Irwin
Irwin, PA · Business
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Irwin plans no real estate tax hike in 2027 budget
Irwin property owners should not expect to see an increase in real estate tax to support the town’s government operations next year under a proposed spending plan borough officials discussed last week. A $4.5 million general fund budget under consideration would keep property taxes at 23 mills along with...
WPXI Pittsburgh
Trek Development Group revives North Point Breeze housing plans after prior bid fails
A few years after a previous plan to build 125 rental homes on a Penn Avenue nexus of North Point Breeze and Homewood faded and then died, downtown-based Trek Development Group is working to bring a new multifamily development to a city-owned property next to Rockwell Park.
pittsburghmagazine.com
House of the Week: Lawrenceville Row Home Pairs City Living With Rare Outdoor Space
A block off Butler Street, this renovated row home delivers what buyers rarely find this close to the action: a private fenced grassy yard and off-street parking. Behind the classic brick facade, the main level opens to a bright living room where tall ceilings and an open staircase make the space feel twice its footprint. The large dining room seats a crowd with room to spare. The updated kitchen, with stainless appliances, leads straight out to the yard and parking pad, which is exactly where you want it when the grill is going. A rare main level powder room completes the floor.
WPXI Pittsburgh
After 45 years downtown, Joseph Orlando Clothiers is a family business that’s tailored to last
This year, Joseph Orlando Clothiers hit a rare milestone for a locally owned downtown business, as it celebrated its 45-year anniversary as a premier men’s clothing destination. The store is owned by Joe Orlando, whose father, Joseph Orlando Sr., opened the namesake business in 1981 on Liberty Avenue. The store spent nearly four decades in its original location before moving to its current one on Fourth Avenue several years back and is known for its high-quality offerings and services that include custom fittings and wardrobe consultations. Orlando said as he looks to the future, he is proud to carry on the work and legacy of his father and is dedicated to remaining downtown.
WPXI
PNC unveils first premier branch in Pittsburgh area, part of $25M local renovation initiative
PNC officially unveiled its renovated Cranberry Township location, shepherding in the era of the premier branch, a core component of the premier client program that the bank announced in early 2026. Located at 1340 Freedom Rd., it is the first premier branch among several planned in the Pittsburgh area, touting...
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Site of damaged former Rite-Aid building in Tarentum remains off limits
The former Tarentum Rite Aid on Corbet Street and the sidewalk around its perimeter remain off limits to people after the building partially collapsed in August. Cathy Blythe, pastor of Abundant Joy Fellowship, which owns the building, said her team is working to resolve structural damage as quickly as possible.
The Center Square
Allegheny County Holds the Line on Taxes, Punts on Pension Deficit
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Duquesne Light, union reach tentative agreement to end workers’ strike
In this file photo, striking workers with IBEW Local 29 get honks from passing motorists in Pittsburgh on Sept. 20. (Shane Dunlap | TribLive) Duquesne Light and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 29 said the they had reached a tentative agreement, which could end a labor strike that began earlier just over a week ago.
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Lower Burrell business outreach project gives city insight into wishes, challenges of business district
A summer intern’s project surveying Lower Burrell business owners is already helping the city strategize how to bridge gaps between its local government and business district. It’s also the catalyst for a new effort to form a business owner network, said City Manager Greg Primm. Kyle Radecki, an...
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Mon Valley LaunchBox opens McKeesport location
The Mon Valley LaunchBox, powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Sept. 29 for its Tube City Center for Business and Innovation in McKeesport. The new location is on the second floor of the former Daily News Building and provides space for in-person...
Mesabi Tribune
USW contract talks with U.S. Steel/Cleveland-Cliffs go to break
It was a couple of short labor negotiations attempts. United Steelworkers (USW) bargaining committee members are returning home after what turned out to be short attempts at again reaching new labor contract agreements with United States Steel Corp. and Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. “Despite the flashy graphics USS sent today, their proposal hasn't changed since Sept. 30,” the USW said in an update to USW-represented members at U.S. Steel facilities. “It still includes significant increases to your healthcare costs, including more than doubling deductibles, more than tripling ER (emergency room) copays and increasing PCP (primary care physician) specialist visit and prescription drug copays.” USW Bargaining Committee members last week had returned to Pittsburgh to again meet with the companies in an effort to resolve differences and reach new labor contracts. But the USW said Tuesday there's a lot of work yet to be done. “We gave them our counterproposal on Oct. 4 and they have yet to respond,” the USW said in the update on U.S. Steel talks. “Our Bargaining Committee is returning home today, but is ready to meet as soon as USS gets moving.” USW negotiators also said bargaining with Cleveland-Cliffs is taking a break. The USW said it has
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Mother-daughter Realtor team balances professional and personal life in Fox Chapel area
Mother-daughter Howard Hanna Realtors Trudy Ward (left) of O’Hara and Meredith Ward Ley of Fox Chapel hang out at the Pittsburgh Field Club in Fox Chapel. (Joyce Hanz | TribLive) Trudy Ward of O’Hara has been selling real estate for 33 years in the Fox Chapel area. But...
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Two Matthews International board members not seeking reelection
Pittsburgh-based Matthews International Corp. recently announced that two board of directors members will not be standing for re-election. Katherine Dietze and Morgan O’Brien will not seek re-election in support of the company’s strategic plan, the decision to reduce the board’s size from 10 to eight directors, and the appointment of Michael Whitehead as president and CEO.
hagley.org
This 1908 photograph shows employees of the Westinghouse Machine Company ...
This 1908 photograph shows employees of the Westinghouse Machine Company at East Pittsburg station, waiting for their evening train. The photograph is part of Hagley Library's Westinghouse Machine Company album (Accession 1983.247), which reported that it required six trains to accommodate their traffic. The Westinghouse Machine Company was formally organized...
thenorthsidechronicle.com
Real Estate Transfers Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
Pittsburgh City to Jan Carlos and Jennifer Bayer at 1234 Butterfield Way for $5,965. Amber Johnson to Alison Parkhill at 114 Parkhurst St. for $389,900. Peter Panyon to Bria Michelle Ivanoff Martinez at 1209 Veto St. for $18,270. David Keith Menk to Grey Wall Development at 219 Jacksonia St. for...