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The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation and borough mayor Marita Garrett announced Monday they would delay a referendum on the issue in order to first collect more community input. A Pittsburgh City Council hearing on the topic has also been postponed.
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Attorneys for the family of a man killed by Wilkinsburg Police have filed a federal lawsuit citing excessive force. Romir Talley was fatally shot by…
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On today's program: Wilkinsburg gets funding for new strategies to curb gun violence; some PA public schools are struggling to meet the needs of immigrant…
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Local community members, journalists and officials will gather at the Ace Hotel Wednesday night for a discussion about gun control legislation that would…
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Just over the border from the city of Pittsburgh, the Wilkinsburg mayor is pushing for a comeback, factoring in the environment and improving health while…
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After building a reputation as a well-known activist in Pittsburgh, Leon Ford is ready to take what he considers the next step: running for office.Ford,…
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Millennial Mayors Aren't Afraid To Chase The Unconventional On Their Way To Community RevitalizationMillennials are credited with killing the hotel industry and the automotive industry. They aren’t investing in stocks. They don't even eat cereal.…
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As Wilkinsburg's first black female mayor, Marita Garrett, 31, says she wants to address visibility.“Everyone should be represented at this level," said…