Sheriff files lawsuit against Allegheny County council and executive
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus has filed a civil lawsuit against Allegheny County Council and County Executive Sara Innamorato seeking to stop efforts to place term limits on his office. In April, County Council approved legislation that would let voters decide whether county row offices and council seats should be...
Pittsburgh weighs local control of liquor license noise complaints
Pittsburgh officials have begun what could be a lengthy process to give the city more control over noise complaints involving bars and restaurants with liquor licenses. Pittsburgh City Council members, state officials, entertainment venue operators and law enforcement representatives on Thursday discussed how state regulations intersect with the city’s noise...
5-month road closure to begin on part of Crawford Run Road
Residents of Crawford Run Road in East Deer and drivers who use the road regularly are in for a long summer. Part of the heavily traveled road is scheduled to close June 8 and could stay closed for the next five months, according to the Allegheny County Department of Public...
Allegheny County’s Area Agency on Aging receives mixed scores in state evaluation
Amid budget shortfalls, Allegheny County’s Area Agency on Aging earned high marks in a state-conducted evaluation in several senior service programs. At the same time, it fell well below state standards in parts of its protective services operations. There are 52 Area Agencies on Aging throughout Pennsylvania, run by counties....
County council approves revised Allegheny jail code for rape prevention
Allegheny County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve legislation amending the county’s jail code to create a new article focused on prison rape prevention. The new “Jail Rape Elimination” measure requires the Allegheny County Jail and any county-owned correctional facility to maintain a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and preserve...
Allegheny County Council elects 1st female president following Pat Catena fallout
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday unanimously elected its first female president following controversy over her predecessor. Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis replaces Pat Catena, who held the position of council president for about six years before stepping down Friday amid fallout from a controversial campaign mailer tied to his unsuccessful bid for the...
Allegheny County Council elects 1st female president following Pat Catena falloutVideo
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday unanimously elected its first female president following controversy over her predecessor. Michelle Naccarati- Chapkis replaces Pat Catena, who held the position of council president for about six years before stepping down Friday amid fallout from a controversial campaign mailer tied to his unsuccessful bid for...
Allegheny County’s public pools to open 1st Saturday in June
Allegheny County’s four swimming facilities will open June 6 for the summer season. Allegheny County Parks announced that, weather permitting, Boyce Park Wave Pool in Monroeville, North Park Swimming Pool in McCandless, Settlers Cabin Wave Pool in Robinson and South Park Wave Pool in Bethel Park will open the first...
Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease
As Allegheny County residents step outside to enjoy spring, local health experts are warning about the dangers of Lyme disease after an unusually high number of tick bites reported across the country. In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an early advisory urging the public to guard...
Wilkinsburg man indicted after threats against the president and a senator
A Wilkinsburg man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after prosecutors said he made violent threats against government officials. According to prosecutors, Raymond Eugene Chandler III, 40, faces five charges for allegedly leaving multiple voicemails threatening to kill President Donald Trump and a member of Congress’ daughter. He...
Allegheny County Council president steps down from post amid mailer controversy
Pat Catena stepped down as Allegheny County Council president Friday amid continued fallout over a controversial campaign mailer tied to his unsuccessful bid for Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 45th House District. Council Chief Clerk Jared Barker said Catena informed fellow council members Friday morning that he would vacate the leadership...
Public transportation riders doubled over NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, report saysVideo
Pittsburgh Regional Transit had 51% more riders than average who utilized public transportation throughout the three-day NFL Draft in April. A total of 60,000 riders used the Football Flyers buses, 128,000 used the train, also known as the “T,” and the Gateway Clipper had a record 26,500 passengers travel using...
Expect a cooler, stormy Memorial Day weekend in Pittsburgh region
If you expected Memorial Day weekend to bring backyard cookouts, poolside afternoons and summerlike heat, think again. After Pittsburgh came within striking distance of a record high Monday, the National Weather Service says the holiday weekend forecast is shaping up to look much different, with cooler temperatures and the potential...
The ‘misstep’: Catena explains controversial mailer following primary loss
A day after losing the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 45th state House District to political newcomer Brittany Bloam, Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena said he does not believe a controversial campaign mailer targeting transgender athletes cost him the race. Bloam, a Robinson land use and zoning attorney, defeated Catena...
State Sen. Wayne Fontana secures victory against newcomer in the 42nd District
State Sen. Wayne Fontana, D-Brookline, secured another victory Tuesday, fending off his first challenger in more than two decades to win the Democratic primary in the 42nd District. Fontana, 76, defeated political newcomer Paul Steenkiste, a software engineer whose campaign marked the longtime incumbent’s first contested race since winning a...
Brittany Bloam beats out Pat Catena to land Democratic nod in 45th state House District
Political newcomer Brittany Bloam declared victory Tuesday night in her race for the Democratic nomination and a spot on the November ballot in Pennsylvania’s 45th state House District. Bloam, a Robinson native, fought off Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena to earn the Democratic nomination. “I’m relieved. I’m happy. I’m...
Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease
As Allegheny County residents step outside to enjoy near-record heat this week, local health experts are warning about the dangers of Lyme disease after an unusually high number of tick bites reported across the country. In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an early advisory urging the...
Homelessness stabilized in Allegheny County after 5 years, report says
More than 1,100 people experienced homelessness in Allegheny County on a single night this year, according to newly released county data that used a revised counting method intended to produce a more accurate estimate of the region’s unhoused population. The Allegheny County Department of Human Services announced results from its...
Catena, Bloam seek Democratic nomination in race to replace retiring state rep
Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena and political newcomer Brittany Bloam are seeking the Democratic nomination for a spot on the November ballot in Pennsylvania’s 45th Legislative District. The 45th state House District covers part of Allegheny County, including Collier, Kennedy, Neville, Robinson and Stowe townships and the boroughs of...
Pittsburgh to host 1st professional women’s ultimate frisbee event
Pittsburgh is highlighting its local athletic talent this weekend by hosting its first-ever professional women’s ultimate frisbee game. The inaugural Premier Cup, presented by Two Frays Brewery in Garfield, will take place at noon Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The event will feature players from the top amateur women’s and nonbinary...
Reconstruction begins inside Tree of Life buildingVideo
The first visible steps of reconstruction are underway at the site of the deadliest act of antisemitic violence in U.S. history, as scaffolding now wraps around the former bimah — the raised platform where the Torah was read — inside the Tree of Life building in Squirrel Hill. Standing inside...
Annual Ride of Silence to commemorate injured cyclists
Pittsburgh bike riders will join cyclists across the world next week for the annual Ride of Silence to honor cyclists killed or injured on public roadways and raise awareness about sharing the road. On May 20, cyclists will gather at the Highland Park fountain to join organizing groups Women at...
Transition to new passenger cards underway at Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders can soon expect information directing them to transition to the transportation agency’s new fare card. PRT has opened applications for riders to receive new ReadyFare cards, as the agency’s old ConnectCards will be phased out for some riders by fall. “If you’re a current ConnectCard user,...
DVE Morning Show names new co-host
Pittsburgh-based radio personality, content creator and former city firefighter Tad Wissel has been named an official co-host of the “Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show” on 102.5 WDVE. Baumann announced Wednesday that Wissel, who has made weekly appearances on the show for the past six months, will join the...
Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices
Giant Eagle in partnership with GetGo announced additional chances to save on fuel through its loyalty program, as gasoline prices continue to rise. Under the limited-time myPerks offer, customers can receive 50 cents off per gallon at GetGo for every $100 spent in qualifying transactions at Giant Eagle and Market...
