Corey O’Connor Wins Pittsburgh Mayoral Race
Democrat Corey O’Connor was elected mayor of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, defeating Republican Tony Moreno. O’Connor, currently the Allegheny County controller, had previously unseated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary earlier this year. He is also the son of former Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O’Connor. The Associated Press declared O’Connor the winner at 8:26 p.m.
Veterans’ Arts Center Planned in Nashville
Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient Richard Casper is working to convert a formerly abandoned church in Nashville into a 24-hour arts center dedicated to veterans. Casper expressed a deep connection to his military experience and the project.
Centenarian Becomes Published Songwriter
Irving Locker celebrated a remarkable milestone by becoming a published songwriter just before his 101st birthday. His song "If Freedom Was Free" was released by Big Machine Label Group and CreatiVets, a nonprofit that assists veterans in healing through creative endeavors.
West Virginia Lawsuit Challenges National Guard Deployment
A West Virginia court will hear a case contesting the deployment of the state National Guard to patrol Washington, D.C. This action is part of President Donald Trump’s initiative to send military forces into cities governed by Democrats.
“If Freedom Was Free” was released by Big Machine Label Group and CreatiVets, the Nashville-based nonprofit that helps veterans work through their traumas by building something.
Summary: Corey O’Connor won Pittsburgh’s mayoral race, veterans in Nashville advance creative therapies, and legal challenges arise over National Guard deployment in D.C., reflecting ongoing political and social shifts.