Condoms may no longer be treated as instruments of crime, but sex workers still face arrest and hardship — and are responding with mutual aid and advocacy.

Jessica Garofalo said Allegheny County had a student poll worker program for decades. A lot of people didn't know about it until recently, though. "Our poll worker population was declining and ...

The Cumberland County Juvenile Probation Department needs 12 volunteers to serve on its Youth Aid Panel, a diversionary program for first-time juvenile offenders accused of certain non-violent crimes.

Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine, in his second State of the County address, vowed to invest in infrastructure projects, reform how money from an opioid settlement is distributed and ...

Allegheny County Chief Public Defender Lena Bryan-Henderson is on paid administrative leave pending an ongoing human resources investigation. “The county prioritizes dignity and respect for all ...

A court-appointed receiver is overseeing the 326-unit Mon View Heights apartments in West Mifflin. A judge will soon decide if a group of low-income tenants and Allegheny County officials can be ...

If you have an Allegheny County or Pittsburgh library card, you’ll be able to get into over a dozen Pittsburgh attractions for free this summer. The Allegheny Regional Asset District is bringing ...

In September 2023, Holmes ordered all officers to wear a uniform including the polo shirt with the Probation logo. Rivers continued to wear business clothes, including dresses, in court for the ...

The Allegheny County Division of Elections announced Tuesday it is now accepting applications for the Student Poll Worker Program ahead of the May 2025 primary election. "This program promotes ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.)– On April 3, 2025, the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department conducted countywide wellness ...

Dr. Iulia Vann, director of Allegheny County's Department of Health, was joined by state and local leaders at the opening of the new public health lab. Allegheny County officials and public health ...