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🚨🏀 Pgh's new police chief?
February 10, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
It’s Black History Month! I’m celebrating by honoring Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy 🎷🎶 Scroll to learn where you can find some smooth tunes in the Burgh ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About?
💸 Proposed Budget Fails To Meet Pgh Transit Needs
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new budget proposal includes about $40 million for Pittsburgh Regional Transit — far short of the $117 million the agency’s CEO says it needs to avoid service cuts, layoffs and fare hikes. [Union Progress]
- 💭 How will the budget affect you? We’re breaking down what’s in Shapiros’ $51.5 billion proposal, from legalizing recreational cannabis to increasing the minimum wage. [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]
🚨 Gainey Nominates Ragland As Next Police Chief
Christopher Ragland has been Pittsburgh’s acting chief since former Chief Larry Scirotto abruptly left to pursue his side gig, referring NCAA basketball. City Council, which still has to approve the mayor’s nomination, made it clear they wouldn’t support or fund another nationwide search. Ragland’s served with the bureau for over 30 years. [City of Pittsburgh]
- 🤝 Broken trust? Scirotto and Mayor Gainey both acknowledged making an (undisclosed) handshake deal that would’ve allowed Scirotto to serve as chief while frequently leaving town to ref for the Big Ten. Ragland was Scirotto’s pick for acting chief any time he was away. [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]
🏫 A Big Year for Pgh School Board Elections
Five of nine Pittsburgh Public School board seats are up for election, and whoever fills them will play a critical role in shaping the district’s future as they consider school closures and consolidations. Residents can cast their initial votes during the May primary. [90.5 WESA / 🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]
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What To Do
Monday, Feb. 10
- 🐦 Birding with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | 8-9:30 a.m. | free | Highland Park
- ❄️ Winter Workday at Thorn Run | 12-2 p.m. | volunteer | Coraopolis
- ✍️ Q Writers Roundtable with Write Pittsburgh | 6 p.m. | free | Edgewood
- 💗 Valentine Music Bingo at Cinderlands Beer Co. | 6:30 p.m. | $2+ | Strip District
Tuesday, Feb. 11
- ♻️ Create & Learn at CLP | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | free | Bloomfield
- 💐 Palentine's Day Flower Workshop at Franklin on Penn | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | $157 | Strip District
- 🍽️ Valentine's Dining Celebration at Casbah | 6-9 p.m. | $150 | Shadyside
- 🩰 Inclusive Ballet at Open Up | 6:30 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🫖 Galentines Day Tea Party at Double L | 7-9 p.m. | $30 | Millvale
Wednesday, Feb. 12
- 🧘 Evening Asana Yoga at the Roundhouse | 5-5:45 p.m. | free | Hazelwood
- 🍸 Valentine’s Cocktail Class at Wigle Whiskey | 6-8 p.m. | $65 | Strip District
- 👟 Yinz Run Club at Cinderlands | 6:30 p.m. | free | Strip District
- 🧀 Be My Valentine Workshop with The Cheese Queen | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $80 | Mt. Oliver
- 💗 Supported Yoga for Autism at Open Up | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🍷 Date Night Wines at The PA Market | 6:30-8 p.m. | $40 | Strip District
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