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• Man arrested in #PennHills w/ loaded gun, drugs, $7K cash
• Child injured in Bloomfield hit-and-run; driver fled
• Bridge restrictions today in Dravosburg @triblive.bsky.social

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Pittsburgh Flood Warning: 7 PA Counties Under Alert Areal Flood Warning in effect until 7:15 AM for Allegheny and 6 PA counties. Heavy rain causing flooding of rivers and low-lying areas. Check current conditions.

Pittsburgh Flood Warning: 7 PA Counties Under Alert
Areal Flood Warning in effect until 7:15 AM for Allegheny and 6 PA counties. Heavy rain causing flooding of rivers and ...

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Allegheny County Council calls on state to invest $80 million in violence prevention after county homicides drop nearly 60%

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Allegheny County Council votes to block immigration enforcement cooperation without a warrant after council president's son receives death threat

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🗳️ IT’S SPECIAL ELECTION DAY! 🗳️ Voters in #AlleghenyCounty and #LehighCounty will decide the fate of our majority today – so if you’re a voter in one of these districts, get to the polls before 8 PM today! It's time to elect @jenforpa.bsky.social and Ana Tiburcio!

The #GreenParty of #AlleghenyCounty March 2026 General Assembly meeting is at a DIFFERENT LOCATION for just this one month! RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_ga_202... and come hear about the work we have been doing since our Annual Convention earlier in February:

The #GreenParty of #AlleghenyCounty March 2026 General Assembly meeting is at a DIFFERENT LOCATION for just this one month! RSVP at www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_ga_202... and come hear about the work we have been doing since our Annual Convention earlier in February:

Council approves 'LOOP' tax‑exemption ordinance to cap reassessment increases for some long‑time owner‑occupants Allegheny County Council passed ordinance 13812‑26 (the "LOOP" program), which caps year‑one property tax increases after countywide reassessment for qualifying long‑time owner‑occupants (eligibility includes 10+ years of occupancy, ownership, and AMI at or under 125%). Debate focused on AMI thresholds and potential unintended beneficiaries; the ordinance passed on roll call.

The Allegheny County Council just passed a groundbreaking "LOOP" ordinance to protect long-time homeowners from skyrocketing taxes after reassessment—could this be the lifeline residents need?

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Allegheny County executive praises snow response, cites drop in homicides and unveils housing fund In a quarterly address, the county executive credited county crews for response to a major snow event, said homicides and nonfatal shootings fell to multi‑year lows, highlighted economic investments including a new Eos facility, and announced a 'Housing for All' executive order creating a housing investment fund and a housing needs assessment.

The Allegheny County executive's quarterly address revealed impressive declines in crime rates, a groundbreaking housing initiative, and a heartfelt thanks to public works for battling the largest snowstorm in 15 years.

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Dozens testify urging Allegheny County to bar cooperation with ICE as crowds fill council chamber Roughly 90 people signed up for public comment and many urged passage of ordinance 13809‑26 to prohibit county cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, arguing that local cooperation undermines public safety, due process and trust in county services.

A powerful gathering in Allegheny County saw residents rallying for an ordinance that could redefine local cooperation with ICE, emphasizing trust, safety, and community support over federal enforcement.

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From the ICEoutPittsburgh community on Reddit: Allegheny County considering bill to stop cooperating with ICE. This matters. Call your council rep. Explore this post and more from the ICEoutPittsburgh community

#Pittsburgh #AlleghenyCounty Bluesky people - making this call on the local level is sooo important. That's all
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Public commenter tells council to restrict cooperation with ICE, cites 32 detainee deaths in 2025 Sharon Bonaviglia of the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network urged Allegheny County Council to vote for legislation to limit county cooperation with ICE, saying '2025 was the deadliest year for ICE detainees in 20 years' and that '32 people died detained by our government in ICE facilities last year.' Council gave no verbal response during the meeting; the related ordinance will proceed to committee.

A powerful plea from Sharon Bonaviglia highlights that 2025 marked the deadliest year for ICE detainees, urging Allegheny County Council to take a stand for humanity.

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Allegheny County Council introduces referendum on chief executive term limits and multiple ordinances; most items sent to committee Allegheny County Council introduced a referendum to place term limits on the county chief executive on the May 19, 2026 primary ballot and read several other ordinances (on immigrant access to county services, jail code changes, procurement, tax exemptions and ethics). Council staff said each item will be referred to relevant committees for review.

Allegheny County Council is shaking things up with a proposed referendum for term limits on the county chief executive and a slew of new ordinances aimed at reforming local governance!

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Next week the #GreenParty of #AlleghenyCounty will hold its Annual Convention! We will vote on new leaders and various proposals. Are you a Green in the #Pittsburgh area? Join us! www.gpofpa.org/gpoac_conven...

▪︎Tues, Feb. 3; 5:30-8:30 p.m.
▪︎Pittsburgh Mennonite Church
2018 S. Braddock Ave, 15218

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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County in state of emergency as extra snowplows called in Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Monday declared a state of emergency as the city struggled to clear its streets of roughly a foot of snow with dozens of snowplows out of commission. Allegheny...

The snowplow fleet is old, 40% of the trucks broke down in the last 24 hours. Here's hoping this vivid, dangerous illustration of why funds are needed has an impact in #Pittsburgh and #AlleghenyCounty.

With Rs feeling besieged rn, maybe it will happen this time around.

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Allegheny County Council asks solicitor to evaluate filing amicus brief in prison-union case; motion approved 14–1 Council voted to direct the county solicitor to evaluate whether to file an amicus brief in Allegheny County Prison Employees Independent Union v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, a case cited as potentially affecting the county's ability to legislate jail safety; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with one dissent.

Allegheny County Council is taking a critical step by directing the solicitor to evaluate a potential amicus brief that could reshape jail safety policies amid an important legal battle.

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Allegheny County Council swears in new members; Pat Catena elected council president Allegheny County Council on Jan. 2 swore in multiple newly elected members and elected Pat Catena as council president by unanimous roll-call vote. New members pledged priorities including transparency, families, infrastructure and cross-municipal collaboration.

Allegheny County Council has welcomed new faces and a fresh mandate for change, with Pat Catena stepping up as president to champion transparency and community collaboration!

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#AlleghenyCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureImprovement #CommunityCollaboration

Allegheny County Council approves LERTA for 160-unit Oakland project after heated debate After extended debate over whether the project meets criteria for a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) incentive, Allegheny County Council approved Resolution 13745-25 to grant a tax exemption for an 11‑story, ~160‑unit Oakland apartment project; the vote was 9–4.

Allegheny County Council sparks controversy as they approve a $1.2 million tax exemption for a new 160-unit apartment development in Oakland, raising questions about blight and financial need.

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Housing advocates thank council for rental-assistance funding and urge sustained support Advocates from Rent Help Pittsburgh and a coalition co‑chair praised council for recent rental-assistance allocations and urged continued or increased funding; a public commenter criticized the budget process and broader tax policy.

Housing advocates are rallying for increased rental-assistance funding, highlighting its crucial role in keeping families, especially children, housed in Allegheny County.

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Allegheny County Council approves 2026 tax levy and budget package, adopts fee increases Council voted to adopt the county tax levy and a package of 2026 budgets and fee-schedule changes, passing the tax levy and operating, capital and grants budgets and approving a fee schedule amendment after discussion about park and recreation fees.

Allegheny County Council just approved a significant budget package for 2026, including fee increases for parks that could affect your next visit!

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A 9-month-old girl died from a toxic mix of antidepressants and heart medication in April, the @alleghenycounty.bsky.social medical examiner said Friday.

Her death was ruled a homicide. Police are investigating.
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Allegheny County Council issues proclamations honoring libraries, Mission of Mercy and community groups The council read and presented multiple proclamations on Nov. 18, 2025, including recognition of Mount Lebanon Public Library as Pennsylvania Library Association’s Library of the Year and a commendation for Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh’s free dental, vision and hearing clinics. Several local leaders accepted and commented on community impact.

Allegheny County Council celebrated local heroes by honoring Mount Lebanon Public Library as Library of the Year and recognizing Mission of Mercy for its impactful free clinics—discover the stories behind these vital community services!

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Allegheny County Council adopts air-permitting amendments to fund health department enforcement After hours of public testimony from fence-line communities, Allegheny County Council voted to adopt Ordinance 13228-24—amending ACHD air permitting and penalties rules—to bolster the county health department's permitting, inspection and enforcement capacity; roll-call was recorded 13–0.

Allegheny County Council's unanimous vote to amend air pollution rules promises to strengthen health department enforcement and ensure cleaner air for communities impacted by industrial incidents.

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GREAT NEWS!

Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!

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Allegheny County treasurer says modernization efforts will cut costs and improve tax-bill timing Treasurer's office reported lower net 2026 operating needs, bank-fee and printing savings, and IT improvements aimed at meeting tax-bill mailing deadlines; the office also said it issued more than $600,000 in volunteer firefighter rebates last cycle.

Allegheny County's Treasurer is modernizing operations to cut costs and ensure timely tax-bill mailings while providing over $600,000 in rebates to volunteer firefighters—big changes are on the horizon!

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Allegheny County sheriff seeks $2 million increase to boost deputies and facility security Sheriff Krauss asked council for a roughly $2 million operating increase for 2026 to add deputies and enhance security at county facilities, telling council he requested eight additional deputy positions and emphasized training and a proactive security posture.

Sheriff Krauss is asking for a $2 million budget boost to enhance security and add deputies in Allegheny County—what's at stake for public safety?

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County manager presents balanced 2026 budget with no tax increase, seeks efficiencies and premium changes County Manager John Fornier told council the FY26 proposal contains no tax increase and is balanced, outlines $1.8M in savings from closing funded vacancies, changes to employee health-premium structure, cost-containment measures and planned bond sales; councilors probed staffing at county nursing centers and public-transit exposure.

Allegheny County's 2026 budget promises no tax increase while implementing strategic cost-saving measures, but can they maintain fiscal stability amid rising expenses?

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