Like Mother, Like Son—Lisa and Diontay Little open Experimac at Edgewood Towne Centre

The Pittsburgh region and PA offered Amazon up to $6.7B in incentives. Here’s how the bid for HQ2 breaks down.

Woman accused Pittsburgh council hopeful Quincy Kofi Swatson of non-consensual sex and assault

Blessed with the ‘Wright Hart’—Imani Christian Academy’s dynamic receiving duo combined for 30 touchdowns in 2018

Who in Pittsburgh could use an extra $850,000 per week??? (Le'Veon Bell does not report to Steelers, can't play for any team in 2018)

Lifestyles Report: Act older later (Nov. 14)

It’s back! ...Courier’s ‘Men of Excellence’ Awards 2019 (Nominate a 'Man of Excellence' now!)
LE’VEON BELL A NO SHOW…
Who in Pittsburgh could use an extra $850,000 per week??? (Le’Veon Bell does not report to Steelers, can’t play for any team in 2018)

LE’VEON BELL (AP PHOTO) Finally, I can take back my life! OK, seriously, I’m sure you had way more important…

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LATEST PITTSBURGH METRO NEWS
The Pittsburgh region and PA offered Amazon up to $6.7B in incentives. Here’s how the bid for HQ2 breaks down.
Woman accused Pittsburgh council hopeful Quincy Kofi Swatson of non-consensual sex and assault
Like Mother, Like Son—Lisa and Diontay Little open Experimac at Edgewood Towne Centre
Blessed with the ‘Wright Hart’—Imani Christian Academy’s dynamic receiving duo combined for 30 touchdowns in 2018
‘Familiar boundaries—Infinite Possibilities’ unveiled (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos Nov. 14)
The Tree of Life shooting devastated all of Pittsburgh. I can’t help but ask: Why aren’t Black lives mourned this way?
Historic Centre Avenue YMCA to undergo $7 million renovation
Will any Black candidates vie to become Braddock’s next mayor?
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LATEST COURIER VIDEOS!

WAMO’s Fall Fest 2018 at Pittsburgh Obama!

The Rivers Club, full of Soul Food & Jazz!

A co-working and event space opens in Homewood, with Vernard Alexander leading the way

Local African American community members speak out against “hate,” in Squirrel Hill mass shooting (video)

Woodland Hills student: “I was threatened by the principal at Woodland Hills” – “he kicked me once” (Courier exclusive)

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin addresses concerns on defense for upcoming game vs. Falcons, Oct. 7 (Courier Video with Brian Cook)

Here’s the video from the Courier’s ‘Fab 40 Class of 2018’ event!

Mayor Peduto, hundreds more turn out for Emmai Alaquiva’s celebration at Savoy! (Courier exclusive video)

Antwon Rose II’s 18th Birthday celebrated in Rankin, at Hawkins Village (Courier video)

Zappala charges Officer Rosfeld with criminal homicide — in shooting death of Antwon Rose II (Courier story, exclusive video reaction from Pgh Black Community)
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LATEST COURIER #TRENDING TOPICS…
Carter Redwood comes full circle—CAPA grad starring in ‘Pipeline’ at City Theatre through Nov. 17
Andrea Robinson opens Sugar and Smoke – Bringing that Southern flair to Little Italy! (Bree White’s review)
A new Sharon Epperson—Pittsburgh native, CNBC finance expert suffered brain aneurysm
Steve Harvey Morning Show to be removed from WAMO lineup—The Breakfast Club begins, Oct. 22
THE COURIER NIGHTLIFE
The Rivers Club, full of Soul Food & Jazz!

The Rivers Club held its annual Soul Food & Jazz Night, Oct. 13, Downtown! To see the video, click below!…

11.12.18
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DEBBIE NORRELL’S LIFESTYLES
‘Familiar boundaries—Infinite Possibilities’ unveiled (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos Nov. 14)

The highly anticipated exhibition, Familiar Boundaries—Infinite Possibilities, featuring the work of 12 regional, national, and international contemporary artists, opened to…

11.16.18
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SPOTLIGHTING PITTSBURGH’S YOUTH
With heavy hearts, Allderdice Dragons win second straight City League title, three days after Squirrel Hill shooting

The City League football championship scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, at Cupples Stadium was postponed because of the mass shooting…

11.12.18
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DIANE’S LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURES
Like Mother, Like Son—Lisa and Diontay Little open Experimac at Edgewood Towne Centre

For nearly three months the mother and son team of Lisa and Diontay Little have been operating Experimac, a computer-related…

11.16.18
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POSITIVE STORIES IN BLACK PITTSBURGH
Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel stresses to local Black youth the importance of education

Basketball was Jeff Capel’s identity. When he played well, he felt good. When he played poorly, he felt bad. “Bad…
Joylette Portlock named new head of Sustainable Pittsburgh

When Sustainable Pittsburgh learned its executive director would be leaving for another position, it began a national search for a…
A co-working and event space opens in Homewood, with Vernard Alexander leading the way

To see the video of Vernard Alexander’s new CKV Suites co-working space in Homewood, check it out below!   Noting…
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NATIONAL NEWS
Black History Calendar
Attorney Lee Merritt Blasts The White Officer Who Killed Jemel Roberson
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Courier Special Report: Cuba’s Open Secret—A complex color bias rooted in colonialism continues to disadvantage those there with dark skin (by LaMont Jones Jr.)
Stone throwers face different fates around the globe
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BUSINESS
Like Mother, Like Son—Lisa and Diontay Little open Experimac at Edgewood Towne Centre
Four lies you’re telling yourself about your finances
Wells Fargo invests $1.6 billion to help revitalize D.C.’s minority neighborhoods
Facebook says it’s getting better at removing hate speech
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SPORTS
USA Gymnastics chief operating officer Ron Galimore resigns
Blessed with the ‘Wright Hart’—Imani Christian Academy’s dynamic receiving duo combined for 30 touchdowns in 2018
Who in Pittsburgh could use an extra $850,000 per week??? (Le’Veon Bell does not report to Steelers, can’t play for any team in 2018)
LeBron gets 44, passes Wilt in LA’s 126-117 win over Blazers
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ENTERTAINMENT
Kim Porter, Diddy’s former longtime girlfriend, dies at 47
Review: ‘Creed II’ goes more than the distance. It’s a KO
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OPINION
Lifestyles Report: Act older later (Nov. 14)
Black Trumpettes swooned and dined at Trump’s White House
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HEALTH
Inside surrogacy and the path to achieving motherhood
Gun Violence and Community Trauma
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YOUTH
The Herndon Foundation Hosts Game Changer Scholarship Gala
Maryland’s Red Storm takes a knee
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PAGEANTRY OF PITT FOOTBALL!
The Pitt Panthers are just 1 win away from a trip to the ACC Title Game! Courier photographer Streets captures outstanding photos of what it's like to attend a Pitt game....click the above photo for more...
KIYA AND MIKE TOMLIN!
Kiya Tomlin held a Ladies Only Tailgate to celebrate the grand opening of her new work/shop in Etna! And of course, her biggest supporter — Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin — was in the house! Click the pic above to see Debbie Norrell's feature on the event.
MARTIN LAWRENCE COMEDY TOUR!
What a show! Martin Lawrence's Comedy Tour came to Pittsburgh, and shut the city down! Click the photo above to see some of Pittsburgh's wonderful people who were in the building!
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!
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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