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Mosquitoes Beware: Health Department Launches Fight Against Larvae

Published on April 14, 2025

As the weather warms and spring rains return, so too does a familiar threat: mosquitoes. But Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is staying one step ahead. Throughout April and continuing through May, ACHD’s Housing and Community Environment Program is launching its annual treatment of more than 50 wetlands across 20 municipalities to target mosquito larvae before they ever take flight.

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RAAC Completes Acquisition of the Brilliant Line

Published on April 11, 2025

The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC), under the umbrella of Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED), completed the acquisition of the 3.6-mile Brilliant Branch rail line on April 4th, 2025. RAAC acquired the line from the Allegheny Valley Railroad using $3.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were allocated to Allegheny County’s Trail Development Fund.

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Allegheny County Opens State-of-the-Art Public Health Laboratory

Published on April 07, 2025

Warrendale, PA -- Allegheny County officials and public health leaders gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of the new Allegheny County Health Department Public Health Laboratory, a cutting-edge facility that will enhance the county’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to public health threats more efficiently than ever before.

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REMINDER: Talbot Avenue Ramp in Rankin to Close Starting on Monday

Published on April 04, 2025

The Department of Public Works announced that the Talbot Avenue ramp in Rankin will close starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025. The ramp is located between the Braddock Avenue/Kenmawr Avenue/Talbot Avenue intersection and Fleet Street. Also, Kenmawr Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Carrie Furnace Boulevard and Braddock Avenue.

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Talbot Avenue Ramp in Rankin to Close Starting on April 7

Published on March 24, 2025

The Department of Public Works announced today that the Talbot Avenue ramp in Rankin will close starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025. The ramp is located between the Braddock Avenue/Kenmawr Avenue/Talbot Avenue intersection and Fleet Street. Also, Kenmawr Avenue will be reduced to a single lane of traffic in each direction between Carrie Furnace Boulevard and Braddock Avenue.

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