Oakland restaurants adjust to on-site alcohol serving restrictions
By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer
July 8, 2020
Allegheny County Health Department ordered the closure of “bars, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos and taverns” and cancelled all events of more than 25 people to prevent large groups of people from gathering.
County officials announce two COVID-19 cases in City
By Janine Faust, Jon Moss, and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 14, 2020
Allegheny County officials announced two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the City at a Saturday afternoon press conference.
Halal Pitt food cart opens again after reinspection
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
November 19, 2019
An Allegheny County Health Department inspector cleared the halal food cart to reopen one day after it was ordered to close.
Halal Pitt food cart ordered to close after health inspection
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
November 15, 2019
The Halal Pitt cart, which is not affiliated with the University, was placed on red placard status after it received nine violations during an ACHD inspection.
Market Central cited for 5 low-risk health code violations
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2019
The Allegheny County Health Department cited Market Central for five health code violations Thursday.
Cathedral Cafe cited for 8 health code violations
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 14, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe was cited by the Allegheny County Health Department for eight health code violations Monday. The facility, located in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, received one high-risk, two medium-risk and five low-risk violations.
Pittsburgh receives “F” for air quality despite decades of improvement
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Pittsburgh has made strides in distancing itself from its industrial past, but the region remains plagued by lingering air quality concerns.
When environmental groups overstep, progress halts
By Brian Gentry | Columnist
December 6, 2017
The auditorium of Arsenal Middle School contained an eclectic mix of people Monday night. In the middle aisle, a sharply dressed younger crowd in scarves and thick-rimmed glasses conversed with representatives from environmental groups such as PennEnvironment and Lawrenceville United. Meanwhile, gruff, blue-...