FCC considering changes, possibly ending, program that offers discounted internet to schools, librariesA federal program that has paid out billions of dollars to local schools and libraries to offset the cost of internet service is in danger of being curtailed or even eliminated, leaving district administrators and library officials concerned about how they would bridge the financial gap. The E-Rate program, overseenPittsburgh Tribune-Review4d agoWhole story →BuildCulturee rate program review
Pittsburgh reaches tentative deal to expand Three Rivers Heritage TrailPittsburgh is working to obtain land from rail freight company CSX to fill gaps in the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in the Strip District and Duck Hollow. Mayor Corey O’Connor announced the memorandum of understanding — a kind of non-binding agreement — for a 4.61-acre plot of land in thePittsburgh Tribune-Review14d agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorthree rivers heritage trail expansion
Pittsburgh slashes time to get permitsPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Wednesday celebrated an early victory in ongoing efforts to drive down permit wait times, as he tries to streamline permitting processes and encourage economic development. The median amount of time to get a permit in the city of Pittsburgh has been cut by 66% thisPittsburgh Tribune-Review15d agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorpittsburgh permit reform
Flights disrupted across the U.S. Northeast because of technical problems at a key air traffic centerHundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center, hitting every major airport in the New York City area for several hours Monday before the federal transportation chief said damaged data lines were fixed and operations were resuming.Pittsburgh Tribune-Review16d agoWhole story →Buildfaa air traffic control outage
Westmoreland airport nabs federal funds to lure new commercial serviceAn unnamed airline sponsored the application that landed $850,000 in federal money that could bring commuter air service back to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe. The Westmoreland County Airport Authority this week was awarded the money to cover revenue guarantees for an airline to resume service to destinations inPittsburgh Tribune-Review20d agoWhole story →Buildairport funding award
Pittsburgh abandons controversial plan for public work facility in section of Schenley ParkPittsburgh officials will not move ahead with a proposal to build a new Department of Public Works facility on a grassy portion of Schenley Park off Prospect Drive, a concept that sparked backlash from residents. Molly Onufer, a spokeswoman for Mayor Corey O’Connor, confirmed Tuesday that city officials determined thePittsburgh Tribune-Review1mo agoWhole story →BuildCorey O'Connorschenley park facility plan
