A Pittsburgh-area official apologized for comments targeting KDKA Radio afternoon host Colin Dunlap. The remarks followed a dispute over wildfire smoke and air quality concerns.
What We Know: Allegheny County Director of Communications Abigail Gardner apologized Monday after suggesting Dunlap should jump off a bridge over comments he made about air quality following Canadian wildfire smoke entering the region. Gardner also remains on administrative leave while Allegheny County conducts an internal investigation into the matter. The controversy began last week after Gardner criticized Dunlap’s comments publicly. Her remarks drew backlash because they referenced suicide while attacking a media figure’s opinion.
What They Said: “I made a tasteless comment out of frustration, and I apologize for my lapse in judgment. Suicide should not be a topic that is joked about or used to insult others. My comments were out of line, and I especially apologize to the employees of Allegheny County that I did not hold myself to a higher standard while representing the county.” -Allegheny County Director of Communications Abigail Gardner…