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Pittsburgh abandons controversial plan for public work facility in section of Schenley Park

Pittsburgh officials will not move ahead with a proposal to build a new Department of Public Works facility on a grassy portion of Schenley Park off Prospect Drive, a concept that sparked backlash from residents. Molly Onufer, a spokeswoman for Mayor Corey O’Connor, confirmed Tuesday that city officials determined the

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