Three Pittsburgh-area museums have been voted best in the nation. 

USA Today released its 10Best list of the country’s top museums on Wednesday. The Heinz History Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Trolley Museum all made the list.

Each museum was up against 19 other nominees in their respective categories. USA Today editors made the nominee list and let readers vote for their top picks. 

Heinz History Center

For a third year in a row, the history center has been recognized as the country’s top history museum. 

“This national honor reflects the History Center’s impact in connecting and inspiring communities here in Western Pennsylvania and across the nation,” Andy Masich, history center president and CEO, said in a news release. “As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, there is no better time to engage with our shared past, and we welcome visitors to experience America’s #1 history museum this year.”

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

For the past three years, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has been voted the second-best children’s museum in the country. Now it’s nabbed the top title. It’s also the museum’s eighth time on the list.

“We are thrilled to be acknowledged for our innovative, hands-on exhibits and programs as the leading children’s museum in the country,” executive director Jane Werner said in a press release. “This honor is equally shared by our dedicated museum team who provide joyful learning experiences each day and the local children and families who bring these experiences to life.”

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum was named the best small town museum in the country. 

“We are deeply honored to receive this national recognition along with so many other prestigious, small town museums,” said executive director and CEO Jeanine DeBor. “This distinction acknowledges the importance of transportation history in our country, specifically the important mission of preserving the Trolley Era. We are thankful to everyone who voted for us.” 

Oakmont Borough Council passed a resolution barring the borough from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on non-criminal investigations. 

The resolution was passed with a unanimous vote during a meeting on Tuesday. The council said it includes not working with agents from ICE and Customs and Border Protection. 

“Our council is taking a position,” said Scot Fodi, the borough manager. “We are protecting our residents regardless of where they are from or where they started.”

The resolution comes after federal immigration agents detained Oakmont resident Jose Flores earlier this month. Local leaders said Flores was here legally on a valid work visa with an affirmative pending asylum case. He was later released. 

“I’m so proud of Oakmont and all the residents of Oakmont for doing what they are doing and our council,” Oakmont resident Christa Bartos said. 

During Tuesday’s meeting, Oakmont Police Chief Michael Ford addressed the resolution, reiterating that his department will cooperate with any agency in a criminal investigation. 

“We will always cooperate when it comes to criminal offenses,” Ford said. “They have been invaluable. We respect their safety as well.”

Oakmont Borough Council also passed a resolution on sending a letter to acting ICE Director Todd Lyons regarding the detainment of Flores. The council is asking for answers about why the Department of Homeland Security did not notify borough officials or the police department about conducting operations in the borough. 

KDKA reached out to the Department of Homeland Security, but did not hear back on Tuesday.