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Pittsburgh city officials declare today ‘David Johnson Day’ ahead of his retirement

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PITTSBURGH — It’s a special day in the City of Pittsburgh and at Channel 11.

Our very own David Johnson was honored by Pittsburgh City Council. His last day at WPXI, after being on air for 40 years, is Friday.

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Pittsburgh officials recognized Johnson by declaring today David Johnson Day within the city.

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Johnson was joined by fellow Channel 11 anchors, crew members and his wife Nancy in city council chambers this morning during the celebration.

“I’d like to thank the city of Pittsburgh... Nancy and I, since we moved here in 1985, are proud of residents of the city, and both our boys are born here and two granddaughters ... forever native Pittsburghers who are very proud of that,” Johnson said.

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