Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Here are unofficial election results for Dormont Borough, Keystone Oaks School Board and City of Pittsburgh offices.
Dormont, Brookline and Keystone Oaks School District voters went to the polls on Tuesday to select the candidates who will run in the fall general election. In Dormont, former police Chief Phil Ross will run unopposed in the fall for mayor of Dormont. To see the unofficial primary election results for mayor and for Dormont Council, click here. There are a number of new names on the ballot for Keystone Oaks School Board. With the exception of incumbent Lisa Cancelliere, who is a Democrat, all other candidates cross-filed. To see these unofficial results, click here. In the City of Pittsburgh, Bill Peduto will be the Democratic candidate for Pittsburgh mayor in the fall general election. Click here to read more about that race. In addition, …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Pittsburgh Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak, whose area includes Brookline and Beechview, is running for re-election.
When Natalia Rudiak first ran for Pittsburgh City Council four years ago, she had three main goals: make the business districts better, protect the neighborhoods from crime and neglect, and restore the public’s trust in elected officials. Rudiak—who last week announced she plans to run for re-election for the District 4 council seat—said those priorities haven’t changed, and now she’s focused on even more. “I represent a number of communities, each with unique business districts,” Rudiak said. “Each neighborhood has its own formula, and we want to make sure residents have information about what’s happening in their back yards.” District 4 includes all of Brookline and Beechview, as well as Carrick, Overbrook and Bon Air. In Brookline, …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that John Lee, 52, of Brookline, will challenge Natalia Rudiak in the primary for her Pittsburgh City Council seat.
A Brookline postal worker will challenge Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak for her council seat, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The Tribune-Review reported Feb. 1 that John Lee, 52, plans to seek the Democratic nomination for the District 4 council seat Rudiak currently holds. Lee has been employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 24 years. District 4 includes the communities of Brookline, Beechview, Bon Air, Carrick and Overbrook. The primary election is May 21. To read the full article from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, click here. Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our email Newsletter.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
A billboard tax proposed by Pittsburgh councilwomen Darlene Harris and Natalia Rudiak was approved this month.
A controversial tax on billboard advertising in the City of Pittsburgh was approved by city council this month, although Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl did not sign the bill. The tax will generate between $2 and $4 million per year for the City of Pittsburgh, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Billboards in the city pay a fraction on the dollar of property taxes compared to what the average homeowner pays,” councilwoman Natalia Rudiak told Dormont-Brookline Patch. “Billboards are very, very profitable for advertising companies, who own property in the city, but the city doesn’t see that profit.” Rudiak, whose district includes Brookline, and Pittsburgh Council President Darlene Harris proposed the tax in September on outdoor …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Pittsburgh City Council recognized a number of people who helped with a life-saving situation during the Brookline Breeze in August.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Erin Faulk
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
On Aug. 11, Brookline Boulevard was lined with vendors and visitors, cheering on the runners during Brookline Breeze. But many were likely unaware of a situation happening just down the street, and one that could have had a much more serious outcome if it hadn't been for the quick thinking of a few runners. A runner, Tim Keefer, who is a retired Pittsburgh Public Schools health teacher, collapsed near the corner of Brookline Boulevard and Whited Street shortly after the race began. Two other runners—Colin Hackman, a meteorologist from Wilmington, North Carolina, and Rizieri Valles, an off-duty Pittsburgh paramedic—left the race to help him. Within four minutes, Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services paramedics Stephen Carlson, Barry Warble…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A public hearing Tuesday afternoon will address a tax proposed by Pittsburgh Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak, and one company’s response to the proposal.
A public hearing Tuesday afternoon will address a proposed tax on outdoor advertising transactions, and one company’s response to the proposal. Pittsburgh Council President Darlene Harris and Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak, whose district includes Brookline, proposed a tax on outdoor advertising—mainly, billboards—as a way to hold multi-million dollar billboard companies accountable for the city services that enable their profits. But Lamar Advertising Company, the main supplier of billboard advertising in the Pittsburgh area, recently responded to the proposal by using its own billboards to advertise against Rudiak and Harris. Rudiak argues that the tax is justified because it would provide vital funding for the city’s police department. Tax…
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Pittsburgh Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak talked to Dormont-Brookline Patch about the problems of the Pennsylvania Voter ID law after a public hearing she held Wednesday on the issue.
City of Pittsburgh Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak is calling the Pennsylvania Voter ID law an “ill-written and poor piece of legislation” after a public hearing Wednesday revealed numerous problems people are having as they try to comply. “This is a complicated issue to begin with, but once you start peeling back those layers you start to see what a complete disaster this piece of legislation is,” Rudiak said. “It is an absolute disaster.” Wednesday’s hearing included panelists from Pittsburgh United, the ACLU, Pennsylvania Retired Americans, the Black Political Empowerment Project and the Epilepsy Foundation, as well as residents. It was held to discuss the background of the law and what voters should do to prepare for it. Although those …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Have you checked out the #PittsburghBands hashtag on Twitter?
If you were naming a band that could only be found in Pittsburgh, what would you call it? Some creative Pittsburgh minds have taken to Twitter, and are using the hashtag #PittsburghBands to share their ideas for Pittsburgh-themed musical acts—all spinoffs of current band names and famous Pittsburgh places. The hashtag has been trending for the past day or so, and it's continuing to pick up steam. You might recognize some of the people making suggestions. Randy Baumann of WDVE—@DVERandy to you Twitter followers—suggested some great ones, including "The Whitehall Stripes," and one of my personal favorites: "ParkWaylon Jennings." Nearest to Dormont and Brookline so far, Ken Rice of KDKA (@kenricekdka) suggested "Carrick Clapton," and …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Renting your home? This informational meeting is for you.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Erin Faulk
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Are you renting a house or apartment in Brookline? Beechview? If so, Tuesday's meeting is for you. The office of Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak, who represents Brookline and Beechview, will hold a meeting Tuesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. to discuss a variety of topics related to renting a home. Topics covered will include tenants’ rights and responsibilities, landlord issues, property maintenance, lease tips, how to buy a property, and more. This meeting is free, refreshments will be provided, and questions are encouraged! If you're going: Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our email Newsletter.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Natalia Rudiak and Erin Molchany are profiled in this Post-Gazette article.
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7:34 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
J.M what were the personal vendettas about you mentioned? Did a majortity of council vote on that issue? What were the issues that caused them to do that in the first place? more ›