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Allegheny County was created on September 24, 1788, and is home to world-renowned educational, cultural, research & healthcare institutions.

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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 13h
Winter is just around the corner! Open positions at the North Park or South Park Ice Rinks: 🏒 Ice Hockey Coach ⛸️ Ice Rink Worker Learn more at www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E….
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21h
The Department of Public Works has granted a permit to P3R to close the inbound Armstrong Tunnel and the Philip Murray (South 10th Street) Bridge in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk. The closure will occur from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 4.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at the Latodami Nature Center! 📅 Monday, Oct 12 ⏰ 10 am - 3 pm 📍 North Park Learn about the Indigenous Peoples who originally lived in PA, explore the history of Native American culture, & watch demonstrations of basket weaving. Learn more: bit.ly/4ytXx58
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Allegheny County is launching the latest “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest! Starting October 1, 2026, students residing in Allegheny County and enrolled in grades 9 – 12 are encouraged to submit their designs for the next “I Voted” sticker. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
There will be single-lane closures on the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh and Homestead from 9 p.m. on Fridays to 6 a.m. on Mondays from Friday, October 2 to Monday, November 16. The traffic restrictions are necessary for bridge repairs. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Allegheny County Park Rangers will be joined by the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium for a fun interactive session to learn about the animals that call the parks home. Sunday, October 4 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm South Park FREE to Attend! Register online for Animal Antics at bit.ly/3VHBoBz
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Distracted driving is dangerous. In the past five years, there have been 7,327 crashes in Allegheny County caused by distracted driving, resulting in 2,915 injuries. Please put down your phone while driving — it helps keep you and your loved ones safe, and it’s now the law in Pennsylvania.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) hosted a Resource Fair outside of the Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) for Save A Life Day. Read more about the Resource Fair at www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/C....
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Walter Road in North Park will be closed for part of the day on Saturday, September 26. The road will be closed from 8:45 am for an event and will reopen at 9:30 am. Walter Road will be closed from Bull Pen Road to Pearce Mill Road.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Part of Abers Creek Road near Cavitt Road in Monroeville will close starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 8. The closure is expected to end in November. It is required for beam and barrier repairs to Aber Creek Bridge No. 3. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Over the counter voting* is available at the County Office Building starting September 24 until October 27, 2026. Allegheny County offers over the counter voting from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at the County Office Building at 542 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, 15219.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A cupcake break to celebrate Allegheny County's 238th birthday! 🎂
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Department of Public Works has granted permits to P3R and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) to close the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge in Pittsburgh for upcoming events.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The County Office Building facade is undergoing necessary maintenance now through November. Crews will be cleaning & repairing deterioration & staining on the exterior of the building. During construction, the building will be open to the public during regular business hours.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A new accessible trail has opened at Settlers Cabin Park! This one-mile, paved trail maintains minimal or gradual slopes for easy travel for all. The path runs from the Moccasin Shelter parking lot on Papoose Drive to the Dog Park parking lot & the Waterfall Trailhead at the end of Teepee Drive.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Winter sports registration is now open! Explore youth ice skating and hockey programs starting in November. Ice Skating Programs: bit.ly/3To00yD Ice Hockey Programs: bit.ly/3THVzyM
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Universal Road near Hershey Road in Penn Hills has reopened to traffic earlier than expected. The closure, which began on July 13, was required for work on Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge No. 1. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Allegheny County Division of Elections will be hosting Satellite Election Offices this October. Learn more about Allegheny County Satellite Elections Offices at www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E.... (Dates and locations available in the comments section)
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hay Day is coming to South Park! 🍂🐐 Join us on Saturday, September 26, from 11 am to 3 pm for an afternoon of fall fun for all ages. Enjoy inflatables, hayrides, a petting zoo, face painting, pig races, live performances, and more! Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join us at Hartwood Acres Park on Sept 19, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, for an afternoon filled with fall fun for the whole family! Can’t make it to Hartwood? Celebrate Hay Day at South Park on Saturday, Sept 26! Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev…
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This is your reminder to register to vote or to check your voter registration status. Voter registration MUST be updated if you have moved or changed your name. Register to vote: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterR... Check your voter registration: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterr...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Allegheny County Health Department will be leading two classes this September about the prevention and protection against tick bites/ tickborne diseases. September 22 at North Park's Latodami Nature Center September 28 at South Park's Buffalo Inn Register online at bit.ly/4A5QksV.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Department of Public Works has granted a permit to the Pittsburgh Pirates to close the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge in Pittsburgh to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. until 2 hours after the end of the 6:40 p.m. Pirates game on Tuesday, September 15 for the Clemente Day of Service.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Becoming a poll worker is a great way to meet your community face-to-face and support elections in Allegheny County! Ready to make a difference? Start your process of becoming a poll worker at www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E…
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Due to weather, today’s (9/12) Americana Festival is cancelled.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We are less than 24 hours away from the Americana Festival at Settlers Cabin Park! Tomorrow (9/12) from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, check out 5 amazing local artists. Food & beer vendors will be on-site. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs. Learn more at www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev....
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Add these FREE County events to your calendar. Sept 12 | Americana Festival at Settlers Cabin Park Sept 12 | Antiques and Artisan Fair at Hartwood Acres Park Sept 19 | Hay Day at Hartwood Acres Park Sept 26 | Hay Day at South Park www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev…
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Department of Public Works has granted a permit to the Clemente Museum to close the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge in Pittsburgh to vehicular traffic from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 11, for Clemente Bridge Fest.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works and Pittsburgh Pirates are hoisting the cone this summer to celebrate their many achievements on our roads and bridges as well as in PNC Park. Learn more by visiting alleghenycounty.us/publicworks and pirates.com.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Americana Festival is this Saturday, September 12, at Settlers Cabin Park! Jam to music from local artists, grab a bite to eat from the on-site food trucks, & enjoy time with family & friends! Pack chairs & join us from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn more at bit.ly/4zT0ygi.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It's time to say goodbye to the pools...until next year. Monday (9/7) will be the last day of the season. The Boyce, North, and Settlers Cabin Park Pools will close at 2:00 pm for Pooches in the Pool. The South Park Wave Pool will remain open until 6:30 pm.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In observance of Labor Day, all Allegheny County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Corrigan Drive in South Park will be closed for a portion of the day on Sunday, September 6. The road will be closed from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for an event. Corrigan Drive will be closed from the McConkey Road / Maple Springs Drive traffic lights to Brownsville Road.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join WYEP & the Allegheny County Parks for the Americana Festival on September 12! Listen to 5 incredible local artists at Settlers Cabin Park from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Pack chairs, snacks, & drinks for an afternoon of music & fun! Learn more about the Americana Festival at bit.ly/4zT0ygi.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Allegheny County Parks Foundation celebrated the start of the restoration project at the North Park Observation Tower. The project is estimated to be completed and open to the public next year. Read more at acparksfoundation.org/projects/obse….
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Speeding is one of the top concerns the Dept of Public Works receives from residents. Over the past five years, there have been 2,723 speed-related crashes in Allegheny County – 829 of which resulted in injuries & 80 that were fatal. Driving too fast increases the risk to cyclists and pedestrians.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Only two weekends left for swimming in the Allegheny County Parks! The pools in Boyce Park, North Park, Settlers Cabin Park, and South Park will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. Learn more at www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev…
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Department of Public Works has granted a permit to Ebtehal Badawi to close the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 for a Building Bridges Day event.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🎈 NEW Allegheny County Parks Policy 🎈 Effective immediately, balloons are NOT permitted in all nine county parks. We ask everyone to please respect and adhere to this new policy going forward.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dept of Public Works crews are constantly trimming & removing problematic trees along county-maintained roads to improve safety. That hard work proactively prevents downed trees and wires during severe weather and improves drivers’ ability to see road signs and nearby vehicles.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
8/25/2026 - The playground near the Cayuga Shelter off Papoose Drive in Settlers Cabin Park will be closed today for repairs. An alternative playground for visitors to use is the Seneca Playground off Te Pee Road.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The South Park Fairgrounds will not have lighting due to an ongoing electrical issue.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Enjoy swimming at Boyce Park, North Park, Settlers Cabin, & South Park from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm this Saturday and Sunday! The Settlers Cabin Park Diving Well will be closed on Saturday (8/22). The North Park Splash Pad will be closed for the remainder of the season.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
McClaren Road between Sabre Road and Resurrection Road in Findlay has reopened to traffic earlier than expected. The closure was required to replace McClaren’s Run Bridge No. 7. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
After full closures of I‑279 northbound and the I‑279/I‑579 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes tonight, Monday night, and Tuesday night, there will be no additional full closures as part of the Jacks Run Bridge No. 3 demolition project. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Get involved in the election process by becoming a poll worker in the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2026. Poll workers earn from $150 to $175 for the day, plus paid training. Apply online to be an election poll worker at www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E….
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
8/20/2026 - The South Park Golf Course will be closed for the remainder of the day due to flooding.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Due to lawn conditions at the North Park Boathouse, tonight's (8/20) Movies in the Parks will be moved to the North Park Swimming Pool Parking Lot (9901 S Ridge Dr., McCandless, PA 15044). Learn more at www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Ev….
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
According to the EPA, there are an estimated 10.3 billion pieces of trash along U.S. roadways – about 755 pieces of litter per mile. Allegheny County is no exception to the problem. Our Dept of Public Works crews are constantly removing trash from along county roads.
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Allegheny County Government @alleghenycounty.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Allegheny Alerts is a free notification system that brings local updates directly to you on topics such as severe weather, road closures and traffic updates for County-owned infrastructure, notices from the Parks Department, election updates, and more. Sign up at bit.ly/4g7LJxd.
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