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Leading candidates in the city’s mayoral race have apparently agreed to hold fewer debates in final days before the May 21 primary. Which among other things means I may see my toddler before he’s old enough to drive after all.

Various Pittsburgh organizations have been holding debates throughout the election season — enough for Bill Peduto to wryly tweet about the fact that as of yesterday, there were just 15 more to go!

Today, though, Peduto’s camp announced — and Jack Wagner’s camp confirmed — that the list has been pared effective May 6. The candidates will be holding just seven debates from that debate; any events scheduled prior to May 6 will still be held, though to be honest … I’ve sort of lost track of whether anything is scheduled for the weekend.

The full list of debates, as provided by the Peduto camp, is listed below. Be advised, I’m just a messenger here: Televised debates are not open to the public — not sure about WESA debate — and air-times can change. At least one of the non-broadcast debates has already sold out.

Also, I guess this might be a good time to mention that I’ll be one of the panelists for the WTAE debate. But Bob Mayo and Elaine Effort of KQV will also be on-hand, so there’s still a chance that you’ll learn something.

Press Club of Western PA/WPXI TV Mayoral Forum. Monday, May 6 at 2 p.m. (I’m told this is set to air on WPXI’s cable-news channel, PCNC.)
WTAE Mayor Debate. Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m.
Design Center Mayoral Forum. Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. Point Park University, GRW Auditorium
KDKA Radio Debate. Thursday, May 9 at 11 a.m.
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, State of Downtown Report and Candidates’ Forum. (Note: This program has apparently been sold out.) Monday, May 13 at 5 p.m. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Avenue
WESA Candidates’ Forum. Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. 67 Bedford Square
Community Empowerment Association Candidates’ Forum. Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. 7120 Kelly Street