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Pittsburgh targets housing woes

The Pittsburgh area must address housing imbalances in both the home ownership and rental markets, Allegheny County’s executive told lawmakers Wednesday. “Housing is the foundation from which we grow from,” said Executive Sara Innamorato. Innamorato testified before a House Housing & Community Development Committee hearing in Pittsburgh. The hearing focused on increasing the supply of houses in the area. Innamorato outlined the findings of a new county housing needs assessment. The county’s supply of starter homes is dwindling making it harder for first-time buyers to enter ...

Try before you buy

Kaden Henderson (left), 17, watches Elijah Weaver, 15, both of Hollidaysburg, try out a home shoulder press during early bird day of the Annual Blair Regional YMCA Yard Sale on Thursday afternoon. The sale runs 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until noon Saturday. All proceeds benefit the ...

Lakemont Park dispute nearing settlement

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The legal dispute over Lakemont Park operations between the county and the park’s management team appears to be headed toward a resolution. Blair County commissioners Dave Kessling and Laura Burke said Thursday that an agreement has not yet been reached with the Lakemont ...

Bedford recovers $250,000 in bilked money

An Illinois man has been accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Bedford County, but the money has been recovered, county commissioners assured residents Thursday. A public statement issued by commissioner Mike Stiles explained that on July 10, the Bedford County Courthouse was the victim of ...