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Ryan Deto

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Bay Area native, proud PGH transplant. Pittsburgh reporter for Axios. Past: TribLive and Pittsburgh City Paper. Tips: [email protected]

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Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 15h

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposed a budget w/ no new taxes, following through on a pledge to avoid more tax increases after county raised them this year to address expiring federal aid & declining property values due to commercial appeals www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Allegheny County plans $3B budget without raising taxes

Allegheny County's 2026 budget avoids new taxes or layoffs despite federal cuts.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 20h

Walmart, the new owners Monroeville Mall, plan to bulldoze the mall soon. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Walmart plans to demolish Monroeville Mall

The suburban mall site is planned for redevelopment complete with retail, dining and open spaces.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 21h

Nearly 7% of homes in the Pittsburgh metro area face severe or extreme risk of flood damage, potentially risking billions in property damage. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Billions worth of Pittsburgh properties at risk of flood damage

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 2d

Caught this glimpse of the Beaver Valley Nuclear power station while flying home yesterday. The power plant along the Ohio River provides power to 1.4 million homes, many in the Pittsburgh area.

A bird’s eye view of Beaver Valley Nuclear power station, with clouds of vapor coming out of the columns.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 8d

Ok, Pittsburgh we need your help. Vote in the greatest living celebrity from Pittsburgh tournament. Names like Jeff Goldblum, Michael Keaton, Wiz Khalifa and Xtina will be competing in bracket tournament all week www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Who's Pittsburgh's top living legend? Vote now

We're throwing the region's biggest names into a bracket to see who yinz brag about most.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 12d

Just 1,381 new apartment units are expected to open in the Pittsburgh region this year, one of the lowest among metros in the U.S. and down 11% from last year. Peer metros like Cleveland, Cincinnati and Detroit are building more units this year. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Pittsburgh sees drop in new apartments

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 14d

Federal funding cuts have strained key Pittsburgh-area affordable housing, healthcare, childcare and anti-hunger programs and a potential shutdown could push them past the breaking point. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Pittsburgh faces new threat from funding cuts

Food, housing and child care programs are bracing for sharp federal funding cuts.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 19d

Pittsburgh got a little sneak peak of season 2 of “The Pitt” when the cast and crew filmed at AGH. A producer gave us a little a hint of what might coming next season www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Pittsburgh filming of "The Pitt" offers a sneak peak

Season 2 filmed in Pittsburgh fresh off the show's Emmy wins

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 20d

De Fer Coffee, Commonplace, and maybe try this egg coffee at Ineffable Cà Phê www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Egg coffee has it all

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 20d

The Pitt is filming in Pittsburgh rn, I was hoping to run into Shabana Azeez to give her good local coffee recs after her viral tweet and then moments later she walked into the Starbucks in the Strip I was working in!! Took a selfie with her and new cast member Lucas Iverson

Me with the Pitt castmembers Shabana Azeez and Lucas Iverson

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 21d

Gov. Josh Shapiro said today in Pittsburgh that Trump failed a "leadership and morality test" in the aftermath Kirk's killing and escalating political violence. He said Trump can't cherry pick which killings to care about, and needs to condemn them all. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Shapiro calls out Trump over selective outrage on violence

Pennsylvania's governor urges leaders to condemn all political violence, not just some.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 21d

Homicides in Allegheny County have declined 44% for the first eight months this year compared to the same time period last year. The county is on pace for a 20-year low. It's a pretty remarkable turnaround from near-record highs just three years ago. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Allegheny County sees steep decline in homicides

Homicides are down 44% this year, the lowest in at least two decades.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 22d

We tried the new Pumpkin Spice chicken wings available now at Wings Over locations. Head to Carson Street in the South Side to try them. They are very fragrant, with a satisfying tang🎃 www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Pumpkin spice takes flight with new wings

Wings Over adds pumpkin spice chicken wings to its menu through Nov. 30.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 26d

You will have to read in the story 😉

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 26d

Basically, but with fries

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 26d

I am shocked it took us this long to see a dish like this

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · 26d

NEW: Steelers vendor has unveiled its new food at Acrisure this year, which includes something called a Pierogi Pileup. And honestly ... I would. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Steelers fans can dig into new delicacies this year

Acrisure debuts pierogi pileup, sliders and more for 2025 Steelers games.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Sep 8

They might … might be fixing a lot of traffic problems at the infamous Squirrel Hill Tunnel interchange www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Squirrel Hill Tunnel bottleneck to be rebuilt

The Parkway East project will ease traffic jams near the Squirrel Hill Tunnel starting in 2029.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Sep 4

The WDVE sign is coming down from its iconic perch on Parkway West. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

WDVE sign taken down from Parkway West

The WDVE sign in Green Tree is gone, but the station is still rocking from its new home.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Sep 4

☕️ A new secret (sort of) coffee shop has opened in East Liberty. It's worth a visit. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

A hidden coffee bar is brewing in Pittsburgh

Spot of Coffee serves scratch-made syrups, fall drinks and cozy vibes in a tucked-away alley.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pittsburgh-area Rep. Chris Deluzio has a new, populist pitch for Democrats. He is hoping it will lead Dems back into power and contrast them with Republicans. The words “Corporate jagoffs” and “corrupt rich a**holes” are included. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Deluzio pushes populist fight against GOP bill

The "Big, Beautiful Bill" helps "corporate jagoffs" and "corrupt, rich a**holes" over working-class Americans, Deluzio says.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Sep 2

Kraft Heinz is breaking up, but Heinz brand and Pittsburgh connection will remain www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Kraft Heinz splits, but Heinz brand stays strong

There are no plans to move the headquarters out of Pittsburgh and Chicago, the company said.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEW: ICE arrests in Southwestern PA have nearly tripled under President Trump, per federal data. Over 50% those arrests involved people with no prior criminal record. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

ICE arrests rise across Pittsburgh region

More than half of those arrested had no criminal record, according to new data.

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Aug 27

AI is overconfident even when wrong, often overstating its performance even after it answered questions incorrectly. Researchers at CMU say it causes them anxiety because it showcases the LLMs ability to lie and its ease at doing so. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

AI is overconfident even when wrong, says report

Even after LLMs answered fewer questions correctly than predicted, they often would applaud their own performance

Ryan Deto @ryandeto.bsky.social · Aug 26

Pumpkin Spice Season has already started in Pittsburgh, but at least the weather is cooperating this year. Included is a list of local spots to enjoy PSL, pumpkin beers and more www.axios.com/local/pittsb...

Pumpkin spice season arrives early in Pittsburgh

Maple, matcha and Pumking beers join the early fall flavor wave