Peoples Gas will install new Intelis 250 gas meters in Kennedy Township as part of a modernization project, enhancing safety at no charge. The work affects Forest Grove and Diebold roads, requiring residents to be home for safety checks. Additionally, lane restrictions on the Neville Island Bridge and the Carnegie Elementary groundbreaking are planned. The state House passed bills for a mentored youth trapping program and a cellphone restriction bill for schools, while grants for senior community centers were announced.
Kennedy Township officials expressed concern over illegal signs posted on utility poles in response to the township's decision to accept bids for a 19.5-acre property adjacent to Fairhaven Park. Residents oppose the sale, advocating for preservation of the land. An online petition has gained significant support.
Sto-Rox High School may eliminate uniforms for grades 9-12 starting in the 2026-27 school year, allowing greater expression in attire. Younger students will keep uniforms but with proposed updates. A budget increase is also planned, impacting local property taxes.
Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis was unanimously elected as president of Allegheny County Council Tuesday, succeeding Pat Catena, who resigned amid controversy. Naccarati-Chapkis, the first woman to hold the position, emphasized transparency and prioritized issues like property reassessment and affordable housing. Her leadership reflects a shift towards a more progressive council.
Kennedy Township is taking bids on a 19.5-acre parcel adjacent to Fairhaven Park, aiming for residential development of at least 32 homes. Bids, starting at $750,000, are due by June 8. Township officials believe the location, near Pittsburgh and local amenities, will attract plenty of interest.
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 nomination for the 45th State House district seat being vacated by Rep. Anita Kulik. Brittany Bloam and Patrick Catena are battling for the nod, and Catena has come under fire for some controversial campaign material.
Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena faces backlash for a controversial campaign mailer. The Carnegie resident's apology hasn't quelled the controversy, with calls for his resignation as council president and council members planning to strip him of his leadership position at the council's next meeting on May 26.