Pittsburgh Reopens Budget to Avert Crisis

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor reopens the 2026 city budget to tackle a multimillion-dollar deficit and avoid financial crisis. The move addresses an $8.6 million shortfall from 2025, fueled by overtime overruns and underestimations, with projections showing rainy day funds dropping sharply. No new taxes or layoffs yet; focus shifts to cuts in contracts and non-essential programs like senior grass-cutting services. City leaders urge belt-tightening for stability.