Pittsburgh Advances Plans for Two Vacant City-Owned Buildings
Pittsburgh is moving two vacant city-owned buildings into a formal redevelopment process, with URA board presentations expected in July.
Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia Counts 409,894 Fans Across Six World Cup Matches
Philadelphia’s official post-event report counted 409,894 World Cup fans and documented heavy attendance, extreme heat and storm disruptions.
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Four People, Including Three Children, Killed in Newport Borough House Fire
A father and his three daughters died after a house fire early July 5 in the 100 block of North Front Street in Newport Borough, according to Pennsylvania State Police information reported by CBS Pittsburgh.
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Man arrested in armed robbery at Glenside CVS
Abington Township police said David Murray was arrested July 16 in the June 13 armed robbery of the CVS at 2622 Jenkintown Road. Bail was set at $250,000 cash.
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Stroudsburg property owners face August 1 deadline to appeal 2027 assessments
Monroe County has published the deadline for property owners to request a 2027 assessment appeal hearing as part of its countywide reassessment project.
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Barrett Township seeks bids for 2026 road work from its Cresco offices
Barrett Township issued a public notice for sealed bids on a 2026 road project covering various township roads and specifying 1,647 tons of paving materials.
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Feasterville-Trevose derailment aftermath included 16 derailed cars and temporary evacuations
A June 30 freight-train derailment near the Neshaminy Falls station temporarily displaced residents, closed part of Bristol Road and disrupted the rail corridor before crews removed the cars and restored freight service.
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Pittston teenager Seth Dragos killed in July Fourth crash
Seth Dragos, 19, of Pittston, died after a vehicle crash on July 4, 2026, and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Luzerne County coroner.
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Halifax joins Upper Dauphin municipalities in proposed regional EMS authority
Halifax Borough was listed among nine Upper Dauphin municipalities considering a joint authority to administer emergency medical services under Pennsylvania law.
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Haverford Township zoning rewrite advances as Havertown sewer-lining bids close
Haverford Township is continuing its zoning-ordinance update while a sanitary-sewer-lining bid process has moved past its Aug. 3 deadline. The township has scheduled a Board of Commissioners meeting for Aug. 10.
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Altoona Water Authority advances 16th Avenue waterline replacement after damaging break
The Altoona Water Authority awarded Guyer Bros. a contract to replace approximately 500 feet of 12-inch waterline on 16th Avenue in Altoona.
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Brockway pool will remain closed for 2026 as officials assess repairs costing at least $500,000
Brockway’s community pool will stay closed for the 2026 summer season because of structural deterioration. Officials are seeking grants and other funding while the park’s splash pad remains open.
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Grove City redirects CDBG savings to College and Elm project
Mercer County commissioners approved revisions to Grove City’s Community Development Block Grant contracts after borough council authorized moving Edgewood project savings to College and Elm.
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Harrisburg’s William Penn property demolition was set to begin July 28
The Harrisburg Bureau of Water scheduled demolition of the William Penn property for July 28, but the city has not disclosed the cost, duration or next use.
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Mars-Adams merger question advances toward Nov. 3, 2026 vote
Mars Borough and Adams Township are developing a proposed merger agreement that could go before voters in both municipalities on Nov. 3, 2026, if remaining requirements are completed.
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West Lawn interceptor project remains on track for final restoration in summer 2026
The West Lawn interceptor project was about two-thirds complete in a May 8 Wyomissing council record, with final restoration projected for July or August 2026.
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Tarentum’s New Utility Billing System and Electric-Rate Plan Continue to Reshape Borough Services
Tarentum Borough launched a new utility billing system June 1 while continuing a five-year electric-rate plan and a broader program focused on utility reliability, infrastructure performance and public safety.
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Greater Johnstown schools set proposed $47.3 million 2026-27 budget as district advances $7 million bond issue
The Greater Johnstown School District’s proposed 2026-27 budget totals $47,291,679 and includes expanded career, business and student programming. S&P Global Ratings assigned an A- rating to an estimated $7 million bond issue tied to district capital needs.
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York City Council schedules $4.58 million FY2026 budget transfer
York City Council is scheduled to introduce a proposed FY2026 budget amendment involving a $4,584,865.45 transfer and an equal amount for programs tied to development, police, and parks.
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Littlestown sets August council and planning meetings amid Good Ole Days week
Littlestown Borough Council will meet August 11, while the Planning Commission’s regular August meeting shifts to August 20 because of Good Ole Days.
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Stoney Creek restoration project wins state award, bringing potential downstream benefits to Woodlyn
A vegetation-planting project along Stoney Creek in Prospect Park and Ridley Township received Pennsylvania’s 2026 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Officials said downstream communities, including Woodlyn, will benefit.
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Wind Gap posts 2026 council agenda and minutes archive for public review
Wind Gap Borough’s official archive includes the June 16, 2026 council record, giving residents a current starting point for reviewing municipal government activity.