2012 Election: Federal and State Races

See who's running on the Democratic and Republican slates for national and statewide posts on Tuesday.

Election 2012: Q&A With Auditor General Candidate Maher

State Rep. John Maher is also running unopposed in a re-election for his current House seat.

Election 2012: Q&A With State Sen. Jay Costa

Senate minority leader Jay Costa is running for re-election.

PA Congressional District 14 Candidate: Hans Lessmann of Forest Hills

Lessmann is one of three running for the seat currently held by Mike Doyle.

WH Football Coach Renews Contract

The Woodland Hills School Board renewed a contract for the district's athletic director and varsity football coach, and a youth football program is looking to boost players' school performance.

WH School Board Rejects Plan to Cut Kindergarten, Raise Taxes

A budget proposal with dire program cuts didn't make it past Wednesday's meeting.

Forest Hills Council Approves $56K Roof Project for Fire Dept., Other Services

Council members approved various projects and hires Wednesday night.

Forest Hills Leader in Tennis Steps Down

Mark Paull has been a mentor for generations of kids from the neighborhood.

PA Congressional District 14 Candidate: Mike Doyle

Doyle currently holds the 14th District seat, but two others will challenge him for the spot.

PA Congressional District 14 Candidate: Janis Brooks

Brooks is one of three running for the seat currently held by Mike Doyle.

Santorum Suspending Presidential Campaign

Breaking news from the campaign trail.

Urgent Care Center Coming to Former Braddock Hospital Site

The latest from Braddock.

Swissvale's Patch of History

Check out the latest installment of this weekly feature.

Video: Santorum Vows to Continue Campaign—And Win Pennsylvania Primary

After losing the Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Republican primaries to Mitt Romney, Santorum speaks to supporters in the Cranberry area.

Forest Hills Council Stresses New Fire Fee Support

Council members Wednesday expressed their continued support for a new fee requiring residents, business owners and renters to pay for fire services.

CCAC Student Clubs Host Annual Gospel Liturgical Dance Festival

Check out this event that includes a church from Wilkinsburg.

Wilkinsburg Leaders Issue Statement on Potential of Ending Police Dept.

Area police could lose their jobs if the plan is eventually approved.

Letter to the Editor: Corbett's Education Cuts 'Devastating'

Letter writer urges elected officials to tax corporations, too.

News Nearby: Homeowners Express Anger, Confusion at Reassessments Meeting

Learn why Allegheny County properties were reassessed, how they were reassessed and what you need to know to file an appeal.

Wilkinsburg Residents, Area Police Urge Council to Keep Borough Force

Council chambers were packed Wednesday with standing room only as they discuss a possible future of using City of Pittsburgh police.

Edgewood Council Approves Moving Forward with Liquor License

The following issues were discussed at Monday night's meeting.

Insurance Still a Struggle a Year After AdultBasic Nixed

A conference call Wednesday showed many Pennsylvanians are still struggling with health insurance coverage and costs.

Sign Up for Swissvale Baseball this Weekend

Find out how you can get involved.

Wilkinsburg Council to Discuss Future of Police Department

The borough is exploring options to use the City of Pittsburgh police force rather than Wilkinsburg officers.

Disabled Residents, Commuters Speak Out Against Port Authority Cuts

Public transit riders testify today before the Allegheny County Port Authority Board of Directors on planned wide-scale service reductions.

Solobay: Anti-Dog Fighting Laws Need Strengthened

Solobay's comments come after a suspected dog ring was busted last week.

Candidates Prepare for 2012 Primary Election

Read our complete list of primary election candidates who filed to run in the April 24 primary.

Councilman Corey O'Connor Hosts Regent Square Community Meeting

Voice your opinion at this local meeting.

News Nearby: Legislation Honoring Fallen Police Officer John David Dryer Introduced

State Rep. Brandon Neuman, D-North Strabane, introduced the bill this week.

Swissvale Fire Department—New Home in Process

Construction is underway at the new and expanded space for Swissvale's fire department.

Patch Poll: Santorum Sweeps Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota

The former PA senator captured 55 percent of the vote in Missouri to Mitt Romney's 25 percent.

Open Letter: Reassessment Information from Edgewood Council

The local government body wanted to respond to recent reassessments in the area.

Prom Outfits to Be Given Away at Century III Mall for Eligible Teens

Girls event will run from March 6-10 at the mall. Boys event is in April in downtown Pittsburgh.

Letter to the Editor: 'The Kid' Replies

Political newcomer Evan Feinberg talks about his Pittsburgh roots, his childhood and his conservative values.

Information on Reassessments for Residents

The following is a message from the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation.

Apartment Building in Swissvale Condemned, Residents Being Evicted

Local residents have 30 days to find somewhere to go.

Republican Presidential Candidate Takes Out Series of Mortgages on $2M Great Falls Home

How former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has financed his home in Virginia.

Forest Hills Plans Road Repairs

Officials say a decrease in the budget won't affect the number of roads paved.

Edgewood Council Approves New Police Car, Discusses Upcoming Meeting

The latest from Edgewood Council.

New County Property Assessments on Hold for Another Year

Allegheny County Judge R. Stanton Wettick Jr. ruled that new property assessments wouldn't go into effect until 2013.