Mayor Ed Gainey's 2025 budget proposal for Pittsburgh emphasizes essential services and life quality improvements without federal aid, aiming for transparent financial stewardship and community-focused growth.

Sen. JD Vance was briefly denied entry at Primanti Bros., sparking online debate. The situation was resolved with Vance paying for patrons, despite the initial tensions reported by witnesses.

Allegheny County is seeking community feedback on how to allocate opioid settlement funds, with public forums and a virtual town hall planned for input on spending the $90 million expected through 2038.

Allegheny County has begun sending out mail-in ballots and offers "over the counter" voting, with satellite offices opening soon. Voters should check for any polling place changes before Election Day.

Trump returns to site of rally shooting for a new event, affirming his presence despite past security breaches.

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning her fourth visit to Pittsburgh for a campaign event, with details yet to be released. Her visit underscores Pennsylvania's importance in the electoral landscape.

Allegheny County Executive Innamorato signed the ALLEGHENY H.I.R.E.S. Executive Order to improve workforce conditions for the County's 6,000 employees, enhancing pay, benefits, and professional development.

Allegheny County received a $751,200 federal grant for energy projects and a $22,500 state grant for electric trucks, advancing its sustainability goals.

Pittsburgh challenges nonprofits' tax-exempt status based on criteria set by the PA Supreme Court in the HUP case, potentially changing the city's financial landscape.

Allegheny County has approved plans to improve voter accessibility for the November election by establishing ballot return sites and satellite offices.

Pittsburgh introduces the LOOP program to help long-term residents with rising property taxes, passing Act 53 of 2024 with bipartisan support, championed by Senator Jay Costa and endorsed by Mayor Ed Gainey and County Executive Sara Innamorato.

VP Kamala Harris will be in Pittsburgh for debate preparations ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate with Trump. She will also visit the Flight 93 Memorial after the debate.

President Biden and VP Harris are set to visit Pittsburgh on Labor Day, highlighting the importance of labor in a key battleground state before the November election.