The early 21st century headlines regarding the ailing fortunes of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are well known. The financial woes afflicting USAirways, at the time,
As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 state budget deal, $10 million in gaming money will go toward the NFL Draft being held in
Introduction: Less than three months after signing Pennsylvania’s long overdue 2025-26 budget into law, on Feb. 3, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 budget presentation
This Policy Brief examines eight Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) across the country in terms of changes in three measures—population, private-sector employment and public-sector employment over
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued a statement lauding calendar 2025 as a record year for the commonwealth’s gaming industry for the fifth-consecutive year. The
For the second year in a row, Allegheny County’s taxable assessed value decreased from the prior year. Commercial building value continues to decrease, much of
A quarter of the 21st century has now passed with the 2025 economic performance in the historical data files. This Brief looks at the growth,
Summary: On Jan. 12, the controller for Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) – who also serves as the city controller – delivered a presentation to the
Introduction: In 2020 the COVID pandemic caused a major decline in public transportation usage as huge numbers of commuters worked from home instead of commuting
Each time a deed or mortgage is recorded in Allegheny County, a portion of the recording fee goes toward a fund that pays to demolish
