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Point Park's president has "transformational" plans. Will marginalized...
Chris Brussalis' swift, unanimous promotion from board member to interim leader to permanent president has raised some eyebrows on Point Park University's campus, especially in light of the strategic...
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Your down-ballot votes have the biggest impact, officials and candidates say
Turnout is often lower during elections for local councils and school boards. Local leaders say these races are critical — and that voter enthusiasm for them is growing. On Nov. 7, Greater Pittsburgh,...
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History thinks inside the box with new exhibition
Life in One Cubic Foot, a new exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, wants visitors to think about, not only the biodiversity present in the natural amenities that surround them but in...
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Bhutanese refugees bring a "Himalayan Highway" of unique food and culture to...
Eight restaurants abut the PA Route 51 corridor serving Himalayan cuisine, including Himali Kitchen, Everest Kitchen, Namaste Momo Corner, Nepali Asian Restaurant in Carrick, and Taste of the...
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Why doesn’t Pittsburgh have a gayborhood?
Despite the fact that Shadyside was formerly dubbed the "gay" neighborhood in Pittsburgh, it seems that we no longer have a centralized location for the LBGTQ community to gather. Soon after 5801...
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Pa. election 2023: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling...
Every registered voter in Pennsylvania has the option to cast a ballot by mail. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the Nov. 7 election. Spotlight PA is an independent,...
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Righteous Among the Neighbors: Khara Timsina, BCAP Director
Khana Timsina's dedication to the well being of those in need inspired him to offer his help in the aftermath of the attack at Tree of Life synagogue on Pittsburgh Jewish communities in 2018....
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Righteous Among the Neighbors: Megan Tuñón, Etna community organizer
Megan Tuñón and Etna councilwomen Alice Gabriel and Jessica Semler organized an “Etna is for Everyone” yard sign campaign to combat the display of hate speech. By bringing the community together, they...
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Rockey has big cash edge over Innamorato for Allegheny Co exec
Republican Joe Rockey has raised $1.6 million since June for his Allegheny County executive bid — more than double Democrat Sara Innamorato’s haul. Filings unveiled Friday showed a competitive...
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Righteous Among the Neighbors: Daniel Shaner, Holocaust teacher
Daniel Shaner, who has been teaching about the Holocaust for years, now leads several projects and vigils to honor those who were impacted by the tragedy that occurred at the Dor Hadash, Tree of Life,...
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Righteous Among the Neighbors: Meg Frank, teacher of Jewish history
Meg Frank has always had a passion for spreading awareness and exploring the topics of discrimination, especially within a classroom setting. She has been involved in several organizations that...
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Polyamorous Pittsburghers discuss being out in a traditional town
Ethically non-monogamous (ENM) individuals espouse different views, definitions, and approaches to the practice, while also agreeing that their chosen paths have given them a freedom not inherent to...
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Righteous Among the Neighbors: Shawn Brokos, FBI
In the immediate aftermath of the attack on three Jewish congregations in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2018, Shawn Brokos rushed into action at the scene of the crime. As a result of this bravery, in...
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Book Bans have reached Greater Pittsburgh’s boardrooms and ballots
Ahead of the general election, book bans have reached Western Pa. Librarians and authors say these efforts, which are spearheaded by right-wing organizations including Moms for Liberty, endanger...
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Righteous Among the Neighbors: Sister Gemma Del Duca
Sister Gemma Del Duca is a passionate nun has made it her mission to unite Christian faith with Jewish spirit. Righteous Among the Neighbors is a joint project of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh...
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Former ACJ inmates with psychiatric disabilities settle for $120,000 in...
Allegheny County paid out the settlement on Oct. 13 to three women who claimed they were strapped to restraint chairs, burned with pepper spray and, in one case, physically beaten by a single jail...
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Point Park's final strategic plan adds details and diversity
Point Park University is on the cusp of transition. Chris Brussalis' plan, Pioneer Vision 2030, sets a variety of benchmarks for growth in admissions, institutional giving, and facilities. There are...
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Smoker’s Section makes exploring medical cannabis easier with fun journals...
In addition to helpful journals for medical cannabis users, Smoker's Section now sells other products, including branded clothing, accessories, and colorful vape pen labels — available online and at...
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Here’s what local Pittsburgh nonprofits actually need this season
For our 2023 Giving Guide, Pittsburgh City Paper asked local organizations what their most urgent needs are now through the holiday season, and how readers can best contribute. The approaching...
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Allegheny County gets first female chief executive, Dems win court seats
Sara Innamorato wins the county executive race in a close contest. Democrats did well in court races, but there were limits to progressive gains in down-ballot contests. The 2023 general election...
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Responsible foraging in Southwest PA
Various colorful, magical, edible plants grow wild in Southwest Pa., including mushrooms, berries, and wildflowers, which may be foraged responsibly. Along the winding trails of Pennsylvania’s forests...
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A sex-trafficking bust in Monroeville has led one survivor to speak out
Last month, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the takedown of a multi-state sex trafficking ring near Pittsburgh. Among those involved were two women and one girl — a minor — who...
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#Vanlife is reimagined to support reproductive freedom in Pittsburgh
From collaborating with others to stock her van, to the art taped on the passenger window that says “abortion access is a community responsibility,” Alecia Ott wants to make it clear that reproductive...
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What Britney Spears's abortion, and Allegheny County voters, show about the...
Britney Spears, one of the most recognizable women alive, sharing her abortion story is a tectonic shift in the way we talk about abortion. It turns out, this shift can be seen at the polls, even in...
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Local org SisterFriend wants you to have menstrual period parties this...
Local menstrual advocacy group SisterFriend is encouraging people to rise to the Period Party Challenge this holiday season. Tamara Abney has spent nearly a decade getting menstrual products to...
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