Funding will support ADA-compliant sidewalks and safety improvements Read more
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13 – State Rep. Aerion A. Abney, D-Allegheny, announced that a total of $1,306,600 in state conservation grants was awarded to three projects in Pittsburgh. Abney collaborated with fellow Allegheny County state Reps. Lindsay Powell, Abigail Salisbury and Jessica Benham and state Sens. Jay Costa and Wayne Fontana to secure $604,400 in Community Conservation Partnership Program funds for the coordination of an Urban and Community Forestry workforce development program in the Steel City by the Student Conservation Association Inc. He also joined a long list of state lawmakers who helped make possible a $600,000 C2P2 grant for the coordination and funding of an Urban Wood Reuse Project and Urban and Community Forestry workforce development program by the Pittsburgh Conservation Corps. Abney, Powell, Fontana and Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes and state Sen. Lindsey Williams facilitated $102,200 in C2P2 dollars for the acquisition of approximately 8.94 acres in Pittsburgh for open space and passive recreation as well. “Pittsburgh is proud to do its part in the ongoing international campaign to safeguard the environment. Moreover, adding opportunities for neighbors to have fun while experiencing all the Steel City has to offer will make it a more welcoming and hospitable place for neighbors and visitors alike,” Abney said. “Thank you to all my state legislative partners for their work in procuring these grants.” The Read more
"These projects show how important community conservation initiatives are to improving our public spaces, creating more opportunities for outdoor fun, and boosting job development," state Rep. Dan Deasy said. "I am pleased to see the state invest in projects that encourage folks to spend time outdoors and protect the green spaces within our communities.” Read more
“These grants represent our commitment to enhancing and protecting our district's natural and recreational spaces,” said state Rep. Brandon Markosek. “From developing a conservation plan for the Youghiogheny River to improving recreational facilities in Pitcairn and supporting Pittsburgh Conservation Corps' workforce development, these projects will benefit our communities, support the local economy, and provide lasting green spaces for future generations.” Read more
The event highlighted the recently signed-into-law H.B. 843, a bill that takes a major step forward for urban search and rescue capabilities throughout western PA Read more
State grant to fund HVAC improvements Read more
Last week, South Asians and Hindus across Pennsylvania celebrated their first Diwali since Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law making the festival of lights an official state holiday in Pennsylvania. Read more
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Nov. 2 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat and state Sens. Lindsey Williams and Wayne Fontana announced that $1 million in state grants were awarded to two local institutions. Venkat and Williams helped secure $500,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds for reconfiguring and expanding the Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company’s station. “Our volunteer firefighters protect us every day. I am always proud to work with my colleague, Sen. Williams, and Gov. Shapiro to support their vital work,” said Venkat, D-Allegheny. “This grant will ensure the Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company in McCandless has the infrastructure it needs to continue their essential duties.” “Peebles VFD has prioritized increasing the number of volunteers able to respond to every call the department receives and to improving the safety of those members while on duty. These station upgrades will give the department the space they need to improve response times, properly store needed equipment, and recruit and retain active members,” said Williams, D-Allegheny. “I’m proud to support our first responders so that they can focus on what they do best—protecting our community.” Venkat and Fontana facilitated the delivery of $500,000 RACP dollars for constructing a science and activities building on the campus of Holy Family Institute, as well. “Holy Family Institute and Nazareth Prep are Read more
“Investing in housing projects for the people of Pittsburgh, coupled with dollars for scientific research and the arts, means that the Steel City will continue to be a welcoming place to neighbors and visitors alike,” Abney said. “Thank you to Sen. Fontana for his collaboration in acquiring the funding.” Read more
“I've listened closely to our Penn Hills community, and the message was clear: we need to invest in our youth and provide more after-school opportunities,” McAndrew said. “These two grants are more than funding – they're a commitment to our young people. I’m proud to support projects where young people can learn, grow and build their futures.” Read more
Powell and state Sen. Wayne Fontana, D-Allegheny, helped secure Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds for two projects: MI Strip Works LLC which was presented with $2.5 million for constructing Building A of the eventual Brickworks residential development; and the Clemente Collection at Engine House 25 received $750,000 for installations and upgrades at The Clemente Museum. Read more
BRADDOCK, Nov. 1 – Two grants totaling more than $1.1 million from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will fund improvements to community buildings in Swissvale and Wilkinsburg, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today. Salisbury said $850,000 to the Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery will support building renovations to help the group expand its outreach. “POWER does incredible work helping to empower and transform the lives of women facing substance use disorder,” Salisbury said. “The new funding will support needed improvements to two buildings on the group’s unique, Swissvale-based campus, which consolidates all levels of care in one location. The renovations will allow POWER to enhance and expand its services to reach more women.” “POWER is an organization close to my heart, and they have been doing excellent work supporting women in their recovery journeys,” state Sen. Jay Costa said. “I am honored to have played a small part in delivering funds that support their brave, life-saving mission.” Salisbury said a second grant of $275,000 to Wilkinsburg Borough will support needed improvements to the borough’s municipal building. “These are important improvements required to make the building safer, more accessible, more useful and more comfortable for the public employees and first responders based there,” Salisbury said. Read more
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1 – More than $1 million in grant funding is coming back to the 36 th Legislative District to support construction and renovation projects, state Rep. Jessica Benham announced today. Benham said the funding includes $850,000 to WAG4 LP for the St. Peters Church Redevelopment project and $250,000 to Brentwood Borough to support construction of a new municipal building. “I'm always looking for ways to make our community spaces more accessible," said Benham, D-Allegheny. "I'm pleased this new funding that Senator Costa and I secured is going to help transform the former St. Peters Church into a multi-use space for our friends and neighbors.” Benham said the project will include interior demolition work to transform the building into new office spaces, medical rooms, a front entrance lobby, elevators and ADA accessible restrooms and features. In addition, the exterior façade will be restored and rehabbed, and a new drive-through with canopy will be constructed. New sidewalks will be constructed, and the existing parking lot will be upgraded and improved. Benham said the grant funding to Brentwood Borough would support work on the borough’s new municipal offices as part of the Brentwood Borough Economic Development II project. “With the former building already demolished and the site ready for new construction, I’m thrilled to see work moving Read more
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1 – New funding of $11.25 million from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will support major construction and renovation projects in the 23 rd Legislative District, state Rep. Dan Frankel announced today. Frankel said part of the funding will be used for renovations to the Tree of Life. “These dollars show our commonwealth’s commitment to the historic Tree of Life project,” said Frankel. “I am proud to help ensure that the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in America will stand as a monument to tolerance, education and resilience.” “As our community has found ways to heal and grow in the aftermath of the Tree of Life shooting, it has been a humble honor to share in the work to support our Jewish friends and neighbors,” said Sen. Jay Costa. “The funding Representative Frankel and I secured will continue to enforce our commitment to safe, vibrant spaces for the Jewish community as they gather to educate, volunteer and worship.” Other funding will support work that Frankel said will lay the groundwork for new, mixed-used affordable housing and commercial space and will fully transform the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh’s playground. “It’s crucial to children’s development that they have access to facilities that exercise their bodies, minds and social skills,” Frankel said. Read more
“The projects these state dollars will support are large in scope and are part of ongoing efforts in revitalization across the city,” state Rep. Dan Deasy said. “The RACP funding is used to fuel economic growth, create jobs, and boost local economies.” Read more
"This funding will significantly enhance emergency medical services for our community," said state Rep. Brandon Markosek. "The renovation will improve patient care and the overall hospital infrastructure, ensuring that our local healthcare facility can meet the growing needs of the region." Read more
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31 – State Rep. Abigail Salisbury welcomed more than 200 participants to her second Nonprofit Symposium Wednesday at the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9 PA in Pittsburgh. Salisbury said it was a day of productive energy spent learning, networking and strategizing. “The point of this event is to strengthen our region’s nonprofits, which play a key role in holding many of our communities together,” Salisbury said. “Most of these groups exist with the sole purpose of making life better for residents – ensuring people have enough to eat, access to mental health services and other critical resources, a way to transition from difficult life experiences to productive lives – and the list goes on. Anything we can do to help our nonprofits be more effective means they can do more for the people and communities they serve.” Salisbury said she expanded this year’s symposium – the second annual event – with additional topics and speakers based on the interest generated by last year’s symposium. “I am constantly amazed by the energy nonprofit staffers bring to their work, and they brought that same level of energy to our symposium,” Salisbury said. “It was a super-productive day, and I think everyone walked away with some new ideas and strategies for improving their organization and strengthening their outreach. I Read more
Newly listed state grant programs Read more
New state grants support 173 projects across Allegheny County Read more
$621,000 grant will help pay for fire training structures Read more
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