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The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Recognized for Outstanding Community Service, Receives Pillars of the...
The Bryn Mawr Trust Company was presented today with the prestigious FHLBank Pittsburgh Pillars of the Community Award in recognition of the bank’s commitment to community revitalization. The Pillars award is FHLBank’s highest organizational honor and is presented annually to select FHLBank members
DEP Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Indiana County Injection Well
PGE originally submitted an application to convert the well on April 22, 2014. The permit application was withdrawn after DEP discovered deficiencies in the company’s Erosion and Sediment Plan (E&S) and its Control and Disposal Plan (C&D). PGE later resubmitted the application and was granted a permit on October 22, 2014.
Congressman Fattah Announces EPA Brownfield Grants to Three Philadelphia-Area Organizations
Each grant allocation is part of EPA’s Brownfields Program that provides communities the necessary funding to asses, clean, and redevelop contaminated properties in order to boost the local economy and protect public health and the environment. The grants awarded are:
HACP, County Housing Authority Team up to Host Landlord Training Programs
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP), in partnership with the Allegheny County Housing Authority, is pleased to offer a series of training sessions for interested Pittsburgh and Allegheny County rental property owners throughout 2015.
Gaming Funds Provide Community and Economic Development Investments in Monroe County
Governor Wolf announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the allocation of more than $10.76 million in gaming funds to support community improvement, economic development and public interest projects in Monroe, Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike and Wayne Counties.
Committee Approves Barletta’s Public Buildings Reform and Savings Act
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today unanimously approved legislation to save taxpayers billions of dollars by reforming management of federal office space and real estate, and to increase accountability and oversight of the agency responsible for securing and protecting thousands of federal buildings.
Barletta Lead Sponsor of Bipartisan Federal Real Estate Management Reform Bill, Could Save Taxpayers...
The Public Buildings Reform and Savings Act of 2015 Act (H.R. 2322) reforms the General Services Administration (GSA), enabling the agency to better facilitate consolidations, reduce space, and negotiate the best possible office space lease deals to save billions of dollars.
Governor Wolf Announces Tax Credits and PennHOMES funding for Affordable Multifamily Developments in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf today announced awards of $36.9 million in tax credits
and $12.5 million in PennHOMES funding for the construction of 39 affordable multifamily
housing developments located throughout Pennsylvania. The tax credits are administered by
the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and were approved by its board.
Commonwealth Financing Authority Announces New Alternative, Clean Energy Investments
Governor Wolf announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved funding to support seven new Alternative and Clean Energy (ACE) projects with the investment of more than $8.12 million in grants and $1.74 million in loans.
Hastings’ Statement on Amtrak Derailment in Philadelphia
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the passengers and crew members who were on board the derailed Amtrak train last night. Words cannot express how sorry I am for those who lost loved ones and for those injured.
Housing Authority and Development Partners to Host May 14 Ribbon Cutting at Skyline Terrace
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) will unveil the first phase of the comprehensive redevelopment of Skyline Terrace (formerly Addison Terrace), during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
Joseph Giannone Heating & Air Conditioning Announces Redesigned Website
Joseph Giannone Heating & Air Conditioning today announced the re-launch of www.calljg.com with a new, easy-to-navigate layout that features educational resources on subjects such as property value benefits from plumbing repair, heating repairs and installation, and AC repairs.
Safe & Secure Building Act Legislation Now the Law
This morning all nine members of Pittsburgh City Council voted the Safe and Secure Building Act into law. The ordinance creates universal training standards for security officers across the city.
Mayor in Houston for Rose Center for Public Leadership and Urban Land Institute expertise...
The Mayor was selected in November as a 2015 Rose Center Fellow, which affords Pittsburgh guidance on land use challenges from a team of national design experts. In February a team of Rose Center officials visited Hazelwood and forwarded recommendations for the use of the Almono site.
New Research Shows Too Many in Pittsburgh Paying Too Much of their Income in...
The Building Inclusive Communities Work Group, made up of organizations who love Pittsburgh and value its history and diversity, joined the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania today for the release of “Building Inclusive Communities: A Review of Local Conditions, Legal Authority and Best Practices for Pittsburgh.”
New Low-Interest Loans Approved by Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
DCED Acting Secretary Dennis Davin today announced that new state investments approved by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) will support the continued growth of Pennsylvania businesses that are projected to create at least nine new jobs and retain 106 jobs.
Wolf Administration Announces Creation of 115 New Jobs at JLL Facility in City of...
Department of Community and Economic Development Acting Secretary Dennis Davin on behalf of Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), an integrated commercial real estate and investment management firm, will relocate and expand its operations by serving as the primary tenant at the newly constructed Tower Two-Sixty in downtown Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, a move that will create 115 new jobs over three years
New Agreement for Pitt Workers
400 Property Service workers at the University of Pittsburgh who maintain the school’s buildings and grounds ratified a new three-year contract today. The deal ensures that those hard working men and women will continue to make family-sustaining wages through which they can provide for their families and inject hard-earned dollars into the local community
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and Financial Services Leaders Discuss Highlights of Affordable Housing, Community Lending...
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Pa. 8th) participated in a roundtable discussion today with representatives of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) and other financial services leaders to discuss the current state of affordable housing and ways in which the future funding and supply of affordable housing stock can be enhanced. The discussion included issues of particular interest to the Bucks County and Delaware Valley area
Mayor William Peduto Appoints Members of Land Bank Board and Affordable Housing Task Force
Moving to address interrelated housing and vacant and abandoned property issues facing neighborhoods citywide, Mayor William Peduto today named the full membership of Pittsburgh’s Land Bank Board and its Affordable Housing Task Force