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** O’Connor sworn in as Pittsburgh mayor ([link removed])
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Corey O’Connor took the oath of office ([link removed]) Monday afternoon, 20 years and two days after his father, Bob O’Connor, took the same oath.
O’Connor ran on improving the city’s police force and making the city more family-friendly. Read our report ([link removed]) to learn what’s at the top of O’Connor’s to-do list and who he has picked for his administration.
** OUR TOP STORY
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** O’Connor asks city to ‘Redd Up’ for NFL Draft in inaugural address ([link removed])
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City Council members were sworn in Monday, too, and R. Daniel Lavelle was unanimously chosen as the body’s president ([link removed]) .
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** NOT TO MISS
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** Brookline teens put down the phones and get grounded at outreach center ([link removed])
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** Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store ([link removed])
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** WELCOME TO 2026
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A new year brings a new wave of elections. Here are key dates in local and state politics this year.
Feb. 17 through March 10: Major party candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, state House and state Senate can circulate and file nomination petitions.
March 11 through Aug. 3: Minor party candidates can circulate and file nomination papers.
May 19: Primary Election Day
Nov. 3: General Election Day
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** A wish list for Mayor-elect O’Connor ([link removed])
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** LOCAL EVENTS
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📸 ‘Picture This’ exhibition ([link removed]) Through Feb. 1 | August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown
🪄 Harry Potter in concert ([link removed]) Jan. 10 and 11 | Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall
🍽️ Pittsburgh Restaurant Week ([link removed]) Jan. 12-18 | Various locations
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