Bill Peduto

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ current owners are reportedly nearing a deal to sell the team to Fenway Sports Group. But according to Mayor Bill Peduto, a sale wouldn’t change the Penguins’ legal commitments to the Hill District community as the team redevelops the site of the former Civic Arena.

In his final budget address to Pittsburgh City Council this week, Mayor Bill Peduto sketched out what he sees as the legacy of his administration — and of his own political career.

Mayor Bill Peduto joined other leaders at the United Nations climate talks in Scotland this week to discuss Pittsburgh’s progress towards the city’s goals. By 2030, officials have pledged to reduce citywide emissions and energy and water use by 50%.Officials say a number of projects, such as transitioning city streetlights to LED and using renewable electricity in City facilities will help Pittsburgh meet its goals.

The city does not have a vaccine mandate for current workers, but Peduto says that could change if COVID strikes "on a scale where the health of the employees was being directly affected.”

On today’s program: A member of the city’s Community Task Force on Police Reform explains how Pittsburgh policing has changed since the death of George Floyd, and what improvements they’re still hoping for; Mayor Bill Peduto talks about his future plans, after losing a third term in the primary election; and as vaccinations slow throughout Pennsylvania, two red counties are taking different approaches to encourage residents to get their COVID-19 vaccine.

Bill Peduto always said he wanted to serve three terms as Pittsburgh’s mayor. But now, with state Rep. Ed Gainey all but certain to become the city’s next leader, Peduto says he has his sights set beyond Pittsburgh.

On today’s program: Ed Gainey got more votes than Democratic incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto during Tuesday’s primary election; how the Pittsburgh Promise is trying to help students succeed after an unpredictable year; and a look at the impact of U.S. Steel’s decision not to make upgrades at the Mon Valley Works plant.

Ed Gainey was first elected to represent the 24th state House District in 2012; he previously worked on community development for former Mayors Tom Murphy and Luke Ravenstahl.

On today’s program: Pittsburgh’s mayoral race comes to a head as Democratic incumbent Bill Peduto faces three contenders this primary election day; a look at two ballot measures that, if approved statewide, would limit the governor’s authority to make disaster declarations; and why families eligible for free or reduced school lunch are barely receiving state aid to make up for missed school meals.

Challenger Ed Gainey says attacks by Mayor Bill Peduto are "hypocritical" — as Peduto's campaign suggests it is hypocritical for Gainey to complain.