💸 Pirates fans to Nutting: ‘Sell the team!’

⚾ Pirates Fans Tell Nutting to ‘Sell the Team’

You’ve probably seen billboards popping up across town, demanding that Pirates owner Bob Nutting “sell the team.” We’re talking to the group of frustrated Pirates fans who are leading the campaign and lobbying for ownership to give the Buccos a fighting chance. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

📣 Pgh Rallies To Keep Social Security Office

Advocates and local officials, including Mayor Ed Gainey and Wilkinsburg Mayor Dontae Comans, rallied outside of the Social Security office in East Liberty — which has been targeted for possible closure by the Trump administration. It’s unclear what will happen to the building, but DOGE could cut up to half of its federal workforce. [TribLive / GSA]

❌ Worker Safety Research Hit By Federal Layoffs

A dozen local workers for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were laid off as a part of widespread firings at federal health agencies. NIOSH, which operates out of Bruceton Research Center in Pleasant Hills, conducts research and develops respirators to protect mine workers, first responders, and building trades. [90.5 WESA]

• ⚖️ PA joined other states to sue the Trump administration for canceling $11 billion in public health funding. [Associated Press]

🚧 Market Square Makeover Begins

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership kicked off a year-long, $15 million project to modernize the historical square. Work starts on the north half (near the Original Oyster House), and you’ll only be able to drive one way, northbound on the south half through the summer. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

• 🏙️ Work should be complete by next April. What will it look like? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]