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** ELECTION 2026
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** Primary loss by Allegheny County Council president a sign of the times ([link removed])
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Brittany Bloam’s landslide win in a suburban legislative primary wasn’t just about an anti-trans mailer, and the challenge to Pat Catena’s council presidency may bring another blow to a fading power base.
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Allegheny CleanWays is dedicated to eliminating litter and illegal dumping in the region. We organize weekly cleanups and conduct educational outreach. Visit our website ([link removed]) for cleanup news, resources and ways to get involved.


** Who’s running for office in Allegheny County in 2026? ([link removed])
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The midterm elections will feature races for governor, lieutenant governor, Congress, every seat in the state House and half the state Senate. General election voting is Nov. 3.
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** Stacy Garrity and Josh Shapiro’s quiet primary for Pennsylvania governor is over ([link removed])
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Incumbent Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity were both uncontested in the primary, which allowed them both a long runway to ramp up their campaigns and begin fundraising.
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** ECONOMY & HOUSING
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** Citywide inclusionary zoning swapped for bonus program ([link removed])
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Commissioner David Vatz said he applauded City Planning’s work, but an amendment to keep units affordable for a minimum of 35 years would still pose a barrier to private developers considering participating in the program.
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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.


** MORE NEWS
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→ Pittsburgh voters favor new legal-notice options if print newspapers go away ([link removed]) (WESA)

→ Pittsburgh Public Theater employees’ positions eliminated following CLO merger ([link removed]) (TribLIVE)

→ Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type ([link removed]) (AP)


** LOCAL EVENTS
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🍕 Pittsburgh Pizza Olympics ([link removed]) 2-8 p.m. Sunday | Spirit, Lawrenceville | $32, kids under 10 free

🎨 Three Rivers Arts Festival ([link removed]) June 5-7 & 11-14 | Arts Landing, Downtown | Free

🌛 Garfield Night Market ([link removed]) 5-10 p.m. June 5 | 113 N. Pacific Avenue, Garfield

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