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| | How To Vote in Pittsburgh | Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, but there are a few important dates coming up that you’ll want to pay attention to make sure your ballot is counted. Here’s what to know before heading to the polls. | - The registration deadline is Monday! You have until Oct. 19 to register to vote or update your address. Already registered? Double-check your status to make sure everything is up to date. [PA.gov]
- Want to vote by mail? Any registered voter in PA can request a mail-in ballot — you don't need to provide a reason. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Oct. 27. Your completed ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Make sure when you return your ballot, it’s sealed inside the yellow secrecy envelope. And don’t forget to sign and date the outer return envelope! [PA.gov]
- You don’t have to rely on the mail. Allegheny County voters can return completed mail-in ballots at designated sites from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. The County Office Building at 542 Forbes Ave., Downtown, will also accept ballots on Election Day until 8 p.m. [Allegheny County Election Services]
- You can vote before Election Day. Satellite election offices will be open this weekend and next, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CCAC Homewood, North Park Ice Rink, South Park Ice Rink, and the County Office Building Downtown. You can apply for a mail ballot, fill it out, and return it all in one visit! You can also register at these locations before Monday’s deadline. [WESA]
- If you’re attending college in Pittsburgh, you can register using your campus address (including a dorm or off-campus apartment) if you’ve lived there for at least 30 days before Election Day. Here’s what else students should know. [PA.gov]
- Planning to vote in person on Nov. 3? Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place before you go. If it’s your first time voting at that location, you'll need to bring ID — but it doesn’t have to be a photo ID. A student ID, voter registration card, or even a current utility bill will work! [PA.gov]
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| What Else Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| $170M Development Planned for the Hill | A proposed housing project along Herron Avenue could bring hundreds of apartments to the neighborhood in its first two phases. City Council President R. Daniel Lavelle says Oakland’s student housing shortage has led to single-family homes in the Hill District being converted into student rentals. He hopes the development could free up those homes for longtime residents, with future phases adding more single-family housing. | - Construction is also underway on a 12-story apartment building in Oakland geared toward college students. It’s expected to be complete by summer 2028. [TribLive]
| | We dive deeper into development plans for the Hill on today’s podcast. | | | | | PA Lawmakers Push for Bail Reform | Allegheny County House Republicans are proposing stricter bail requirements after a local doctor was fatally attacked by a man released on non-monetary bond. The bills would require judges to consider defendants’ full criminal histories, including out-of-state convictions, and restrict non-monetary bail for certain individuals. The proposals are unlikely to pass this year but could return next session. [WESA] | | Breeze Airways Lands in Latrobe | Commercial flights are returning to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport after Spirit Airlines shut down in May. Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach and Orlando starting next year. [WTAE] | | Weekend Travel Troubles Ahead | If you’re driving, biking, or taking public transit this weekend, a few closures and disruptions could complicate your plans. | - The Homestead Grays Bridge is reduced to one lane in each direction through 6 a.m. Monday for deck repairs. [WPXI]
- Part of Commercial Street and Nine Mile Run Trail will close Friday at 8 p.m. through Saturday at 8 p.m. [PennDOT]
- PRT is planning a technology outage starting Saturday at 8 p.m. Real-time arrival information may be unavailable until 6 a.m. Sunday, though PRT’s website should remain accessible. [WPXI]
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When I was in Ireland last month, I noticed old phone booths repurposed to hold publicly accessible defibrillators. Such a smart idea! So I was happy to see Pittsburgh just installed its first outdoor defibrillator at Frankie Pace Park. Making lifesaving equipment more accessible is a public health win, and I’d love to see more around the city! |
| — Marla Kauffman | City Cast’s Megan Harris, Laura Tsutsui, and Mallory Falk edited the newsletter this week. |
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