Environment Archives

Pittsburgh receives nearly $10 million in federal funds to prevent landslides on Mount Washington

To help stabilize the slopes, retaining walls will be constructed, landslide damage will be repaired and groundwater will be collected.

10 Dec 2020

Pittsburgh city leaders introduce new bill to prevent lead poisoning in children

Allegheny County and Pittsburgh’s water authority already have two of the most progressive policies in the country in place to address lead poisoning in children.

27 Oct 2021

Pittsburgh creates new interactive guide to parks and trails

The new Citiparks website not only features in-depth information on the five regional parks, but also the city’s 10 community parks, five riverfront parks and 150 neighborhood parks.

17 Aug 2021

Covestro’s THINC30 Youthquake summit helps Pittsburgh students become climate changemakers

Covestro’s THINC30 summit is giving U.S. high school students a forum to have their voices heard around the world.

27 Oct 2021

Scenic Pittsburgh honors Ligonier for protecting and preserving its small-town charm

“Ligonier catches the eye of travelers because of its ‘Hallmark Card’ appearance, and once they stop, people find they enjoy our small-town charm."

21 Oct 2021

Sea turtles aren’t native to Pittsburgh, so why are they here?

Each year, approximately 15 sickly sea turtles end up in landlocked Pittsburgh for rehabilitation.

26 Aug 2021

6 Pittsburgh parks shine during Parks Conservancy celebration that launches podcast

“It’s important to us that we are serving all citizens of the city of Pittsburgh.”

30 Sep 2021

Design Pittsburgh honors the year’s best from Pittsburgh architects

“Design Pittsburgh is a yearly opportunity to really look around and appreciate the remarkable diversity, functionality, and beauty in our region’s buildings and to celebrate the importance of good, meaningful design."

30 Sep 2021

$66 million Uptown development will become a model of sustainability

Fifth & Dinwiddie from Hill District-based Bridging the Gap Development will have apartments, office space, co-working space and retail.

20 Sep 2021

Allegheny County’s transition to electric buses depends on finding more money

As bouts of extreme weather show the urgent threat of climate change, the Port Authority of Allegheny County looks to a future without fossil fuels.

14 Sep 2021