💰 Pittsburgh adds $28M to city budget

New City Budget Approved

Pittsburgh City Council unanimously approved a revised 2026 budget, increasing spending by $28 million. Mayor Corey O'Connor reopened the budget shortly after taking office, pointing to shortfalls on employee health care, fuel, and bridge and vehicle maintenance. The new budget trims vacant jobs and pulls millions from surplus and rainy day funds. [TribLive]

• The Food Justice Fund was also slashed. City Council approved cutting the $500,000 program by half. [WESA]

Outbreak Risk Rising in PA

Experts say outbreaks aren’t hypothetical anymore. At least 40,000 Pennsylvania students are missing required vaccines, and many schools have dropped below the 95% herd immunity threshold that helps stop epidemic-like spread. (Some Pittsburgh-area schools are dangerously low in the 70% range.) Districts often let kids attend without vaccines or valid exemptions, and the state isn’t consistently stepping in. [Post-Gazette / Frontline]

• Did you know? A Pittsburgh doctor invented the vaccine that saved millions of children from polio. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court ruled that banning Medicaid coverage for abortions violates the state constitution’s equal rights protections. The case, brought by reproductive health providers, could be appealed to the state Supreme Court. Abortions until 24 weeks remain legal in Pennsylvania, but public funding has been limited to specific cases. [Spotlight PA]

ICE Detainees Start Hunger Strike

Around 100 people at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Clearfield County began a hunger strike to protest unsafe conditions, poor medical care, and contaminated food. Activists with the Shut Down Detention Campaign are demanding the release of sick detainees and closure of the facility, citing multiple hospitalizations and deaths. [WJAC]

'The Pitt' Production Returns in June

Season 3 jumps four months to November, focusing on cold-weather storylines, new and returning characters, and deeper explorations into Dr. Robby’s "rock bottom." [Deadline]

• Looking for an S2 recap? We have thoughts! [City Cast Pittsburgh]

1. Don’t panic.

In the age of AI, scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated. They’re skilled at creating urgency, pressuring you to act and act quickly so that your account can be restored. It’s that pressure that often leads people to not think things through.

It’s essential to trust your instincts in moments like this. If something doesn’t feel right, it usually isn’t.

2. Call your bank or credit union.

When the scam involves money or your accounts, your first move should be to contact your financial institution. Reach out to them using a trusted phone number, like the one on the back of your card or listed on their official website. Avoid using any contact information provided in a suspicious message or phone call. Your financial institution can help you freeze your account(s) or card(s), flag or stop suspicious transactions, and walk you through next steps based on your situation. Even if you’re not sure whether something was a scam, it’s always worth reaching out. Having a real person on the line can make a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable.

3. Secure your accounts.

If you clicked a link or gave someone your password or login credentials, it’s important to act quickly to secure your accounts.

Start by changing your affected passwords, especially for online banking. If you use the same password across multiple sites, you’ll want to update those as well.

Most financial institutions offer two-factor authentication as an added layer of account protection. Once enabled, someone can’t access your account as easily, even if they have your password. Simple steps like this make a huge difference.

4. Document what happened

Save the text message and/or phone number it came from. Screenshot any website you may have entered or any other online interaction you took during this scam. If you entered information anywhere, note what was shared.

This information can support your financial institution’s investigation and help identify patterns in similar scams. It can also help flag patterns that protect other people from the same scam.

5. Know what to expect next

After you report the issue, your financial institution may begin a review process.

This can include:

• Investigating transactions
• Issuing provisional credits in certain situations
• Following up with additional questions or updates

These steps can take time. Staying in touch and keeping an eye on your accounts can help you feel more in control as things move forward.

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