Hawkins will now serve in a new role as the county’s assistant deputy chief administrative officer for economic development. His term was previously set to end Dec. 5, 2026.

A quarter-century of two-party control of Allegheny County Council ended last week, after independent candidate Alex Rose was sworn in as the body’s newest at-large member. Rose, who ran under the ...

Jacksonville City Council member proposes changing the process for determining council leadership. The proposed bill would limit council leadership to the five at-large members on a rotating basis.