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District 1 News: Over 500 feet of new sidewalk built in Spring Hill

District 1 News: Over 500 feet of new sidewalk built in Spring Hill

Hello everyone, The fall season is finally here and with that comes cooler weather, the changing of the leaves, and pumpkin-flavored treats everywhere you turn. There’s one pumpkin- themed event that you won’t want to miss: East Allegheny Community Council’s 30th Annual Pumpkinfest! This year’s event will be held on Oct. 12 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Allegheny Commons East, at the corner of East Ohio Street and Cedar Avenue. There are many activities for all ages including pumpkin decorating, hayrides, crafts, and more. I especially want to thank Barbara Burns for her work in organizing this event for the past 30 years and to the EACC Board for their continual support of this event. More details can be found here: deutschtown.org/pumpkinfest. 10/08/2024 11:00 AM

District 20 News: Discussing food insecurity, need for food bank volunteers

District 20 News: Discussing food insecurity, need for food bank volunteers

Over 1.5 million people, including more than 436,000 children, experience food insecurity in Pennsylvania every year. With September being Hunger Action Month, now is the time to have a conversation about how we can work together to combat hunger here in Allegheny County and across the Commonwealth. One of the best things you can do as an individual to combat hunger in our region is to support the work being done by your local food bank. 09/30/2024 09:00 AM

District 19 News: Rep. Abney issues a call to vote

District 19 News: Rep. Abney issues a call to vote

Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some important work I’ve been doing here at home and a call to get out and vote. 09/21/2024 09:00 AM

District 1 News: Public comment sought for rental permit program

District 1 News: Public comment sought for rental permit program

Hello everyone, Last September, City Council passed legislation to permit registration and inspection of all rental properties in the City of Pittsburgh, which includes both short and long-term rentals. This program, which will be implemented by the City’s Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI), will provide for systematic registration and inspection of residential rental properties. I’m happy to share that PLI is now accepting public comment for the Residential Housing Rental Permit Program, which ends on Sept. 30. 09/04/2024 09:00 AM

District 21 News: Rep. Powell’s office adds free notary services

District 21 News: Rep. Powell’s office adds free notary services

Happy September! The air is finally cooling, tailgates are in full swing, and I’m back in Harrisburg to advance legislation that will support affordable housing, create green jobs in sustainable energy, and expand access to healthcare. 09/01/2024 11:00 AM

District 20 news: Kinkead introduces bill to make college more affordable

District 20 news: Kinkead introduces bill to make college more affordable

I hope you, your friends, and your family are having a fantastic summer and staying cool! As students are soon heading back to school, I want to share some exciting news about a new law I crafted that will help make college more affordable for students here in Pennsylvania. 08/28/2024 09:00 AM

District 19 News: A budget to be proud of and much more

District 19 News: A budget to be proud of and much more

Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg. 08/26/2024 09:00 AM

District 21 News: Powell’s Tax Increment Financing bill passes House

District 21 News: Powell’s Tax Increment Financing bill passes House

Happy August! I hope everyone has had a beautiful and fun summer so far filled with ice cream, pool time, and latenight activities. 08/01/2024 11:02 AM

Magisterial District 05-2-42 News: City, county, court and church; we’re all in this together

Magisterial District 05-2-42 News: City, county, court and church; we’re all in this together

On July 12, 36 people representing nearly every level of local government and invested community organizations came together for an all-staff retreat at the Schenley Ice Rink Building in Schenley Park. 08/01/2024 11:01 AM

District 20 News: Kinkead: It’s time to legalize recreational cannabis

District 20 News: Kinkead: It’s time to legalize recreational cannabis

The War on Drugs has been a complete and utter failure. As addiction and overdose death rates continue to climb every year, it has become abundantly clear that criminalizing a substance does not deter its use and, in many ways, creates more problems than it solves. In 2024, it makes no sense at all to continue arresting people for possessing cannabis, perhaps the least harmful recreational drug. But in 2022, over 12,000 people were arrested in Pennsylvania for cannabis crimes. 07/29/2024 09:00 AM

District 19 News: Basic education funding bill passes House

District 19 News: Basic education funding bill passes House

Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and back at home. 07/24/2024 09:00 AM

District 1 News: New resolution authorizes city to contract with plumbers

District 1 News: New resolution authorizes city to contract with plumbers

Hello everyone, At the start of the summer season, my office received numerous calls asking about the status of various water features and drinking fountains within city parks. The City has one plumber who is responsible for preparing the pools, spray parks, drinking fountains, and bathrooms along with addressing any issues that arise in recreation centers, senior centers, and any other cityowned building. One person cannot manage all of these responsibilities and these city services need to be provided for all of our residents. 07/22/2024 09:00 AM

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