Governor issues executive order targeting gun violence
Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order making sweeping changes to executive branch agencies and programs to better target the public health crisis of gun violence in Pennsylvania. He was joined...
PWSA prepares to replace lines in 600 more homes
Updates from city park rangers, PWSA, and the Zone 3 Public Safety Council were on the agenda for a “local services” themed August community forum hosted by the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC) last week. MWCDC...
San Rocco festival, concert is on Aug. 25 in Mt. Oliver
The Western Orthodox Church House of the Holy Magi will celebrate the San Rocco Festa on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 2:30-8:30 p.m. The celebration will take place on the grounds at the church’s Mt. Oliver location, 108 Locust St. beginning with the...
Our Lady of Czestochowa Mass is Aug. 26 at St. Paul's Cathedral
The annual Our Lady of Czestochowa Mass will take place on Monday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oakland. Procession will be led by the Knights of Columbus and the icon carried by student from Central Catholic. Bishop Zubik will be...
Spencer UM Church Game Day
Spencer United Methodist Church,117 Spencer Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15227, will host a Game Day on Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon – 3 p.m. All are welcome to come for an afternoon of fellowship, lunch and prizes. Tickets: $15. Those who would like to...
Third annual Party on the Mount Sept. 21
The Mount Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC) is holding its third annual community fundraiser, "Party On The Mount" on Saturday, Sept. 21. Guests will enjoy three blocks of vendors...
County debuts 'Project Reset' to help residents clear, seal records
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald was joined by Judge Elliot Howsie, District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr., Chief Public Defender T. Matthew Dugan, Court Records Director Michael McGeever and other officials in announcing the launch of...
City launches Pittsburgh Safe Driving Pledge
The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure has announced the launch of the Pittsburgh Safe Driving Pledge. The Safe Driving Pledge is a resident-led and empowered traffic calming and safety...
Help needed to clean up illegal dump in Mt. Wash.
Allegheny Cleanways, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Neighbors On The Mount and MWCDC are organizing the clean-up of an illegal dump site on Rubicon Street in Mt. Washington. Located in green space adjacent to Emerald View Park, just steps away...
City releases energy benchmarking report of facilities
The City of Pittsburgh Planning Department's Sustainability and Resilience Division has released the first annual energy benchmarking report for municipal buildings owned and operated by the City of...
Governor calls charter school law 'worst in nation,' proposes changes
Recognizing Pennsylvania’s flawed and outdated charter school law is one of the worst in the nation, Governor Tom Wolf is taking executive action, overhauling regulations, and will propose legislation to comprehensively reform the law. The...
Pennsylvania Resources appoints Justin Stockdale as managing director
The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) has announced the appointment of Justin Stockdale as managing director as part of a significant transition project being under taken by the commonwealth's...
Final food policy community meeting is Aug. 27
The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC) will hold its final community meeting to help shape the Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan. The PFPC is working with community members to develop a food action plan for Allegheny County. The meeting will...
COMMON VIOLATIONS
This is just a short working list of codes & “titles” and is not comprehensive or to be used for anything other than personal reference. All code books are available for purchase through the Bureau of Building Inspection if more information is...
This week's South Pittsburgh area Housing Court hearings
The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 8:00 a.m. in Pittsburgh Municipal Court: • Stanley Michaels, 315 Cedarhurst Street, 18th Ward, Code PM108.1.1. • Tim...
Zoning Board hearings
Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case 185/19 on...
