Jamil’s Global Village fights to remain open in East Liberty

Wilkinsburg works to quell spike in shooting deaths

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Jamil’s Global Village fights to remain open in East Liberty
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Here’s the video from the Courier’s ‘Fab 40 Class of 2018’ event!

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The Courier’s Merecedes Howze, aka Movie Scene Queen, featured on WTAE Channel 4! (video)

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THE COURIER NIGHTLIFE
The Pittsburgh Black Professionals Summer Mixer 2018

It was the third annual Summer Mixer, held at Bar Louie on the North Shore, Aug. 9, featuring some of…

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09.14.18
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It’s Back-to-School time at Pittsburgh Public Schools…!

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Most professionals, while contemplating their position in life or what their next career move should be, often question their choices…

09.16.18
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When Executive Director and Senior Vice President Valerie Njie began working at Bidwell Training Center in 1981, it was in…
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As Eric Howze tells it, “The battle doesn’t start until you’re actually on the home front.” Howze, getting the proper…
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Sylvia Fields will tell anyone, her life “has been a blessing from God, a very special blessing.” That phrase was…
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THE ANNUAL SUMMER MIXER!
Click the pic above to see some of Pittsburgh's Black Professionals at the annual Summer Mixer, held on the North Shore, Aug. 9!
REGINA SCOTT, ON THE MOVE…
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh just announced Regina Scott as its new VP of Programs and Services. Click the photo above to get more info!
A CELEBRATION FOR EMMAI!
The Savoy Lounge was PACKED for Emmai Alaquiva's meet-and-greet celebration! Click the pic above to see all the wonderful people who showed up to celebrate Emmai's selection to the PA Council on the Arts!
FUDGE FARM!
Fudge Farm is sweetening taste buds throughout Pittsburgh! The Courier's Bree White traveled to their South Side location to try out the goodies...check out her review of Fudge Farm by clicking the pic of Walt and Molly Rainey above...
MERECEDES’ MOVIE/TV REVIEWS
AROUND TOWN WITH RICCO (PHOTOS)
2018 Graduates Special Section!
NEW PGH COURIER DIGITAL EDITION
The History of The Courier
For over 100 years, the Courier has been the true voice of Pittsburgh's African American community. Click the photo above to see our history, and our numerous awards over the years.
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