When Donald Trump imposed a “temporary” 25 percent tariff on steel in 2018, many Democrats and their friends in the […]
Becky Corbin: When bipartisan consensus is not a virtue
The prospect of foreign ownership of a storied American company raises concerns, but opposition to this merger is misguided.
By Becky Corbin
Without Nippon deal, U.S. Steel may leave Pittsburgh
(The Center Square) – The company behind the eponymous “Steel City” may be a Pittsburgh icon no more. U.S. Steel, […]
New analysis finds Pittsburgh’s bad, but Philly’s worse, when it comes to housing
Philadelphia may be known for Ben Franklin, Rocky, and cheesesteaks, but it’s listed far below Pittsburgh in a new ranking […]
Pittsburgh struggling to regain economic footing after pandemic
(The Center Square) — Though Pittsburgh lags behind comparable cities, it does have some bright spots. The Allegheny Conference on […]
Compared to peers, Pittsburgh taxes and spends more, but grows less
(The Center Square) — A new analysis finds that Pittsburgh has a glut of city workers and more government spending […]
Salena Zito: Pennsylvania’s pivotal district, PA-17
As one Democrat strategist said, “this is a seat each party rents, no one party can really say it is a Republican seat or a Democrat seat.”
By Salena Zito
Peter Mihalick: Foreign investment in Pennsylvania company is good
The potential Nippon Steel investment in U. S. Steel is a culmination of the bipartisan desire for strategic reshoring of critical industries.
By Peter Mihalick
Allegheny County council member: it’s ‘too soon’ to say if county will consider ‘Big Oil’ lawsuit
Anti-oil nonprofits controlled by billionaire donors will speak to county officials next week.
By Todd Shepherd
Salena Zito: Summer Lee faces tough headwinds in next month’s primary
Pittsburgh’s 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club, previously friendly to her, has backed a challenger this time around.
By Salena Zito