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The Power of Local Government: Innovating and Funding for a Resilient Future
In times of federal uncertainty, local governments bear an even greater responsibility to lead, innovate, and serve their citizens...
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Investing in Resilience
Resilience. It’s a word that’s been buzzing around our civic discourse a lot lately, and for good reason. In a world where the ground...
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Rethinking Zoning to Drive Economic Vibrancy in Suburban America
Suburban America, once the hallmark of post-war prosperity and middle-class idealism, faces a pressing challenge: maintaining economic...
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Regionalizing Fire and EMS Services is a No-Brainer
America has a problem with fragmentation. We see it in our health care system, in our schools, in our infrastructure planning—and,...
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Smaller Footprint Grocery Stores Could Revitalize Downtown America
America’s downtowns are in trouble. After decades of suburban sprawl, e-commerce’s rise, and a pandemic that emptied office towers, the...
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The Significance of Regionalizing Waste Stream Management
Waste management is an ever-present challenge in modern society, with environmental concerns and resource scarcity pushing us to rethink...
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Safe Streets Create Economic Prosperity
It is crucial for policymakers, urban planners, and community leaders to recognize the significance of safe streets as they shape the future
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Celebrating Pride in Mt. Lebanon
Andrew's remarks at the LeboPride 2023 Pride Celebration. Welcome to Mt. Lebanon! We’re gathered here today to honor the extraordinary...
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Building a More Resilient and Sustainable Community
Last night the Mt Lebanon Commission unanimously passed a transformative resolution that adopts mobilizing efforts to promote a resilient...
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Road Work
The designs of our car-centric communities, which were meant to facilitate the movement of people, have disconnected us from our...
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Mt. Lebanon examines replacing closed pedestrian stairway
On Tuesday, January 11th the Mt Lebanon Commission discussed the replacement of a set of closed pedestrian stairs between Inglewood Drive...
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Reimagining Streets for the Future
We live in a world designed for cars. From interstate highways to residential streets, the American city has been designed to maximize...
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A recommitment to democracy
January 6, 2022 - One year ago, America and the world watched as a violent mob, whipped up by a desperate and defeated man, attacked the...
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Mt. Lebanon Commission reorganizes with new president
The Almanac - by Harry Funk, January 5, 2022 https://thealmanac.net/news/mt-lebanon-commission-reorganizes-with-new-president/article_a9c...
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Statement at Mt Lebanon, PA Reorganization Meeting
Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania - January 4, 2022. Andrew Flynn, the incoming Commission President of Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania made remarks...
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Carnegie Mellon University - 2021 Technology, Sustainability, and Business Forum
The Technology, Sustainability, and Business Forum, jointly hosted by the Tepper School of Business and the Wilton E. Scott Institute for...
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REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Investing in green technology helps bring greenhouse gas levels down. Mt. Lebanon will be getting carbon-free electricity for the next...
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GETTING A HANDLE ON AIR QUALITY
Mt. Lebanon residents can now access real-time air quality data from air monitors in several locations all across town. The municipality...
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Commissioner’s Column: Community
2020 was a year that bruised and battered every one of us. Whether it came from the health crisis that has overwhelmed our nation, from...
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Planning For A Sustainable Future
Something’s gotta give. Globally, we’ve had eight of the top 10 warmest years on record since 1998, resulting in melted glaciers, causing...
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