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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 · 11h ago

Allegheny County Has No Resident Measles Cases, but Outbreaks North and East of Pittsburgh Have Schools Preparing

Pennsylvania measles cases hit 903 as outbreaks near Pittsburgh prompt school vaccine clinics. What Allegheny County parents should check now.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Pennsylvania is suing TikTok over ‘addictive’ features – but that’s messier than it sounds

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a civil lawsuit against TikTok on Aug. 11, 2026, filed in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and accusing the social media platform of violating state consumer protection laws in ways that harm youth.

The Conversation · Sep 9

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Measles Reaches Pittsburgh for the First Time Since 2019 as CDC Adds 211 Cases in One Week

CDC added 211 measles cases in one week, and Pittsburgh recorded its first case since 2019. Here is what families in the region should check.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

How new SNAP restrictions could hit Greater Pittsburgh’s food access and economy

Food assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in America. New federal rules are testing that reputation.

The Conversation · Aug 6

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

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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.

Republican Leader Credits Trump's Response For Winning Support

Allegheny County Republican leader praises Trump's courage and resilience in response to assassination attempt.

Voters in Pennsylvania to elect Philadelphia mayor, Allegheny County executive

Voters on both ends of Pennsylvania are heading to the polls to decide who will lead the most populous counties

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

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The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Outcome of key local races in Pennsylvania could offer lessons for 2024 election

Local elections in Democratic strongholds at both ends of Pennsylvania next month could show how voters feel about progressive candidates and issues such as abortion and crime ahead of the 2024 election

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality

The Democratic mayoral primary in Philadelphia is the latest election to represent a clash between moderates and progressives on concerns such as policing and education and to show the power of union support in big city politics

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Anglers hit Pittsburgh-area waters for the opening of trout season

Blue skies came as a surprise to anglers Saturday morning, the opening day of the statewide trout season. But after a night of intermittent rain, anglers expected the high muddy waters they found on Allegheny County streams.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Commentary: Ex-juvenile lifer shows we can't give up on kids

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, who's grappling with an increase in youth crime, and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, who's pushing an expansive juvenile detention center, should talk to Antonio Howard. In truth, most adults could benefit from his insights on young people in trouble, and the myriad of mistakes grown…

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The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Not magic: Opaque AI tool may flag parents with disabilities

As part of a yearlong investigation, The Associated Press obtained the data points underpinning several algorithms deployed by child welfare agencies to understand how they predict which children could be at risk of harm

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

It's egg laying season at Pittsburgh-area bald eagle nests

Three days after Valentine's Day, a Pittsburgh couple added a potential new member to the family.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Editorial: Inmate workers deserve some compensation

More than 150 of Allegheny County’s 1,500 prisoners work at institutional jobs. They wash dishes, cook, sort laundry, serve food, clean housing units, work in warehouses and perform various other jobs that, one way or the other, must be done. Inmate laborers generally work eight hours a day, seven days…

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Pa. Democrats win 3 Allegheny County special elections — and control of the state House

PITTSBURGH — Democrats declared victory in three special elections for the state House on Tuesday, putting the party on the brink of controlling the lower chamber of the legislature for the first time since 2010.

Reason · Feb 2, 2023

Child Welfare Algorithm May Unfairly Target Disabled Parents, Complaints to DOJ Allege

"When you have technology designed by humans, the bias is going to show up in the algorithms," said one former child welfare worker.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023

In Allegheny County, bald eagles are sprucing up their nests before mating

Winter is home improvement season in the bald eagle world. In Allegheny County, five nests are bustling with activity and one eagle couple are, well, companions without commitment.

Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022

Judge rules Pittsburgh free to remove Christopher Columbus statue from Schenley Park

An Allegheny County judge declared that Pittsburgh officials are free to remove from Schenley Park the divisive Christopher Columbus statue, the central figure in a years-long legal battle pitting history against itself.

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