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It’s almost  time to vote (tomorrow) in a primary and 15211.org hasn’t put together a list of who it is we’re supposed to elect! So here’s the rundown. We’ve provided a few tidbits for the gubernatorial candidates, but please do your own research. Don’t rely on us or advertising campaigns funded by the candidates or special interest [...]

Several media outlets are reporting that Darlene Harris just won the City Council Presidency despite Peduto’s vying for the seat and speculation that Theresa Smith would assume the position. Ms. Harris represents the North Side and took the seat Mayor Ravenstahl vacated in 2006 in a special election. Prior to serving on Council, she was [...]

In preparation for voting tomorrow, here are the candidates on the ballot if you live in the 15211. Please don’t just press a button, check out the candidates’ websites and do your research first. If you’re not sure where to vote, go here. Mayor Democrat Luke Ravenstahl Independent Kevin Acklin Franco Dok Harris City Council District [...]

If you’re not a member of the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC), think about becoming one. And do it by Monday, August 31st so you can vote in the board elections on October 15, 2009. There are a lot of ways to create positive change in our neighborhood. The MWCDC makes it easier. It’s [...]

JT Smith, President of the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation (CDC) Board, wants to spread the word about upcoming board elections. If you’re interested in running for the CDC Board and serving our community, here’s what you need to know: Selection Process The CDC has implemented a new nominating and election policy this year. It [...]

I have been unabashedly supportive of Patrick Dowd and still was last night as he conceded graciously to Luke Ravenstahl. I walked away from the gathering at the Church Brew Works not defeated, but with a renewed vigor to stay engaged in local politics and keep an open mind for the general election in the [...]

With a little help from the Post-Gazette, we’d like to arm with you some information in preparation for voting tomorrow. We’ve tried to provide links to all of the candidates’ websites so you can do as much reading as you deem necessary. Not sure where a candidate stands on the issues that are important to [...]

Mayoral candidate Patrick Dowd has chosen Mt. Washington as the site of his last rally before the election next Tuesday. If you’re a supporter, or even if you’re on the fence, stop by if you can. Event: TOGETHER WE CAN Rally on Mt. Washington for Patrick Dowd What: Rally Host: Patrick Dowd for Mayor of [...]

If you’re a bottom line, no nonsense guy or gal that just wants the facts (or at least the facts the way we see ‘em), the candidates’ forum last night including Theresa Smith, Georgia Blotzer and Robert Frank was more about what the candidates have in common than where they differ. All talked about their [...]

The League of Women Voters, MWCDC and West Pittsburgh Partnership are hosting a forum for the candidates running for the District 2 city council seat tomorrow night from 7PM-8:30PM. Where: Senior Center on Virginia Avenue in Mt. Washington Audience Questions: Annette Shimer from the League of Women Voters will moderate and questions will be submitted [...]