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David Fawcett says John Weinstein is not qualified for the office because of a 20-plus-year-old special investigator's report.

On today’s episode of The Confluence:Election irregularities from years ago could cast a shadow on the primary contest for county executive. WESA government and accountability editor Chris Potter shares how the drama in Kennedy Township pitted Allegheny county executive candidates John Weinstein and Dave Fawcett against each other. Also we touch on some endorsements for the county executive race. (0:00 - 7:26) According to a 2022 report from the CDC, almost 1 in 2 women and more than 2 in 5 me...

Democrats John Weinstein and David Fawcett crossed paths over alleged voting irregularities in Weinstein's hometown two decades ago.

Five candidates for Allegheny County’s top elected office shared their plans to boost the economy and the county’s $7 billion hospitality industry during a forum hosted by the tourism agency VisitPittsburgh. The forum, held Thursday, featured four of the race’s six Democratic candidates for Allegheny County executive: state Rep. Sara

Candidates for Allegheny County Executive answered questions at a forum about their plans to tackle child poverty in the region, as well as fight hunger and food insecurity, and help people struggling with homelessness and high housing costs.

County Treasurer John Weinstein and City Controller Michael Lamb are in a pitched battle for the lead, and state Rep. Sara Innamorato is in third.

County council introduced the new ordinances at a meeting Tuesday and sent them to the committee on government reform for further consideration.

A coalition of progressive activists and labor groups says Allegheny County has a chance to transform its criminal justice system this spring — and they know just the candidates for it.

Most say the county needs some kind of detention facility. But some researchers and advocates are calling for a more community-centered approach to help juvenile offenders.

Some candidates for Allegheny County Executive laid out key priorities for the Mon Valley at a forum on Wednesday.