Hallie Lauer

Pittsburgh

Staff Writer at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Articles

Gainey, O'Connor spar over affordable housing, public safety during debate

1 day ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

The Democratic candidates for Pittsburgh mayor were more subdued during Tuesday night’s compared to last week, but still traded barbs over issues such as affordable housing, public safety and nonprofit payments once again during their second debate. Incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey and challenger Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor made digs at one another’s campaigns and policies during the one-hour televised debate, while also hitting on both of their regular campaign talking points.
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership courts new retailers to fill vacancies

2 days ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

As Downtown Pittsburgh continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholders are focusing their efforts on bringing new retailers into the city. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has been working to make improvements and draw people back into the Golden Triangle, which — like many other business districts across the country — saw significant downturns from pandemic-related shutdowns.
Gainey supporters decry mailer advertisement in support of O'Connor

2 days ago | centredaily.com | Hallie Lauer

Community organizers and staff from Mayor Ed Gainey's re-election campaign, along with a number of other elected officials, gathered Monday afternoon to condemn a mailer issued in support of Mr. Gainey's opponent, Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, that circulated late last week. On one side, the mailer showed a photo of a dilapidated building with the words "The Ed Gainey Legacy. Wasting millions. Rewarding cronies. Hurting neighborhoods" underneath.
Gainey supporters decry mailer advertisement in support of O'Connor

3 days ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

Community organizers and staff from Mayor Ed Gainey’s re-election campaign, along with a number of other elected officials, gathered Monday afternoon to condemn a mailer issued in support of Mr. Gainey’s opponent, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, that circulated late last week. On one side, the mailer showed a photo of a dilapidated building with the words “The Ed Gainey Legacy. Wasting millions. Rewarding cronies. Hurting neighborhoods” underneath.
Race for Pittsburgh mayor still anybody's game a month out from primary

4 days ago | gazettextra.com | Hallie Lauer

By Hallie Lauer - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) With less than a month to go before the Democratic primary election for Pittsburgh mayor, political observers say the race still is wide open. Mayor Ed Gainey faces Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, who has consistently outraised Gainey in campaign contributions and has received key endorsements, including from a majority of City Council members and some local unions. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Race for Pittsburgh mayor still anybody's game a month out from primary

4 days ago | thederrick.com | Hallie Lauer

With less than a month to go before the Democratic primary election for Pittsburgh mayor, political observers say the race still is wide open. Mayor Ed Gainey faces Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, who has consistently outraised Gainey in campaign contributions and has received key endorsements, including from a majority of City Council members and some local unions. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Race for Pittsburgh mayor still anybody's game a month out from primary

4 days ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

With less than a month to go before the Democratic primary election for Pittsburgh mayor, political observers say the race still is wide open. Mayor Ed Gainey faces Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, who has consistently outraised Mr. Gainey in campaign contributions and has received key endorsements, including from a majority of City Council members and some local unions.
Race for Pittsburgh mayor still anybody's game a month out from primary

4 days ago | dailyitem.com | Hallie Lauer

With less than a month to go before the Democratic primary election for Pittsburgh mayor, political observers say the race still is wide open. Mayor Ed Gainey faces Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, who has consistently outraised Gainey in campaign contributions and has received key endorsements, including from a majority of City Council members and some local unions. kAm%@ >2?J[ :E 2AA62C65 E92E ~Vr@??@C 925 2? 62C=J 6586[ 3FE 2D 6=64E:@? 52J[ |2J a_[ ?62CD[ v2:?6J 92D 366?
Pittsburgh launches new online affordable housing tracker

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

A new online data tracker tool unveiled Thursday morning will show a portion of Pittsburgh’s affordable housing developments in an effort to show the progress the city has made, according to city officials. The Affordable Housing Development Project Explorer details affordable housing units across the city that have been completed, preserved or are in progress since the beginning of Mayor Ed Gainey’s term in 2022.
Pittsburgh councilwoman warns of ‘imminent financial disaster’ if overtime spending continues at current rate

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Erika Strassburger is calling for “immediate explanations” to the city’s high rate of premium payouts in the first quarter of the year in an effort to “head off a full-blown crisis,” just days after the City Controller’s office released a report detailing the spending. The controller’s office sent a report to council members on Tuesday, detailing premium pay — which is for expenses like overtime and holiday pay — for multiple city departments.