In the pouring rain, O'Connor paid tribute to what his father, Bob, did 20 years ago after he won his own election.

Gainey critics of all sorts have been writing political obituaries for months — for his administration and for Pittsburgh’s progressive movement. That message has only gotten louder following his loss.

Pittsburgh's likely new mayor, Corey O'Connor, will focus on the little things, he tells Axios. Why it matters: O'Connor and Mayor Ed Gainey share many liberal priorities, but there are key differences that O'Connor says he will bring to the table,