Public Urged to Report & Submit Certain Dead Birds for Testing The Allegheny County Health Department is starting its annual surveillance for the West Nile virus and calling on the public to help by reporting and submitting certain dead birds for testing. The reporting and testing of dead birds can ...

The Allegheny County Health Department is offering food safety tips for Memorial Day weekend cookouts and picnics. “Don’t let carelessness spoil your food and your holiday, whether you’re eating in your own backyard or at a picnic away from home,” said County Health Director Dr. Bruce W. Dixon. The ...

To Help Families Get Kids Vaccinated for Next School Year The Allegheny County Health Department has scheduled a special weekend clinic in Natrona Heights on Saturday, May 30, to help families get their children vaccinated for the 2009-2010 school year. The clinic will provide vaccine free of charge...

On Memorial Day 2009 the American Legion Riverview Post #681 will once again host a Memorial Day Service on Monday May 25,2009 at 10:00 am. The service will be held at Legion Park located at the corners of Davis Avenue and Brighton Road along Shadeland Avenue in Brighton Heights. We will honor all f...

The Northside Community Development Fund is a non-profit community loan fund that serves businesses on the Northside of Pittsburgh.  Here are some statistics from the inception of the Fund regarding loan activity and some demographic breakouts: Analysis 2000 - 2006 2007 - 2008 # Total Loans 60 18 $ ...

What: Great Outdoors Week Kick-off Where: Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh Date: RESCHEDULED TO May 15 (because of inclement weather) Time: 11am – 1pm (more…)

Money raised will provide free kayak day for Pittsburgh youth and families What: Pittsburgh teens will contribute to Global Youth Service Day on Saturday, April 25 through nrg Powered by Pittsburgh – a community-wide Ultimate Frisbee tournament raising money to improve access to outdoor recreation o...

Julia Bernesser (age 10) of Glenshaw won the national swimming championship for her age group (10 & Under) in the 100 Yard Freestyle at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Championships held in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 9-11, 2009. Julia also won the High Point Runner Up trophy for f...

The Allegheny County Elections Division today announced that residents who wish to vote in the upcoming May 19 Primary must be registered by Monday, April 20. Registered voters who have moved or changed their name or party affiliation must also notify the Elections Division by April 20. Individuals ...

PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists Route 4084 East Ohio Street on the North Side in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will be closed to traffic on Friday night and Saturday, April 17-18, 2009, weather permitting. Crews will be milling, repairing and resurfacing East Ohio Street betwee...