🏈 Pittsburgh’s post-Draft future

Pittsburgh’s Post-Draft Plans?

After a good sleep, Mayor Corey O’Connor says he and his team will be making phone calls and reconnecting with out-of-town business owners, corporate leaders, VIPs, and more to see how Pittsburgh might be a good fit for them in the years to come. He promised City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris that his “details matter” campaign to Redd Up the city would carry on indefinitely. See something ugly or in need of repair where you are? Call your councilor or report it via 311.

• O’Connor’s also party planning. The mayor says he’s reserved the corner of Boulevard of the Allies and Grant Street for a Buccos World Series celebration on Oct. 28 🤣 Hear more manifestations on today’s podcast, plus his feelings on the Steelers’ $1 billion arena ask. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Pittsburgh Loses 18 Federal Prosecutors

Almost one-third of federal prosecutors based in Pittsburgh have left their jobs since President Donald Trump took office. That includes the district's criminal and civil divisions leaders, and three of the four lawyers who prosecuted the Tree of Life case. This follows a national trend of federal prosecutors leaving their jobs as workloads increase due to immigration enforcement, turnover, and diminishing independence. [TribLIVE]

PPS Closures Still on the Table

Even if Pittsburgh Public closes 12 schools, leaders say the district will still run out of cash reserves by the end of 2028. The closure plan was rejected last November but could return to a vote next month. The closure plan now includes changes to address overcrowding, student transitions, and inequity. [WESA / Public Source]

• Wanna know how we got here? [City Cast Pittsburgh]

‘Hershey’ Film Trailer Out Now

The Milton Hershey biopic will be released on Thanksgiving – sweet! See if you can spot any of the movie’s 17 Pennsylvania filming locations, including in the Strip District, South Side, and Downtown. [Post Gazette]

• Filming last year brought in record-breaking amounts of money, but PA’s tax credit still lags well behind comparable states. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Expect To Vote on Term Limits

The Allegheny County Executive is limited to three consecutive four-year terms. Should county councilors, the district attorney, sheriff, and treasurer be term-limited, too? Voters will get to decide in November — potentially standardizing the roles, but also effectively disqualifying several long-serving elected leaders. [WESA]

We’re back with recommendations from City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors 📣 This is a weekly spot in the newsletter where members get to shine a light on their favorite local businesses, organizations, and events.

• 🌮 Ashley J. wants to shout out ​​Edgar’s Best Tacos. “The trailer on 18th and Smallman in the Strip has some of the best tacos in the city! The chorizo is a personal favorite of mine, topped with onion, cilantro, and lots of lime juice.”

Want to share your own shoutout? 🌟