Protesters calling for Arnold mayor's resignation after comments on social media

ARNOLD, Pa. — Dozens of people gathered outside the municipal building in Arnold Thursday calling for the mayor's resignation.

A rally is growing outside of the municipal building in Arnold — many people here calling for the Mayor's resignation after her comments on social caused controversy in this community

Karen Peconi is taking heat for remarks she made on social media regarding the protests sparked by the fatal shooting of Antwon Rose.

Her comments about the protesters included, “They don’t care about jobs for Pgh.. none of them work now.”

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Peconi has since apologized for her comments.

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