Pittsburgh Primary Day: Mayoral Race, Hollywood in Bedford, Mosquito Control, and Election Results

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. It's Primary Election Day in Pittsburgh, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the city. Today, voters are deciding on candidates for mayor in what observers are calling the hottest contested mayoral race in recent memory. On the Democratic side, incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey is facing challenger while Republicans Thomas West and Tony Moreno vie for their party's nomination. Remember, anyone in line by 8 p.m. will still be able to cast their vote. Mail-in ballots must be received by county election offices by 8 p.m. today. Bedford Square on the South Side has been transformed into a movie set, bringing some Hollywood excitement to our streets. Details are still emerging about which production is filming there. In sports, the Pirates suffered a 7-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds yesterday, who secured their fifth consecutive victory. Austin Hays led the Reds with three hits and two RBIs. The Allegheny County Health Department has begun treating stormwater catch basins across several boroughs as part of their seasonal mosquito control efforts. We're seeing a cloudy morning across Pittsburgh, but forecasters suggest we'll see warmer conditions as we move into the weekend after some rain later this week. In public safety news, police are investigating an incident where a carjacking victim reportedly fired two shots at a suspect. And in Rankin, a woman is in critical condition after being shot while getting out of her car. City Council recently reviewed a referendum question for today's ballot regarding non-discrimination in city business. Special Election Question #1 asks voters whether the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter should be amended to prohibit discrimination in conducting city business. The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show continues at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, having kicked off earlier this month. For families in Fox Chapel, in-person classes resume today even though some residents are still without power following recent storms. In healthcare news, nurses rallied as a bill to prevent healthcare violence advances through the legislature, showing our community's commitment to protecting healthcare workers. Looking ahead, voters should keep an eye on election results, which will begin to show after polls close at 8 p.m. tonight. The results will determine who moves forward to the November general election in races for Pittsburgh mayor, key court seats, and more. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.