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Forty-five years later, he has a simple request for the team’s Managing General Partner Bob Nutting: Bring him and his Dad a World Series — or sell the team to someone who can ([link removed]) .
Also this week:
* Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto is leaving his role after 18 months ([link removed]) amid controversy surrounding his plans to work as a college basketball referee.
* PublicSource obtained emails that show uncertainty among public leaders on how to fund downtown Pittsburgh's public bathroom program in the long-term ([link removed]) .
* Parents shared an alternative proposal for school closures ([link removed]) after Pittsburgh Public Schools consultants presented theirs last week.
* Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato defended her proposed 2025 property tax hike ([link removed]) despite some County Council naysayers.
* PublicSource co-published a story with The 19th News on how trans rights and care could hinge on this year's election ([link removed]) .
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** Dear Bob Nutting, please bring Dad and me a World Series — or sell to someone who can ([link removed])
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** Scirotto out as Pittsburgh police chief after 18 months ([link removed])
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** Emails show funding doubts nearly drained Pittsburgh Potty initiative as city leaders explore expansion ([link removed])
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** Fewer closings, regional schools and choices featured in parent-crafted alternative to PPS consolidation plan ([link removed])
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** Innamorato defends tax hike and pushes council for specific cuts ([link removed])
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** For trans people reliant on federal programs, election could change everything ([link removed])
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** Allegheny County shelter options to expand starting next week ([link removed])
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** Hollowed Out wins national environmental reporting award ([link removed])
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** Breaking rules intended to keep Pa.’s older adults safe is rarely met with state sanctions ([link removed])
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** ICYMI FROM LAST WEEK
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* Pittsburgh has effectively banned bullriding events since the 1990s. This summer, however, unnamed Pennsylvania legislators entered a provision in the state budget overriding local bans on rodeos. Now, a senator is trying to restore the city’s powers ([link removed]) .
* Pittsburgh Public Schools consultants presented their final school closures and consolidations proposal ([link removed]) to the school board.
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