Kevin Acklin has been mentioned (see here and here ) as a possible Republican challenger to Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. Yesterday, he announced that he will run as an Independent: Today I filed with the Allegheny County Elections Division to register as an Independent. Over the next two months...

If you have’t listened yet, Urban Jacksonville Weekly Episode #6 is a good place to start. This is the best episode we’ve recorded to date in my opinion. An “Um” free episode! Episode #6 topics Mayoral race and possible candidates First Wednesday Art Walk project Springfield ...

Via Bob Mayo : These are already taken: Stop hangin' with thugs, Snoop! I vomited a little in my mouth when I saw this. Pictured: A silly nick-named, irresponsible, juvenile, joy-riding, handcuffed by police, ethically challenged, stranger from the truth man-child poster boy and Snoop Dog. Tony Norm...

Well, okay. It's more of a wedge issue, but I'm guessing it feels like a wedgie to the North Las Vegas Housing Authority.It's pretty hard telling the difference between Nor'Town councilmembers if you look at their voting records. Most issues......

Since he released a statement last Friday withdrawing from the U.S. Senate race, Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez has essentially been in hiding from the public. He hasn't appeared at a single press conference -- a rarity for the camera-loving Mayor. Although he was present at Friday's lighting of the...