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State senator calls for performance audit of Pittsburgh tourism agency
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 years agoState Sen. Wayne Fontana of Pittsburgh sent a letter to the Allegheny County Controller asking him to conduct a performance audit of VisitPITTSBURGH, the nonprofit agency in charge of promoting tourism in the Steel City.
Bill would ban credit cards for online gaming revenue, including sports betting, in Pennsylvania
WHTM via Yahoo News· 3 months agoHARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A Pennsylvania lawmaker is introducing legislation that would prohibit...
Some say radon legislation in Pa. comes down to politics; others say it's the money
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 9—State Sen. Wayne Fontana didn't mince words. When it comes to getting a law passed requiring radon testing in schools, "I think it's going to take a tragedy of some sort," said Fontana ...
Pittsburgh officials react to city hosting 2026 NFL Draft
WPXI via Yahoo Sports· 7 days agoThe NFL confirmed Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft. As news of this announcement spread,...
Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority announces new executive director
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority, which oversees Pittsburgh’s sports venues as well as...
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority receives $37M for water infrastructure upgrades
WPXI via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority received $37 million in PENNVEST grants and low-interest...
Three Pa. legislative leadership teams announced
The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 16—HARRISBURG — Three Pennsylvania legislative caucuses announced their respective leaders for the 2023-24 session in the General Assembly. The Senate Republican Caucus along with the caucuses ...
Owner of LeMont Restaurant & CentiMark founder, Ed Dunlap dies at 83; local officials remember him
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEd Dunlap, the owner of Pittsburgh’s LeMont Restaurant and founder of CentiMark died at 83 years old...
Consultant recommends demolition of Pittsburgh prison popular with filmmakers
WPXI via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe former State Correctional Institute in Pittsburgh has been vacant for the last six years. The nearly 22-acre prison, also known as Western Penitentiary, closed in 2017 and has been sitting ...
VisitPITTSBURGH audit raises serious questions
WPXI via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAn audit conducted by the Allegheny County Controller’s office is raising serious questions about VisitPITTSBURGH, the agency that promotes tourism in...
