North Park’s iconic water tower finds new purpose as a public observation site
Closed to the public for about 30 years, the tower is being renovated and is slated to reopen by fall 2023.
24 Mar 2022
What will happen when Allegheny County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program ends in May?
Allegheny County announced the impending phase-out of its Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Will a special court be overwhelmed with eviction cases?
01 Mar 2022
Fern Hollow Bridge collapse — and 175 Allegheny County bridges in poor condition — point to lack of infrastructure investment
The bridge collapsed hours before Biden arrived in Pittsburgh to discuss $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
31 Jan 2022
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
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
Allegheny County Council allocates federal Covid relief funds with few details
The county opted to spend only a quarter of its funds for now without public hearings or feedback from residents.
29 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
Allegheny County signing major hydropower deal
The 35-year power purchase agreement with Rye Development will be enough to power 3,400 households every year.
02 Feb 2021
Marc Cherna is retiring after 25 years of award-winning leadership as head of Dept. of Human Services
“Other communities want to learn from us and model their own operations after his successes. Marc’s stewardship of this department has resulted in millions of dollars in grants.”
10 Dec 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