Fitzgerald and Penn Hill Seniors to Light Courthouse for Light Up Night

Rich Fitzgerald will be joined by seniors from the Penn Hills Senior Center in lighting the Allegheny County Courthouse on November 21.

Health Department Reports Significant Increase in Syphilis Cases

The Allegheny County Health Department has seen 98 cases reported as of November 10, compared to 56 at the same time in 2013.

PennDOT License and Photo Centers Will Close For Thanksgiving

All license centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

New License Plates Recognize Military Service, Support Gettysburg Monument Preservation

New license plates, designed to recognize veterans and provide funds to preserve monuments are now available.

Allegheny County Offices to Close for Veteran's Day

Offices will re-open for regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

Jewish Federation Memorializes Kristallnacht

The Holocaust Center will host an educational Kristallnacht program this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at Community Day School.

7 Things to Keep in Your Car This Winter

With an Allegheny winter on the way, PennDOT advises drivers on how to stay safe on the road.

Boyce Park Ski Passes On Sale

The photo ID passes will provide unlimited skiing and snowboarding throughout the 2014-15 ski season.

Pittsburgh Literacy Group Rolls in Story Mobile

Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh teamed up with Citizen's Bank to boost a love of reading for local, low-income kids.

North and South Parks Open Skating Rinks Thursday

Allegheny County Parks will open their skating rinks tomorrow.

Citizens Financial Group to Fund Pittsburgh Affordable Housing Project

Citizens Financial Group announced its backing for Orchard Park Apartments, which will provide 44 units of affordable housing.

County Board of Health to Meet Wednesday

Board will discuss Live Well Allegheny initiatives, Ebola preparedness, and Clean Air Fund.

13 Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treating in Forest Hills

Happy Halloween!

4 Keys Tips For A Healthy Woodfire

The Allegheny County Health Department tells County residents who use wood- burning appliances to protect air quality and public health.

Pittsburgh American Diabetes Association Will Hold Expo

The local chapter of the American Diabetes Association is holding its annual EXPO on Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

6 Tips For A Non-Toxic Halloween

A Pittsburgh study found costumes and party supplies sold by top retailers contain hazardous additives in costumes and accessories.

Ugliest American Accent Comes Down to Scranton and Pittsburgh

The website Gawker asked Americans to choose the city with the ugliest accent, and Pittsburgh could be the winner.

Three Pa. Residents on Plane With Ebola-Infected Nurse: Reports

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review quoted an official who said the three residents are from the northwest part of the state.

Three Ways To Fill Your Fall Weekends

Even though the days are getting shorter, you can still pack a lot of fun into your weekends.

Fourteen New Restaurants in Allegheny County

There were ten restaurants, a bakery, two retailers and a church social hall. Seven establishments are using trans-fat free cooking oil.

Blood Moon Centerpiece of Coming Lunar Eclipse: The View from Forest Hills

The Oct. 8, 2014, eclipse, the second in the lunar tetrad, is also called a hunter’s moon.

Mansfield Bridge Reopens

All traffic control measures will be removed on the Mansfield Bridge, on Thursday, October 9,, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Taking Old Equipment Out of Service Reduces Wood-burning Emissions

Bounty program collects 149 old woodstoves that don’t meet current emission standards.

PennDOT License and Photo Centers Will Close For Columbus Day

All driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Columbus Day.

Disability Employment Summit Being Held to Highlight Opportunities

Event leverages designation of Pittsburgh as national host city for Disability Mentoring Day.

Penn State Monitoring 80 Students At Risk For Ebola

Experts say the students are unlikely to fall ill, and there is no immediate threat to the community.

Allegheny County Housing Authority Introduces Smoke-Free Units

The Allegheny County Housing Authority has designated five of its housing complexes as smoke-free sites.

What Are Your 5 Fall Favorites, Forest Hills?

Fall has arrived and local merchants are celebrating with seasonal merchandise, special menus and more. By Wendy Mitchell.

Allegheny County Wants To Help With Your Heating Bill

The Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the Dollar Energy Fund to help low income families pay heat bills.

Pitcairn Road in Monroeville Will Be Reopened Tomorrow

A portion of Pitcairn Road in Monroeville will be reopened to traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.

October Events at Juniper Village, Forest Hills

Events and support from Juniper Village.

The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge Contest To Be Held This Weekend

The contest challenges children to create unique projects out of cardboard and recycled materials.

How to Comment on Patch

4 simple steps to make sure you're heard loud and clear. By Danielle Masterson.

Allegheny Alligator: Police Confirm Gator Sighting in Cheswick

Police are consulting Pittsburgh Zoo among others to figure out what to do about the alligator. It was last seen in Cheswick.

Health Department Advises No Confirmed Cases of EV-D68 in Allegheny

They urge continued awareness and precautions by residents.

Urban Outfitters Sorry for Bloody Kent State Shirt

The Philadelphia-based retailer “sincerely apologizes,” says it wasn’t referring to the deadly shooting in 1970. By Alison Smith.

Public Welcomed to Pittsburgh Healthcare Symposium

The community is invited to ask experts about access, delivery, and costs of America's new healthcare system.

Our Clubhouse Sends 60 People will Rappelling Down Oliver Building

Cancer survivors, those touched by cancer as well as celebrities and other supporters, will rappel down the Oliver Building.

Corbett Marks 9/11 With Visit To Flight 93 Memorial

Share your story: Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?

New Streaming Video Gives 511PA Users Better Traffic Information

PennDOT recently upgraded its 511PA website and mobile application to allow for the continuously streaming footage.