Should Wilkinsburg become Pittsburgh’s 91st neighborhood?
A majority of Wilkinsburg’s elected officials say “no.”
“A merger would destroy Wilkinsburg,” said Denise Edwards, president pro-tem of borough council. “As an elected official how can you possibly destroy your own community. It doesn’t make sense.”
“Because of the negative impact on our community. We believe It not in the best interestof Wilkinsburg residents” -council member Denise Edwards pic.twitter.com/PkqOsol5vJ
But enough residents are willing to explore the idea.
They have signed a petition that the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. intends to present to an Allegheny County judge next week to officially begin the process, the group’s executive director, Tracey Evans, said Thursday.
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Leechburg Borough is a big winner in Governor Wolf’s $45.9 million funding package designed for highway, bridge and rail improvements.
Leechburg will receive $294,135 to mill and repave about 1.1 miles of roadway. The roads to be restored include those impacted by the recent project throughout the borough that was also funded by the state.
Also in Armstrong County, North Apollo will get $84,539 for the restoration of Oakwood Avenue, a road that has been deteriorating due to age and improper storm water drainage.