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Proposal in front of city council wants to give $1 million to VisitPittsburgh for 2026 NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s still more than a year and a half before the NFL draft comes to Pittsburgh, but city leaders are trying to get their ducks in a row.
A Pittsburgh City Council proposal wants to give $1 million to VisitPittsburgh to organize the draft efforts. District 9 Councilman Khari Mosley feels the money is an investment. He hopes the NFL draft, with its hundreds of thousands of fans, give the city a return on its investment.
The idea behind the bill is to let the city’s tourism bureau, VisitPittsburgh, handle what is expected to be one of the biggest tourist events the region has ever seen. According to VisitPittsburgh, this funding is one of the first steps in getting from the bid phase to building for the draft. Most building cost for the draft is incurred by the NFL.
“What they work with the host city on is a budget to really support lasting community impact for the draft,” VisitPittsburgh spokesperson Emily Hatfield said.
Councilman Mosley said this funding is best used by VisitPittsburgh as it is the tourism expert for the region. He said it does not have an exact source yet but said it won’t come from everyday services.
“I was assured prior to our council session that it’s not taking away from any city operations or city programs,” Councilman Mosley said.
With many city leaders expressing concerns over the city financial future, the councilman says the city has the money to do this. He feels making this investment to better the event not only could better the community but also help create more of a financial return with the draft.
“This event is going to bring millions and millions of dollars back to the city. So, I think this is an event we are going to get a considerable return on,” Councilman Mosley said.
VisitPittsburgh said some of the work being done for the draft will hopefully create lasting impacts for the city, including green spaces, infrastructure improvements and working with small businesses.
Being 18 months out, much of it is still in development.
“While you might not see the visible impacts of those plans just yet, know there is a lot of work and progress behind the scenes,” Hatfield said.
Councilman Mosley plans to meet with other council members to figure out where this money is coming from.
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Steelers Sticking With Same QB Plan
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to stick with Justin Fields at quarterback once again, with head coach Mike Tomlin announcing the team is planning to start the young QB in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Steelers are still waiting for Russell Wilson to turn to full strength after suffering a calf injury in training camp and then aggravating the injury prior to Week 1 in practice. While they continue to allow Wilson to recover, they’re focused on the players they have healthy, and are moving forward with Fields in Week 3.
Tomlin said Wilson is not scheduled to be a full participant in practice this week and until he is, they will stick with Fields. “We’ll stay in that mindset until something else happens,” Tomlin said on sticking with Fields.
Fields is 2-0 this season, throwing for 273 yards and a touchdown, completing 30 of 43 passes in the first two games. He has not caused a turnover this season.
NFL insiders have made it known that Fields could have control of the job long-term after starting undefeated.
“Russell Wilson is working his way back and as long as that’s the case Justin Fields is the starter. You’re not gonna take the guy out of the lineup when you’re winning football games,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter said.
The Steelers will not shut down Wilson this early in the week and will leave the door open for Wilson to play. If he is inactive, the team will still utilize him as the emergency quarterback as they have through the first two games.
The backup will be Kyle Allen. Wilson will only be eligible to play as the emergency QB if both Fields and Allen are unable to play.
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South Side Barbershop raises nearly $3,000 for injured Pittsburgh Police officer
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A barber shop on Pittsburgh’s South Side raised nearly $3,000 to help support a police officer who was recently injured in a fight.
Earlier this month, Pittsburgh Police Sergeant Andrew Robinson suffered a broken leg while trying to break up a fight outside of Oddballs along East Carson Street.
J.C. Caputo who owns the South Side Barbershop held a fundraiser on Friday to help Robinson.
All proceeds from haircuts that day were donated towards Robinson’s recovery.
A total of $2,650 was raised on Friday and Caputo says he’ll still accept further donations to pass along to the officer and his family.
The owners of Oddballs agreed to close for good in the wake of the fight.
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