'We're barely scraping by': Pittsburgh's live venues urge amusement tax exemption

We're barely scraping by: Pittsburgh's live venues urge amusement tax exemption

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Live music venues in Pittsburgh are struggling financially and advocate for exemption from the amusement tax to survive economically.

Author's summary: Pittsburgh live venues face financial strain and seek relief by urging exemption from the amusement tax that threatens their survival and ability to host events successfully.

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TribLive TribLive — 2025-11-07

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