Episode Details

It’s the Friday news roundup! There’s a big redesign coming for Pittsburgh Regional Transit, and a whole bunch of ways to let the authority know how you feel about it. We’re talking about who is — and who should be — receiving arts funding in Pittsburgh and sharing opportunities for local artists, including Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh’s call for art. Plus, we’re discussing a big baseball meetup this weekend, an unsettling contest at Kennywood, and a proposal to raise county property taxes.

We always cite our sources:

• Two Buccos fans protested against Bob Nutting in front of the City-Council building.
• Pennsylvania got some attention during SNL in some sketches about the Oakmont Classic and Washington crossing the Delaware.  
• Pittsburgh Regional Transit released its first draft of the bus line redesign.  
• Pittsburghers for Public Transit says that the bus line redesign must “do no harm.”
• The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council found that there are racial inequities in funding our city’s arts organizations. Find the full report here.  
• County Executive Sara Innamorato proposed an increase in property taxes. 
• Going to Kennywood’s Phantom Fest today? Don’t miss the Phantom’s 2nd Annual Worm Eating Contest! 
• Spotlight PA has quizzes to help you determine which candidates you align with for state treasurer and attorney general. 
• It’s the anniversary of Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off home run that won us the 1960 World Series!

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