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South Side residents, business groups and elected officials are responding to the Friday stabbing by calling for Capo’s closing. An open letter calls on the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office to return to court and seek a court-ordered closure of Capo’s. The groups argue the bar has violated at least three provisions of a consent agreement that allowed it to remain open under specific safety conditions. They say continued violence associated with the business is discouraging people from visiting the South Side, costing neighboring businesses customers and damaging the district’s future. The letter acknowledges closing a business has consequences for owners and employees, but argues the safety and livelihoods of the entire community must also be considered. The coalition is asking the district attorney to publicly identify the next enforcement steps.

A new forecast from University of Pittsburgh economist Chris Briem estimates the eight-county region could have about a quarter-million fewer residents by 2050 compared to 2020. The Pittsburgh Business Times reports the biggest factor is an aging population, with deaths expected to outnumber births. Briem stresses this is a forecast, not a prediction, and says a shrinking population doesn't necessarily mean a region is struggling. The study also projects an older workforce, with workers 65 and older expected to increase by about 30-percent.

Roadside Development announced this morning Wegmans will become the anchor tenant at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. A release says Roadside and Wegmans plan to reimagine the property with renovations starting in 2028. This will be Wegmans second Pittsburgh area location. The company broke ground in Cranberry Township in August for a store expected to open in fall 2027. Last week, AMC closed its Mt. Lebanon 6 theaters at the Galleria and there was speculation the mall itself would close, but Roadside told KDKA Radio it would remain open.

Police are looking to arrest a 21-year-old man accused of trying to lure a 10-year-old girl into his SUV earlier this month. She was waiting for a school bus in Crafton Heights. Police say Raequan Troutman, driving a black Dodge Durango, asked the girl if she wanted a ride to school. She said no and told offciers Troutman returned and offered a ride a second time. Investigators say surveillance video backs up the girl's story and she also identified Troutman in a photo lineup.

Penguins forward Ben Kindel has returned to Pittsburgh after collapsing on the team plane earlier this week. Pens GM Kyle Dubas described the incident as a vasovagal episode. The Mayo Clinic says it is a common, temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure. Dubas said it is unclear what triggered the incident. Kindel has been placed on injured reserve and will have more testing.

Allegheny County Council voted 11-4 last night to pass a paid parental leave mandate. The decision came after hours of public comment. If the mandate becomes law, Allegheny County would be the first in Pennsylvania to require paid parental leave. It will take effect six months after it is signed into law.

Allegheny County Council is expected to approve tonight the state's first paid parental leave mandate. The policy requires a minimum of 12 weeks of paid leave for an employee with six months of service who have a baby, foster a child or adopt one. The employer with 15 or more employees must pay regular base pay for at least 12 weeks. Luke Bernstein, The CEO of PA Chamber of Business and Industry told KDKA's Colin Dunlap that this policy will discourage growth and expansion for businesses.

The NFL announced the Steelers game with the Saints will be played in Paris on Sunday, despite violent protests underway in France. The Saints left for Paris immediately after their game last night and have arrived. The Steelers are scheduled to fly there on Thursday. Game time is 9:30 Sunday morning.

A Peters Township first-grade teacher is facing charges after police say she showed up to class drunk. According to a court citation, Katharine Viviano left Pleasant Valley Elementary around 11 a.m. last Thursday to buy alcohol. Police say she hit a parked car while returning to the school, then locked herself inside a classroom bathroom. Her first-grade students were left unattended and were moved to another classroom by a fellow teacher. Staff later found Viviano semi-conscious. Police say she had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol. She admitted to drinking vodka and is charged with public drunkenness.

After 11 days on the picket line, Duquesne Light workers have approved a new labor deal. Duquesne Light and IBEW Local 29, which represents nearly 1,000 workers, have a new five-year contract after union members voted to approve the deal. More than 700 ballots were cast, with over 500 workers voting in favor. The vote ends an 11-day strike that began September 30th after the previous contract expired without an agreement. Union leaders had raised concerns about staffing levels, outside contractors, wages, health care and retirement benefits. Workers are returning to the job this morning. It was the first sustained strike at Duquesne Light in 50 years.