Council Votes YES on Air Quality Permit Fee Schedule Changes

The Changes Are Expected to Help Enforcement & Compliance Efforts; Measure Now Heads to County Executive for Final Approval

2 H2S Violations in Mon Valley, County May Eclipse '17 Numbers

GASP is calling on the health department to give an update about a recent notice of violation against U.S. Steel regarding H2S exceedances.

Air Quality Permit Fee Increases 1 Step Closer to Final Approval

The fee schedule was referred to the Health and Human Services Committee at Tuesday's Allegheny County Council meeting.

What's Going on at U.S. Steel To Fix Mon Valley's H2S Problem?

Residents deserve an update from the Allegheny County Health Department about when they will get a reprieve from the rotten-egg stench.

Concerned About Air Quality? Air Pollution? We Got You Covered

Sign up to receive our weekly GASP Alert to stay up to date with what you need to know about air quality and your health.

Welcome to Ozone Season, Allegheny County

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Warm-Weather Air Pollutant

Episodic Weather Regs Need to Be Clearer, Stronger

GASP joined fellow environmental advocates and residents to tell the Allegheny County Health Department to beef up regs.

Clean Air Fairs: Free Outdoor Fun & Learning for the Whole Fam

There will be puppets, educational activities, storytime and more at GASP's upcoming Clean Air Fair events. Join us!

Tips For Starting a Career in Finance

John J. Bowman, Jr. Accountant shares a few tips to help you start a career in finance.

What's Going on at U.S. Steel? To Fix Mon Valley's H2S Problem

There has been an average of one H2S exceedance every fourth day for the past three months.

How to Make Your Voice Heard on Mon Valley Air Pollution

Long-sought regs aimed to reduce particle pollution in the Mon Valley during periods of stagnant weather now out for public comment.

Another Pair of Air Quality Exceedances for Mon Valley

The newest air quality exceedances beg the question: What is happening at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works so far this year regarding H2S?

Mon Valley Sees 2 More Air Quality Exceedances, More Poor AQI

This weekend brought strong inversions, a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day, and 2 Mon Valley Air Pollution Watches.

Center of Life to Mark 20 Years of Service to Pittsburgh

All-day virtual celebration to showcase COL’s Roots, Rhythm and the Road Ahead with special performances, speakers, and plenty of fun

Natrona Slag Processor to Enclose Operations to Reduce Dust

Here's what you need to know.

Real Talk About U.S. Steel & Its Bad Romance with Allegheny Co.

Last week the company announced it was reneging on its 2019 promise to invest about $1.5 billion into its Mon Valley Works facilities.

What to Know When Opening a Savings Account

Opening a savings account can seem overly complicated. Here's what you can expect and how to navigate the process.

Expenses That Could Harm Your Retirement Savings

There are many expenses that can upend your carefully laid plans for your retirement. Keep these common obstacles in mind to prevent stress.

This Climate Change Issue Might Not Be on Your Radar: Food Waste

Learn more about the problem and how YOU can be a food waste warrior - three local organizations weigh in on food waste and climate change.

Region Gets Failing Air Quality Grade Despite Improvements

The American Lung Association gave the Pittsburgh region an "F" for exposure to ozone and fine particle pollution.

Join Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Pitt for Summer Term

Dozens of noncredit courses, lectures, and events for curious learners age 50+ online with the University of Pittsburgh this summer.

Another Weekend, Another Air Quality Exceedance for Mon Valley

Did you get a whiff of an overwhelming rotten-egg odor yesterday? Because concentrations of hydrogen sulfide exceeded state limits. Again.

Survey Finds 2020 High School Graduates Delayed College Plans

Class of 2020 significantly impacted by COVID-19; concerned about financing college, though remain optimistic about their financial future

Air Quality Watchdog to U.S. Steel: Prove Commitment to Community

How? By taking voluntary measures to mitigate air pollution during inversion as local episodic weather regs go through the approval process.

Episodic Weather Regulations One Step Closer to Public Comment

Air quality watchdog group says the rules are "a long time coming."

JNF-USA Western PA Breakfast for Israel: Fauda Style

Join the stars of the Netflix hit series Fauda at JNF-USA’s virtual annual breakfast in support of the land and people of Israel

Another H2S Exceedance & More Unhealthy Air for Mon Valley

Allegheny County Health Department on Wednesday issued an alert regarding today's poor air quality, warning there could be more exceedances.

AFTH Brings Parents Together for Heart-to-Heart Mentoring Program

Adoptions From The Heart Brings Expecting and Birth Parents Together for a “Heart-to-Heart”

2 More H2S Exceedances in Mon Valley as Poor Air Quality Lingers

For the uninitiated: Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas most commonly recognized by its “rotten egg” smell.

WQED/PSB Airs Important Program on Allegheny County Air Quality

Resident-Led Group Demands Clean Air Now

Common Agenda to End Gun Violence is Gaining Momentum

We Can Save Lives, but Only if we Make Our Voices Heard and Demand Change

County Tallies Two More Air Quality Exceedances This Past Weekend

That makes seven days of exceedances so far this month.

Citizens Announces Partnership with Girls Who Code

Summer Immersion Program Will Serve Up to 6,000 Students

Yet Another Air Quality Exceedance in Mon Valley

The newest air quality exceedance happened on a day when Clairton had the worst AQI in the nation.

Tell Your Reps: Support Clean School Bus Act

You can't have healthy kids without healthy air.

Tell Allegheny Co. Council: Vote YES on Air Quality Permit Fees

The proposed changes are desperately needed and expected to help buoy enforcement & compliance efforts.

U.S. Steel Could Be On Hook for $383K for Air Quality Violations

Allegheny County Health Department issued a demand for stipulated penalties against the Mon Valley steel-maker on March 12.

Thursday = 4th Straight Day of H2S Exceedances in the Mon Valley

This week, Allegheny County also experienced its first exceedance of the health-based standard for particle pollution.

Mon Valley Sees Two More Air Quality Exceedances Wednesday

One was for particle pollution - the first of 2021.

Adoptions From The Heart Hosts 2nd Virtual Find Their Footing 5k

Adoptions From The Heart holds 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Race to support Birth Parents.