Pittsburgh expands Central Northside RPPP Area “HH” and funds “Safe Passages”
Pittsburgh City Council passed July 7 rules expanding Central Northside RPPP Area “HH” and signed July 8 funding up to $250,000 for Safe Passages.
Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh Council vote set on lead dust sample contract for rentals
Pittsburgh PA – City Council will consider Resolution 2026-0540 authorizing Batta Environmental for lead dust sample materials and analysis.
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Mullin Warns CA, NJ, NV, PA: Probes or Funding Threats Over Noncitizen Rolls
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in CA, NJ, NV and PA they could face probes or funding cuts over noncitizen-voter claims.
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Route 3009 bridge detour starts July 21: Altoona-area driver guide
PennDOT says the Route 3009 (Valley Forge Road) bridge over Blair Gap Run will be on a signed detour starting Tuesday, July 21, with a lift around Aug. 17.
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Supreme Court docket in Hershey v. City of Bossier City: amicus surge, Aug. 17 deadline
Hershey v. City of Bossier City (No. 25-1389): amicus briefs poured in July 14–16, as the justices weigh qualified-immunity limits; respondents’ brief is due Aug. 17.
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PCPC July 16 agenda: excess impervious coverage request at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road
Philadelphia’s PCPC meets July 16 to consider an action item on excess impervious coverage at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road and a data centers issue brief.
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Measles alert for travelers: possible exposure at PHL terminals A–C
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s health department warns some travelers at PHL terminals A, B and C on July 4 (7:30–11:15 a.m.) may have been exposed.
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Philadelphia Code Purple alert (trash & recycling canceled) — July 17
Code Purple Friday July 17 made air very unhealthy and led to trash & recycling collections canceled and pools/spraygrounds closed—what to do.
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Philadelphia Water & Sewer: TAP-R reconciliation surcharges rise Sept. 1, 2026
Philadelphia PA – The Water, Sewer & Storm Water Rate Board filed its TAP-R reconciliation decision July 1, 2026. Water: $5.41/MCF; sewer: $7.56/MCF.
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Harrisburg under DEP “Code Purple” air alert as smoke worsens: Friday–Saturday update
Pennsylvania DEP issued a statewide Code Purple PM2.5 alert for Friday, July 17. Here’s how Harrisburg residents should plan through Saturday.
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Philadelphia schools get $157.3M more from PA’s 2026-27 budget; save/restore 340
The enacted 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget adds $157.3M for the School District of Philadelphia, which says it will save and restore 340 school-based positions.
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PennDOT: Public comments open for U.S. 22 / Route 191 changes—July 23
PennDOT says public comments for the U.S. 22/Route 191 interchange plan in Bethlehem Township end July 23, 2026—design-stage lane and signal changes.
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Wilmerding commute alert: I-376 closure July 10–Aug. 3 detours
Wilmerding commuters: PennDOT is closing I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 (weather permitting) and explosive demolition July 15, 6–9 p.m.
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Elk County agenda lists $7,500 Liquid Fuels request for St. Marys 2026 stone
Elk County’s July 9 agenda lists a $7,500 Liquid Fuels request for Saint Marys City for 2026 1b stone—what to watch next as documentation and reporting move forward.
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Blair County disaster declaration after Tyrone flooding: report & resources
Blair County issued a disaster declaration for Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township after July 5–6 flooding. Here’s how to report damage and get help.
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St. Petersburg Shore Acres gets $2M grant for Denver St. stormwater upgrades
St. Petersburg FL – A $2 million state grant will fund Denver Street drainage upgrades in Shore Acres, targeting street flooding for more than 350 homes.
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Reading AAA fuel prices July 14: Gas $3.98, diesel $5.19
Reading PA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows Reading metro regular gas up to about $3.98 and diesel about $5.19, both higher than yesterday.
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Charleston WV Sternwheel Regatta: Kanawha Blvd and other July 4 closures
City of Charleston traffic plan for the Sternwheel Regatta includes an all-day Kanawha Blvd shutdown and staged road limits for the 5K, parade and fireworks.
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PennDOT lane restrictions July 15–17 on West Bangor Rd near Lake Minsi
Bangor-area drivers should expect PennDOT lane restrictions with flagging on West Bangor Road/Lake Minsi Drive from July 15–17, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
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North East Heat & Light dissolution notice: National Fuel takeover explained
North East PA – A July 6 notice says North East Heat and Light is being dissolved as National Fuel takes over. Here’s what customers should watch next.
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Philadelphia water bills: TAP-R reconciliation rates filed July 1, 2026
Philadelphia’s Water Rate Board filed its TAP-R reconciliation decision on July 1, 2026. TAP-R surcharges start Sept. 1, 2026 on water and sewer quantity charges.
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Kittanning gas & diesel check (July 12): Regular drops vs yesterday; diesel flat
Kittanning PA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows PA regular $3.972 (down from $3.981 yesterday) and diesel $5.368 (flat). 7-Eleven lists regular $4.199 and diesel $5.799.