Chris Potter, 90.5 WESA

Chris Potter

90.5 WESA

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Petition filings set stage for hotly contested Democratic primary this May

Tuesday marked the deadline for candidates to file election petitions for the May 16 primary, and all signs point to spirited races up and down the ballot — at least on the Democratic side. → Read More

After a special election landslide in Allegheny County, what's next for Democrats and GOP?

For Republicans, the special elections will provide another lesson in how the party hobbles itself by shunning mail-in ballots as a Democratic plot. → Read More

Crowded Democratic field, and grousing over process, shapes up in race to replace DeLuca

Democrats will gather soon to choose a replacement for the late state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, a Penn Hills Democrat who died this fall. → Read More

Democrats seek to address confusion over 'Mike Doyle' in 12th Congressional District race

A Republican named Mike Doyle is running to replace a Democrat named Mike Doyle in Congress. → Read More

Just in time for fall, national GOP leaders roll out 'Commitment to America' in Mon Valley

National Republicans are coming to the Monongahela Valley this morning for the formal rollout of what they are calling their "Commitment to America," an election-season message that offers few policy specifics but plenty of red meat in the culture wars. → Read More

Shapiro rolls out jobs plan in Pittsburgh visit

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro unveiled a plan Thursday to address what he called “seismic shifts in our workforce” following the coronavirus pandemic. It is a vision focused on workers who have been left out in the search for professional credentials. → Read More

Gainey to be sworn in as Pittsburgh mayor today, after calling for 'spirit of unity' Sunday

Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor, will be sworn at 1 p.m. this afternoon. His inauguration comes a day after hosting an interfaith service that, he told viewers, could serve as a model for his efforts to unify the city. → Read More

Local election results suggest new strength — and new opportunity — for Black candidates

Ed Gainey’s success, and the aspirations of other Black elected officials, don’t just reflect expanded prospects for Black leaders: They create opportunities for a new crop of hopefuls. → Read More

Yet Another Allegheny County Judgeship On The Line This November

Common Pleas Judge Guido DeAngelis notified officials late last week that he will not be seeking retention for another 10-year term. → Read More

Giant Eagle Reinstates Mask Policy For Staff, 'Strongly' Encouraged For Shoppers

Amid rising concern over a resurgence in coronavirus infections driven by the Delta variant, Giant Eagle will reinstitute mask requirements for its staff this week — and will begin “strongly requesting” shoppers to wear them as well. → Read More

A Success In Lawrenceveille, Inclusionary Zoning Rules Could Move Down The Street

One month after council permanently enshrined the use of a new affordable-housing tool in Lawrenceville, City Councilor Deb Gross is looking to extend the program just around the block — to Bloomfield and Polish Hill. → Read More

Pittsburgh City Council Urged To Delay Vote On COVID Aid Plan

Pittsburgh City Council is weighing a plan to spend more than $300 million dollars in federal coronavirus aid. Much of it is earmarked to shore up the city’s budget and prevent layoffs, but nearly half the money targets a range of projects — from long-delayed infrastructure needs to programs that will provide help to artists, and guarantee a small monthly income to struggling households. → Read More

Amid 2024 Speculation, Florida's DeSantis Tells Allegheny County Republicans 'Don't Back Down'

The Florida governor was in Pittsburgh for the Republican Committee of Allegheny County’s Lincoln Day Dinner. → Read More

Peduto Concedes To Gainey In Mayoral Race

State Rep. Ed Gainey appears to have defeated two-term incubment Mayor Bill Peduto, the first time a sitting mayor has lost a re-election bid in modern memory. Gainey is all but certain to become Pittsburgh's first Black mayor. "I just called [Ed Gainey] and congratulated him on earning the Democratic endorsement for Mayor of the city of Pittsburgh. Wishing him well," Peduto tweeted just before… → Read More

Pittsburgh 'Well Served' By Police Review Board, Audit Says, While Urging More Funding

Pittsburgh has been “well served” by its Citizen Police Review Board but could use more funding and outreach, City Controller Michael Lamb said after releasing an audit of its operations Wednesday. → Read More

'No-Knock' Ballot Measure Could Open Door To More Police Accountability, Activists Hope

Supporters say if the measure is passed, it could change not just police behavior, but the relationship between cops and the community they serve. → Read More

Pittsburgh's 4 Big Nonprofits Contribute $115 Million Over 5 Years To Peduto's OnePGH Initiative

UPMC, Highmark Health, the University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University will contribute funds toward various measures, including affordable housing, education opportunities, and programming for seniors. → Read More

Peduto Goes On Attack Over Gainey Union Support In WTAE Debate

A mayoral debate broadcast by WTAE Channel 4 took a sharp turn in its final minutes as incumbent Bill Peduto accused rival Ed Gainey of taking votes and political positions in exchange for union endorsements. → Read More

Police Annual Report Shows Lower Crime, Arrest Rates, But Racial Imbalances Persist

Three weeks before a hotly contested election, the report offers talking points for both Mayor Peduto and his foes. → Read More

After Years Of Debate, County Council Passes Police Review Board

County Council approves a reform that supporters say will be a critical step forward for police accountability. → Read More