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Anthrocon celebrates 20 years in Pittsburgh with citywide furry festivities

In celebration of Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, Mayor Corey O’Connor declared July 1, 2026, “Anthrocon Day,” prompting cheers and celebratory dances from colorful furries who traveled from as far away as Mexico City. Wednesday’s announcement offered a chance to reflect on what has become an unlikely economic engine for

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Pittsburgh Mayor Clears Stance on the Steelers Leaving Acrisure Stadium for A New PlacePittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor has some plans for Acrisure Stadium and the future of the Steelers in his city.

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UPMC donates over 200 medical trauma kits to Pittsburgh policeUPMC is donating 229 medical trauma kits to Pittsburgh police to help officers provide medical care at emergency scenes, particularly when they are the first responders to arrive. Mayor Corey O’Connor and UPMC President and CEO Leslie Davis were joined for the announcement Wednesday at the Downtown Public Safety Center

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$600K investment to renovate facades along North Side’s East Ohio StreetThe East Ohio Street business district on Pittsburgh’s North Side will see a $600,000 infusion of cash to freshen up facades. Mayor Corey O’Connor and the Urban Redevelopment Authority on Monday announced the plans to renovate eight commercial facades along the stretch in East Allegheny as part of the mayor’s

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Pittsburgh orders 13 new fire trucks with money donated by HighmarkPittsburgh is ordering 13 new fire trucks, using funds donated by Highmark Health. Mayor Corey O’Connor on Thursday announced the purchases, which will modernize an aging fire truck fleet that is prone to breakdowns and pricy maintenance needs. The union representing city firefighters has pushed for improved equipment to replace

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Pittsburgh abandons controversial plan for public work facility in section of Schenley ParkPittsburgh 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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Pittsburgh slashes time to get permitsPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Wednesday celebrated an early victory in ongoing efforts to drive down permit wait times, as he tries to streamline permitting processes and encourage economic development. The median amount of time to get a permit in the city of Pittsburgh has been cut by 66% this

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5 things to know about Pittsburgh’s preliminary budgetPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Wednesday presented a preliminary 2027 budget amid serious financial challenges and with stark warnings about the city’s financial health. The spending plan includes a $728 million operating budget, slightly larger than this year’s, and a $145 million capital budget. Here are five things to know

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City of Pittsburgh names new fire chief and other appointmentsPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor has appointed Mat Davis as chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, replacing former Chief Darryl Jones, who had been placed on administrative leave earlier this year. Davis had been serving as acting fire chief after Jones was placed on leave while the city conducted an

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O’Connor touts AI use for permitting, potholes, plowingPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor appeared on a panel Thursday at an artificial intelligence summit in the East End where he touted AI development as both an economic boon for the city and a potentially groundbreaking technology for local government. But aside from permitting and potholes, it’s unclear how the rapidly

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Pittsburgh expands storefront grant program to help 77 small businessesPittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Tuesday announced increased funding for a city program designed to help small businesses and commercial property owners improve their storefronts. The Commercial Facade Grant Program initially received a $500,000 commitment. The city has since increased its investment to $1.13 million for the fund, which was

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Steelers unveil Hall of Honor exhibit commemorating Pittsburgh hosting 2026 NFL draftIn discussing his joy that the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a Pittsburgh native, Pittsburgh mayor Corey O’Connor couldn’t help but mention where Mike McCarthy’s culinary loyalty lies. “If you don’t know,” O’Connor said with a smile, “his favorite pizza place is Aiello’s.” Aiello’s Pizza is in Pittsburgh’s

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Pittsburgh fire Chief Darryl Jones to retire in wake of internal bureau reviewPittsburgh’s longtime fire chief, Darryl Jones, who was put on administrative leave in June with little explanation, will step down in September. The move comes “following a review of the financial, operational and administrative management of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire,” Mayor Corey O’Connor announced Wednesday afternoon in a prepared

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UPMC donates over 200 medical trauma kits to Pittsburgh policeUPMC is donating 229 medical trauma kits to Pittsburgh police to help officers provide medical care at emergency scenes, particularly when they are the first responders to arrive. Mayor Corey O’Connor and UPMC President and CEO Leslie Davis were joined for the announcement Wednesday at the Downtown Public Safety Center

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