Bus Line Redesigns, Higher Taxes & Worms in Your Potato Patch Fries

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.

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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!