Tattoo Regulations, Steelers in Paris & Debating the Essence of Sheetz

Allegheny County Council is taking steps to oust Pat Catena as the group's president, after his campaign sent out a mailer claiming his opponent is "supported by an extreme left group that advocates for transgender athletes in our sports." Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and contributor and City Paper managing editor Colin Williams discuss the latest, plus the county's attempts to regulate tattoos and mandate paid parental leave. We're also opening up the mailbag and sharing your thoughts on local stories like the Market Square teen curfew, questioning how many Steelers fans can truly exist in Paris, and mourning one half of the duo behind our beloved Pamela's Diner. And in our members-only bonus segment, we're joined by Pittsburgh Business-Times reporter Jake Dabkowski to debate whether Sheetz is a gas station or convenience store — and explain why the answer could determine whether it can open in city limits.

Notes and references from today’s show:

• Angry crowd demands County Council president’s resignation [P-G]
• WESA Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election [WESA]
• Pittsburgh ballot question asks voters for options if print newspapers go away [WESA]
• Allegheny County is exploring how to regulate tattoo shops in the Pittsburgh region [WESA]
• Pittsburgh youth, community members question Market Square restrictions at forum [WESA]
• Youth Forum on Safety and Mental Health with 1Hood Media [Eventbrite]
• More than 180,000 used free transit for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh [P-G]
• Unwind by DollTrap [YouTube]
• Steelers to play Saints in 2026 NFL Paris Game [Steelers]
• Gail Klingensmith, co-owner of Pamela’s Diner for nearly a half century, has died [TribLive]
• Riverlife's Shore Thing returning to Pittsburgh for second season [KDKA]
• Gas station or convenience store? Sheetz faces zoning dispute over first city location [Pittsburgh Business Times]

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