ICE at PIT, Weird Heinz Products & Kennywood's (Almost) Open
The Trump administration is sending ICE agents to 14 airports across the country, including Pittsburgh International, to help with security during the partial government shutdown. But it's not yet clear exactly what they'll be doing — and not everyone is thrilled with their arrival. Host Megan Harris and Sophia Lo share what we know so far, and explain why the airport opened a food pantry for its own employees. Plus, they give a status update on our city's preparations for the NFL Draft, get excited for the start of Kennywood and Pirates seasons (including the new menu items at PNC Park), and question Heinz's latest products. (Protein mac and cheese?! Electrolytes-infused Capri Sun?!)
Notes and references from today’s show:
- ICE agents arrive at Pittsburgh International Airport as funding stalemate hampers TSA nationwide [Post-Gazette]
- ICE agents deployed at Pittsburgh International Airport [TribLive]
- Pittsburgh International Airport sees longer lines but avoids TSA chaos [Pittsburgh Business Times]
- Pittsburgh Public Schools to transition to remote learning during NFL Draft [WTAE]
- PRT gets $350,000 to expand bus and light rail service for NFL Draft weekend [Post-Gazette]
- 11 Investigates: Pennsylvania has a problem with license plates, and it could cost drivers [WPXI]
- New outdoor plaza to open near PNC Park [Axios Pittsburgh]
- Kraft Heinz plans to unveil healthier versions of classics [Pittsburgh Business Times]
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