Rite Aid, the well-known pharmacy chain, is closing another 32 stores across the country. This includes two more stores in Pittsburgh. The company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October and began sweeping closures across the nation. The stores that are closing in Pittsburgh are at 623 Smithfield Street downtown and 4934 Second Avenue in Hazelwood. […]
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Pittsburgh’s City Archive Goes Digital: Now Available Online
While Pittsburgh is home to the modern library system, its archives had fallen into disarray. However, it’s not the type of disarray you might imagine. The Great St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936 didn’t destroy them; rather, maintaining, managing, and marketing 265 years of history is a massive undertaking. Here is the link for the […]
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Ruggers Pub & I.C. Light Hosts Good Cheer Holiday Pop-up Bar
Ruggers Pub and I.C. Light have teamed up to spread ‘Good Cheer.’ Together, they’ve rethemed the grizzled Ruggers Rugby Pub into a bright holiday bar that even Santa’s helpers would look forward to visiting after a long day at work. This marks the Fourth Annual Good Cheer, and the official holiday bar by Pittsburgh Brewing […]
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Re/Active Repurposes Activewear for New Adventures
Re/Active, an activewear shop, has opened in South Side. Its timing is perfect for those looking to burn off the extra holiday calories. The thrift store focuses on giving new life to clothes and their wearers. From top to bottom, Re/Active has sports bras, sweatpants, and barely-used running shoes. Hannah Webster, the entrepreneur behind the […]
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62nd Downtown Pittsburgh Light Up Night is an LED Splendor
Light Up Night is a Pittsburgh tradition where janitors turn on all the lights at once to see which bulbs need to be replaced in downtown office buildings. Like looking at the stars, some point their telescopes towards those bright buildings to glean insights into private office spaces. However, for most, it’s become the winter […]
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Jail Reopens for Contactless Social Visits Regardless of Vaccination Status
The Allegheny County Jail has fully reopened for contactless social visits, regardless of the visitor’s or incarcerated individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status. “After consulting with our partners at the Health Department and Allegheny Health Network, we’re excited to move into this next phase of reopening,” Warden Orlando Harper said. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all of […]
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Treasury Announces Transition to New Unemployment Compensation Prepaid Debit Card Provider
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has announced the beginning of a transition period to a new prepaid debit card provider for Unemployment Compensation (UC) and State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF) claimants. Claimants of both programs are strongly encouraged to verify that they have their correct mailing address on file with the Department of Labor & Industry […]
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Policy Committee Addresses Neighborhood Nightlife Needs
State Rep. Jessica Benham hosted a PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing last week to discuss public safety and nightlife improvements, focusing on the South Side neighborhood. Testimonies were heard from residents, police, city officials, and local business owners in a packed room. “Those of us who live here understand the challenges we’ve faced, recently […]
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Fitzgerald Announces New Program to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has announced a new pilot program for landlords to be managed by the Department of Human Services (DHS), aimed at increasing the supply of available affordable housing units in the county. “An important component to ending homelessness in Allegheny County is ensuring that there is a continuous supply of affordable options […]
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Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Returns in County Parks
Allegheny County is again partnering with the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) to offer its Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program in county parks. From February through November, the bin will be located in different county parks or central locations to allow residents a resource to recycle glass. “Over the past few years, many of our municipal […]