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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...