Allegheny County could be on a collision course with a countywide property reassessment, and experts at a Wednesday public hearing encouraged the county to take that step. Several public school districts across Allegheny County have voiced support of a countywide reassessment, and Pittsburgh Public School district has actually sued to
Throughout Allegheny County, waves of mall owners, hoteliers, office park operators and big-box retailers are stampeding to slash taxes by challenging their property assessments. But as property owners keep winning big breaks, they’re also creating big headaches. The more the owners succeed, the more they’re choking off critical revenue for
The plan focuses on expanding access to broadband internet, offering access to digital skills training, and providing technical access to residents in need. One recommendation: establish a free, regional Wi-Fi network.
Consultant India Hunter said the main goal of the grant-funded Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods initiative is to provide a space for data to be distributed and marketed to underserved and Black communities within the city.Â
This year's honorees are passionate about data, inclusion, STEM education and civic engagement, and represent institutions ranging from university campuses to software communities to some of the most famous companies in the world.