Paramount on Location, Knight Vision Studios to Locate in Pittsburgh
On the heels of Sunday night’s Oscar celebration, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald today joined Chris Breakwell of 31st Street Studios in announcing that Paramount on Location and Knight Vision...
View ArticleFitzgerald Announces New Nonstop Destination from Direct Air
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced today that Direct Air will begin year-round nonstop service from Pittsburgh International Airport to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida on...
View ArticleFourth Annual Cruise for Cadets Motorcycle Run to take place on Saturday, June 2
Allegheny County Camp Cadet will hold its Fourth Annual Cruise for Cadets Motorcycle Run on Saturday, June 2, at Hot Metal Harley Davidson in West Mifflin. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at...
View ArticleParks Department accepting applications for lifeguards
The Allegheny County Parks Department is currently accepting lifeguard applications for the 2012 season. County lifeguards must be 16 years of age or older and must possess all necessary...
View ArticleAllegheny County employees receiving honors & accolades
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced today that a number of employees of Allegheny County have recently been honored or received accolades for professional accomplishments:Director of the...
View ArticleAllegheny County Concerts & Events for June 4-10
The Allegheny County Parks Department announced its concerts and events schedule for June 4-10. All events are free unless otherwise noted. All concert acts and times are subject to change. For...
View ArticleAllegheny County offers free traveling sports clinics
The schedule for the 2012 Allegheny County Traveling Sports Clinics was announced today with the program beginning on Monday, June 18 and continuing through Friday, July 27. Offered Monday through...
View ArticleAllegheny County announces 2012 Marbles Tournament Champions
The Allegheny County Parks Department today announced the winners of the 2012 County Marbles Tournament, which took place May 31 through June 2 in the Allegheny County Courthouse Courtyard.In the boys...
View ArticleFitzgerald, Macey & Olczak accept American Public Works Association Award
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, County Council Member Bob Macey and Public Works Director Joe Olczak today accepted the prestigious American Public Works Association Re-Accreditation Award...
View ArticleAllegheny County issues health alert due to forecasted heat and humidity
The Allegheny County Health Department is warning that the heat and humidity forecasted for the next few days may pose serious health problems for the elderly, infants and children up to the age of...
View ArticleAllegheny County Concerts and Events for July 9-15
The Allegheny County Parks Department announced its concerts and events schedule for July 9-15. All events are free unless otherwise noted. All concert acts and times are subject to change. For...
View ArticlePenn State Extension accepting applications for Master Gardener Program
Penn State Extension today announced that applications are being accepted through August 31, 2012 for the Penn State Master Gardener training program in Allegheny County. The 2012-2013 training class...
View ArticleFitzgerald suspends Celebration of Lights due to high costs, low sponsorships
Allegheny County announced today that the Annual Celebration of Lights at Hartwood Acres Park will be suspended due to increasing costs and declining sponsorships, particularly in light of the...
View ArticleAbsentee Ballot Application deadline for upcoming election is October 30
The Allegheny County Elections Division today announced that residents who need an absentee ballot for the upcoming November 6 election must apply before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30. Absentee...
View ArticleJetBlue Airways adds fourth daily Pittsburgh-Boston non-stop flight
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald today announced that JetBlue Airways has added a fourth daily Pittsburgh-Boston non-stop flight at Pittsburgh International Airport.“Today’s news means that...
View ArticleFitzgerald Submits Legislation to Council
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald submitted five items of legislation to County Council for consideration at its upcoming meeting: · Amendment of the Administrative Code to establish an assessment...
View ArticleCounty Emergency Services urges residents to take precautions in cold weather
The Allegheny County Department of Emergency Services, Department of Human Services and Health Department today urged residents to take extra precautions during the next four days with continued...
View ArticleFitzgerald, United Way remind residents about free tax preparation
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and United Way of Allegheny County remind residents to take advantage of the Money in Your Pocket (MIYP) Coalition Free Tax Preparation Campaign, which helps...
View ArticleGreensburg Pike lane closures to begin February 18 in North Versailles Township
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works today announced that utility relocation work will cause single lane closures on Greensburg Pike in North Versailles Twp. beginning Monday, February 18,...
View ArticleNominations sought for Breastfeeding Friendly Place Awards
The Allegheny County Health Department, in cooperation with the Allegheny County Breastfeeding Coalition, is seeking nominations for its annual Breastfeeding Friendly Place Awards. The awards are...
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