Summary:  The Port Authority of Allegheny County has been hit hard by the pandemic in terms of ridership and fare collection—both down about 67 percent.  However, state and federal funds offset most of the operating losses.  This has allowed the … Continue reading →

Here’s an insightful letter from a faithful reader on the recently published Allegheny Institute op-ed regarding the continuing struggles of Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS). Additional paragraph breaks have been added for clarity; the writer’s name has been withheld to protect … Continue reading →

The mayor of Pittsburgh delivered the state of the city message and presented the 2021 operating and capital budgets to City Council on Nov. 9. The proposed operating budget will have $569.9 million in total revenues, $563.7 million in total … Continue reading →