Jamie Wiggan
Pittsburgh CityPaper
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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A Pa. court just ruled the state must close the wealth gap among school districts. Will it matter in Allegheny County?
A new court ruling will change the way the state funds its schools – including ones in Allegheny County. → Read More
Pittsburgher Ali Trachta truly arrives home with City Paper editor appointment
On Jan. 23, Ali Trachta became Pittsburgh City Paper's new editor-in-chief following a three-month search of candidates across the country. → Read More
Two candidates compete to replace Bruce Kraus in District 3
Veteran councilmember Bruce Kraus is stepping down when his term ends in December. Seeking to replace Kraus in District 3 are his chief of staff, Bob Charland, and William Reeves, a community support worker for Casa San Jose. → Read More
Where's the money in the Allegheny County exec race?
The race for Allegheny County executive is likely to be expensive. Where will candidates seek donations, and how much will money matter? → Read More
Refugee communities in Pittsburgh share winter food traditions
Pittsburgh refugees from Bhutan and Iraq are eating dishes that remind them of home this winter. → Read More
Pittsburgh Curling Club offers inclusive sport and friendship
Were you transfixed by those athletes scrubbing the ice in 2018’s Winter Olympics? Learn a thing or two at Pittsburgh Curling Club. → Read More
Gainey administration to review tax exemptions currently shielding one-third of city property
Pittsburgh officials have sworn to review every nonprofit-owned parcel in the city to determine whether they qualify for tax exemptions. → Read More
All the Pittsburgh News You Missed This Week (Jan. 11-18)
Want to know what’s going on in Pittsburgh? We’ve rounded up this week's top local news stories. → Read More
Community reacts to swastika-branded billboard appearing in Butler County
A newly installed billboard in Butler County began displaying antisemitic symbolism and homophobic messaging this week. Local leaders and residents are discussing ways to push back. → Read More
The next Allegheny County executive could reshape local power
How? A new county executive, Allegheny's first in 12 years, will make appointments to dozens of boards that shape policy in the region. → Read More
Year in Review: Jamie Wiggan's favorite stories of 2022
Pittsburgh City Paper news editor Jamie Wiggan reveals his favorite reporting from the past year. → Read More
CP staff ask how Pittsburgh bakers measure up to UN baguette honors
In light of UNESCO's recent baguette designation, CP staff tested local bakeries for the best French loaf. → Read More
Salem's Market & Grill: Pittsburgh's People of the Year in Business
Abdullah Salem is carrying on his father’s work through Salem’s Market and Grill, our choice for this year’s Business category in People of the Year. → Read More
Olivia Bennett enters county executive contest vowing to deliver on progressive reforms
Olivia Bennett has stepped into an increasingly crowded county executive race to replace Rich Fitzgerald. → Read More
Four Democratic hopefuls look to succeed Summer Lee in Pa. House
Summer Lee was reelected to the state house on the same night she won a seat in Congress. Now, four candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed her. → Read More
Chicken Guy! brings elevated fast-food poultry to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Paper tried the new chicken joint chain co-owned by celebrity chef Guy Fieri. → Read More
Striking Post-Gazette workers protest outside publisher's Duquesne Club wedding reception
Striking newspaper workers protested outside the prestigious Duquesne Club this afternoon, while inside, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette publisher John Block celebrated his wedding. → Read More
WESA, WYEP union vote passes by 26-1 majority
Workers at WESA and WYEP have successfully voted to unionize after beginning the organizing process in late August. → Read More
A “Pittsburgh institution” prepares to shutter after 48 years
Gabriel Fontana has been repairing shoes Downtown for almost 75 years, but his career is coming to an end this month. → Read More
How to navigate open enrollment
Changing your health care insurance can be messy. Read our guide to open enrollment and the best tips from health care professionals. → Read More