Primary loss by Allegheny County Council president a sign of the times
Brittany Bloam won the Democratic primary in Allegheny County's 45th District, defeating County Council President Pat Catena by 30 points. Her grassroots strategy, Read more.
Voter Guide to the 2026 primaries: Congress, Pa. House and more
Allegheny County's midterm elections, set for Tuesday, May 19, will feature primaries for congressional and state candidates. One key race is for the Democratic Read more.
Coraopolis overturns ICE agreement following community pushback and council shakeup
Coraopolis council has decided to terminate a police partnership with ICE, with the decision coming Thursday following an hour of tense public comment in the standing-room-only Read more.
Doubling down, doubling back: local departments diverge on ICE cooperation
Allegheny County police departments diverging on 287(g) agreements for ICE cooperation, with Stowe renewing, Springdale retaining, controversies over oversight, Read more.
Crafton Council to settle fate of contentious zoning updates
In Crafton, proposed zoning changes sparked community backlash over fears of overcrowding and property value decline. Borough leaders adjusted plans for more resident Read more.
Stowe, Munhall police walk back ICE partnerships after quietly inking agreements
Three police departments in Allegheny County briefly partnered with ICE to enforce immigration laws, but quickly rescinded agreements amid backlash. Senior officials Read more.
County government and local municipalities look to ease economic hardship that threatens the fabric of Main Street America
Carnegie Borough faces economic challenges, including rising costs and natural disasters, impacting local businesses. Efforts to revitalize East Main Street are Read more.
Will Australia revisit the deal that led a Pittsburgh firm to depend on the ore beneath its trees?
Alcoa faces increasing opposition in Australia over its mining operations in the Northern Jarrah Forest, highlighting environmental risks to drinking water supplies, Read more.
Alcoa’s Australian refineries drove flight from two towns, and its waste threatens a third
Collette and Richard Sheridan invested in a tourist venture near Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery in Australia, but toxic dust and health issues halted their plans. Residents Read more.
How Pittsburgh’s Alcoa is undermining a rare forest to fuel its global aluminum empire
Alcoa’s plans to expand bauxite mining in Australia's Northern Jarrah Forest threaten a unique ecosystem and the livelihood of the Noongar people, who have lived Read more.