Port Authority votes to extend free city service across the Allegheny River to new 'T' station on General Robinson Street.
Pittsburgh's North Hills are currently represented by Democrats Rep. Jason Altmire (4th District) and Rep. Michael Doyle (14th District). Altmire now faces a race with Rep. Mark Critz (12th District) to retain his seat in Congress.
The court has been located on the second floor of the West View Municipal Building for 33 years, court employees said.
The council will meet on the second Thursday of each month in 2012 instead of the second Wednesday — with one exception. Planning Commission and Zoning Board Hearing meeting dates for the new year are also set.
Three new West View Fire Police officers were also sworn in during Wednesday's meeting, and council members approved 2012's meeting dates, moving council meetings to the second Thursday of each month.
The 462-square-foot sign on the side of a building housing Kaule's Screen Works on Perry Highway will remain with a less dense border.
Garrett Kaule, co-owner of Kaule's Screen Works, said the sign was intended to re-create the look of advertising from the early 20th century.
Commissioner Chris Eyster suggests that officials ask voters to pay more in taxes to continue funding Ross Township's portion of the costs of the Northland Public Library.
The board voted Monday to extend an offer to the former public works director of West Deer Township. He is one of six candidates interviewed for the job.
The election ended officially Monday with 378 votes cast for Sponcer, who ran on the Republican ticket, and 367 cast for Kinross, who ran as a Democrat.
Bus routes with stops Downtown, on the North Side and in the Strip District will operate with temporary detours during holiday festivities.
In 2011, the cost of providing the coverage to the commission's nine members is budgeted at about 7.5 percent of the township's $1.8 million budget for health care costs.
One commissioner walks out of Monday's regular meeting over a refusal by others to talk about a recent court opinion requiring the township to let two sergeants seek promotions.
The Ross Township Board of Commissioners meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ross Township Municipal Building. They meet for informal discussion during committee at 6:30 p.m.
The proposed budget offers a slight decrease in overall spending from prior years, but includes a number of shifts in line items to accomodate the increased costs of doing business.
For most races, results are likely to remain unchanged. An error, if discovered, could have an impact on the outcome for the Ward 3 seat on the Ross Township Board of Commissioners.
"I think John Sponcer won," said Ross Township Commissioner Dan Kinross, who was challenged by Sponcer in the Nov. 8 election for his seat. Tuesday's election results showed Sponcer ahead by seven votes. By Wednesday, it was 11.
Republican John Sponcer receives seven more votes than Democrat Dan Kinross, the longtime commissioner. Democratic Party officials said the close vote automatically triggers a recount that will take weeks to complete.
Candidates tallied unofficial results that each district provided for the West View races Tuesday at the West View Firemen's Banquet Hall.
Voting ends at 8 p.m. Who do you think will win in each of the contested races for Ross Township Board of Commissioners and West View Borough Council? Cast your (unofficial) vote here!
Incumbents Kim Steele, Donald Mikec and Barry Schell are running for re-election as Democrats. Newcomer Alison Kilmartin is running as a Republican.
Dan DeMarco has served on the Ross Township Board of Commissioners since 2000 and is seeking re-election to his fourth term. Ann Harrold is treasurer of the Ross Township Republican Committee.
Two-term incumbent Grace Stanko is in a contested race with newcomer William A. McKellar for the Ward 5 seat on the Ross Township Board of Commissioners.
Both candidates promise to keep taxes at bay, while improving the economic climate and retaining current social services. Where they differ is on how to accomplish those goals.
The group plans protest Thursday at Republican Committee of Allegheny County luncheon.
The legislation will make failing to wear a seat belt a primary offense for junior drivers and passengers.
Incumbent Commissioner Dan Kinross, a Democrat, is being challenged by John Sponcer, who lost to Kinross in the Democratic primary but won a write-in campaign to run as a Republican in the Nov. 8 general election.
In response to a complaint filed Friday, Ross Township Commissioner Dan Kinross paid a $100 bond Monday to post his campaign signs on township right of way. Commissioner Dan DeMarco said he planned to ensure his bond was paid as well.
A dozen school administrators, teachers, parents and representatives of nonprofit groups shared their perspectives at Friday's Pennsylvania State House Democratic Policy Committee hearings in Green Tree.
Absentee ballots are available to registered voters who will be absent from their municipality on Nov. 8 or to those who cannot reach the polls due to an illness or physical disability.
The new 45-cent price is the first price change for first-class mail stamps in more than two and a half years.
Gazdik tells board of commissioners that proposed budget runs "tight to the bone," and says tax increase may be necessary for road and park maintenance.
After making repairs and filling in North Park Lake, county planners are seeking public input on improvements to the area around the lake. They are holding three public meetings and offering an online survey.
President Barack Obama visited the IBEW Tuesday on a critical day for the American Jobs Act.
West Penn Allegheny Health System will sponsor Ross Township's 2012 Community Day, covering more than half of its costs. Commissioners also set dates for other 2012 events and reviewed expected costs.
Ross Township Commissioners voting in favor of the hire said they believe grant money is out there, but it's harder to find. No specific projects in need of funding were discussed Monday.
The township's paving program covers about 1.2 miles this year, compared to 5.3 miles in years past. A draft of the 2012 budget, which was just finished, allots about the same amount of money for next year as was spent this year.
It's the second major McKnight Road business to close in a month.
Tuesday, October 11 is the deadline for those wishing to vote in the November 8 election. The Elections Division offers advice and tips for how and where to register.
Incumbent Dan Kinross and challenger John Sponcer will answer questions from the audience. Ward 3 is one of three contested seats on the commission.