How are Allegheny County municipalities spending American Rescue Plan money?
The Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act is sending big money to Allegheny County’s many municipalities, with few restrictions on how to spend it.
19 Jan 2022
Pennsylvania state government locked in cycle of vetoes and constitutional amendments
Wolf’s veto tally grew extensively during the pandemic and will likely expand during his final 13 months in office, as Republicans continue to largely bypass his agenda.
17 Jan 2022
Pittsburgh Public Schools and other districts address pandemic learning interruptions
Students’ social and emotional needs, chronic absenteeism, discipline issues, staffing shortages and high Covid infection rates make progress difficult.
13 Jan 2022
Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship in Uptown responds to homeless crisis with new shelter
The Community Human Services emergency shelter has 24 beds for women and space to handle overflow when needed.
10 Jan 2022
Pennsylvania House expected to vote on proposed congressional map this week
If the Democratic governor and GOP lawmakers aren't able to agree on a map, the state Supreme Court may intervene.
10 Jan 2022
Apprenti PGH trains apprentices to fill Pittsburgh’s tech talent gap
The tech apprenticeship program recruits underrepresented minorities, women, people of color, veterans, and displaced and disabled workers.
05 Jan 2022
Everything you need to know to stay safe during a second pandemic winter
Hospital officials warn decreased mask use, aggressive Covid-19 variants, and flu infections could worsen Pa.’s rising case rate.
21 Dec 2021
A new plan could revive Carrie Furnace mill site. The stakes are high for Rankin
The Carrie Furnace site’s neighbors wonder whether Allegheny County’s new plan will meet their communities’ hopes and needs.
14 Dec 2021
House expected to vote on proposed Pennsylvania congressional map on Monday
The state House GOP selected a map submitted by a former Republican commissioner in Lehigh County that emphasizes equal population above all else.
09 Dec 2021
The Omicron variant has been detected in Pennsylvania. Here’s what you need to know.
At the moment, much of what we know about omicron — declared a “variant of concern” by the U.S. government — is preliminary and subject to change.
07 Dec 2021