Ed Gainey
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
At a June 4 press conference, Mayor Ed Gainey discussed his conversation with a group of protestors trespassing at the University of Pittsburgh. His former communications director, Maria Montano stands in the background. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 14, 2025, 9:57 am
Re-elect Mayor Ed Gainey
Join me in voting to re-elect Mayor Ed Gainey on May 20, 2025
By Nancy Bernstein
May 7, 2025, 11:02 am
Chronicle shut out as questions mount about Gainey ally
Gainey’s camp will not give Pittsburgh’s only Jewish newspaper access to our mayor.
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
Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon on stage at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. (Photo by Jim Busis)
January 14, 2025, 1:55 pm
Mayor Gainey’s ‘Building Bridges’ event marred by distribution of anti-Israel flyers
“We are representing the Israeli-Palestinian peace movement, and we are supporting each other and working together to build a better future for both people,” he said.
By David Rullo
Former president Barak Obama spoke at a Pittsburgh rally in support of presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Rep. Summer Lee did not attend or speak at the event. (Photo from public domain)
October 15, 2024, 9:14 am
Summer Lee absent from Obama’s Pittsburgh rally for Harris
Former president's appearance at Harris rally sparked political intrigue
By David Rullo
A partial list of the victims of Hamas' terrorist attack on Oct. 7 taken from a vigil held outside of the JCC. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 9, 2024, 9:37 am
On Oct. 7, we saw who stood with us
We applaud the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Julie Paris, Rep. Dan Frankel, Rabbi Aaron Meyer and others who have publicly condemned the Lee/Gainey/Innamorato statement.
Thousands gathered for a vigil to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. (Photo by Julie Paris)
October 8, 2024, 2:23 pm
Jewish community gathers to remember Oct. 7
Statement put out by Ed Gainey, Sara Innamorato and Summer Lee ignites controversy
By David Rullo
Promotional ad for Munther Isaac’s appearance in Pittsburgh
August 13, 2024, 3:37 pm
‘High priest of antisemitic Christianity’ comes to Pittsburgh, meets with local politicians
While in town, Isaac met with Rep. Summer Lee, whom he referred to on Facebook as “a strong advocate for Palestine and a ceasefire in Gaza,” and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
By Toby Tabachnick
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey remains committed to safety in the entire city. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 6, 2024, 1:22 pm
Mayor Ed Gainey: It’s all about safety
"At the end of the day we’re still one city,”
By David Rullo
Ed Gainey (Photo courtesy of flickr.com)
April 28, 2021, 9:52 pm
Pittsburgh needs Ed Gainey
"This is an opportunity for us to help our fellow Pittsburghers be truly represented for the first time"
By Jonathan Mayo
State Rep. and Pittsburgh Mayoral candidate Ed Gainey speaks with Federation's Laura Cherner. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
April 23, 2021, 5:29 pm
Mayoral candidate Ed Gainey seeks support of Jewish community
October 27, BDS, disparities in housing, policing and gender equity discussed during Federation-hosted event
By Adam Reinherz
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