Pittsburgh City Council boosts homeless street outreach, advances $445K in Fern Hollow settlements, and weighs the cost of keeping its road data.

Nine people hurt in the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse may share $445,000.

More than four years after the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in Jan. 2022, nine people who filed lawsuits against the city may soon receive settlements totaling $445,000.

Street outreach program looks at an $800,000 boost to reach more homeless residents.

A city program to help homeless residents obtain services may soon have its staffing increase by more than 60% which will allow for additional hours of services.

Road scans save money on projects, but using the data costs $1,300 a month.

After paying nearly $770,000 for a company to photograph and measure city streets, the city is now looking at a 3-year, $46,590 subscription to use the data.

City Farms Garden Program would let residents grow food in parks and greenways.

If the package passes, urban gardening and farming could continue to grow.

Three new or improved programs invite neighbors to garden, farm and adopt forgotten lots.

The Department of City Planning (DCP) wants residents to dig into caring for Pittsburgh’s green spaces.

Members of the department spoke with city council during its June 10 committee meeting about a five-piece legislative package. Deputy Director Andrew Dash said, “The overall intent is trying to make…

Neglected hillsides may become permanently protected open spaces.

New greenways would be designed to create a green ribbon to tie neighborhoods to each other.

Downtown borrowing plan held while job placement support and North Shore development move forward.

Downtown’s Golden Triangle could see $50 million redevelopment investment by the end of the year.

The city is looking to bring development to Downtown by using future real estate taxes to pay off loans for local improvements.

$750,000 approved to redesign Beaver Avenue for the Esplanade project.

City work around the Esplanade site may get a shot of money.

Six neighborhood organizations selected to receive $210,000 in job placement support.

Neighborhood agencies are on track to receive grants to help residents find jobs.

PPS to close nine school buildings while accepting $8 million to support preschool health services.

PPS approves closures of 12 schools.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors voted 6-2 with one abstention on May 27 to permanently shutter nine school buildings and close three additional schools despite concerns from parents…

Directors accept over $8 million in Early-Intervention grant funding.

PPS was awarded $8,283,281 across three separate grants to support staff salaries, agency contracts, professional development, travel to state conferences and general program costs for the Early…

Proposed ballot question would give council a say on contracts over $30,000.

Come Election Day, residents may have the opportunity to change who has a say in Allegheny County’s contracts.

A historic leadership change and a fight over fiscal power.

Allegheny County Council gets its first woman president.

For the first time in its 26-year history, a woman will lead Allegheny County Council.

A $50K Bloomberg grant puts climate problem-solving in young people’s hands.

Later this summer, Pittsburgh’s youth will have the opportunity to help develop local climate solutions.

East Carson St. business owners ask to pay taxes for neighborhood improvements.

Businesses on the South Side have asked to be charged higher taxes in exchange for dedicated neighborhood improvements.

Proposed tax on amusement devices advances to public hearing.

When it comes to boosting Pittsburgh’s revenue, city council is taking its chances.