Ghost Guns, Buccos & Supporting Pgh’s LGBTQ+ Community
It’s the Friday news roundup! Lead producer Megan Harris is joined by producer Mallory Falk and Hey Pittsburgh editor Francesca Dabecco to discuss new legislation to ban ghost guns in Pennsylvania and ways to support Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community. Plus, we get ready for the Pirates’ home opener by breaking down changes at the stadium, including serving fried fish sandwiches in addition to hot dogs in honor of Good Friday.
As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism.
- PA lawmakers are pushing for ban on ghost guns
- Read the text of House Bill 777 for yourself
- Then-Rep. Ed Gainey's effort to ban assault weapons in 2021
- Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Squirrel Hill) on why pre-emption laws hold us back
- President Biden's executive order banning some forms of ghost guns
- Here’s what’s new at PNC Park this season
- Why the Pirates’ home opener will include fish sandwiches alongside hot dogs
Here are some organizations serving and supporting Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community:
- Proud Haven
- True T
- Trans YOUniting
- Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
- Sisters PGH
- Sex Workers Outreach Project of Pittsburgh
You can find the Amazon wishlist for QMNTY Center here and the QBurgh events calendar here.
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