Eyes on PGH

03/11/2024

I’ve been absent for a while and busy with other work, but here is an original piece of mine for Real Clear Pennsylvania that was published today.

Flooding of the “Mon Wharf,” along the Monongahela River, has historically made parking in Pittsburgh difficult. But with the current state of Pittsburgh’s downtown, floodwaters now

02/22/2024

BREAKING: County Executive Sara Innamorato Announces the Return of
Ballot Drop Off Locations for 2024 Elections

In addition to ballot drop off and “over the counter” voting services at the downtown County Office Building (542 Forbes Avenue), the County Elections Division will also operate five staffed absentee/mail-in ballot drop off locations around the county.

Here are the five locations:

East End: Carnegie Public Library of Squirrel Hill
5801 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

South: South Park Ice Rink
30 Corrigan Drive
Bethel Park, PA 15102

North: North Park Ice Rink
1200 Pearce Mill Road
Wexford, PA 15090

East: Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
901 Centerview Drive
Plum, PA 15239

West: 911 Call Center
150 Hookstown Grade Road
Moon, PA 15108

02/17/2024

Accurate, timely reporting is essential to a properly functioning democracy, and unfettered access to public records is necessary for such efforts.

Even if the records you request are granted, they will likely drag their feet to deliver them.

02/17/2024

While agencies must respond to all requests within five business days, good luck obtaining your records by then.

Even if the records you request are granted, they will likely drag their feet to deliver them.

02/10/2024

LISTEN: Former Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Tony Moreno credits Eyes on PGH on Paul Zeise's show while discussing newly released settlement terms in Jim Rogers case.

See the settlement documents here: https://eyesonpgh.substack.com/p/police-union-files-grievance-over

Photo: Pittsburgh PG
93.7 The Fan

02/09/2024

ICYMI

Once learning about its release, Swartzwelder thought the City should block the release of the footage. But based on the agreement, they were never going to.

02/09/2024

Once learning about its release, Swartzwelder thought the City should block the release of the footage. But based on the agreement, they were never going to.

02/08/2024

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Once learning about its release, Swartzwelder thought the City should block the release of the footage. But based on the agreement, they were never going to.

02/08/2024

BREAKING: Pittsburgh Police Union Files Grievance Over City's Settlement Terms in Jim Rogers Case

Full story: https://eyesonpgh.substack.com/p/police-union-files-grievance-over

Citizen journalism in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.

02/08/2024

Once learning about its release, Swartzwelder thought the City should block the release of the footage. But based on the agreement, they were never going to.

Once learning about its release, Swartzwelder thought the City should block the release of the footage. But based on the agreement, they were never going to.

02/06/2024

The board found that the City did violate the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, dismissed the exceptions, and upheld the hearing examiner's proposed orders to release the footage.

Full story: https://eyesonpgh.substack.com/p/police-union-denied-copies-of-evidence

02/05/2024

Police Union Denied Copies of Evidence in Jim Rogers Case for Over a Year

FULL STORY: https://eyesonpgh.substack.com/p/police-union-denied-copies-of-evidence?r=2wys0y&selection=b0fc8323-c259-4508-8dd6-c1aabad9393b&utm_campaign=post-share-selection&utm_medium=web

02/05/2024

After both parties submitted a post-hearing brief, the hearing examiner agreed with the union and issued a Proposed Decision and Order for the City to provide the union with a copy of the body-worn camera footage, noting its obligation.

The board found that the City did violate the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, dismissed the exceptions, and upheld the hearing examiner's proposed orders to release the footage.

02/05/2024

The board found that the City did violate the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, dismissed the exceptions, and upheld the hearing examiner's proposed orders to release the footage.

02/03/2024

BREAKING: Multiple people shot on the West End.

At least two victims confirmed, possibly a third. Police responding to an area on Broadhead Fording Rd and attempting to secure the area.

Police spokeswoman Cara Cruz says she is on the way to the scene to gather more information.

🚨 UPDATE 🚨

Police responded to a venue on Broadhead Fording Rd. for reports of 6-7 shots fired during a baby shower.

One male was pronounced deceased at the scene, another was taken in critical condition, and a third was located in stable at a nearby residence.

VCU is investigating.

02/01/2024

Hollis said it was about the money for Rogers's family, but he never wanted to settle the case and initially asked for $108 million.

FULL STORY: https://eyesonpgh.substack.com/p/more-evidence-in-jim-rogers-case

02/01/2024

He said he intends to release the report from use of force expert David Wright on Thursday.