Democrat Corey O’Connor Wins Pittsburgh Mayor’s Race
Democrat Corey O’Connor secured victory in the Pittsburgh mayoral election on Tuesday, defeating Republican Tony Moreno. O’Connor, currently serving as Allegheny County controller, had earlier bested incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary. He is also the son of former Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O’Connor. The Associated Press announced O’Connor’s win at 8:26 p.m.
Veterans’ Arts Center Project in Nashville
Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient Richard Casper is working to convert a previously abandoned church into a 24-hour arts center dedicated to veterans. Casper expressed hope and commitment to the project as he inspected the site.
Veteran Irving Locker Becomes Published Songwriter
Irving Locker marked a unique milestone shortly before his 101st birthday by releasing his first song, “If Freedom Was Free.” The track was produced by Big Machine Label Group in collaboration with CreatiVets, a Nashville nonprofit that supports veterans in healing through creative endeavors.
Legal Challenge to National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
A West Virginia court will consider arguments in a lawsuit opposing the deployment of the state National Guard to patrol Washington, D.C. This move is linked to President Donald Trump's initiative to increase military presence in cities governed by Democrats.
"Richard Casper shakes his head as he touches one of the boarded-up windows in the once-abandoned church he plans to transform into a new 24-hour arts center for veterans."
"Irving Locker celebrated a new, unexpected milestone last week: He became a published songwriter one day before his 101st birthday."
"A court in West Virginia is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging the deployment of the state National Guard to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C."
Summary: Corey O’Connor won Pittsburgh’s mayoral race, veterans in Nashville pursue creative projects, and a legal case challenges National Guard patrols in D.C. under President Trump’s directive.