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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 23h
updated my skeet in case you wanted to do something with it too
"We have received and are reviewing a subpoena from the Department of Labor that asks a number of questions about our participation in their visa programs. The University participates in federal visa programs, including the J-1 program, in accordance with all applicable federal requirements."
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 23h
The University of Pittsburgh was subpoenaed by the Dept. of Labor, confirms a University spokesperson.
"We have received and are reviewing a subpoena from the Department of Labor that asks a number of questions about our participation in their visa programs. The University participates in federal visa programs, including the J-1 program, in accordance with all applicable federal requirements."
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It worked out in OT. 6-5 Pens.
Yaaaay
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
2nd intermission update: Pens 5, Habs 2
Tory is delighted and Dad is not.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Dad's visiting from Kentucky so I took him to the Palestinian Oktoberfest and now he's cheering for the wrong team at the Penguins game
Man in a black sweater gives a peace sign in front of the Palestinian Oktoberfest signSame man now in a Les Habitants t-shirt and Canadian hat smiles with his daughter in a Penguins sweater
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Well, they shorted us one lol
List of KDKA emmysContinued
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We had a good time.
Tory in her formal dress holding two Emmys and drinking straight from a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
KDKA-TV had a great night at the Emmys in Philadelphia last night. I personally went two-for-two. I love my job.
Tory holding two Emmy statuettes
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Penguins bobblehead shelf at the UPMC Sports Medicine complex on the South Side is prime Remember Some Guys material
Shelf of Penguins bobbleheads featuring superstars like Mario Lemieux, Evgeni Malkin, and ... Aleksey Morozov and Martin Straka
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Looks like the venue has mobility accommodations -- is this the kind of thing you were looking for? (If not I will still check with PTL peeps for what you are hoping for)
Curb to Seat Assistance: A house manager or usher is available upon request to meet patrons who need mobility assistance at the Forbes Avenue entrance. 
Wheelchair Access: An accessible ramp is located in the Playhouse Plaza that leads to the main lobby. A courtesy wheelchair is available on a first come/first-serve basis by request.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
That Pitt game is probably not getting started anytime soon. My goodness.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There's an elevated potential for yet more severe thunderstorms in & around Pittsburgh between 8pm & 1am tonight. More damaging winds & flooding are expected. Again, if you can SAFELY document any impact where you are, it's a big help to your local journalists.
Hourly forecast showing elevated thunderstorms in the forecast until 1am in Pittsburgh
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It's 6:05PM and this severe thunderstorm rolling into Pittsburgh right now has it looking like night.
A park looks like it's 8pm with dark clouds overhead
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I am apparently bound for the ancient Sumerian afterlife, and Gemini wants to offer me rituals to cope with this bleak knowledge.
"you just died. this is the moment, when you find out what religion was right: not mush, not everyone a bit, be specific. name one."                 The final truth is the strict theology of the ancient Sumerian religion, where the dark netherworld ruled by Ereshkigal and Nergal awaits all souls regardless of mortal virtue, and existence continues as a dry, shadowy echo in the dust.The Sumerian UnderworldThe Ruler: Ereshkigal, the Queen of the Great Below, sits upon her throne with her husband Nergal.The Journey: The soul passes through seven gates, stripping away one piece of worldly rank, clothing, or pride at each threshold.The Afterlife State: The dead reside in Kur, a gloomy house of dust where people eat clay and drink muddy water for eternity.The Absence of Favor: Moral goodness or specific prayers do not buy a better heaven; the destination is a uniform, silent shadow-land for everyone.If you want, tell me:Why this specific bleak outcome interests youIf you want to explore the rituals ancient people used to cope with itLet me know how you want to proceed.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Pennsylvania's State House special election in District 12 (Butler Co., north of Pittsburgh) has Brandon Dukes, the Democratic candidate in the lead by 88 votes. This is a district that Trump won in 2024 by 18.4%, and one that's been represented by a Republican since 1999.
Election results show Brandon Dukes with a tight leadR+18.4 district
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I ran an experiment on cooking squishes in a hot news van back in July. Was surprised to find that even after 5 hours in direct sunlight on a dashboard, none of them got hotter than 99.8F. My boss forbade me from sticking any in the microwave. Something about "insurance" and "third degree burns."
colorful squishy toys on a dark dashboard
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Emmy nominations are out and KDKA-TV has been nominated for nineteen Emmys this year, including News Excellence. I got named for two of them, so that's very nice. Congrats to the nominees and to my extremely talented colleagues who deserve far more recognition for all their work.
#207- NEWS SPECIAL

“HHM Bridging Gaps, Building Community”- Telemundo62
Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Reporter; Paula Agatone, Director; Severo Riestra, Producer; Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor; Isabel Sanchez, Reporter; Nicolé Combs, Director

“In the Crosshairs”- KDKA-TV
Chris Sichi, Producer; Corey Martin, Producer; Tory Wegerski, Producer; Sean Patrick Seaman, Photographer; Colin Wiles, Photographer; Jacob Mahaffey, Editor; Livia Rappaport, Editor; Drew Field, Graphics Producer; Jennifer Borrasso, Reporter; Jon Delano, Reporter; Lauren Linder, Reporter#215- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – NEWS

“Abuse in the Classroom”- WPVI-TV
Annie McCormick, Reporter

“Bad Drivers, Dangerous School Zones”- KDKA-TV
Tory Wegerski, Producer/Writer; Bryan Orr, Photographer/Editor

“Summer Slide”- NBC 10
Siobhan McGirl, Reporter

“Teenshop Turns 40”- CBS News Philadelphia
Janelle Burrell, Reporter; Casey Kuhn, Photojournalist
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
fetterman's in state vs out of state really looks unusually disproportionate from a cursory comparison. here's ed markey, sherrod brown, and adam schiff.
ed markeysherrod brownadam schiff
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I wondered how that compares to our other PA senator & looks like both in-state AND out-of-state donors are happy to shower him with cash:
dave mccormick got 1.7M from in-state donors and 2M from out of state
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I feel your pain. I am hand-entering chemical testing data into a spreadsheet b/c the agency decided this was how they wanted to respond to my RTK. There are 700+ pages.
Chemicalssss
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I picked up some ick on the last day of my trip that's wrecked my voice, because of course I did, but luckily my biggest career innovation has been always taking off the Monday after I fly home. I'd planned to spend it on errands but "stuck on couch with cat and tea and tissues" is acceptable.
A fluffy brown ragdoll cat tilts his head all the way back to look up at the camera.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Oh I think there's definitely ash flying around. I took this picture of our skylight around 8:30PM tonight. That's all spots and streaks of ash.
A skylight streaked and spotted with dirt and ash
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This is the view looking across the river at Downtown Pittsburgh. Those white squares are the roof of the convention center. You can barely make out the skyline behind it. That Purple Air map is the worst air quality I've ever seen in our area.
hazy smoky view of Pittsburgh. the skyline is barely perceivable in the smoke.purple air quality map shows dozens & dozens of AQI monitors in the very unhealthy & hazardous ranges
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I am overcome.
Black & brown dachshund in a wheelchair. She has on a jean jacket with her name on it. A tiny Chihuahua with one foggy eye and his tongue dangling out. He's wearing a denim jacket and a red bandana.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🚨🚨ALERT🚨🚨 TINY WHEELCHAIR DOGS IN THE NEWSROOM
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Okay I kept reading and he's an entertaining troll.
More reddit comments.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I found the post and it gets even better. He's using ChatGPT for legal advice. www.reddit.com/r/Bankruptcy...
Reddit comments. This man is either a brilliant troll or a stone-cold moron.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
BIG BOY TRAIN BIG BOY TRAIN
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
It must be so weird to be the operator of a train running ahead of the Big Boy. Every train nerd in Pittsburgh (affectionate) is out lining the tracks but they are very much not there to see you.
Pic of crowd waving at train that is not the Big Boy
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Oh people are VERY MUCH specifically there for this particular train. I think every train nerd (affectionate) in Pittsburgh has been there most of the day waiting for it.
People waiting for the Big Boy train because that's why they came to Homestead, unlike my husbandMore people tailgating for the large train because they like trains, which is not unlike my husband, he likes trains just fine, he just didn't feel strongly about seeing this train and this has just happened to him.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I told him if he's stuck he might as well go do some citizen reporting for me.
People hanging out next to the train tracks. They have camp chairs and are prepared for a long wait, unlike my husband.Cops directing traffic and drivers who are going somewhere, unlike my husband.Crowds of people who knew what they were getting into, unlike my husband. Folks posted up next to the tracks with camp chairs and umbrellas to stay cool from the sun, unlike my husband.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
My beloved husband, who does not watch the news lmao, went to the gym in the Waterfront before I could warn him about the Big Boy train coming through/the detour. He now says the area is gridlocked. He's resigned to hanging out there all day. Anyone know what time the Big Boy is due in Homestead?
Google maps showing red traffic on streets in WaterfrontFull parking spots & backed up carsCars cars carsMore cars all backed up
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I have been to a wedding at the Aviary!The penguin hangs out in a lil glass area with you. They come out with a keeper who gives them fish and answers questions. You can also give them fish, sometimes. It's about 20 minutes and then they go back to their home.
Me & Ella the Penguin Ella hangs out in her viewing area
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Left the newsroom and was struck by how everything's the same color on this rainy evening in Downtown Pittsburgh. Just the trees to liven things up. Have a good weekend, everyone.
Gray sky, gray fountain in the foreground, gray towers in the middle, gray skyscrapers in the distance
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Tonight the role of Pittsburgh Pirates Offense will be played by Ryan O'Hearn. That is the funniest stat block I have seen on a game with a score this high maybe ever.
Mid 7th inning, Braves 2 Pirates 10, every single run either batted in or scored by Ryan O'Hearn
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 4th of July and happy 250th birthday, America. I am glad this country has beautiful places like this in which to celebrate. Now: creek. Later: hot dogs, beer, sparklers. No news for 48 hours, please. See you Monday.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
We bought these for our arthritic old lady cats and they love them! I threw a heating pad in one of them over the winter and it was their little haven. Even the young boy cats enjoy it.
Fluffy cat in fluffy bed
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
FURRIES IN THE NEWSROOM Anthrocon is underway and it's the hottest day of the year in Pittsburgh! I hope everybody drinks a lot of water.
Two journalists surrounded by fursuiters
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🎶 It's gettin' hot in herre, this squish guy might explode 🎶
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
God that's so stupid. I love this story so much and I love it even more because it's not happening in my city so this is me.
sickosmeme.jpg (yes ... ha ha ha ... YES!)
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Union Organizer -- boy, that's an apt result.
AI compass quiz result -- The Union Organizer
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In case anyone's wondering what a "true threat" looks like under First Amendment doctrine, I give to you: guy who just got charged w/ "threatening public officials" by the feds in WDPA. He maybe, MAYBE could have argued the online posts. But, uh, don't do this.
The other task forced officer informed ANKNEY that his online posts were reported as concerning and asked if ANKNEY was ok. ANKNEY replied by stating words to the effect of, “fuck whoever reported it and fuck you too.” The task force officer then advised ANKNEY to stop posting threatening language online. ANKNEY responded by directing the task force officers and special agent to get off of his property several times. As the FBI task force officers and special agent departed, ANKNEY stated, “I will cap your ass,” or words to that effect.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Also one of my very oldest friends (and wonderful journalist) @taylorkatebrown.bsky.social let me crash at her house post-conference and I found the book by another pal who goes way back (and also wonderful journalist) @tkdano.bsky.social and I discovered my friends have met! It made me so happy!
Tove Danovich's book Under the Henfluence in a stack of books
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
This was one hell of a powerhouse panel. I am gonna be thinking about it probably forever.
Photo of a screen outside a conference room. The screen says "Investigative Reporters & Editors Annual Conference: Mining the Epstein Files"
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Just arrived in DC for #IRE26 and I'd like to preemptively apologize to my followers for the amount of journalism conference posting that's about to occur for the next three days.
A sunset view of the National Harbor through a huge atrium window
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Oh noooo Sam did that to my husband's laptop a few months ago. He now has to tote a monitor around with him on business trips. It's... Not great.
Text conversation describing trying to fix it, then a pic of a cat sleeping next to a rebooting monitor with the caption, "the furry criminal is unconcerned."
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Guys I don't think there's enough scaffolding
Multiple Bluesky posts commenting on all the scaffolding up at the Kennedy Center
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
My husband just sent me this picture. I don't think he's getting any work done today.
A very large, very fluffy brown ragdoll cat with a dark brown face and white paws is lounging directly on top of a computer keyboard. He has one eye verrrry slightly cracked open as if to say, "what're you gonna do about it?"
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Severe thunderstorm warning in Pittsburgh and the storm has arrived outside the newsroom Downtown.
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Tory Wegerski @producertory.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Thank you, Facebook. $6.77 is absolutely just and fair compensation for illegally selling my personal data over approximately 15 years. I feel as if I have been made whole.
Screenshot of a Venmo notification: 

Your Facebook consumer privacy user profile litigation settlement payment is now available in Venmo. +$6.77
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