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Lavelle focusing on community

R. DANIEL LAVELLE   by Christian MorrowSince the funding to begin construction on the Centre Heldman Shop ‘n Save was finally secured, Pittsburgh...

Mental health services key to reducing violence

LIFE LOST—Pastor Joyce Stoudemire of Mt. Piski Church leads a vigil march for Ka’Sandra Wade. (Photo by Rossano P. Stewart)   by Rebecca...

10 Pittsburgh schools ranked among top in state

HOORAY—Fourth grade students and teacher cheer in excitement for winning the Star award. (Photo by J.L. Martello) by Rebecca NuttallIn November, 10 schools...

Wheatley convenes local reps, outlines goals, priorities for 2013

JAKE WHEATLEY   On Jan. 4, State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Hill District, brought together newly elected State Rep. Ed Gainey, D-East Liberty, District...

Gainey outlines first term goals

ED GAINEY Newly sworn in state Rep. Ed Gainey, D-East Liberty, said that though he hopes to work on several fronts to bring...

2012 top local stories

THELMA LOVETT   The top local news stories of 2012 as usual were mostly a combination of a series of events. The Jordan...

2012 losses few but severe

SYLVESTER PACE   The losses in 2012 were few but severe as we mourned the deaths of Sylvester Pace, Rev. Delano Paige, Rev....

78 of 96 homicides Black lives (Part 2)

AUGUST HOMICIDES (14)AUG. 1—Brandon Jones Sr., a 35-year-old Black male from Wilkinsburg, was shot to death outside his home in the 500 block...

78 of 96 homicides Black lives (Part 1)

by Ashley JohnsonCourier Staff WriterThe 96 lives lost to senseless violence in 2012 should not be forgotten. The past year was full of...

New Penn Hills Senior High School opens to rave reviews

WE GOT GAME—Students check out the 1,900-seat gymnasium at the new Penn Hills Senior High School building during a December tour.   by...

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