Amy Whipple

City Farms Garden Program would let residents grow food in parks and greenways.

If the package passes, urban gardening and farming could continue to grow.

The Department of City Planning (DCP) wants residents to dig into caring for Pittsburgh’s green spaces.

Members of the department spoke with city council during its June 10 committee meeting about a five-piece legislative package. Deputy Director Andrew Dash said, “The overall intent is trying to make…

Three new or improved programs invite neighbors to garden, farm and adopt forgotten lots.

Six neighborhood organizations selected to receive $210,000 in job placement support.

Neighborhood agencies are on track to receive grants to help residents find jobs.

Downtown’s Golden Triangle could see $50 million redevelopment investment by the end of the year.

The city is looking to bring development to Downtown by using future real estate taxes to pay off loans for local improvements.

Downtown borrowing plan held while job placement support and North Shore development move forward.

$750,000 approved to redesign Beaver Avenue for the Esplanade project.

City work around the Esplanade site may get a shot of money.

Proposed ballot question would give council a say on contracts over $30,000.

Come Election Day, residents may have the opportunity to change who has a say in Allegheny County’s contracts.

Allegheny County Council gets its first woman president.

For the first time in its 26-year history, a woman will lead Allegheny County Council.

A historic leadership change and a fight over fiscal power.

A $50K Bloomberg grant puts climate problem-solving in young people’s hands.

Later this summer, Pittsburgh’s youth will have the opportunity to help develop local climate solutions.

Proposed tax on amusement devices advances to public hearing.

When it comes to boosting Pittsburgh’s revenue, city council is taking its chances.

East Carson St. business owners ask to pay taxes for neighborhood improvements.

Businesses on the South Side have asked to be charged higher taxes in exchange for dedicated neighborhood improvements.

A privilege tax on claw machines, $50K for youth climate change engagement and improving East Carson St.

RK Mellon grant could quadruple Fourth of July fireworks budget.

Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July celebration is about to get bigger and brighter.

Records rules are being considered after years of operating on the honor system.

The city clerk’s office wants to formalize how Pittsburgh documents its history in the making.

RK Mellon grant quadruples fireworks budget as bike share expansion and records overhaul move forward.

$4 million to fuel the next phase of Pittsburgh’s bike share expansion.

The next phase of Pittsburgh’s bike share program received a push from a federal grant.

Trans rights take center stage at this week's county council meetings.

Council president removal vote expected May 26.

Allegheny County Council is preparing to remove Member Pat Catena of Carnegie from the president’s seat because of a mailer sent by his campaign for state representative.