Pittsburgh's LOOP Program Shields Long-term Homeowners from Gentrification-Driven Tax Hikes
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.
McKeesport Area School District Superintendent Resigns Amid Security Guard Investigation
Dr. Tia Wanzo resigned as superintendent of the McKeesport Area School District following an investigation into a security guard's alleged sexual relationship with a student. Details of her resignation are not disclosed.
Pittsburgh Parks Director Kathryn Vargas Faces Corrective Measures Over P-Card Policy Breaches
Investigation clears Pittsburgh Parks & Rec Director Kathryn Vargas of major misconduct but reveals minor policy breaches, resulting in retraining and increased scrutiny for p-card transactions.
Maria Montaño Resigns as Communications Director in Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's Administration
Maria Montaño resigned as Mayor Ed Gainey's communications director, with no immediate explanation provided. Her historic tenure as the first openly transgender woman in the role began in February 2022.












