Corey O'Connor
Sharon Werner, left, with Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Rep. Shomari Figures. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Werner)
December 21, 2025, 9:48 pm
City’s incoming COO looks to Pittsburgh’s ‘new chapter’ and fostering greater engagement
After decades of service in public and private sectors, Sharon Werner brings expertise to new administration and desire to promote public service
By Adam Reinherz
Jason Lando has been nominated to be Pittsburgh's next police chief by Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor. (Photo provided by Jason Lando)
November 24, 2025, 11:18 am
Incoming mayor’s top cop pick is a familiar face to Jewish Pittsburghers
“I wouldn’t leave where I am now if I wasn’t serious about coming home and being in it for the long haul,” he said.
By David Rullo
Dan Gilman (right) is excited to serve as the chief of staff for Mayor-elect Corey O’Connor. (Photo provided by Dan Gilman)
November 17, 2025, 4:27 pm
Dan Gilman named Corey O’Connor’s chief of staff
Squirrel Hill resident ready to help implement incoming mayor's vision for Pittsburgh
By David Rullo
May 29, 2025, 8:08 am
Chronicle poll results: Primary election
We asked our readers if they were pleased with the results of the May 20 primary. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
May 27, 2025, 5:08 pm
Pittsburgh reacts to Corey O’Connor’s primary victory
“Fundamentally, I didn’t feel safe as a Jew in Pittsburgh,” she said. “Corey is a mayor that will help try to make the community safe again.”
By David Rullo
Corey O’Connor defeated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the May 20 Democrat primary. He spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Laura Cherner during the campaign. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 21, 2025, 12:24 pm
Corey O’Connor wins Democratic mayoral primary
“Your voices and calls for accountable leadership and growth have been heard in this Democratic primary,” O'Connor said.
By David Rullo
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
May 20, 2025, 11:06 pm
Corey O’Connor wins Democratic mayoral primary
O'Connor likely to be next mayor of Pittsburgh
In a letter to their constituents, Allegheny County Democratic Committee 14th ward, 11th District members Greg Kochanski and Jane Louik write of 'fake accusations of antisemitism' in the Pittsburgh mayoral primary race. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 16, 2025, 3:03 pm
Antisemitism, AIPAC allegations stir controversy
Charges come in final days of Pittsburgh mayoral primary
By David Rullo
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
May 14, 2025, 10:01 am
From grudges to grit: Why I’m backing Corey O’Connor for mayor
I’m proud to support Corey O’Connor to be our next mayor
By Rep. Dan Frankel
Ed Gainey and Laura Cherner spoke at a Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Coffee and Conversations before members of the Pittsburgh community. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 3, 2025, 2:57 pm
Ed Gainey and Corey O’Connor face off in dueling town halls
Candidates talked of relationship with Jewish community, visions for the city
By David Rullo
Sen. John Fetterman lights the menorah, sans ladder in 2024 at B'nai Emunoh Chabad (Photo by David Rullo)
December 30, 2024, 11:35 am
Chanukah lights shine bright in Greenfield on fifth night of holiday
"The message of sharing light throughout our community and beyond, that’s something that can bring us all together.”
By David Rullo
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
December 9, 2024, 4:22 pm
County Controller Corey O’Connor says he will announce candidacy for mayor
Advance word came during meeting at New Riverview Apartments
By David Rullo
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