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A Market Square brawl last weekend has renewed pressure on business owners and elected leaders to crimeproof one of Downtown Pittsburgh’s most visible public spaces — just weeks before hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on the city for the 2026 NFL Draft.

VISITPittsburgh unveiled “PicksBURGH” on Tuesday, described as a series of celebrations designed to spotlight the region’s culture, support local businesses, and create an unforgettable fan experience throughout Draft Week.

Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority’s plan to fund Downtown improvements using tax revenue from future developments now goes to City Council, County Council and the Pittsburgh Public Schools board.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh approved a plan to seed investment and public infrastructure Downtown.

Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.

Pittsburgh Public Schools is asking families to speak to their children and discourage their attendance downtown on Friday after posts were made online for a planned "Downtown Takeover" event.

Protesters are expected to gather along Grant Street in front of Pittsburgh’s City-County building Downtown for a third round of the nationwide No Kings protests Saturday. The growing series of rallies is aimed at opposing President Donald Trump and his administration’s agenda.

Days after kids got into a major brawl in Downtown Pittsburgh, some school leaders are reacting, trying to get ahead of more potential activity this weekend.