Earlier today, I was heartbroken to learn that Harry Belaftone passed away at age 96. An activist, actor, and statesman, he was a hero to many. In 2017, I had the honor of covering one of Belafonte’s last public appearances in Pittsburgh for the Guardian. Belafonte reflected at length

Folks,  Greetings from the Burgh, where the Pirates are 16-7 and have the best record in the National League. The Pirates are off to the best start of the season since 1992  $32-an-Hour Needed to Pay Our Editors  As we come up to the end of the

Folks,  Greetings from the Burgh, where I just got back from hanging out with over 2,000 Steelworkers attended a Safety & Health Training at United Steelworkers international headquarters here in Pittsburgh.  Anyhow, we wanted to bring a quick update with some important news, but first a fundraising alert.  Only

Folks,  Quick update, Payday Report has learned that Pittsburgh Stadium Employees union, which represents 225 ticket ushers and customers service workers at PNC park,  did settle a union contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates today, averting a promised strike on 4/20.  Ticket ushers have agreed to a new union contract