Andrew Cummings

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police remains nearly 100 officers short of a fully staffed police force in the final month of 2023.

Amendments to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act that hope to provide housing protections to victims of domestic abuse passed the House judiciary committee last week and now await action — and possible changes — by the full House.

Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day is scheduled for this Thursday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Organizers of this year's event promise nearly 130-thousand square feet of "human-centered" robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence demonstrations.

Gas-powered lawn equipment in Allegheny County generated over 100,000 tons of air and climate pollution in 2020 — as much as over one million cars. The analysis ranks the county among the worst in Pennsylvania and nationally in this category.

With a recent rule change of the Farmland Preservation Act, more Allegheny County farms with smaller acreages and unique crops are now now eligible to be preserved.

Pittsburgh will purchase “renewable energy certificates,” also known as RECs from NRG Energy.

The 3rd annual Eradicate Hate Global Summit took place Wednesday through Friday this week at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The summit was formed in response to the antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018.

Monsanto, Solution Inc., and Pharmacia LLC, will pay Pennsylvania $100 million to reconcile the state’s environmental contamination complaints. State officials said the funds will cover clean up costs of PCB-contamination in state waterways and in other natural resources.

Noah’s Legacy Foundation will be hosting the 2nd annual “Light the Night Gold” Friday. This event seeks to provide fundraising and raise awareness for those struggling with pediatric cancer.

The ReelAbilities Film Festival takes place Thursday through Saturday at Highmark Theatre. The festival celebrates diversity by showcasing a panel of films featuring and created by individuals with disabilities. In addition to the in-person screenings over the weekend, a slate of films can be viewed virtually until September 13th.