Can Butler County Flip? Plus TikTok Trouble & North Side Cats
A special election in Butler County could be a bellwether for Pennsylvania Democrats ahead of the midterms in November. Host Megan Harris and City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Sophia Lo are talking about the candidates and why you should probably pay at least a little attention regardless of where you live. Also, the state is taking TikTok to court, Pittsburgh’s getting a wave of new local media outlets, and PRT’s latest draft for the bus line “refresh” is live. Plus, we’re sharing your recommendations for vintage shopping, groceries, and a hidden gem in Highland Park — and a few end-of-summer events to plan for this week!
Not sure about your voter status? Check your registration and find your polling place ahead of the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Notes and references from today’s show:
- Democrats and GOP face off in special election for Butler County House seat [WESA]
- Vacant Cranberry-area state House seat up for grabs in special election [TribLive]
- Special election in Butler County tests voter mood ahead of November [Public Source]
- Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday sues TikTok over youth addictiveness and exposure to mature content [WHYY]
- AG Dave Sunday sues TikTok for ‘misrepresenting’ suitability for Pennsylvania teenagers [Pennsylvania Capital-Star]
- The Menschen newspaper platforms Pittsburgh’s unhoused people [TribLive]
- This new media cooperative invites the community to join us on our journey of creation [Pittsburgh Progress]
- Pittsburgh, PA's art scene magazine, est. 2023 [Petrichor]
- Tune in tonight for Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s last scheduled public information session on its bus line refresh [PRT]
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