August Wilson gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame
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August Wilson gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame
August Wilson is receiving a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
Community rallies to save toy drive in Pittsburgh's Hill District
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Community rallies to save toy drive in Pittsburgh's Hill District
The multi-purpose room at the Thelma Lovette YMCA in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood resembled Santa’s workshop on Wednesday.
Roof leak wipes out toy drive contributions at Pittsburgh health center; donations sought
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Roof leak wipes out toy drive contributions at Pittsburgh health center; donations sought
Staff at the UPMC Mathilda H. Theiss Health Center in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood were met with an unwelcome surprise Friday morning.
The Importance of Networking & Internships to Land Your Dream Job
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The Importance of Networking & Internships to Land Your Dream Job
TV Talk: Netflix’s ‘Piano Lesson’ director seeks to honor Hill District, August Wilson
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TV Talk: Netflix’s ‘Piano Lesson’ director seeks to honor Hill District, August Wilson
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming month.
Get Out the Vote bus tour, along with Black fraternities and sororities, mobilizes voters in Hill District
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Get Out the Vote bus tour, along with Black fraternities and sororities, mobilizes voters in Hill District
On Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, the Freedom Is At Stake GOTV Bus Tour made a stop at Freedom Corner to mobilize voters and spread awareness about the importance of voting.
REVITALIZING THE HILL DISTRICT: DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A HISTORIC COMMUNITY
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REVITALIZING THE HILL DISTRICT: DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A HISTORIC COMMUNITY
Pittsburgh Playwrights' 'Radio Golf' is a triumph from start to finish
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Pittsburgh Playwrights' 'Radio Golf' is a triumph from start to finish
August Wilson is a titan of modern theater and his legacy stands especially tall here in Pittsburgh, his hometown and the setting for most of his 10-play Century Cycle. “Radio Golf” represents both the final decade of that century — it’s set in 1997 — and Wilson’s final play. The brilliant production by Pittsburgh Playwrights, running through Sept. 14 with most performances outdoors at the August Wilson House in the Hill District, shouldn’t be missed.
Western Pa. disability consortium spotlights intersection of race and disability
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Western Pa. disability consortium spotlights intersection of race and disability
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium is expanding its advocacy efforts within the disabled community, while also delving into the history of people of color with disabilities, according to project director Cindy Leonard.
How to Prepare Your Car for Seasonal Changes
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How to Prepare Your Car for Seasonal Changes
Fifth Avenue remains closed after Bluff building collapse
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Fifth Avenue remains closed after Bluff building collapse
A stretch of Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Bluff neighborhood remains closed after an unoccupied building collapsed on Wednesday, city public safety officials said.
Hill District residents impatient over 'empty promises' of neighborhood improvement
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Hill District residents impatient over 'empty promises' of neighborhood improvement
Marimba Milliones was among the Hill District residents who on Thursday told local leaders they’re getting impatient after years of waiting for investment in their neighborhood.
EMPOWERING CHANGE: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
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EMPOWERING CHANGE: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
Backlash prompts Pittsburgh URA to remove for-sale signs on nearly 600 properties
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Backlash prompts Pittsburgh URA to remove for-sale signs on nearly 600 properties
When Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority this summer began placing for-sale signs on hundreds of properties it owns throughout the Hill District, Randall Taylor was alarmed.