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PNC Foundation Gives $2 Million to Pittsburgh for 15 Snow Plow Trucks

City leaders cast the donation as a boost to modernize an aging fleet after the record storm.

Overview

  • The contribution was announced Friday morning and reported by WTAE.
  • Funds are restricted to snow plows, with spending to be audited for transparency.
  • Mayor Corey O’Connor said the purchase will add 15 DPW vehicles this year, contributing to more than 50 new pieces of reliable equipment through recent partnerships.
  • The acting public works director said about 70 snow-removal units are operational now after 82 were deployed during the storm as breakdowns accumulated.
  • PNC’s William S. Demchak said the support is meant to enhance public safety, keep the economy moving, and bolster resilience for future storms.