5 things to know about 12-week paid parental leave policy proposal

A historic paid leave vote is set for tonight.

By MEGAN TROTTER
TribLive

Allegheny County Council is set to make a potentially historic vote Tuesday night on a proposal that would establish 12 weeks of paid parental leave countywide.

If approved, the measure could make Allegheny County the first county in a state without a statewide paid leave mandate to adopt such a policy.

The proposal, championed by County Executive Sara Innamorato, was unanimously approved by the county Board of Health in Septemb...

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Childhood memories at Charleroi Senior Night

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The Charleroi Area High School girls soccer team celebrated senior night on Monday before the game against South Park. The seniors are Joella Pendleton, Aryana Chiplaskey and Lily Duhon. Jenn Codelupp...

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Air quality alert issued for Mon Valley Tuesday morning

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2 White Oak police officers receive promotions

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Mon Valley Alliance Foundation announces 2026 Town-to-Town Mini Grant recipients

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State Rep. Eric Davanzo moving office to Rostraver

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Driver charged with causing accident, leaving scene

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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A 23-year-old Irwin man is facing charges after allegedly causing a two-vehicle crash in Rostraver Township and fleeing the scene because of concerns about immigration. Kenneth Freire Bunay was charge...