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Leaders announce project to get homeless people into permanent housing
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) —State and local officials unveiled an ambitious plan on Thursday to get homeless people out of shelters and into permanent homes."We stand here ready to announce a new program to help move people out of shelter and into stable, safe and attainable homes," Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said. The project is called 500 in 500. The goal is to identify 500 available units in the next 500 days and make them accessible to people living in shelters or people who are experiencing homelessness.According to local leaders, last year, shelters were occupied 75% of the time by low-needs individuals,...
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato says Republican Chair DeMarco shared "misinformation" about homeless housing plan
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato responded to public criticism from county Republican Committee Chairman Sam DeMarco about her new housing program which is meant to help the homeless, saying he was spreading misinformation online. Her goal is to make 500 units available in 500 days to those who are living in shelters or who are homeless.Councilman DeMarco, who shared his views on X (formerly Twitter) the day after the program was announced, said he was concerned about the potential for seniors to be limited in their ability to access affordable housing."I am very concerned about the County Executive's...
Parents, educators and elected leaders come together for 10th annual Wear Orange campaign
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- People gathered on Saturday to say enough is enough. They don't want to see another life lost to gun violence.It was part of the 10th annual Wear Orange Day.Under the warm sun in Braddock, the calls were the same. It's time to stop. No more killing. No more tragic loss of life. Calls from parents who have lost kids all too young."I've lost too much. I'm tired of seeing young people killed," said Rosalynn Berry, who has lost two children to gun violence.Elected leaders are trying to use their positions to get legislation done."Every Pennsylvanian has the...
Pennsylvania lawmakers want to allow first responders to file PTSD claims
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new push to break the stigma around mental health just expanded to first responders in Pennsylvania.Firefighters aren't just responding to fires anymore. They're going out on all sorts of calls. But because of a court decision, firefighters say they're not able to access the care they need for their mental health.State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara said this is personal. "My dad was a firefighter in Philadelphia," state Rep. Jennifer O'Mara said. "And he died by suicide in 2003, about 30 minutes after returning home from a shift."That's why she is now pushing to amend the state's workers' compensation...
State lawmakers considering legislation to protect patients after case of serial killer nurse
State lawmakers are taking steps to try to protect vulnerable residents living in nursing home facilities. It comes after a former nurse was sentenced for harming and killing patients at nursing homes across several local counties.
Westmoreland County seeks federal funding for New Kensington, Irwin projects
The Westmoreland County commissioners are seeking a total of $3.5 million in federal money for projects in New Kensington and Irwin. At their Thursday meeting, held in the evening at Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township, the commissioners agreed to seek a little more than $1 million to help remediate acid mine discharge affecting Tinker’s Run in Irwin and $2.5 million for site and building improvements at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park.
Penn Township brings back summer food truck series for 2nd year
A summer food truck series launched last year in Penn Township is returning for a second season. The series — which kicked off last week — features a variety of food trucks, games for children and a new band each night. It takes place across five Friday nights from May to August.
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