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Could the Community College of Allegheny County be free for students? 🤔

The Allegheny County executive holds influence over decisions like this one. This November, for the first time in over a decade, a new executive will ascend into power. While a former county executive candidate supported the idea of free CCAC tuition, neither of the remaining nominees — Sara Innamorato and Joe Rockey — have made promises.

Also, some homeowners in the Hill District will be getting funding to conduct home repairs. Of the $7 million Greater Hill Neighborhood Development Fund, $465,000 is being made available for this effort, yet of the 285 applicants, it is estimated as few as 22 will receive portions of the pot.

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Exec candidates make no promises of free CCAC as Allegheny County debates college’s funding, role

The county’s next leader will allocate funding to the college and fill vacancies on its Board of Trustees. With that power, they’ll influence the student experience and leadership of the college.

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The Emmaus Spirit Run Costume 5k & 1 Mile Fun Walk is a chipped, trail race and walk to benefit the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh and its mission of supporting people with intellectual disabilities. After the race, participants gather for a festival in the park with fun for the whole family!

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Multi-million-dollar Hill District fund to release first round of funding to hopes and skepticism

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Three incidents made me feel like an outsider in Pittsburgh — and drove me to make other Latinos feel included

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The annual Pittsburgh Bureau of Police statistical report revealed that activity in the bureau dropped overall. Still, the historic skewing of arrests and other such actions toward Black males remained largely unchanged.
Chatham University faces a projected $6 million budget deficit, which it partly attributes to an “aging financial system and reporting infrastructure.” Some current and former faculty have criticized or expressed concern with the university’s budgeting and accounting for grants and programs.

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