Shapiro says Pittsburgh is ready for the NFL Draft in April
Officials expect 500,000 to 700,000 attendees and aim to generate $120 million to $213 million in economic impact from the three-day NFL Draft event.
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Shapiro says Pittsburgh is ready for the NFL Draft in April
(The Center Square) – With less than one month until the National Football League’s Draft heading to Pittsburgh, Gov. Josh Shapiro expressed his excitement to showcase the Steel City and the Keystone State to football fans across the country.
How Did the NFL Draft Really Touch Down in Pittsburgh?
In September 2022, Pittsburghers had their pick of festivals: pierogies at Kennywood, Chinese culture in Mellon Park and ribs on the North Shore. Still, power brokers gathering in Rich Fitzgerald’s Downtown office that month were angling for an even bigger event — the NFL Draft. The Allegheny County Executive at the time, Fitzgerald joined with the Pittsburgh Steelers to call a key meeting — no fanfare, no press. Then-Mayor Ed Gainey was there. …
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