For a Greater Pittsburgh

In the 2024 election cycle, organizations across the Pittsburgh region continue to deploy strategies to increase voter participation among groups that historically have been underrepresented at the polls. In southwestern Pennsylvania, this includes young, Latino and Black voters, as well as those with lower median household incomes.

Just two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the Florida Big Bend region, Hurricane Milton made landfall in the area late Wed. Oct. 9, 2024, as a Category 3 hurricane. The devastation from the additional rainfall, winds and flooding compound the already complex recovery efforts for Florida communities.

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region late Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, bringing with it heavy rainfall, intense winds and flooding as it moved through several states in the south. Communities impacted by Hurricane Helene will be grappling with the effects of the disaster for months and years to come.

In his life, Tony Viglione carried a strong love of life, family and community. In 1956, he immigrated to the United States Italy with his parents and two siblings, all their Earthly belongings carried in three suitcases. Moving to the borough of Ridgway in northwestern Pennsylvania, Tony juggled jobs to support his family: Grave digger, meter reader for natural gas companies and pinsetter at a bowling alley. And he did them all while learning English. He met and married his wife, Maureen; they started their own family and opened a small clothing store in the town.

Estate Planning Attorney Nic Sasso, of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, shares his insight regarding planned-giving strategies.

Wealth management professionals, attorneys and financial planners are busy. Maybe busier than they have ever been. But it’s with good reason.