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Office of the Medical Examiner Crime Lab Announces 1K Hits in CODIS

Published on September 16, 2025

Today the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner announced that employees in the Forensic Biology Unit have recorded 1,000 “informative hits” in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). CODIS is a computer software program provided by the FBI that compares DNA profiles at the local, state, and national levels.

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Board of Elections Approves Plans for November General Election

Published on September 15, 2025

Today the Allegheny County Board of Elections approved plans presented by Elections Division staff for ballot return sites and satellite offices in advance of November’s general election. County Executive Sara Innamorato, Councilmember Bethany Hallam, and Board of Elections Member Cindy Kirk voted unanimously for the ballot return sites and satellite offices.

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COURTESY RELEASE: Roberto Clemente Bridge to Close During Saturday

Published on September 11, 2025

The Department of Public Works announced today that it has granted a permit to the Clemente Museum to close the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge in Pittsburgh to vehicular traffic from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 for an event. Pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge’s sidewalks.

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Second Human Case of West Nile Virus Identified in Allegheny County

Published on September 04, 2025

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has confirmed the second human case of West Nile Virus in the county in 2025.

The individual was hospitalized after developing symptoms in early August. No further details will be released to protect the patient’s privacy.

Starting Monday, September 8, ACHD will conduct additional surveillance and an investigation in the area.

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Penn Avenue Extension in Wilkins and Turtle Creek Reopens to Traffic

Published on September 03, 2025

The Department of Public Works announced today that Penn Avenue Extension between Aliquippa Street and the Tri-Boro Expressway (Route 130) in Wilkins and Turtle Creek has reopened to traffic earlier than expected. The closure, which began on July 7, 2025, was required for construction of a retaining wall, pavement and sidewalk reconstruction, utility work, and guide rail replacement.

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