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Double homicides prompts motorcycle ride for justice

Valerie Dixon, executive director, The P.A.C.T. Initiative (Prevent Another Crime Today), held a press conference Sept. 5 in which on behalf of the parents...

Pittsburgh mayor introduces first 'outside' chief

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mayor Bill Peduto made history by introducing the city's new police chief. "Today marks the first time we've gone outside of our...

Juror excused from Leon Ford trial, break for long weekend

  PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jurors in the criminal trial of a Black man left paralyzed when he was shot by a White Pittsburgh police officer...

Jackson brings call for Voting Rights Amendment to Pittsburgh

Saying it is long past time to “democratize democracy,” Rev. Jesse Jackson met with Pittsburgh city council, Mayor Bill Peduto and Allegheny County Executive...

AWC Recovery Board makes itself and its plans known

Until last week, all anyone knew of the board of artists that would oversee programming for the August Wilson Center for African American Culture—should...

Jurors to resume deliberations in Ford shooting trial

Jurors will try for a third day Thursday to reach a verdict in the criminal trial of Leon Ford, who was paralyzed when he...

Will Pittsburgh’s new police chief be able to restore trust in the department?

When Cameron McLay assumes his position as Pittsburgh’s next police chief on Sept. 15, he will take the reins of an institution that academics,...

Community Calendar

Faith Works Tribute     SEPT. 11—The NAACP Pittsburgh Unit will host a Faith Works Tribute from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Long Hall...

Pittsburgh activist guilty in beef with neighbor

PITTSBURGH (AP) - A community activist and former mayoral candidate who last month decided against pleading guilty to charges that he fought with a...

Despite Robinson's support, County council rejects 'In God We Trust' motto

PITTSBURGH (AP) - A Pennsylvania county council has voted 8-6 against posting the national motto, "In God We Trust," in its chambers. All five...

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