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Allegheny County is reassessing every property – here’s how your tax bill is calculated now

Allegheny County will undergo a countywide reassessment of every property it taxes for the first time since 2012. A county judge ordered the reassessment in August 2026, requiring the work to begin by July 1, 2027, and finish within five years.

The Conversation · Oct 30

Allegheny County Council passes parental leave mandate in 11-4 vote

A Pennsylvania county has passed a groundbreaking policy granting up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Pittsburgh-Area Parents Face Measles Exclusion Rules After Both Allegheny County Cases Link to Eden Christian Academy

Both Allegheny County measles cases attend Eden Christian Academy, where 81% of students are vaccinated. Here is what parents need to know now.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

What Allegheny County’s new court-ordered mental health treatment program can and can’t do

Pittsburgh-area courts have a new tool for people in mental health crisis: the power to order treatment instead of incarceration or hospitalization.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is experimenting with a policy that has drawn national attention and local skepticism: providing cash compensation to people confined in the Allegheny County Jail in the city of Pittsburgh. The funds include monthly disbursements to all those incarcerated and additional pay tied to work assignments and participation…

The Conversation · May 4

What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles

As the risk of measles remains an ongoing concern, herd immunity in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is already slipping. According to data obtained via The Washington Post in January 2026, 1 in 3 Allegheny County kindergartners were in a classroom too far below adequate vaccination coverage to stop a measles outbreak…

The Conversation · Apr 10

Pittsburgh spends millions on juvenile detention – research points to cheaper, more effective alternatives

Data released in January 2026 to Allegheny County officials offers a clear look at who is being held at Highland Detention Center – and how much it costs taxpayers. The numbers show short stays, significant racial disparities and millions spent to operate the facility. These findings raise new questions about…

The Conversation · Mar 18

Southwestern Pennsylvania Sees Decline in Number of Foster Parents Ahead of Expected Surge of Children Into the System

Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeing a decline in the number of foster parents in the area ahead of an expected surge of children into the system.

International Business Times · Nov 3, 2025

Air quality concerns linger in the wake of steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania

Allegheny County is increasing air quality monitoring after an explosion at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh killed two people and injured more than 10 others

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Polling Locations In Allegheny County Experience Morning Delays

Polling locations in Allegheny County faced delays but are now operational. Issues included late judge arrivals and absentee judge retrieval.

Top News · Nov 5, 2024