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Mon Incline reopens after repairs
Friday, January 30, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Monongahela Incline reopened this afternoon after repairs to a mechanical problem that developed this morning.
The Port Authority ran shuttle buses during the shutdown.

Georgia Blotzer’s campaign will be holding a meet and greet this Friday. Supporters are welcome to attend as well as those who don’t know Georgia and would like to talk with her prior to the election.
When: Friday, January 30 from 5-7PM
Where: Redbeard’s Mountain Resort and Yacht Club on Shiloh Street in Mt. Washington
Cost: Donations of $10/person [...]

The Post Gazette announced this morning their “Active Choice” for District 2 City Council is Georgia Blotzer. We would like to congratulate Ms. Blotzer on this very important endorsement. I’ve highlighted parts of this story I think shed a light on why we all should consider Ms. Blotzer as our districts Council Person.

Tuesday, January 27, [...]

Four running for Deasy’s City Council seat

When “S/he is endorsed by the Allegheny County Democratic Committee” becomes a slogan, we’re no longer debating the issues or the merits of candidates. The over 70-year old organization has been both revered and reviled and it remains to be seen what its endorsements really mean.
There are two schools of thought at play here that [...]

VACANT SCHOOL FINDS NEW LIFE
URA approves sale and financing of the former South Hills High School
(PITTSBURGH) January 15 – The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors authorized today the sale of and financing for the former South Hills High School on Mount Washington for a $22.5 million conversion into senior housing. South Hills Retirement [...]

I don’t know about you, but today I’m feeling a sense of renewal. A sense of accomplishment. A feeling that good things are just around the corner. So this morning I am declaring my Obama-lution (Obama Resolution). Actually they are Obama-lution’s plural because I have a lot of ideas, self improvement projects and things I want [...]

Since we have a candidate from our neighborhood running for City Council District 2, we wanted to give her the first opportunity to share her views. Theresa Smith, Brendan Schubert and Chris Metz are also welcome to provide answers to the three questions that were posed and we’ll post those as well. Remember to vote [...]

Motznik to run for district judge

From the Post Gazette:
Patrick Reilly of Brookline and Natalia Rudiak of Carrick have announced their intentions to run for the Pittsburgh City Council seat now held by Jim Motznik.
Mr. Reilly, 26, is the community outreach coordinator for state Rep. Chelsa Wagner.
Ms. Rudiak, 29, runs a small business helping nonprofit and community groups. Both are Democrats.
Mr. [...]