The 20% property tax increase could affect student renters

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Pittsburgh City Council voted to raise the city property tax by 20% on Dec. 21, and experts say it could affect student renters. In the City of Pittsburgh, residents pay taxes in four city-level areas — Pittsburgh Public Schools (10.457 mills), City of Pittsburgh (9.67 mills), Library Tax (.25 mills) and Parks Tax (.5 mills). Last year, Allegheny County raised … Continue reading The 20% property tax increase could affect student renters

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Duquesne spends millions on new buildings

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne has spent more than $2 million in the last five years purchasing lower campus real estate, despite letting some sit unused for years, according to Allegheny County real estate statistics. According to University spokeswoman Bridget Fare, Duquesne now owns nine buildings on Fifth Avenue, at least two of which are unused and awaiting renovations, . The most … Continue reading Duquesne spends millions on new buildings

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