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January 18, 2022

Confused About The Wilkinsburg Annexation? So Is Its Mayor

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Confused About The Wilkinsburg Annexation? So Is Its Mayor

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It’s been nearly 70 years since Pittsburgh expanded its borders into a neighboring town or borough, and Wilkinsburg could be next. What’s at stake for residents of both communities if elected leaders — and eventually voters — decide to proceed? Wilkinsburg Mayor Dontae Comans joins host Morgan Moody to sort through everything we still don't know. 

Plus, senior producer Megan Harris checks in with Light of Life Rescue Mission about how clients are faring in all this snow.

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