Allegheny County voter guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot?
Oct 8, 2024 · Voting details. For details about how to vote in your county, visit your county’s elections website. Mail-in voting is underway, and voters can apply for a mail-in ballot through Oct. 29.; On Election Day, Nov. 5, polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. Voters can return mail-in ballots to their county through 8 p.m. that day.
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Voter guide 2024: Who's on the ballot in Pittsburgh region?
Oct 8, 2024 · Election Day is Nov. 5. Pennsylvanians’ ballots will not only feature the presidential and U.S. Senate contests, but also hundreds of races for the state House and Senate, which could determine the direction of state policy for years to …
Westmoreland County voter guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot?
Oct 8, 2024 · Voting details. For details about how to vote in your county, visit your county’s elections website. Mail-in voting is underway, and voters can apply for a mail-in ballot through Oct. 29.; On Election Day, Nov. 5, polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. Voters can return mail-in ballots to their county through 8 p.m. that day.
PPS struggles to find staff for growing ELL student body
Nov 21, 2024 · Like South Hills, Allderdice has recently swelled with English learners, enrolling 50 more this year for a total of 144. Some schools with established English learner populations, including Brashear High School, have historically had more full-time ELD teachers for subjects like social studies and history.
Plan for Esplanade, with Ferris wheel, before Pittsburgh panel
Oct 15, 2024 · A carnival favorite could make a big comeback in the area with a Washington County-based developer looking to turn a brownfield site along the Ohio River into a mixed-use destination with a dedicated Ferris wheel building.
McCormick clinches Senate seat in tight win over Casey
Nov 7, 2024 · HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, as the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund beat three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Tuesday’s election after accusing the incumbent of supporting policies that led to inflation, domestic turmoil and war.. The battleground state contest pads Republicans’ majority in the ...
Allegheny County outlines winter homeless shelter plan
Oct 21, 2024 · Allegheny County will reopen the central homeless shelter in Downtown Pittsburgh later this month, less than half a year after a fire led authorities to close Second Avenue Commons, officials announced while outlining winter shelter plans.
Pittsburgh police chief Scirotto to retire after 18 months
Oct 25, 2024 · Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto is leaving his post after just 18 months, city officials confirmed Friday, after a week of controversy surrounding his plans to work as a college basketball referee on the side.
PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health
Oct 24, 2019 · The new AOT law. Pennsylvania was the 47th state to adopt AOT standards with less strict criteria. According to the memo of the Pennsylvania bill, sponsored by state Rep. Thomas Murt, R-Montgomery, its goal was to allow for less restrictive treatment settings and the chance to intervene sooner “before someone becomes dangerous and tragedy strikes.”