Pittsburgh Bridge Slide Could Reopen Parkway East Before Aug. 3
PennDOT says Pittsburgh’s Parkway East could reopen during the week of July 27, but weather and remaining bridge work could delay the return of I-376 traffic.
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PennDOT’s I-376 (Parkway East) closure: July 10–Aug. 3 detours + 511PA map
PennDOT is fully closing I-376 (Parkway East) from July 10–Aug. 3 between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and Exit 77. Use 511PA to plan detours.
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Pittsburgh ZBA (July 16): Strip District housing & parking variances, plus 6 cases
Pittsburgh PA – The July 16 Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda includes a Strip District 37-unit proposal seeking parking relief and 6 more neighborhood cases.
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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.
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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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25-day I-376 (Parkway East) closure for Commercial Street Bridge slide-in
PennDOT’s 25-day Parkway East closure for the Commercial Street Bridge slide-in runs July 10, 2026, 9 p.m. to Aug. 3, 2026, 5 a.m. in Pittsburgh.
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PennDOT to Close I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for Bridge Slide
PennDOT plans a 25-day, 24/7 shutdown of I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for the Commercial Street Bridge replacement. Expect major delays.
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Chalkhill PA: NWS confirms EF1 tornado south of Vanderbilt after June 22 storm
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado south of Vanderbilt in Fayette County after June 22 storms, with 90 mph winds and no injuries.
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Pittsburgh announces five-year $55M Highmark- and UPMC-backed emergency deal
Mayor Corey O’Connor says Highmark and UPMC will fund $55 million over five years to upgrade Pittsburgh fire vehicles and EMS equipment, starting now.
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Pittsburgh Water board agenda June 29: PENNVEST requests for lead lines & stormwater
Pittsburgh Water’s June 29 board agenda includes PENNVEST resolutions on lead service lines and a 2027 stormwater catch basin/inlet project.
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New Waterfront PRT stops start June 21; plan for July I‑376 closure
PRT starts new pickup/drop-off stops at The Waterfront in Homestead on June 21. PennDOT’s I‑376 (Parkway East) closes July 10.
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Pittsburgh City Council hearing tonight: Northside adaptive-reuse tax exemptions (Bill 2026-0426)
Pittsburgh City Council holds a public hearing Monday, June 22, on Bill 2026-0426, which would create real-estate tax exemptions for qualifying Northside projects.
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Pittsburgh Parkway East closure starts July 10 for bridge slide
Pittsburgh, PA — A planned 25-day I-376 closure will push Parkway East drivers onto detours, with Commercial Street impacts starting June 29.
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Pittsburgh advances $6.76M stormwater fix for Carrick, Overbrook
Work is expected to start in July 2026 on a Stewart Avenue project meant to reduce localized flooding in Carrick and Overbrook for nearby streets and homes.
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Pittsburgh proposes bigger Adopt-A-Lot rules for lots, parks and greenways
Pittsburgh PA – City Council committees advanced a plan to expand Adopt-A-Lot and add garden and greenway programs, but it still needs final approval.
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Pittsburgh asks residents and workers how safe its streets feel
Pittsburgh has opened a survey through Aug. 7 asking residents and workers how they travel, where they feel unsafe, and what street changes to prioritize.
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Pittsburgh trims food access funding as council reshapes 2026 budget
Pittsburgh PA – City Council cut the Food Justice Fund in half during April budget changes, shifting money to other priorities as fiscal pressure continues.
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Pittsburgh budget changes move forward as council weighs police spending, family services, and after-school plans
Pittsburgh PA – City Council advanced 2026 budget amendments that shift money toward public safety and youth services while keeping the changes tied to a modest reserve draw.
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Work starts on $58 million Parkway West interchange rebuild, with bigger traffic changes likely later
Pittsburgh PA – Work has started on the $57.93 million Parkway West interchange rebuild in Robinson Township, with heavier traffic impacts expected later.
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Pittsburgh Lands $380M for Roads as Federal Water, Bridge Funds Flow In
Pittsburgh, PA – April 3, 2026 – State and federal leaders announced major transportation and water upgrades as the city braces for draft traffic.
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Water Advisory, Rental Trends, and Picklesburgh Expansion Lead Pittsburgh Updates
Pittsburgh, PA – April 2, 2026 – A boil water advisory, steady rents, and Picklesburgh’s expansion highlight key local infrastructure and economic news.
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Budget Reset, Downtown Investment, and New Park Funding Lead Pittsburgh Updates
Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2026 – City leaders reopen the 2026 budget, secure new downtown funding, and announce fresh investments in parks and public safety.