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West Nile Virus detected in more area communities
The Allegheny County Health Department says mosquito samples collected around the area have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The areas include Allegheny Commons, Fineview, Garfield, Perry South, Morningside and the Hill District.
Allegheny County, Pa., Included in $1.25B Broadband Program
(TNS) — Allegheny County will have access to a federal $1.25 billion digital equity grant program meant to improve internet access, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announced during a news conference in the Hill District on Wednesday. “Everyone, no matter where they live, deserves to have access to reliable high-speed...
Raccoon rabies vaccinations will drop from the sky in Allegheny County next month
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Aircraft will drop rabies vaccination baits across Allegheny County next month as part of a massive effort to eventually eradicate the raccoon variant of the virus from the country. The vaccination program is spearheaded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services, which the Allegheny County Health Department partners with annually. This year, volunteers will distribute baits containing the vaccine from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, both by hand and by air. The health department says residents may see aircraft slowly moving over the same area multiple times over a short period of time, which could be...
Attorney General Henry Sues Pittsburgh-Area Contractor Over Illegal Contracts and Unfinished Jobs
(WNY News Now) – Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against a Pittsburgh-area home improvement company for allegedly using illegal contracts and failing to complete jobs, leaving consumers out of pocket and frustrated. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Brothers All Around Service, LLC, and...
Route 3104 McKees Rocks Bridge Eastbound Ramps Reopen in McKees Rocks
PennDOT District 11 is announcing the eastbound ramps on Route 3014 (McKees Rocks Bridge) in McKees Rocks Borough, Allegheny County have reopened to traffic. The eastbound McKees Rocks Bridge ramps to and from Helen Street closed on May 20, 2024 while crews worked to replace the pavement. The $38.6 million...
McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Inspection Continues Next Week in Allegheny County
PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, which carries Route 2114 over the Monongahela River in the cities of McKeesport and Duquesne, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday, July 29-August 2 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge from 9 a.m....
Route 19 Perrysville Avenue Bridge Inspection Friday in Pittsburgh
PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection work on the Route 19 (Perrysville Avenue) bridge over I-279 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Friday, July 26 weather permitting. Lane restrictions will occur on southbound I-279 (Parkway North) below the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. No...
First Read – July 25, 2024
WEATHER: Philadelphia: patchy fog, chance of showers, high of 87; Harrisburg: partly sunny, chance of thunderstorms, high of 86; Pittsburgh: chance of showers and patchy fog, high of 82. FROM CITY & STATE:. * Ahead of his appearance at the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit, state Sen. Frank Farry spoke with...
Route 4003 McKnight Road Weekend Lane Closures Continue in Allegheny County
PennDOT District 11 is announcing weekend lane closures on Route 4003 (McKnight Road) in the City of Pittsburgh, and Ross and McCandless townships, Allegheny County will continue Friday night through Monday morning, July 26-29 weather permitting. McKnight Road will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between Nelson...
COURTESY RELEASE: Part of Fox Chapel Road in Fox Chapel to Close from Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 4
PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced today that it has granted a permit to the United States Golf Association to close Fox Chapel Road between Fairway Lane and Riding Meadow Road in Fox Chapel for the 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship. The closures will occur from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4.
Pennsylvania report examines economic benefits of Phillies, Pirates stadium deals
(WHTM) — The Commonwealth has spent a combined $160 million on professional baseball stadiums in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Questions have risen over whether the money is well-spent. Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Report crunched the numbers. PNC Park—home of the Pittsburgh Pirates—opened in 2001 and cost over $273 million, $75...
Beaver County troop celebrates 100th, 101st Eagle Scouts
BADEN — A local Boy Scout troop recently made Eagle Scout history. Two Baden Scout Troop 405 members last month graduated to Eagle Scout status, the 100th and 101st Scouts to do so in the troop. Officials said this is an exemplary accomplishment considering only 2% of Boy Scouts reach the Eagle Scout...
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