Allegheny County Turns Courthouse Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Using artfully placed pink lighting, Allegheny County officials have bathed the landmark county courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, with pink lighting that will remain through October on observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Council Councilwoman Barbara Daly Danko also have issued proclamations honoring those who work to increase awareness and research aimed at a cure for breast cancer.

They presented those proclamations earlier this month to Kathy Purcell of the Susan G. Komen for a Cure foundation and Erika Deyarmin of the American Cancer Society.

Lighting has been used to tint the water of the signature fountain in the courthouse courtyard. The stone walls of the complex also glow pink each night in October.