By State Rep. Emily Kinkead Despite being scientific pioneers throughout human history, women’s contributions to science continue to be hidden, misattributed to men, dismissed as unimportant, or prevented from ever occurring in the first place by denial of opportunities and discouragement of brillia...

By State Rep. Aerion Abney  Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work going on in Harrisburg and work I’ve been doing back home. Gov. Josh Shapiro outlined his state budget proposal for 2024-25 at the Capitol early last month, one that includes a $1.1 billion increas...

Magisterial District 05-2-42 News: Judge Leah Williams Duncan Esq. While the majority of work performed by the Magisterial District Judge involves resolving in-court disputes, among the more enjoyable of our tasks is the recognition of exemplary community service and the swearing-in of certain indiv...

By State Rep. Powell Happy March everyone! I cannot believe we are three months into 2024. Thank you to everyone who came to my Unclaimed Property Event at the Lawrenceville district office! Also, a big thank you to Senator Costa’s office and the Department of Treasury for assisting people in claimi...

Councilman Wilson Hello everyone! I’m proud to announce that I was recently appointed as the Board Chair for the Pittsburgh Land Bank. This opportunity will allow me to continue to push the City of Pittsburgh to return vacant, abandoned, blighted, and tax-delinquent lots and homes to productive use....

District 1 News: Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, At the beginning of January, City Council swore in two new members: Councilperson Bob Charland (District 3) and Councilman Khari Mosley (District 9), alongside re-elected members Councilwoman Deb Gross (District 7), Councilperson Barb Warwick (Distr...

District 19 News: State Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and back here at home. I also want to share an important resource for the winter season. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signature on the Fiscal and School code bills will ...

District 20 News: State Rep. Kinkead Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I swear I can almost feel the love in the air! Coupled with February being American Heart Month, it’s a great time to talk about some legislation and new laws that are helping Pennsylvanians and their loved ones sta...

District 21 News: State Rep. Powell I’m happy to announce that District 21 received a total of $318,000 in state grants for community improvements from the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund under the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The Charles Street Area Corporation will receive $105,0...

District 19 News: State Rep. Abney Hello, Northsiders! I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s. I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and back here at home. With the joint House Appropriations and Education c...