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Pennsylvania Hands Out $19.6M to Clean Up Diesel Trucks in 15 Counties

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $19.6 million to fund 18 clean transportation technology projects spread across 15 counties, part of a continuing push to cut diesel pollution tied to freight and cargo transportation. The money is aimed squarely at communities that officials describe as disproportionately affected by that kind of pollution, from Philadelphia to Allegheny County.

Pennsylvania · 7d
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PRT offers financial update during county budget hearing

Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Katharine Kelleman reassured Allegheny County council members that the agency’s finances were rebounding during Thursday’s proposed budget hearing. Kelleman acknowledged PRT’s funding crisis last year, when the agency considered removing more than a third of its bus routes while facing a funding shortage of...

Allegheny County, PA · 8d
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Westbound I-376 Parkway East Long-term Lane Restriction Begins Monday Night in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a long-term lane restriction for median barrier sealing work on westbound I-376 (Parkway East) in Churchill Borough, Wilkins Township, and the municipalities of Monroeville and Penn Hills, Allegheny County will begin Monday night, November 2. To accommodate median barrier sealing work, the...

Allegheny County, PA · 5d

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Hempfield cat advocates protest ordinance imposing fines for caring for strays

A contingent of community cat advocates on Monday voiced their displeasure with rules recently enacted by Hempfield supervisors to govern the care of stray felines. Local animal rescuers, fosters and others gathered outside the township building before the supervisors’ meeting to protest an ordinance amendment passed in September that imposes fines on residents in certain instances. Passing motorists honked in support, and Supervisor Doug Weimer came outside before the meeting to talk to them.

Hempfield Township, PA · 12d
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Greensburg voters to decide on 4 home rule charter amendments Tuesday

Four referendum questions will be posed to Greensburg voters on Tuesday. They seek to amend the city’s home rule charter, which was written in 1988. Councilman Randy Finfrock proposed the amendments this year as a way to update the decades-old charter to better reflect the current era. Finfrock was...

Greensburg, PA · 8d

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Pa. Turnpike to open Mon-Fayette Expressway expansion

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will open two new sections of the Mon-Fayette Expressway to traffic on Nov. 20. The sections will combine to extend the expressway’s northern terminus about 5 miles, from the Route 51 Interchange in Jefferson Hills to Camp Hollow Road in West Mifflin. The expressway is...

West Mifflin, PA · 11d

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Pittsburgh Public Schools parents seek answers on school closures, student transitions

Parents in Pittsburgh Public Schools remain uncertain about the district’s plan to close and reconfigure schools next year, as officials continue a series of meetings to gather feedback and address families’ concerns. The second of five regional meetings on the district’s Future-Ready Facilities Plan was held Thursday at...

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Lamar Blackwell Pittsburgh Inspires Everyday Leadership Through Consistent Community Service

PITTSBURGH, PA - October 30, 2026 - Lamar Blackwell, a Pittsburgh education executive and community advocate, is encouraging residents across the city to recognize that meaningful change begins with a simple willingness to show up. His message is clear and empowering: making a difference does not require a title, extensive resources, or a prominent platform. It requires participation.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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3-year Tarentum Bridge rehab project pushed to 2028

A three-year construction project for the Tarentum Bridge has been pushed to 2028, giving motorists a year to prep for the inevitable traffic tangles and detours that will accompany the project. The good news is that the bridge deck will be replaced in half-widths so one lane in each direction...

Tarentum, PA · 10d

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A new stretch of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will open to drivers next month

The Mon/Fayette Expressway's newest section will open to drivers on Nov. 20.

Monroeville, PA · 12d

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The Pittsburgh region’s elderly population is projected to spike. Pa.’s senators say they’re concerned.

The number of people 85 and older in the Pittsburgh region is projected to jump 62% by 2050, while the number of people available to care for them will shrink, according to a University of Pittsburgh study released this week. Pennsylvania’s increasingly aging population has left the state’s two U.S....

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Where to vote in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County on Election Day

As Election Day approaches, time is running out for you to make a plan to vote in Allegheny County. If you have a mail-in or absentee ballot, there are numerous locations where you can return your ballot over the weekend before the 2026 midterms . And if you're voting in person, you'll want to find out where you're polling location is, ensure you're registered to vote and double check if you'll need to bring ID with you. Here's what to know. Ballot return locations in Allegheny County These ballot return sites will open on Friday, Oct. 30 and remain open through Election Day. Hours vary by day and can be viewed at Allegheny County's website. You can drop off your mail-in or absentee ballot at these locations: Allegheny County Emergency Services Building Avalon Public Library Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge Carnegie Library Lawrenceville Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill CCAC Center for Education, Innovation and Training CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center Community Library of Allegheny Valley Dormont Pool Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank North Park Ice Rink South Park Ice Rink Additionally, the County Office Building is already open for ballot returns, and it will remain open every day through Election Day. Check Allegheny County's

Allegheny County, PA · 9d

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Pittsburgh approves 2 zoning reforms to support housing, business districts

Two new bills are designed to make it easier to build homes in the City of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Liberty Tunnel Overnight Maintenance Work Next Week in Pittsburgh

These restrictions are being coordinated with the inbound Liberty Tunnel closures expected next Monday and Thursday nights. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a single-lane restriction in the inbound (northbound) Liberty Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur next Tuesday and Wednesday nights, November 3-4 weather permitting.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Schools welcome statewide cellphone ban

How much school districts will have to do to comply with a statewide ban on student cellphone use next year appears to depend largely on whether they already regulate the devices. The law, signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday, prohibits students from using mobile devices on school grounds throughout...

Pennsylvania · 9d

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Pittsburgh's Wabash Tunnel will permanently close Dec. 1

Pittsburgh Regional Transit will permanently close the Wabash Tunnel to traffic on Dec. 1 after its board voted to approve the closure. The decision follows an evaluation of the tunnel's condition, safety and long-term viability, according to a community announcement. Keeping the tunnel open would require an estimated $43 million in rehabilitation. PRT has said the tunnel now primarily carries private vehicles rather than public transit. About 1,500 vehicles use it each day, and PRT no longer provides scheduled transit service through the tunnel. “The Wabash Tunnel has a long history in Pittsburgh, but today it primarily serves private vehicle traffic rather than public transit,” PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman said. “With an estimated $43 million needed to rehabilitate the tunnel, we have a responsibility to focus our limited resources on the infrastructure that is most critical to delivering safe, reliable transit service.” Why PRT is closing the Wabash Tunnel Although the overall tunnel structure remains in fair condition, its lighting, ventilation and electrical systems are in poor to critical condition and have exceeded their useful life. Significant rehabilitation would be required to keep the tunnel open and bring those systems up to current safety standards. The closure will not affect

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

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Pittsburgh area sheds 1,600 jobs in September as losses in some sectors offset gains in others

The monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics⁠ jobs report shows that Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh area saw a job decline in September.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

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Route 2085 Birmingham Bridge Washing Activities Begin in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing bridge washing activities on the Birmingham Bridge which carries Route 2085 over the Monongahela River in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin today, October 29. There will be alternating lane and shoulder restrictions in both directions of the Birmingham Bridge...

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Dozens rally in Springdale as county officials flag 97 concerns with data center proposal

Dozens of people rallied outside Springdale’s borough building Wednesday, urging Allegheny County to deny a land development application for a proposed data center at the former Cheswick Power Plant site.

Springdale, PA · 9d

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Inbound Liberty Tunnel Overnight Closures Next Week in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the closure of the inbound Liberty Tunnel (Route 3069) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Monday and Thursday nights, November 2 and 5 weather permitting. The inbound (northbound) Liberty Tunnel will close to traffic from 8:00 PM to 5:00...

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d