emergency services. This is the latest in a series of gifts to the city since Mayor Corey O’Connor took ...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
New: What does Pittsburgh’s mayor do all day? His public schedules offer a glimpse From more than 500 publicized events, we found focuses on education, business and housing development, and frequent visits to the Golden Triangle and the North Shore www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-m...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
New: Springdale man Randy Cordova Flores was released after four months in an ICE detention center this month. We interviewed him about his arrest, detention and why he fears for those still held at Moshannon Valley Processing Center www.publicsource.org/springdale-m...
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Springdale man released from ICE detention center 4 months after traffic stop arrest
Four months after a traffic stop arrest, Randy Cordova Flores was released from ICE custody.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
A 747 flying low over Bloomfield
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
For more than a decade @PublicSourcePA has published Pittsburgh and Allegheny County government payroll information, to give residents details about where their tax money goes. Now, for the 1st time, we do the same for the county's judicial branch: www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Inside the taxpayer-funded payroll of Allegheny County's courts
Allegheny County court employees were paid a total of $72 million in 2025. Here’s how the numbers break down.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Here are the Pittsburgh Public Schools that are slated to close after the board approved the consolidation plan last night:
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
New: Springdale Borough leaders said in April that a critic of the borough's ICE agreement was forcefully arrested at a council meeting for exceeding his allotted three minutes of speaking time. New video shows he only spoke for 2:20 before being tackled. www.publicsource.org/video-spring...
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Video: Critic of Springdale police ICE pact did not break rule prior to rough arrest
Surveillance camera footage shows William “Danny” Rosenmund did not defy the public comment time limit before his forceful arrest by Springdale police.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
News: Allegheny County Council elected Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, a Democrat and environmental advocate from Plum, as its president. Pat Catena had stepped down as president last week. www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Allegheny County Council elects environmental advocate as president, replacing Catena
Days after Pat Catena resigned from the council presidency following a controversial campaign mailer, members picked Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis to succeed him.
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Rich Lord @richelord.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
It seemed downright Shakespearean: Allegheny County Council's president, on the cusp of a state role, took one misstep and tumbled. @chwolfson.bsky.social reveals that there was more to it than an ill-conceived mailer www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Primary loss by Allegheny County Council president a sign of the times
Could Allegheny County’s marquee primary election show a bigger shift in the region’s politics?
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Pat Catena is County Council prez and had county party's endorsement. “That just doesn’t work anymore. People just don’t care. You need to give them a vision of how you want to improve their lives.” @tomduerrpa.bsky.social On Bloam's rout of Catena last night www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Primary loss by Allegheny County Council president a sign of the times
Could Allegheny County’s marquee primary election show a bigger shift in the region’s politics?
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
General election matchups are almost* set. See who's running in the November general election for state House and Senate seats in Allegheny County *write-in candidacies from yesterday could result in some more Republican nominees www.publicsource.org/election-202...
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Who’s running for office in Allegheny County in 2026?
Control over Harrisburg and the U.S. House hang in the balance, and at least 11 Allegheny County General Assembly seats will see contests.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
AP race call: Congresswoman Summer Lee wins the Democratic primary in Pittsburgh-based CD-12. She will face James Hayes in November as she seeks a third term in Washington. www.publicsource.org/live-electio...
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Live election results: Pittsburgh-area primaries for Congress, state House and more
Pennsylvania votes today in the 2026 primary elections. Congress, the office of governor, the state House and half of the state Senate are on the ballot this midterm, but many primaries are unconteste...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Allegheny County mail-in votes are published. CD-12 Democratic Summer Lee 27,714 (80.1%) Will Parker 5,884 (19.9%) CD-17 Republican Jesse James Vodvarka 4,701 (63%) Tony Guy 2,698 (37%) Live: www.publicsource.org/live-electio...
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Live election results: Pittsburgh-area primaries for Congress, state House and more
Pennsylvania votes today in the 2026 primary elections. Congress, the office of governor, the state House and half of the state Senate are on the ballot this midterm, but many primaries are unconteste...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Does Will Parker repeat his 2023 feat of carrying the borough of Haysville? Tune in at 8 p.m. tonight to find out
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Bookmark for later: Live results for contested primaries in Allegheny County and across PA. Plus AP race calls as they happen. www.publicsource.org/live-electio...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
News: Census Bureau estimates say Pittsburgh continued its modest 2020s growth from July 2024 to July 2025, adding 913 that year for a total of 307,632. That's 4,773 higher than the 2020 estimate. Big news considering many feared the city would drop under 300,000 in the decade.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🌊 Pittsburgh Pool News O'Connor administration announces the pools will have chairs and loungers (pictured) for the first time ... and they say opening day for pools is June 15
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Wondering what it's like Downtown right now? Here you go: www.publicsource.org/how-are-thin...
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NFL Draft a smooth ride for fans from East End, Baltimore, Sheboygan …
The three-day event started today and runs through Saturday. With overall attendance expected to top 500,000, it’s been billed as the biggest gathering in Pittsburgh history.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
New: Once the Draft leaves town, Pittsburgh and its teams will be on the clock to forge new leases at Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. More on the talks, which could involve huge money for upgrades: www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-n...
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Stadium upgrade talks could quickly follow NFL Draft fanfare
Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park “are both in need of some upgrades,” Mayor O’Connor said, and there should be “some discussion” about public funding for improvements.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
New: Thousands of ICE detainees are successfully petitioning for habeas corpus to get out on bond as their cases pend. Pittsburgh is a hub of this action, as the largest detention center in the Northeast is nearby. Read how it works and the families involved: www.publicsource.org/gofundme-and...
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ICE detainees seek freedom using medieval legal idea and 16-year-old website
Habeas corpus cases, once rare in Western Pennsylvania, now flood the federal docket as ICE detainees challenge detentions. Families are using the charity website to pay lawyers.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
There will be 'hundreds' of FBI personnel in the region during the NFL draft, a bureau official said Friday www.publicsource.org/nfl-draft-pi...
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Outside law enforcement to assist Pittsburgh for NFL Draft patrols
The city and the NFL will coordinate safety efforts around the April 23 to 25 draft, with unspecified numbers of professionals from other agencies helping out.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
News: Even after raising property taxes 20%, Pittsburgh's financial forecast does not look pretty. Under the new budget plan outlined by Mayor O'Connor, the reserve fund will continue shrinking and will be near the legal minimum by 2030. www.publicsource.org/city-pittsbu...
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O’Connor amendments paint difficult financial future, even after raising taxes
Mayor O’Connor proposed more than 60 budget amendments, adding $28 million in spending and causing a $6 million deficit this year.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
News: Pitt will give the city $5 million over five years to boost Mayor O'Connor's agenda www.publicsource.org/university-p...
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Pitt to give city $5 million over five years for O’Connor agenda
The University of Pittsburgh gift will benefit city parks, business corridors and public safety, Mayor Corey O'Connor said.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Allegheny County taxes went up last year. Want to know where the money went? Here's our annual look at what county employees were paid last year: www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Which Allegheny County employees were paid the most last year? It’s now easier to find out.
Jail hires and public safety worker overtime drove the overall payroll higher. County police redacted fewer officer names than the year prior after a Public Source legal challenge.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
New: ICE is reportedly on site at Pittsburgh International, but from the landside terminal we saw no visible ICE presence so far today — and no serious lines. www.publicsource.org/ice-pittsbur...
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ICE to deploy at Pittsburgh International, but no visible presence Monday morning
Security was running smoothly with minimal lines throughout the morning a day after Pittsburgh was included in a list of 14 airports at which ICE would be assisting.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
News: Mayor O'Connor says the city budget passed in December underfunds key areas by $30 to $40 million and he'll seek revisions this month. Where will the money come from? He does not know yet. www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-b...
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O’Connor says Pittsburgh budget short some $30 million in key areas
Pittsburgh’s 2026 budget lowballed costs by $30 million or more, and Mayor O’Connor’s team has not yet finalized any needed cuts.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Yesterday was the filing deadline for Pennsylvania's 2026 primary elections. Here's a list of filed candidates for Allegheny County seats. 🗳️ 7 contested legislative primaries 🗳️ Dems run in every seat; 12 of 23 have GOP opponent (pending write-ins) www.publicsource.org/election-202...
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Who’s running for office in Allegheny County in 2026?
Control over Harrisburg and the U.S. House hang in the balance, but Allegheny County voters will see few contested primaries on May 19.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
News: Allegheny County Council voted to restrict county employees from cooperating ICE. An amendment to sunset it in 3 years failed. www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Council votes to restrict Allegheny County employees from cooperating with ICE
Legislation barring county employees from providing assistance or information to federal immigration agencies passed after scores of public comments, lengthy council debate and the defeat of amendment...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
News: Allegheny County Council advanced a bill today to restrict county employees' cooperation with ICE. Final vote could happen March 10. www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Allegheny County Council advances bill restricting ICE cooperation
New Allegheny County legislation to restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities passed a divided committee. A final council vote is still pending.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The first person to file a petition to run for PA's 12th Congressional District: Will Parker (D-Pittsburgh) Expecting multiple candidates in each primary for this seat, including incumbent Summer Lee, with filing deadline next week.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
NEWS: Allegheny County's Human Services director, Erin Dalton, will leave to take a similar job in Zohran Mamdani's administration in New York. www.publicsource.org/mamdani-pick...
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Allegheny County DHS leader to leave for NYC job
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Erin Dalton as social services director. Dalton has served as Allegheny County Department of Human Services since 2021.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Margin: Mazzocco wins the district by 64 points (!) Former incumbent Dan Miller won it by 33 in 2024. Turnout around 26%. Mazzocco: 10,419 Leckenby: 2,330
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
NEWS: Democrat Jennifer Mazzocco wins special election for Pennsylvania state House in Pittsburgh suburbs, the AP declared at 8:45. The Democrats will retain the House majority. We need more vote in to see the swing from 2024 www.publicsource.org/live-results...
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Democrat cruises to easy victory in South Hills special election for state House
Jennifer Mazzocco prevailed in the region’s first election of 2026 and will represent Mount Lebanon, Dormont, Castle Shannon, Baldwin Township and part of Upper St. Clair for the rest of the year.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
🗳️PA special election results 🗳️ Democrat Mazzocco gets 86% of the mail-in votes in HD-42. That compares to 76% received by the Democrat in 2024. Live results here: www.publicsource.org/live-results...
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Live results: South Hills special election for state House
In the South Hills of Pittsburgh, voters head to the polls in the first election of 2026. Follow results live in the contest between Democrat Jennifer Mazzocco and Republican Joseph Leckenby.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🗳️ Today's the first Election Day of 2026 in Pennsylvania. Here in Allegheny County there's a special election for state House. Voters in Mt. Lebanon, Baldwin Tp., Castle Shannon, Dormont and part of Upper St. Clair vote today. Live results publicsource.org at 8 p.m.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Inbox: Pittsburgh Congresswoman Summer Lee will deliver the Working Families Party response to Trump's state of the union this Tuesday
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
New: This isn't a surprise, but Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy has filed FEC paperwork to launch a run for Congress in PA-17 (currently represented by Deluzio)
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
New: For years, UPMC said of voluntary payments to Pittsburgh: We'll contribute when the other major nonprofits do too. Then Mayor O'Connor entered, UPMC cut a one-time $10M gift. It's not clear what's next, as PGH seeks more revenue from tax-exempt orgs www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-n...
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Will UPMC’s ambulance gift inspire other nonprofits to contribute?
UPMC just gave $10 million to the City of Pittsburgh for new ambulances. Highmark, Pitt and CMU are among other large nonprofits with no public plans to follow suit.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
New: Allegheny County Council is considering a bill banning county cooperation with ICE. But today members were frustrated that they simply don't know how much interaction is currently going on. www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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Allegheny County Council says it doesn’t know how much county employees interact with ICE
Allegheny County Council considers legislation to ban many forms of cooperation between county employees and ICE agents. But current interactions are unclear.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
@cpotterpgh.bsky.social ai can never replace us!!!!!
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
New from @jamiewiggan.bsky.social and @stephstrasburg.bsky.social : Turn-signal stop prompts ICE detention for father of two in Springdale www.publicsource.org/ice-detains-...
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Turn-signal stop prompts ICE detention for father of two in Springdale
The Peruvian national’s family said he was legally in the country and complying with asylum processes when local police pulled him over and turned him over to ICE. The borough has an agreement with th...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
It's FEC filing season... U.S. Rep. Summer Lee reports having $1.8 million on hand heading into 2026 reelection effort.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
New story today, including a map of where the City of Pittsburgh has demolished structures since 2020. It seems the city's demolition money is going to the neighborhoods that need it most — but that need is far greater than the resources. Story: www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-m...
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
News: UPMC to give Pittsburgh $10 million for new ambulances www.publicsource.org/upmc-gifts-p...
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UPMC to give Pittsburgh $10 million for new ambulances
Mayor O’Connor announced a $10 million gift from UPMC that will pay for new ambulances in Pittsburgh, freeing up funds to buy 35 new trucks that can plow snow.
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Charlie Wolfson @chwolfson.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
New: Why Pittsburgh's snow plow fleet broke down during the storm of the decade www.publicsource.org/why-pittsbur...
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Why Pittsburgh's snow plow fleet broke down during the storm of the decade
Many of Pittsburgh’s snow plows broke down during the city’s second snowiest day since the 1990s. One councilor points to years of underinvestment.
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