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🗳️ Challenges to PA Mail Ballots Dropped

Right-wing activists and two Republican lawmakers have withdrawn the majority of last-minute mail ballot challenges in Pennsylvania. More than 4,000 challenges were filed in the days leading up to the election, including in Allegheny County. A state spokesperson said the “bad-faith mass challenges” mostly focused on overseas voters. [NPR]

🚧 One-Stop Shop for City Permits Finally Opening

The OneStopPgh counter will open Downtown on Nov. 18, allowing Pittsburghers to apply in person for permits for the first time since 2020. It’s part of a years-long project to move several city departments into one centralized space: the 412 Boulevard of the Allies building. [90.5 WESA]

• Related: The city bought the building for $40 million in 2018 under former mayor Bill Peduto — a move some local officials have criticized. The pandemic delayed the project. [90.5 WESA]

⛸️ Plans Announced for Light Up Night 2024

Holiday cheer is near with the return of the oh-so-festive Light Up Night on Nov. 23. The 63rd annual Downtown event promises more lights, more fireworks, and a headline performance by The Fray. Check out all the details on concerts, kid’s activities, delicious deals, and more. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

🌳 A Pennsylvania Icon at Risk

The state’s native beech trees are facing extinction because of two destructive diseases causing damage to bark and leaves, rapidly killing the trees. Local scientists are racing to find disease management solutions to avoid extinction, which would greatly affect the forest canopy and the wildlife that depends on the trees as a source of food. [WVIA]

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find the crafty banners in the photo above? 👀

📸👎 No one correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge ⬇️

Last week’s Where Is It? Game was a close up on local photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris in the mural of famous Pittsburghers outside of the new Salem’s Market and Grill in Crawford Roberts. Teenie is known for his iconic photographs capturing Black life in Pittsburgh.

Fun news! Teenie Harris’ entire photo archives are now on permanent display at the Carnegie Museum of Art. He also just got a historical marker outside of his house in Homewood.

👀 Looking for more to see and do?

• ➡️ Explore local Black history with spotlights on Daisy Lampkin, Peggy Ann Owens Skillen, Josh Gibson, Mary Cardwell Dawson, Mary Dee Dudley, and others
• 🍂 Check out our guide to November with markets, shows, light displays & more
• 🥧 Try new restaurants or put in holiday orders with our Thanksgiving takeout guide
• 👖 Find fall fits at the best thrift shops or snag discounts and freebies
• 💥 Test your knowledge with our Pittsburgh Pop Quiz
• 📍 Or get more ideas from our neighborhood guides