Allegheny County
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Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak worsens with more than 1,000 confirmed cases
As Pennsylvania’s worst-in-the-nation measles outbreak continues to grow, a new report from the Philadelphia Inquirer contradicts claims from the Lancaster County coroner that the state health department never attempted to consult him regarding two measles-related deaths in August.
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From frights to foliage: 12 things to do in Pa. this October
October offers plenty of fall-themed fun across Pennsylvania, whether you’re looking to have the daylights scared out of you, take in some dazzling fall foliage, or raise a stein full of beer while an oompah band plays.
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Allegheny County officials tell Pa. lawmakers that building alone won’t fix housing shortage
The e county lost more than 44,000 apartments between 2019 and 2024 where the monthly rent was less than $1,000.
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In western Pa., ‘Friday night lights’ provide a sense of community—and, for some, a way out
The Aliquippa Works steel mill, which ran for miles along the nearby Ohio River and employed well over 10,000 workers at its height before the industry collapsed, is long gone. While the lampposts along Franklin Street in the heart of the borough’s business district carry banners honoring “Hometown Heroes” who served in the armed forces,…
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Union members respond to Ryan Mackenzie attacks on Bob Brooks’ labor record
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie attacked Bob Brooks’ union credentials, claiming he would favor union over non-union workers if elected.
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Erie County reports first cyclosporiasis outbreak hospitalizations
They are the first reported hospitalizations due to the outbreak, which has infected at least 159 people in the county.
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Your 2026 guide to berry picking in Pennsylvania: When & where to find fresh summer fruit
This summer, pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries at berry-picking farms in Pennsylvania.
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World’s largest operating steam locomotive coming to Pennsylvania. Where is it stopping?
The Union Pacific train, known as Big Boy No. 4014, will be making 12 stops across Pennsylvania between June 9 and July 11 in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s ‘food deserts’
Hundreds of neighborhoods across the state aren’t within easy reach of a grocery store, complicating many Pennsylvanians’ access to fresh food.
