(Do you have comments on this story? Strong opinions? Of course you do! Comment on this story here ) Members of the community and local government gathered in the New Hazlett Theater April 16 to discuss what many see as rising incidents of crime as well as strategies to increase public safety. Held ...

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...

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The two remaining branches of National City bank on the Northside have finally found a buyer. In a deal announced last week, First Niagara Financial Group will purchase 57 National City branches in Western Pennsylvania along with $4.2 billion in deposits and $839 million in business and consumer loa...

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Port Authority of Allegheny County bus and light-rail service will operate on a regular weekday schedule on April 10 which is Good Friday. (more…)

The Allegheny County Health Department today reported eleven new food establishments opened in the County last month, including one convenience store, eight restaurants, one grocery store, and one retailer. “We inspect and approve new food establishments and announce their openings as a service to t...

A potential solution to the feral cat problem is coming to Brighton Heights. At a community meeting on March 14, various animal groups outlined their plan to trap, neuter and return large numbers of feral cats. Carol Whaley, point person of the project from Animal Friends, explained the concept of T...

(Do you have questions or comments about these proposed changes? Post them here !) The Port Authority of Allegheny County is planning some changes for the citizens of Pittsburgh. The plans include revamping its bus routes and replacing the existing fare collection system with “smart cards”.  “This i...

Q: My doctor said I suffered a whiplash injury. What exactly does that mean? A: Whiplash is a specific injury to the spine, which may produce long term, chronic problems for the injured person. Specifically the term means a rapid acceleration of the spine in one direction (Being struck from behind i...