Allegheny County Government
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Allegheny County was created on September 24, 1788, and is home to world-renowned educational, cultural, research & healthcare institutions.
The Department of Public Works announced the schedule of I-279 and the I-279/I-579 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) closures from tomorrow night (July 25) through the morning of August 3 for continued demolition of Jacks Run Bridge No. 3. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
The Climate Action Plan (CAP) will be a regional vision to improve the quality of life while reducing greenhouse gas emissions & ensuring that public dollars support efficient, sustainable county operations.
Join the first annual Cast for Andy - Kids Fishing Day on August 8 at North Park! This free fishing event will introduce children and families to the joy of fishing and encourage an interest in and enjoyment of outdoor recreation. Register online at https://bit.ly/3Rb1fjD.
The Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) hosted a pop-up resource fair outside the jail to provide information about available substance use support services. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vIWa09
Now is the time to explore new career opportunities with the Kane Community Living Centers. Join the upcoming Career Fair at Kane Ross on Thursday, July 30, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn more at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Events-Directory/Kane/Kane-Career-Fairs.
Due to the forecasted weather, today's (7/21) Dog Days of Summer at Hartwood Acres Park will be rescheduled to August 11.
Public Works seals cracks & joints on more than 50 miles of roadway per year, helping prevent water & debris from infiltrating & damaging the asphalt & underlying base. This proactive maintenance approach extends the life of the road & delays the need for costly base repairs, milling, & paving.
7/21/2026 - Due to forecasted weather, all county pools will be closed today.
Today's (7/18) Wine and Spirits Festival at Hartwood Acres Park is cancelled due to forecasted severe thunderstorms. We are looking into rescheduling and will announce an update as soon as possible. All who purchased a ticket will automatically be refunded.
I-279 northbound (outbound) will be closed between the McKnight Road/Evergreen Road exit ramp and the I-279 on-ramp from Camp Horne Road from 9 pm to 5 am nightly July 20-24 and from 1 hour after the 6:40 pm Pirates game ends to 9 am July 24-25. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
The 3B Action Park at South Park is currently closed due to vandalism.
Due to unhealthy air quality in our area, tonight's concert at South Park has been cancelled. The Summer Concert Series will pick back up on Sunday, July 19 at Hartwood Acres featuring Cyril Neville.
Due to poor air quality, tonight's (7/16) Movies in the Parks at Settlers Cabin Park is rescheduled to August 27. Find more upcoming Movies in the Parks at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events/Movies-in-the-Parks
I-279 northbound (outbound) will be fully closed between the McKnight Road/Evergreen Road exit ramp (Exit 4) and the I-279 North on-ramp from Camp Horne Road from 9 pm to 5 am tonight and 9 pm to 9 am tomorrow night. Learn more: alleghenycounty.us/news
Former Allegheny County Jail inmate & Foundation HOPE Pre-Release Program graduate DaJuan Williamson joined the most recent HOPE graduation ceremony to speak with the participants about his life in the justice system & how he found peace & freedom.
Graffiti on our bridges is a persistent problem. It can damage the structures, detract from their appearance, is costly to remove, & is illegal. Please don’t deface our bridges, and call 9‑1‑1 if you see graffiti in progress.
7/10/2026 - The Boyce Park and South Park Wave Pool will be closed the remainder of the day, due to weather conditions.
I-279 northbound (outbound) will be fully closed between the McKnight Road/Evergreen Road exit ramp and the I-279 on-ramp from Camp Horne Road from 9 pm July 17 to 9 am on July 18. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
The Department of Public Works has granted permits to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) and Flyspace Productions to close the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol Bridges from 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 for Picklesburgh. Learn more: alleghenycounty.us/news
REMINDER: Part of Universal Road near Hershey Road in Penn Hills will close starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13. The closure is expected to end in October. It is required for work on Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge No. 1. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yutkxz2t
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Department of Public Works crews and contractors are busy this summer improving our roads and bridges, and it’s critical that we work together to keep them safe. For more information, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...
Due to yesterday's power outage, the Boyce Park Wave Pool will be cash only today (7/7).
That was a close one! The weather cleared up just in time for our America's 250th Anniversary Drone Show at Hartwood Acres Park on Sunday. We hope you all enjoyed the magic of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and patriotic drone show!
We are grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate the Andy Warhol Bridge's 100th anniversary. Our history and heritage are incredibly important, and we are thrilled that so many people (roughly 3K+) came together who feel the same.
Learning should be fun, especially during the summer! We are excited to celebrate National Summer Learning Week w/ Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC). The Dept. of Children Initiatives is proud to partner w/ the organizations that support summer programming for youth throughout the county.
The Settlers Cabin Diving Well will be closed today (7/4). The Settlers Cabin Wave Pool will be open. All county pools will be operating on holiday hours from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. Learn more at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Activities/Swimming-and-Wave-Pools.
The county pools in Boyce Park, North Park, Settlers Cabin Park, and South Park will be open from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 4. Learn more about the county swimming and wave pools at www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev....
I-279 northbound (outbound) between the McKnight Road/Evergreen Road exit ramp (Exit 4) and the I-279 North on-ramp from Camp Horne Road as well as the I-279/I-579 HOV northbound (outbound) lanes will be fully closed five nights next week. Learn more: bit.ly/4xZDwDu
In observance of Independence Day, all Allegheny County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. All county swimming & wave pools will operate on holiday hours on July 4. Pools will open at 11:30 am & close at 5:00 pm. Season Pool Passes will not be eligible for pool entry on Saturday (7/4).