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A week after an economic impact study estimated a regional boost ([link removed]) , city and county figures show gains in hotel tax revenue, declines in parking tax revenue and no clear public windfall.

Overall, the figures suggest that some regional businesses fared well during the draft — despite the less-than-ideal outcomes experienced by some business owners outside of the event’s campus. But for those who were hoping the $19 million investment in the draft from the city, county and state would result in extra public dollars for local benefit, the results are less clear. ([link removed])

✍️ Newsletter written byPenny De La Cruz. ([link removed])

Public Source audience producer.


** New tax figures complicate the picture of the NFL Draft’s $177M impact ([link removed])
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Pittsburgh’s Public Source is partnering with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh to invite everyone tomake a zine. ([link removed]) Never made one before? No problem! The Children’s Museum, Public Source and other partners will be hosting workshops where you can learn how to fold, design and create your own. ([link removed])


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Court: Allegheny County must reassess property, changing tax bills by 2032 ([link removed]) — A judge’s three-page order gives the county until July to pick a contractor to reevaluate the taxable values of hundreds of thousands of properties, on the way to a future of reassessments every five years.

Dormont housing proposal draws debate — and AI-assisted misinformation ([link removed]) — As Dormont weighs a major housing development, residents are sorting through competing claims about traffic, taxes and the project itself.

How Homewood is sustaining itself after decades of disinvestment ([link removed]) — In Homewood, business challenges, hidden history and a music tradition show what it takes for a community to endure.

Pittsburgh groups teach AI skills, including when not to use them ([link removed]) — The push reflects growing concern that people without trusted guidance could be more vulnerable to scams, misinformation and widening inequities.


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→ Former priest accused of embezzling $740K from Western Pa. parishes, mother ([link removed]) (TribLIVE)

→ Some Pa. schools are cutting off charter students’ access toyellow buses after court ruling ([link removed]) (SpotlightPA)

→ Pa. lawmakers propose guardrails on automatic license plate cameras as backlash grows ( ([link removed]) Pennsylvania Capital-Star)


** TODAY IN HISTORY 📅
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Today is August 18.

12 years ago, 2014: In 2014, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon ordered the National Guard to Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis convulsed by protests over the fatal shooting of a Black 18-year-old, Michael Brown. (AP)

25 years ago, 2001: ‘NSync performed on the North Shore in the inaugural event at Heinz Field. (Post-Gazette)

106 years ago, 1920: the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing American women’s right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it. (AP)


** LOCAL EVENTS
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🪷 Vintage mixer night at Phipps ([link removed]) 5 p.m. Aug. 20 | Phipps Conservatory, Oakland

🍨 The Great American Banana Split Celebration ([link removed]) Aug. 22-23 | Downtown Latrobe

🚲 Pedal PGH ([link removed]) Aug. 30 | Allegheny Commons Park West, North Side

👋 Thanks for reading today’s newsletter! I hope you feel more informed about Pittsburgh and your community. For any questions or comments, feel free to email me at [email protected]. (mailto:[email protected]?subject=&body=)
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