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Imani Batts, Sustainable Fashion Designer “Catherine Trendz LLC” | By Bonita Lee Penn

Sustainable is the new trend coming from designer houses. Fashion Designers, internationally and locally, are paying attention to our planet’s climate crisis with their choices in where they gather fabric pieces used in their collections. Pittsburgher Imani Batts of Catherine Trendz … Continue reading

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Levi Wallace Giving Smiles By Nikki Coffee

In a heartwarming display of community engagement and generosity, Pittsburgh Steeler, Levi Wallace in collaboration with his charitable organization, the Levifoundation39, recently made a significant contribution to the community. The cornerback donated playground equipment to the Kidsville Learning Center in … Continue reading

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All Roads Were Leading the Campbells to Gettysburg | by Patricia Green, MSW, MSPR

Keystone Inn owners, left to right: Stephen, Christine, and Patrick Gettysburg, the county seat of Adams County, is 39 miles from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital city. US News & World Report voted Gettysburg one of the best small towns in America, attracting nearly … Continue reading

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1,000 Years of Black Pittsburgh through Clothing | Tereneh Idia’s C3 Project | By Bonita Lee Penn

SPQ had the honor to visit Tereneh Idia in her workshop at the Contemporary Craft Center in Lawrenceville a few weeks before the opening of her exhibit C3: Cloth, Culture, Community, Exploring 1,000 years of Black Pittsburgh through clothing.  The … Continue reading

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Penn Hills Ready for Change: Qiana Buckner Announces Mayoral Bid | by Deborah Lucas

I had the pleasure of attending Qiana Buckner’s event to announce her candidacy for Mayor of Penn Hills on December 8, 2022. The event was held at the Nobleman Cigar Lounge on Frankstown Rd, and the atmosphere was nothing short … Continue reading

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When it’s Time to go, GO! | by C. Denise Johnson

When you have an opportunity to travel to another continent, do not hesitate! You’ll gain a better appreciation and perspective of life beyond southwest PA.    I’ve been fortunate to travel to Mexico, Guam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Pacific … Continue reading

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Activist Rick Adams Stay Tuned: The Revolution Is Being Televised | By Dessie Bey

Pittsburgh is blessed to have a politically astute leader such as Rick Adams in our mist. His political savvy is above and beyond a politician’s narrow focus. He says of today’s political scene, “unfortunately, unless a political change is made, … Continue reading

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Enjoy the Experience: ECHT Coffeehouse | by Dr. Sheila Beasley

For a taste of the fine coffee houses like that of Café Einstein or Literaturhaus in Germany, one only needs to drive to Mount Oliver in Pittsburgh, minutes from Downtown, Oakland, or South Side to the ECHT Coffeehouse. The firehouse … Continue reading

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Popie Redd’s BBQ | By Chardaé Jones

Popie Redd’s BBQ opened in November 2021 in Braddock Hills (270 Yost Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 | (412) 723-2251) and was met with great fanfare. That first day they operated on a limited menu, but today they are limited no … Continue reading

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Nina Monroe: First Black Woman Constable for Wilkinsburg | by Evangelist Terina J. Hicks

Terina J. Hicks: You were the first Black woman constable for Wilkinsburg. What challenges did you face during your tenure? Nina Monroe: I was the first Black woman elected constable in the county. Constable is an elected position, with each … Continue reading

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