Two new affordable housing projects in West Hills, funded by federal tax credits, will provide 83 total units for general and senior occupancy. Additionally, significant funding will help replace lead service lines, improving drinking water for local residents.
The Allegheny County Department of Sustainability is hosting public meetings this October for feedback on its Climate Action Plan. The plan aims to reduce emissions, create jobs, and enhance community health and resilience.
Since January 2023, Rep. Chris Deluzio and his team have successfully returned over $10 million in federal benefits to Western PA constituents. Deluzio writes that he and his staff have closed nearly 3,000 cases, including helping individuals with disability benefits and other issues.
The Goodwill McKees Rocks Opportunity Center has opened to assist residents in McKees Rocks and Stowe Township with employment and training resources. It offers career coaching, educational support and workforce development services. The collaboration between Goodwill and the Housing Authority aims to enhance self-sufficiency within the community.
A proposed data center in Stowe Township, funded partially by a $6 million grant, will occupy a 72-acre former rail car plant. SunCap Industries aims to develop the site, pending zoning changes. Township commissioners are scheduled to discuss the project at 6 p.m. workshop meeting Tuesday.
The Pennsylvania House is in session, continuing budget negotiations. Recent bipartisan bills include landslide insurance assistance and increasing unclaimed property claims. Additional legislation addresses harassment of sports officials and pet custody in divorces, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts.
Pittsburgh International Airport celebrated its $1.7 billion terminal modernization, anticipated to open later this fall. The project aims to boost local economy, creating 14,300 jobs and accommodating 13-15 million passengers annually, despite current traffic remaining below capacity.