Post-Gazette journalists have been on strike for more than three years. Photo: Courtesy of Pittsburgh Union Progress
🪧A federal appeals court on Monday ruled in favor of striking journalists at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, ordering the newspaper to reinstate its previous union contract and return to the bargaining table.
The newspaper said it plans to further appeal the decision, as strikers — who have been on the picket line for more than three years — weigh their next move. (WESA)
🤝 U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Braddock) was joined Sunday by seven moderate Democrats in backing a GOP-led deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
He and Republican Sen. Dave McCormick were among the lawmakers who voted to advance the measure, which omits guaranteed health care subsidy extensions that triggered the shutdown — prompting backlash from Democratic colleagues. (PennLive)
📺 U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, appeared on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on Monday night to talk veterans' issues, the Trump administration, and the Senate's deal to end the government shutdown. (Watch here)
🏈 ESPN's "College GameDay" returns to Pittsburgh for its first traditional Saturday show in 20 years, broadcasting live from the North Shore before Pitt's noon kickoff against Notre Dame at Acrisure Stadium. (KDKA)
