
Jerrel Gilliam is apprehensive about the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
As executive director of Light of Life Rescue Mission, which offers a shelter and other services for Pittsburgh’s homeless population, he worries about how the massive event will impact the city’s most vulnerable residents.
As Pittsburgh prepares to host the three-day event starting April 23, an array of beautification efforts — from neighborhood litter cleanup to multimillion-dollar projects — is underway.