News - County council
By ERIN COX Staff Writer A divided County Council Monday night further delayed a vote on whether to hike impact fees. As debate shifted from the proposal's merits to the wisdom of raising any fee during an economic downturn, the council put off a decision until Oct.
By Tim Puko Some Allegheny County leaders are looking to seize control of Pittsburgh International Airport. A proposal to be considered tonight by County Council would revive the county Department of Aviation to oversee Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin.
By PAMELA WOOD Staff Writer The County Council has continued its slow march toward requiring developers to pay heftier fees to offset the stress new developments put on roads, schools, sewer lines and other infrastructure.
By E.B. FURGURSON III Staff Writer It looks like impact fee legislation currently before the County Council will need to be tweaked again before it's ready for a final vote.
By Justin Vellucci Allegheny County might ease restrictions on searching online property records. At least for some people. Nearly a year after barring name searches from the county's real estate Web site, County Council is considering a proposal to allow some community groups to use them.
