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Pittsburgh, PA – The Department of Public Works announces that refuse, bulk waste, and recycling collections will proceed without interruption on Good Friday, April 18. Residents should place items curbside after 6 PM on Thursday, April 17, adhering...
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Deondra Rose, author of *The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy* (Oxford University Press, 2024), has committed to donating 50% of her book royalties to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This insightful book explo...
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The highly anticipated Rize Brunch, a beloved tradition in Soufriere, is set to enhance its celebrations this Easter Sunday, commemorating its fifth anniversary. This year, renowned international soca artist Hypasounds will headline the gathering, ma...
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Saint Lucia's tourism industry is thriving, achieving an impressive EC$3.5 billion in revenue last year, even with 500 fewer hotel rooms. Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire announced this success, crediting alternative acco...
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On April 14, Dr. Julie A. Freischlag revealed her retirement plans, concluding a remarkable 38-year career in 2025. As CEO of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and an esteemed vascular surgeon, her contributions have profoundly advanced community hea...
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Khailan Vitalis, the pioneering athlete from Saint Lucia, achieved yet another remarkable feat last weekend by shattering his own national record in the men’s 110m hurdles. His impressive time of 13.83 seconds at the Jo Meaker Classic and Multi, with...
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Gene Walker, a board member of PPS, observed children dancing during the Black Women for a Better Education’s PPS candidate launch event on March 10, 2025, at Freedom Unlimited in Hill District. Four Pittsburgh Public Schools board seats are conteste...
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(By Derwin L. MontgomeryThe Chronicle) Dr. Virginia K. Newell, who passed away on March 14, 2025, at 107, profoundly influenced education and civil rights. Her mathematical journey began in the segregated South, culminating in a doctorate. A pioneer...
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When a superpower resorts to blocking Hollywood films as its primary countermeasure, it’s clear their options are dwindling. President Trump recently imposed new tariffs on China, heightening the ongoing economic conflict. In a seemingly childish res...
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The Winston-Salem State University women’s outdoor track and field squad secured second place at the Southside Power & Fitness Invitational, hosted by Lenoir-Rhyne, accumulating 106 points. Lenoir-Rhyne led with 195 points, while Belmont Abbey claime...
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Writer Emma Riva, self-styled “passenger princess,” captures her life in Pittsburgh’s South Side in a recent portrait. Is living car-free a political statement or a quest for closeness? Emma shares her journey navigating public transit, highlighting...
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Advocates for voting rights caution that the SAVE Act may create substantial obstacles for underrepresented communities, particularly women and people of color, by requiring in-person citizenship verification for voter registration. This legislation,...
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Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to Washington, was expelled by the Trump administration in March 2025, following comments made during a webinar. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused him of harboring animosity towards Trump. Relations...
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats condemned President Trump’s initiative to dissolve the Education Department by March 6, 2025. In 2019, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash for proposing the abolishment of the Depar...
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Former Mayor Bill Peduto, in his first extensive interview post-tenure, reflected on his ambitious initiative to engage Pittsburgh's nonprofits in funding community projects, which ultimately faltered under Mayor Ed Gainey. He emphasized the need for...
