Allegheny County Government

Ten (10) residents of the Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) officially closed an important chapter of their lives on June 3, earning their high school or Pennsylvania Secondary Education diplomas. Read more about the ACJ Graduation at www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/C....

Allegheny County is celebrating Pride Month, the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and the Andy Warhol Bridge’s 100th birthday this month by illuminating our beautiful Sister Bridges in rainbow colors. 🌈😍

There are nearly 1,400 crashes at work zones annually in Pennsylvania. The top three causes of those crashes are speeding, distracted driving, and following too closely. For more information, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/pen....

Take Our Kids to Work Day was a blast! Families were able to explore family-friendly mock trials, K-9 demonstrations, jail museum tours, and the always popular Block Party with Touch a Truck, Park Ranger educational classes, games, and giveaways!

The Department of Public Works’ paving season has begun! This year, we plan to repave portions of 18 roads, as well as five park roads and driveways, across 23 municipalities – totaling more than 22 miles of newly paved roadway. To learn more, visit engagement.alleghenycounty.us/paving-proje....

As the weather warms and everyone adventures outside, take these tick prevention steps. Prevention is the best method to defend yourself. Use Permethrin on clothing and gear before an outdoor adventure, and be sure to use insect repellent with at least 20% DEET.

We’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm for the Allegheny County Adopt-a-Roadway program this spring. Don’t miss your chance to adopt your favorite county road. Learn more at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/adoptaroadway.

We know that potholes be tearin’ at your heart – and possibly your car – this spring and drive you crazy. That’s why Department of Public Works crews have been n’sync and working hard to say bye, bye, bye to every pothole that they see and hear about.

Need a break from all the football talk? Visit the North Park or South Park Golf Course for a relaxing morning or afternoon of golf. For North Park and South Park Golf Course directions, rates, and tee times, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev....

Don't miss the Allegheny County photo-op installation in Market Square during The Draft this week. Get a photo with the one-of-a-kind Allegheny County map and incline trolley designed by Mario Zucca.

We extend a warm welcome to everyone visiting Allegheny County for The Draft. Downtown Pittsburgh is an exciting area to visit, & we hope you will also explore the surrounding communities and get to know how unique & amazing our neighbors & local businesses are.

Need things to do outdoors with your family during The Draft? We have you covered! [1/3]

We are working hard to make Allegheny County a better place to live with our sustainable, green initiatives that will positively impact our communities, businesses, and nature. [1/6] We will continue to make more strides for a healthier environment for our residents. Happy Earth Day! 🌎

The Department of Public Works has been busy over the past couple of weeks getting the Sister Bridges ready for this week’s football festivities. We’re proud & excited that so many visitors will get to experience our beautiful bridges, and we want them to look their best.

One in five people in the United States who die in vehicle crashes is a pedestrian. Also, each year, an estimated 140,000 pedestrians are treated in emergency rooms for non‑fatal crash-related injuries. Pedestrian injuries and deaths are preventable.

Celebrate Month of the Young Child by reading to children! 📖 The Department of Children Initiatives encourages families to read to babies and young children to jump-start their learning journey.

Happy Birthday to the Allegheny County Parks! Today we celebrate the Parks' 99th anniversary! We look forward to all the great memories to come!

Don't miss this summer experience as a lifeguard! Lifeguards earn between $16 and $18 an hour at our pools in Boyce, North, Settlers Cabin, and South Park. Apply online at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Employment/Job-Opportunities-by-Department/Park-Careers/Lifeguards

It’s finally getting warmer, which means more time to enjoy the outdoors, including walking. Whether you’re walking to school, work, a grocery store, to a bus stop, or just getting some exercise, staying safe while crossing roads is critical.

The Dept. of Public Works’ construction season is in full gear! We have five active projects, including this one on Mt. Troy Road Ext. in Ross. And three more are set to start within the next couple of weeks.

The Department of Public Works’ Pothole Patrol is on a roll! No job is too big; no pothole is too small. We’ve been constantly on the lookout for new potholes on county-maintained roads, and when we see them, we patch them immediately.