Posts tagged with Ricky Burgess

10 stories that will continue shaping Pittsburgh politics in 2019
From contentious municipal races to another special election to a push for gun control

Cancel Pittsburgh gun show after Tree of Life massacre, city council member urges
“This event makes mockery of that tragedy and their grief," council member Ricky Burgess said.

Election 2019 in Pittsburgh: All of your officials who are up for reelection
On to the next election.

Police shooting survivor Leon Ford is running for Pittsburgh City Council
He’s going after the District 9 seat currently held by Rev. Ricky Burgess.

Fresh Divide: Gardens sprout in Homewood, where residents ‘decided to grow our own food’
"No resident should have to leave their community to go grocery shopping."

These Pittsburgh neighborhoods need more snow angels
Here's how to sign up and volunteer to lend a hand.

Pittsburgh City Council member: There aren’t enough votes to increase tax to pay for affordable housing fund
Theresa Kail-Smith made that claim at a post-agenda hearing Tuesday.

Rev. Ricky Burgess is focused on ‘transformational’ development in Pittsburgh’s District 9
“I want to do things that are transformational, not transaction or treatment."

Pittsburgh Land Bank 101: What you need to know about the blight program
The city's land bank has released a draft of its policies and procedures and wants public input.

A new report highlights the needs of Pittsburgh’s vulnerable communities. It’s only the first step.
It focused on public safety, affordable housing, family outcomes, businesses and organizations, education and employment.

What can Pittsburgh do with vacant lots? These CMU students have ideas.
Check out this placemaking decision tree.