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Good morning, Pittsburgh. It’s the third and final day of the NFL Draft.

Hundreds of thousands of people have already traversed Point State Park ([link removed]) , the North Shore and bridges, boats and buses connecting the two. Thousands more are expected today as forecasts call for iffy weather after two days of pristine conditions.

Catch up on how the city has handled the draft so far, thoughts from some visitors and plenty of scene-grabbing photos.

And don’t miss our non-draft news from this week, too, including the arrest and charges against a resident arguing for transparency ([link removed]) at a Springdale Borough meeting and an update on a planned new apartment building ([link removed]) in Shadyside.

✍️ Newsletter written by Charlie Wolfson ([link removed]) ,

Pittsburgh’s Public Source local government reporter & newsletter editor


** THE DRAFT IN PHOTOS
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** Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft in photos ([link removed])
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Public Source photographers chased the oddities, energy and team spirit, documenting Pittsburgh’s historic NFL Draft experience.
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Paging all book lovers! Pgh Book Fest ([link removed]) is back on May 30 at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh–Main in Oakland. The Festival is FREE and brings together readers of all ages for a day of author talks, poetry readings, workshops, local booksellers, literary exhibitors and vendors and much more.


** ICE IN PITTSBURGH
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** Public defender: Charges ‘inappropriate’ in Springdale arrest of man speaking against ICE pact ([link removed])
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A library board member who has frequently argued for transparency in the Allegheny Valley borough’s dealings with ICE is charged with two felonies and more.
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** ICE detainees seek freedom using medieval legal idea and 16-year-old website ([link removed])
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Habeas corpus cases, once rare in Western Pennsylvania, now flood the federal docket as ICE detainees challenge detentions. Families are using GoFundMe to pay lawyers.
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** PITTSBURGH HOSTS THE DRAFT
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** Pittsburgh wows NFL Draft visitors who didn’t know what to expect ([link removed])
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The NFL Draft drew football fans to Pittsburgh from near and far. Homes built on hills and a web of golden bridges left surprised impressions on some first-time guests. ([link removed])
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** NFL Draft sales short of goal line for some Pittsburgh businesses ([link removed])
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From the Strip District to Allegheny West, businesses that stocked up and boosted staffing said they were underwhelmed by customer counts early in the three-day event.
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** NFL Draft day one: ‘They did a good job of zhuzhing it up’
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The three-day event started today and runs through Saturday. With overall attendance expected to top 500,000, it’s been billed as the biggest gathering in Pittsburgh history.
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** Pittsburgh talks upgrades of Acrisure, PNC in era of billion-dollar stadiums ([link removed])
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Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park “are both in need of some upgrades,” Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor said, adding that there should be “some discussion” about public funding for improvements.
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** Here for the NFL Draft? See the real Pittsburgh, too. ([link removed])
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Whether you’re in Pittsburgh for the first time or a true Yinzer, these authentic Pittsburgh spots and venues should be on your list of prospects.
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** ECONOMY & HOUSING
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** Shadyside apartment proposal, long-stalled, heading for a vote ([link removed])
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Some residents said the proposed new building was antithetical to the neighborhood’s character.
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** LOCAL EVENTS
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🧬 Research your roots: Genealogy 101 ([link removed]) 6 p.m. April 29 | The Frick Pittsburgh, Point Breeze | $15

🎍 Little Shop of Horrors ([link removed]) April 29-May 3 | Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown

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👋 Thanks for reading today’s newsletter. For any questions or comments, feel free to email me at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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