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Armed Pittsburgh-Area Man Arrested Near Black Church But Police Decline Hate Crime Charges

Daniel JohnsonAugust 31, 2023August 30, 2023

by Daniel JohnsonAugust 31, 2023August 30, 20232885

Harris faces charges including attempted burglary, aggravated assault, and terroristic threats. His bond was set at $975,000, and a hearing is scheduled for Sept. 5. ...

Business Entrepreneurship Food

Pittsburgh’s First Black-Owned Ice Cream Shop Provides Sweet Treats For Community

Stacy JacksonAugust 1, 2023August 2, 2023

by Stacy JacksonAugust 1, 2023August 2, 2023891

The business owner boasts more than 12 years of experience in the dessert industry....

Celebrity News

Beyonce Fans Shook After Sold-Out Pittsburgh Renaissance Tour Is Canceled

Sharelle BurtJuly 5, 2023July 5, 2023

by Sharelle BurtJuly 5, 2023July 5, 202325304

If you have plans to attend Beyonce's concert in Pittsburgh, think again....

Business Career Entrepreneurship Technology

Black Entrepreneur Who Couldn’t Land Software Job Generates Millions With Payment Parking App

Stacy JacksonNovember 8, 2022November 11, 2022

by Stacy JacksonNovember 8, 2022November 11, 20222947

Jim Gibbs launched Meter Feeder after winning a 2015 hackathon and draws investors to his parking app with a 15-employee team...

News

Adam Wade, Singer, Actor, and History-Making Game Host, Dies at 87

Atiya JordanJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

by Atiya JordanJuly 21, 2022July 21, 20229203

Adam Wade, the vocalist, actor, and drummer, who made history as the first Black host of a televised game show, has died at age 87....

News Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers Dwayne Haskins’ Parents Didn’t Attend Funeral Held by His Widow, Instead Planned Separate Burials

Wendy MedinaApril 24, 2022April 24, 2022

by Wendy MedinaApril 24, 2022April 24, 2022102414

Three ceremonies are to be held to honor late Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins after parents host separate services from widow....

Politics

Ed Gainey Sworn in As Pittsburgh’s First Black Mayor

Jeroslyn JoVonnJanuary 4, 2022January 4, 2022

by Jeroslyn JoVonnJanuary 4, 2022January 4, 2022663

Pittsburgh made history after Ed Gainey was sworn in as the first Black mayor. He expressed hope for returning the city as one of most livable...

COVID-19 News Politics

Pennsylvania County Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis

Dana GivensMay 11, 2020May 10, 2020

by Dana GivensMay 11, 2020May 10, 202010165

Allegheny County wants to declare racism as a public health crisis due to the spread of COVID-19 revealing economic and racial disparities....

Lifestyle

The ‘Green Grocer’ Providing Fresh Food to Black Neighborhoods

Roland MichelFebruary 19, 2020February 19, 2020

by Roland MichelFebruary 19, 2020February 19, 20202508

The “Green Grocer” brings many fresh fruits and vegetables in the Pittsburgh area right to many African Americans' doorsteps....

Technology

This Week in Tech Racism: Week Ending April 1, 2017

Samara LynnApril 1, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnApril 1, 2017September 23, 2017394

In this week's tech racism news: A black tech founder is not "black enough;" Pittsburgh's black residents are being pushed out by tech; and more....