Julia Zenkevich

At a meeting Tuesday, Allegheny County Council heard comments from social service providers on the budget and introduced an ordinance that supporters say could make property taxes more transparent.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato argued Monday that despite a property tax increase, her proposed 2025 budget would include investments in social services that would pay off in the long run.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato argued Wednesday that despite a property tax increase, her proposed 2025 budget would spur economic growth.

Expect office closures, plus some road closures and detours to accommodate the Veterans Day parade.

Acting Warden Shane Dady told Jail Oversight Board members he plans to return to his role with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.

In the race for auditor general, the state’s top fiscal watchdog, incumbent Republican Tim DeFoor defended his seat from his progressive Democrat challenger, Malcolm Kenyatta.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Summer Lee and Republican U.S. Reps. Guy Reschenthaler and Mike Kelly represent Western Pennsylvania districts where their parties hold majorities.

Republican Stacy Garrity was reelected asPennsylvania state treasurer.

Through an Election Day that many Americans viewed with trepidation, Allegheny County reported a near-total absence of problems at its more than 1,300 precincts. Elsewhere in the state, however, multiple bomb threats were called in for polling locations and municipal buildings, but none presented a credible risk to the public, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

Allegheny County officials are reassuring residents they’re prepared to address any potential disruptions at polling places Tuesday.