Rich Fitzgerald
Promoters Will Pitch Plan To Save Celebration Of Lights
Covered in cardboard and wrapped in plastic are two million Christmas lights shipped here straight from China. The cost to county taxpayers is somewhere around $130,000 to $150,000 with a good chance they’ll never be used.
Promoter Wants To Save Celebration Of Lights At Hartwood Acres
With no corporate sponsors and the costs of county employees replacing all of the lights every year along with overtime and security – $1.5 million – more than $1 million this year. The price is too high for taxpayers.
Politicans Turn Out At Labor Day Parade
The Labor Day parade is a tradition here in Pittsburgh. With 60,000 people expected to either watch or participate in the downtown event, the parade is much more than celebrating labor. It’s about politics as well.
Allegheny County Police Officer Dies Following Motorcycle Crash
Authorities say an Allegheny County police officer has reportedly died from injuries he suffered in an accident early Saturday morning in Westmoreland County.
County Executive Details Port Authority Funding Plan
KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek was joined on his show today by KDKA Radio’s own Keith James and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald to discuss the new plan for the Port Authority.
Port Authority Board Delays Massive Cuts By 1 Year
The latest round of Port Authority service cuts have been put on hold for now after vote Tuesday morning.
Port Authority, County, State Need Money For Transit
It’s not yet a done deal, but on Sunday, Port Authority bus drivers took a giant step to enabling the restoration of public transit service cuts in September.
The State Of Allegheny County With Rich Fitzgerald
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald stopped by to talk to KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte about the state of the county, as well as the region in general.
New Commissary To Open In Moon Township
Military members and their families are celebrated a milestone on Friday after a ground-breaking in Moon Township.
Inmates Walking Away From Downtown Halfway House
To help their re-entry into society, prisoners at the Renewal Center downtown are encouraged to leave during the day to work jobs. But although they’re subjected to pat downs and breathalyzer tests when they return, they’re pretty much free to not come back or leave at any time.
Prominent Local Developer Honored, Remembered At Memorial Service
He wasn’t a household name in Pittsburgh, but he had a big impact on how we live. A memorial service was held Saturday to honor and celebrate the life of Mark Schneider; a man who many say dedicated his career to making Pittsburgh a better place.
Port Authority, Union, State Close To Deal
Public transit as we know it will continue with no major cuts if the deal being worked on right now gets finalized and signed off on in the next week or so.
Colorado Tragedy Raises Public Security Questions
In a post-9/11 America, heightened security is the new normal, and metal detectors and checkpoints are commonplace in government buildings like the Allegheny County Courthouse. But questions arise in the wake of the Aurora, Colo., tragedy – should their use be expanded to all public places or does security have it limits?
County Launches Probe Into Shuman Center Allegations
The Shuman Center is supposed to be a place not just to detain the kids, but to rehabilitate them. However, some former and current workers at the Shuman Center said that’s not being done because management is not only corrupt, it’s creating an atmosphere that actually breeds more crime.
Are There Flaws In The Property Reassessment Process?
KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek talks with Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald about property reassessments and controller Chelsa Wagner’s accusations about the process.
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