The use of money bonds to hold people who are arrested is falling out of favor in an increasing number of courts across the U.S., and Allegheny County is among them. The reasons include concerns about mass incarceration, as well as jail costs, civil lawsuits and studies that find jail time increases the chances of... More
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Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2015
The 2015 Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow report, produced by Pittsburgh Today, analyzes recent data to assess the Pittsburgh region's standing compared with 14 other regions in 11 categories. Also included are numerous in-depth reports focusing on the most important issues facing Greater Pittsburgh. More
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Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2014
The 2014 Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow report, produced by Pittsburgh Today, analyzes recent data to assess the Pittsburgh region's standing compared with 14 U.S. cities in 10 categories. Also included are numerous in-depth reports focusing on the most important issues facing Greater Pittsburgh. More
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Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2013
The Pittsburgh Today annual report reveals how well the Pittsburgh region is doing compared to fourteen other benchmark regions in eleven categories. Each report includes in depth articles and thoughtful commentary provided by regional leaders. More
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Overabundance
When it comes to governments, southwestern Pennsylvania has plenty. In fact, few regions in the nation are more fragmented. So it’s not surprising that consolidation has been a popular topic of late. And, to some extent, the notion appears to be taking hold. More
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Saving Money, Changing Lives
On any given day, more than 2,300 people live in the Allegheny County jail. Many will return at some point after they are released, placing a heavy burden on taxpayers, complicating their chances for rehabilitation, and putting the outcomes of their families and children at risk. More