Allegheny County Councilman Tom Duerr (Archived)

The Hundred Acres Manor parking lot adjacent to Hundred Acres Drive in South Park will close starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27. The closure, which is expected to end in the spring, is required for milling/paving ands a storm sewer replacement. Read more: bit.ly/46ir0Qw

The Elections Division today announced that extended hours for in-person ballot return will be offered to voters participating in the September 19, 2023 Special Elections by mail-in and absentee ballot. Extended hours, including weekend hours, will be available beginning Wednesday, September 13, 2023. To date, 5,751 voters have applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot and 2,665, or 46%, have returned their ballots to the Elections Division. Currently, ballot return is available in the lobby of the County Office Building at 542 Forbes Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. Once extended hours kick in, elections staff will be located at the Ross Street entrance of the building. Over-the-counter voting will remain available through 5 PM on Tuesday, September 12, which is the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot for the special election. Staff are located in the lobby of the County Office Building at a kiosk. Voters in the 21st Legislative Districts may apply for, receive, complete and return their ballot in one visit. Read the full press release: alleghenycounty25048.activeh…

The Elections Division today joined the United States Election Assistance Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of State in recognizing tomorrow, August 23, 2023, as National Poll Worker Day. “Not all heroes wear capes, and that can surely be said about our poll workers here in Allegheny County,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. To commemorate National Poll Worker Day, elections staff will be at five different sites tomorrow, sharing information about volunteers and talking with people about becoming poll workers. The list of locations follows: Not able to get to one of these locations, but interested in talking with someone about the opportunity? Call 412.350.4500 and choose option 5. You can also learn more about the opportunities and responsibilities on the county’s Elections website at alleghenycounty.us/elections…. For more information, view the full press release here: alleghenycounty25048.activeh…

The Black & Gold Playground parking lot near the intersection of Corrigan Dr. & Sesqui Dr. in South Park will close at 9 a.m. August 24. The closure, which is expected to last until November, is required for milling and paving and storm sewer improvements. bit.ly/3siO8jx

Primary Election Day is 11 days away and the Elections Division continues its preparation for the Tuesday, May 16, 2023 primary. Elections Division Manager David Voye is expecting a 30 percent voter turnout, with both mail-in and in-person voting. All 1,324 polling places will be open on Election Day. Hours are from 7 AM to 8 PM and anyone in line at 8 PM will be allowed to vote. Please note that only voters registered as Democrats or Republicans will be voting in this election as they select nominees in the primary to represent their party in the November general election. The only exception is a special election in Mt. Lebanon’s Ward 3. A total of 29 polling places changed since the general election. That list follows and voters in those precincts have been sent a mailing to advise them of where they will be voting on Election Day. Additionally, notices will be posted on the old locations to redirect voters accordingly. Voter can check their voter registration status here: votespa.com/Register-to-Vote…. The state’s polling place locator is available at pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages…. Please note that the state’s site is set up to use a voter’s mailing address, NOT their municipality. See more: alleghenycounty25048.activeh…

Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair: Crew is paving Drake Road. Flaggers in use; drivers please use caution in the area.

Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair: Crew is paving Drake Road. Flaggers in use; drivers please use caution in the area.

Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair: Crew is paving Drake Road. Flaggers in use; drivers please use caution in the area.

12 Noon Update: Bethel Park - Community Center at 5151 Park Avenue opened as a warming center until at least 9 PM this evening.

Pgh opening community centers tomorrow from 10 AM-4 PM in Brighton Heights, Greenfield, Homewood, Sheraden and S Side Market House Blawnox - Blawnox Hi-Rise Community Room opening at 1 PM until power is restored Dormont - Community Room at Muni Bldg open until power is restored

Emergency Services has been notified of the opening of multiple warming centers: Brentwood - Warming center in community room beneath the library; it will remain open until noon on Christmas Day Verona - Municipal bldg open for residents as needed due to utility loss

In advance of the extreme winter weather expected, Emergency Services was joined by Fred McMullen of @NWSPittsburgh to provide a weather briefing to emergency management staff and municipal partners this morning. You can view the entire briefing here: youtu.be/ghab9rbgFqQ.