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
A recent, Policy Brief reviewed the decline in scores on the state’s Keystone exams (given to 11th graders) in Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) and several
Downtown Pittsburgh’s office vacancy rate, for all classes of office space, remained stubbornly high through 2025’s third quarter at 24.2 percent. Keep in mind one
Over the past two decades, when City of Pittsburgh voters elected a mayor, the Allegheny Institute made recommendations to consider adopting to improve the city’s
