Allison Park attorney seeks to become Allegheny County judge
An attorney with Allegheny County Child Protection Services (CPS) is seeking to become an Allegheny County judge. Alyssa Cowan, an Allison Park resident and assistant county solicitor for CPS, made the announcement Saturday. “I’ve decided to throw my name in this race, not to chase political fame or boost my resume but to help build a better and more equitable Allegheny County,” Cowan said. The first-time candidate is seeking the Democratic Party nomination in the May 18 primary, forgoing the traditional practice of judicial candidates to cross-file. “I couldn’t in good conscience ...