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Parkway bridge closure will affect commuters for 25 days.
Cline announced that the Interstate 376/Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East in Pittsburgh will close for 25 days for construction.Allegheny County Council
Snow clearing, housing and public safety highlight county executive report.
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato delivered her quarterly address to council on Feb. 10, detailing initiatives from 2025 and looking ahead into plans for this year.Survey
Which of the following initiatives do you believe should be the highest priority for continued investment?
Allegheny County Council
Hallam reports there are fewer people sleeping outdoors than last year.
After spending the night of Feb. 3 helping with the census of unhoused residents of Allegheny County, Allegheny County Council Member Bethany Hallam of Ross said there are fewer people living…Survey
How satisfied are you with the county's approach to addressing homelessness, including the Housing First model and coordinated outreach efforts?
Allegheny County Council
New legislation will take some of the bite out of rising taxes.
Longtime Allegheny County residents who could be hurt by rising property taxes will now have a cap on the pain.Survey
The new tax protection program is available to homeowners who earn at or below 125% of area median income, about $131,625 for a family of four. Do you think this income limit is:
Allegheny County Council
Pittsburgh City Council
Bond sales will pay for local infrastructure improvements.
Despite holding $645 million in debt, the city is looking at issuing another $56 million worth of bonds.Pittsburgh City CouncilCity of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Council
City to study how to maintain accessibility even after a big snow storm.
Even though most of the snow from last month’s storm has melted, Council Member Barb Warwick’s concern about accessibility after a storm has not thawed.City of PittsburghPittsburgh City Council
Pittsburgh City Council
Pittsburgh police have quietly used cell phone surveillance software for seven years.
For seven years, Pittsburgh police have contracted with a service that offers continuous surveillance.Pittsburgh City Council
City to extend tax break for affordable senior housing.
The Department of Finance requested to extend three cooperative agreements with NCSC/USA Housing Development Corporation.Pittsburgh City Council
Short-term rental regulations move forward after mass shooting at Airbnb on New Year's Day.
Short-term rentals are a problem in the city.Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors
Philips K-5 to pilot 'walking classroom' program where students learn while moving.
Instead of carpet time, notebook doodles and other things associated with sitting through lessons, some Philips K-5 students will learn while walking.Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors
School board votes 8-0 to reconsider controversial plan to close nine schools after November defeat.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Board of Directors was not ready for the Future-Ready Plan, which proposed the closure of nine school buildings, when it was voted down 6-3 in November.Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors
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Pittsburgh City Council
UPMC donates $10 million for new ambulances, with state adding $1 million grant.
The Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Service (EMS) fleet is getting a $10 million shot in the arm from UPMC and another $1 million grant from the state.Pittsburgh City Council
Pittsburgh still $1 million short on unpaid water bills from 2025.
Pittsburgh is still up to its knees in water bills.Pittsburgh City Council
PNC Foundation gives $2 million for snow equipment after 37 plows broke down in one night.
The PNC Foundation wants to help prevent another night of 37 snowplow breakdowns.City of PittsburghPittsburgh City Council