8/4/2026 - The Boyce Park Wave Pool will open at noon today.

The demolition of poor-rated Jacks Run Bridge No. 3 over I-279 in Ross reached a major milestone. Dept of Public Works contractor Swank Construction removed 5 concrete beams — each weighing nearly 250K lbs. Crews will continue removing the remaining beams before taking down the bridge’s only pier.

Check out this crowd at the Don McLean concert at the South Park Amphitheater! 🎶✨ We hope you are enjoying our free concerts and will join us for more upcoming shows. View the Summer Concert Series schedule at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events/Summer-Concerts-Series.

Due to a change in movie licensing, Thursday's (8/6) Movies in the Parks at South Park will now be showing How to Train Your Dragon (2025, PG) in place of the originally scheduled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. All other event details will remain the same. We apologize for the inconvenience.

8/3/2026 - Due to a power outage, the Boyce Park Wave Pool will have a delayed opening today.

I-279 northbound (outbound) will be closed between the McKnight Rd/Evergreen Rd exit ramp and the I-279 on-ramp from Camp Horne Rd from 9 pm to 5 am nightly August 3-6 and from 2 hours after the 6:40 pm Pirates game ends on August 7 until 9 am. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...

The Department of Public Works has granted a permit to St. Barnabas Charities to close Meridian Road from Bakerstown Road to Gibsonia Road (Route 910) in Richland for the Free Care 5K. The closure will occur from 8:30 am to 10 am on Saturday, August 1.

Happy World Ranger Day to our favorite unsung heroes of the Allegheny County Parks!

The same, but different. Sign up for Allegheny Alerts at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Department-Directory/Communications/Stay-Connected.

7/28/2026 - Due to forecasted weather, all county pools will be closed for the remainder of today.

Don't miss the doggy takeover at the county pools on September 7. Doggy paddle, play fetch, and splash around at the annual end-of-summer celebration at Boyce, North, & Settlers Cabin Park. Learn more & register at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events/Pooches-in-the-Pool.

Public Works crews are incredibly busy this summer! From paving roads and fixing bridges to clearing storm debris, managing stormwater drainage, controlling vegetation, sweeping streets, and more — they keep our communities moving safely. Learn more: https://alleghenycounty.us/publicworks

The Allegheny County Jail welcomes a new dog to the TAILS Program. Lola was in a loving home with an elderly individual who unfortunately was no longer able to care for her. Read more about the TAILS Program and Lola at www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/C....

Explore a new career at the Kane Community Living Centers at this Thursday's (7/30) Career Fair at Kane Ross from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. No registration needed. Learn more about the Kane Career Fairs at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Events-Directory/Kane/Kane-Career-Fairs.

The Department of Public Works announced the schedule of I-279 and the I-279/I-579 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) closures from tomorrow night (July 25) through the morning of August 3 for continued demolition of Jacks Run Bridge No. 3. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...

The Climate Action Plan (CAP) will be a regional vision to improve the quality of life while reducing greenhouse gas emissions & ensuring that public dollars support efficient, sustainable county operations.

Join the first annual Cast for Andy - Kids Fishing Day on August 8 at North Park! This free fishing event will introduce children and families to the joy of fishing and encourage an interest in and enjoyment of outdoor recreation. Register online at https://bit.ly/3Rb1fjD.

The Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) hosted a pop-up resource fair outside the jail to provide information about available substance use support services. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vIWa09

Now is the time to explore new career opportunities with the Kane Community Living Centers. Join the upcoming Career Fair at Kane Ross on Thursday, July 30, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn more at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Events-Directory/Kane/Kane-Career-Fairs.

Due to the forecasted weather, today's (7/21) Dog Days of Summer at Hartwood Acres Park will be rescheduled to August 11.

Public Works seals cracks & joints on more than 50 miles of roadway per year, helping prevent water & debris from infiltrating & damaging the asphalt & underlying base. This proactive maintenance approach extends the life of the road & delays the need for costly base repairs, milling, & paving.

7/21/2026 - Due to forecasted weather, all county pools will be closed today.

7/18/2026 [1:10 PM] - Due to weather conditions, the Boyce Park Wave Pool is closed for the remainder of the day.

Today's (7/18) Wine and Spirits Festival at Hartwood Acres Park is cancelled due to forecasted severe thunderstorms. We are looking into rescheduling and will announce an update as soon as possible. All who purchased a ticket will automatically be refunded.

I-279 northbound (outbound) will be closed between the McKnight Road/Evergreen Road exit ramp and the I-279 on-ramp from Camp Horne Road from 9 pm to 5 am nightly July 20-24 and from 1 hour after the 6:40 pm Pirates game ends to 9 am July 24-25. Learn more: www.alleghenycounty.us/News-Article...

The 3B Action Park at South Park is currently closed due to vandalism.

Due to unhealthy air quality in our area, tonight's concert at South Park has been cancelled. The Summer Concert Series will pick back up on Sunday, July 19 at Hartwood Acres featuring Cyril Neville.

7/16/2026 - Due to air quality concerns, all county pools will be closed for the remainder of the day. Pools are expected to open tomorrow (7/17) as scheduled. Please check the Allegheny County Parks Facebook Page for updates.

Due to poor air quality, tonight's (7/16) Movies in the Parks at Settlers Cabin Park is rescheduled to August 27. Find more upcoming Movies in the Parks at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Special-Events/Movies-in-the-Parks

I-279 northbound (outbound) will be fully closed between the McKnight Road/Evergreen Road exit ramp (Exit 4) and the I-279 North on-ramp from Camp Horne Road from 9 pm to 5 am tonight and 9 pm to 9 am tomorrow night. Learn more: alleghenycounty.us/news