Councilman Wilson explains in this month's column how there are over 25,000 vacant lots in the city of Pittsburgh, and what residents can do to address them as well as other forms of neighborhood blight. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, The sun is shining, the rain is falling, and ...

Councilman Wilson outlines some resources for Northsiders to make their streets safer and employment opportunities for young adults. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, As we head into the warmer months of this year, I wanted to discuss a few resources and opportunities available to N...

Councilman Wilson lists some of the options available to residents who are struggling to pay their rent and utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, During the pandemic, it is vital from a public health perspective that we help those facing econo...

This month, Councilman Wilson shares the major investments that the City of Pittsburgh will make throughout the Northside. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, This month, I would like to share the major investments that the City will be making across the Northside. I am very proud to ...

District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson discusses the City of Pittsburgh's new homelessness relief effort. Photo: City Council Chambers by Ashlee Green Councilman Wilson announces the City’s new partnership with Allegheny Health Network, an effort to bring relief to people experiencing homelessness in Pi...

Over a decade has passed since the Comfort Inn & Suites project in Pittsburgh’s Northside was first imagined. Now it’s open for business, and developers believe it will be a ‘lynchpin’ for more expansion in the area. Story and photos by Ashlee Green A front view of the new Comfort Inn & Suites on Ea...

District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson shares the highlights of his first year in office. Photo: City Council Chambers by Ashlee Green Hello everyone,  I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! As we head into the holiday season, I’d like to look back on the work we did in my first year as ...

District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson answers five common questions about the voting process. Photo: City Council Chambers by Ashlee Green Hello voters! By Nov. 3, we will all have cast our ballots in this year’s critically important election. This month, I wanted to answer five commonly asked question...

Pittsburgh District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson discusses Riverview Park's "mountain of needs." Photo of Pittsburgh's City Council Chambers by Ashlee Green Hello everyone,  As summer winds down and budget season begins in City Council this fall, I wanted to take a few moments to talk about the Northsi...

Pittsburgh District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson discusses how important it is for Northsiders to be counted in this year’s U.S. Census. Photo of Pittsburgh's City Council Chambers by Ashlee Green Hello everyone, Sept. 30, 2020 is the deadline to get counted in the 2020 Census. Recently, the federal go...