Check the solar output of Mill 19 anytime with the online monitor
The 110,000 square feet of high-powered panels at Mill 19 will produce more than 2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
23 Nov 2020
Mellon Park, ‘a prime example of landscape design,’ is up for historic designation
“It's also clearly a beloved green space in the city's East End. It's been absolutely wonderful to see the community spearhead this preservation project.”
23 Nov 2020
8 questions for Attorney General Josh Shapiro on the election, fracking and Trump lawsuits
"The president has tweeted about fraud, and has made statements about fraud. He can tweet and say whatever he wants. But we deal with facts and evidence in the court of law. And he has produced none."
19 Nov 2020
12,000-plus Facebook fans can’t be wrong: North Park is a major gem
Since the pandemic, membership is up in the Facebook group supporting activities and projects in the beloved park.
17 Nov 2020
8 ways to protect Pittsburgh’s streams and rivers by keeping storm drains clear
Rainwater carries anything on the street — from leaves, pet waste and motor oil, to deicing salt, fertilizer or other pollutants — into local streams and rivers.
10 Nov 2020
Where to recycle those campaign signs in Pittsburgh
Here are three locations for recycling those ubiquitous campaign signs.
05 Nov 2020
Ecotone Renewables, founded by local college students, turns food waste into fertilizer
Over seven days, the system turns 385 pounds of food waste into 50 gallons of fertilizer for use in Swissvale's community garden and public works projects.
02 Nov 2020
How do you advocate for climate change? Ask Fred Kraybill, the Climate Hawk
Lessons learned from a climate activist, including what to do that will affect the most change.
02 Nov 2020
Renovated Wightman Park in Squirrel Hill reopens as ‘a model for all the parks in Pittsburgh’
After four years of work, Wightman Park in Squirrel Hill has reopened to the public. What was once an under-utilized two-acre ball field now features an inclusive playground and a host of new amenities.
29 Oct 2020
Western PA Conservancy restores North Side trail with hundreds of native trees. And more tree news
Trees are a public asset that increase in value over time. They help clean the air, control stormwater and improve property values.
29 Oct 2020