The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from October 20, 2026
During her report, County Executive Vogel addressed constituents’ concerns about the Erie County Prison and highlighted some improvements…
Allegheny County to implement paid parental leave law
PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato is set to sign a bill into law mandating 12 weeks…
Allegheny County Council passes its paid parental leave proposal
The proposal was approved 11-4 PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County Council voted to pass its paid parental leave law…
‘One heck of a hike’: Northampton County residents sound off on proposed 43.5% tax increase | Northampton County
EASTON, Pa. – The proposed 2027 Northampton County budget was not on the agenda for Northampton County Council’s…
The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from October 6, 2026
Mary Ann McDanniels-Kulesa, spoke about elderly and disabled individuals in rural areas of the county having difficulty getting…
2027 Erie County Budget Proposal Includes No Tax Increase | News
Erie County Executive Christina Vogel has unveiled her county budget proposal for 2027. On Wednesday, Vogel presented her…
The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from September 22, 2026
Chief County Clerk Karen Chillcott spoke in favor of the Human Relations Commission (HRC) being moved to the…
Paid parental leave plan advances in Allegheny County
Allegheny County Board of Health approves paid parental leave proposal PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Board of Health…
The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from September 8, 2026
Constituents spoke about the Human Relations Commission (HRC) and the importance of selecting a director. Abdullah Washington, a…
The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from August 25, 2026
Council approved and amended an ordinance allowing the public to use their mobile devices when attending public County…
The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from July 21, 2026
County Executive Vogel announced in her report that Mayor Devlin, Bishop John Crosby, Warden Holman, and herself met…
Allegheny County pension fund faces $1.4 billion shortfall
Innamorato pushes back on Allegheny County pension crisis accusations in Pittsburgh Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala has…