Henderson, Allegheny County’s Chief Public Defender, being put on paid administrative leave amid an investigation back in April.

The Allegheny Highland Prosperity Foundation was started to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Now, the foundation is shifting focus to the victims of flooding in Allegany County.

All Allegany County Public Schools will be closed for the second day in a row after heavy rains caused flash flooding.

The National Weather Service released a flash flood warning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Allegheny County.

County plans to opt into assisted outpatient treatment [AOT] drew skepticism and opposition from new Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities advisors.

A flood emergency in Westernport, MD, on Tuesday caused evacuation warnings as residents reported severe flooding.

Chief Public Defender Lena Bryan-Henderson was placed on paid administrative leave last month after the county launched an investigation into multiple complaints. Bryan-Henderson’s attorney, Joseph J. Pass, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

According to the Allegheny County Police Department, 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting in the 500 block of Franklin Street in East Pittsburgh around midnight.

The Olean Common Council will continue supporting public transportation services in the city through at least 2027 through an annual contribution of $30,000 to Allegany County.

Republicans argued in court Monday that Mike Embrescia shouldn’t have to run for council’s at-large seat until 2027, but a decision won’t come until after primary day.