Pittsburgh's District 6 Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle on the City's legislative response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo of City Council Chamber by Ashlee Green The month of August, when City Council goes into recess, marks the completion of the first half of the 2020 legislative cycle. It offers Cou...

"Racial inequality also includes health care." Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons We are hearing the demands for justice and equality loud and clear in cities and towns across Pennsylvania and nationwide – outcries over systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans and people of co...

In this monthly column, Pittsburgh District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson discusses children's public school options for the fall. Photo of Pittsburgh's City Council Chambers by Ashlee Green Hello, everyone, This time of year, we parents with school-age children are preparing our families for the start ...

The deadline to apply is August 28. By Ashlee Green Photo by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels Pittsburgh City Council and Mayor Bill Peduto are looking for at least eight community members to serve as representatives for the City’s newly established LGBTQIA+ Commission.  The commission reportedly takes...

Rep. Adam Ravenstahl: "... We are reminded that this pandemic is not over, and that we must remain vigilant." As always, I hope you are reading this in good health. Over the last several months, we have worked to successfully flatten the curve in Pennsylvania. Our actions — and the difficult decisio...

The new Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 talks with The Northside Chronicle about her plans for the future of Pittsburgh’s Northside. By Emery Malachowski Emily Kinkead won the Democratic primary against incumbent Adam Ravenstahl, making her the Democratic C...

In this monthly column, Pittsburgh District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson shares his message for Northsiders. Photo of Pittsburgh's City Council Chambers by Ashlee Green Hello everyone, Throughout this novel coronavirus pandemic, my office is hearing stories from businesses struggling to keep their door...

Pittsburgh's District 6 Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle discusses police reform. Photo of City Council Chamber by Ashlee Green In the last edition of the Northside Chronicle, I highlighted legislative efforts by my office that declared racism a public health crisis in the City of Pittsburgh, as well as...

Rep. Jake Wheatley discusses a package of bills he endorses that address police-community relations and police reform. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Many protests and rallies have been held in our area and across the state and nation for several weeks, demanding justice and accountability and ...

Pittsburgh's District 6 Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle discusses the legislation he and Councilman Burgess introduced to create a Greater Pittsburgh COVID-19 Racial Equity Task Force. Photo of City Council Chamber by Ashlee Green In December of 2019, Councilman Burgess and I successfully introduced a ...