Wilkinsburg Leaders Say More Community Dialogue Is Needed During Pittsburgh Merger Talks

WILKINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — There will not be a referendum on the ballot this fall to add Wilkinsburg to the city of Pittsburgh.
On Monday, the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation and Mayor Marita Garrett announced a referendum to merge the city and borough will be delayed until at least next spring’s election cycle.
Residents KDKA spoke to said they were excited about what a merger could bring.
“Create more through traffic into Wilkinsburg,” said Jay Pitser. &ldq