Clerk's Press Releases

City Clerk’s Office Launches City Archives Digital Collections Website

Post Date: 20/11/2023 12:11:43

The Records Management Division of the City Clerk’s Office and City Council announces the launch of the City Archives Digital Collections website, offering access to digitized records, including:

  • The Pittsburgh City Hall Cornerstone Collection (time capsule from 1869)
  • Over 2,000 photographs of Lower Hill District buildings (1955-1960)
  • Legislative records from Pittsburgh City Council and annexed municipalities
  • City Planning Commission meeting minutes (1918–2001)

Digitization has been supported by grants from NHPRC and PHMC. Updates on new collections will be shared on social media.

For more information, contact Nick Hartley at nicholas.hartley@pittsburghpa.gov or 412-255-0873.


Pittsburgh City Council's Response to Chief Schubert's Retirement

Post Date: 27/05/2022 18:31:46

On behalf of the Pittsburgh City Council, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Chief Scott Schubert upon his retirement from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. We thank him for his service to the City of Pittsburgh over the last three decades.

Chief Schubert's dedication and experience will be missed. We wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavors.


Council Community Townhall Meetings

Post Date: 30/07/2021 17:04:47

Join city council members for four community townhall meetings to discuss the American Rescue Plan funds. All meetings start at 6:00 PM. Interpreting services and refreshments will be provided. Masks are required.

  • Monday, August 2 (South): Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, 10 S 19th Street
  • Wednesday, August 4 (West): West End Healthy Active Living Center, 80 Wabash Street
  • Monday, August 9 (North): Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N Charles Street
  • Wednesday, August 11 (East): The Kingsley Center, 6435 Frankstown Avenue

To participate, sign up on the council meeting webpage under "Community Meetings," or call the Clerk’s Office at 412-255-2138.


Changes to City Council Meetings and Public Comment Submissions

Post Date: 17/04/2020 14:30:43

City Council meetings will resume their schedule of Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 AM. You can view the live stream on the City's YouTube Channel: City Channel Pittsburgh. Recorded meeting videos will also be available online.

Meetings will be replayed on the City Channel Pittsburgh at 7 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check local listings for channel information.

Public comment is now accepted via telephone. To register for Tuesday's Regular or Wednesday's Standing Committees meetings, call the City Clerk's Office at (412) 255-2138 by 9 AM on the day of the meeting. After registering, you’ll receive the phone number and access code to join the meeting. Comments may also be submitted via email at cityclerksoffice@pittsburghpa.gov.

This process will remain in effect until further notice.