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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Employment Opportunity | Associate Insurance Administrator

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Associate Insurance Administrator to assist Insurance Administrator in all aspects of overseeing administration of first party property, casualty services, data entry, filing, and other third-party services required to protect the interest of and mitigate the financial and liability risks of the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Assists Insurance Administrator in compiling and assimilating pertinent information to develop a marketing initiative for the PRT’s insurance policies and makes recommendations to Director of Legal & Consulting Services and Chief Legal Officer about procuring and/or maintaining insurance policies and/or bonds. Assists Insurance Administrator in serving as a liaison between the PRT and its broker(s), insurance agents, underwriters, and loss prevention engineers, and manages day-to-day activities of broker.

Essential Functions: 

  • Assists Insurance Administrator in compiling and assimilating pertinent information required to develop a marketing initiative for each of the PRT’s property and casualty insurance policies to present to the carriers to obtain a competitive quote and makes recommendations to Director of Legal & Consulting Services and Chief Legal Officer relative to procuring and/or otherwise maintaining existing or potentially new property and casualty insurance policies and/or bonds for the PRT based upon PRT’s evolving business needs and emerging areas of financial and liability risk.
  • Assists Insurance Administrator as liaison between the PRT and its broker(s), insurance agents, underwriters, and loss prevention engineers and manages day-to-day activities of broker.
  • Assesses risk and assigns property and casualty insurance requirements, for each contract (including license agreements) based on the scope of services provided by the relevant PRT department(s) or work being performed by third parties on or adjacent to PRT property. Objectively and timely evaluate potential hazards, analyze the magnitude of the potential loss, and the probability of loss occurring to assign insurance requirements and limits.

To view the complete job description
and learn how to apply, Click Here (PDF)

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Be proactive. Be well. Vaccines for life. | PA Health

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Support Black Moms and Shop Small this Small Business Saturday!

Hey Mama,

On Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30th- the day after Black Friday), the Brown Mamas Marketplace is where you need to be! 

This is all about showing up for Black mom-owned businesses and keeping those dollars circulating in OUR community.

We’ve got some fire vendors lined up! 

  • Grab your coffee from 2C Premium Coffee, 
  • Upgrade your wardrobe at Dauntless Boutique and SheLoves Clothing Collection, 
  • Treat yourself to some serious self-care from Tyler B Apothecary. 
  • Love good food? Who doesn’t? Make sure you hit up Xia’s Catering and Crave Bistro for the best eats

But it’s not just about shopping. 

Come through and build your mom tribe with The Birthing Hut and Pittsburgh Black Breastfeeding Circle. 

It’s all about supporting, connecting, and growing together.

PLUS, we’ve got 3 classes centered on your womb, wealth & wellness!

This is your chance to support the mamas in your community while grabbing some amazing products. 

So, bring your friends – 5 or more tickets are 10% OFF until the 3th- AND shop local!

Let’s keep the Black dollar moving from Black mama to Black mama!

Get your tickets at BrownMamasMarketplace.com.

It’s all about US!

Brown Mamas Team

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Shaping Wilkinsburg’s Future: Join the Conversation on the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC) is embarking on its next strategic planning process, which will guide the organization’s priorities from 2026 to 2031. Building on the success of its 2019-2025 strategic plan, the WCDC is seeking input from residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of Wilkinsburg. This new plan will address key community needs, enhance the Central Business District, and ensure that Wilkinsburg remains a vibrant and inclusive community.

The comprehensive process includes community engagement, research, and strategy development. This is where you come in—your voice matters in shaping the next chapter of Wilkinsburg’s growth. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or community leader, your input will help define the WCDC’s focus on issues like economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and business support.

We invite you to participate by completing a brief public survey. Your feedback will play a crucial role in ensuring that the strategic plan reflects the needs and aspirations of the community.

For more community resources and information, visit wilkinsburgcdc.org.

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Open your door. Become a Dom Care Provider.

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Winard Harper and Jeli Posse | Dec 7, Presented by Kente Arts Alliance


Kente Arts Alliance presents

Winard Harper and Jeli Posse
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 | 7:30 PM

@ The New Hazlett Theater
6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

CLICK HERE FOR FOR DETAILS

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Graduate Certificate in Urban Ministry

Today, more than 80 percent of the U.S. population—and 50 percent of people worldwide—live in and around urban centers.

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Ministry is a flexible program allowing community members and seminarians to explore their Christian vocation in urban settings. This program allows students from all denominations to think about how to apply their faith to where they live, work, and serve. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Employment Opportunity | Director of Rail Service Delivery

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Director of Rail Service Delivery to implement and execute business strategies for light rail passenger operations including but not limited to functional areas of light rail/incline service delivery, off board fare collection, right-of-way, and other rail operations duties. Investigate service delivery problems and initiate corrective and preventive actions. Address capacity and optimal efficiency in all areas. Evaluate general service levels and make recommendations for improvement.

Essential Functions: 

  • Plans, directs, and manages all phases of day-to-day light rail service delivery Works closely with departmental management staff coordinating activities with Rail Traffic Operations, Rail Dispatch, Rail Instruction and the administrative activities of the Rail Departments. Assists with the development and implementation of strategic and departmental goals and objectives for PRT’s light rail system operations. Ensures that all projects, programs and strategic plans are within established deadlines to facilitate the accomplishment of PRT’s strategic mission.
  • Manages department matters relating to hiring, promotions, transfers, evaluations, training, other personnel actions and monitors standardized PRT programs, such as health and safety, drug and alcohol, attendance, workers’ compensation and safety as they relate to rail operations. Mentor and develop staff to improve accountability and results.
  • Work closely with Rail Dispatchers and coordinate requests and address issues with the Bus and Rail Operations Department. Evaluates and analyzes service delivery problems and initiates recommendations for improvement.  Ensures activities are consistent with and in support of overall Rail Service Delivery objectives. Responds to customer complaints.

To view the complete job description
and learn how to apply, Click Here (PDF)

 

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Employment Opportunity | Brand and Design Manager

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Brand and Design Manager to lead the development of promotion strategies and campaigns, and oversee the creative direction of PRT creative efforts, working collaboratively with other PRT departments. The role includes developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives, and hands-on creative management and design work, ensuring alignment with PRT’s goals and maintaining consistency in brand identity.

Essential Functions: 

  • Lead the creative development process for marketing campaigns, from brainstorming to final execution, ensuring a high-quality brand presentation.
  • Oversee brand promotion strategies, ensuring all marketing initiatives align with the overall brand identity.
  • Provide creative direction for the production of marketing materials, including digital, print, and multimedia content.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop marketing strategies that support key initiatives and goals.
  • Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across all marketing channels, including social media, advertising, and public relations.

To view the complete job description
and learn how to apply, Click Here (PDF)

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Join our Baby Celebration | Nov 23, 2024 @ UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center

Scan QR Code or Click Here to Register

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Employment Opportunity | Customer Experience Advocate

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Customer Experience Advocate to support the Director of Customer Experience of the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) in the effort to promote improved customer interaction using tools such as performance counseling, presentations, and data analysis. Promotes communication skills and techniques geared toward improving employee performance.

Essential Functions:

  • Assists Director of Customer Experience in determining appropriate course of action to improve customer service by operators and makes recommendations such as additional instruction, or refresher training.
  • Develops and facilitates customer interaction training sessions for operations personnel as per company policies.
  • Assists Customer Service Department from initial receipt of complaint to determine appropriate course of action and department to address.
  • Maintain training documentation and make updates as per business needs.
  • Obtain training feedback from participants, analyze, and implement appropriate suggestions.

To view the complete job description
and learn how to apply, Click Here (PDF)

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Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture | Now thru Jan 12th, 2025 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Employment Opportunity | Internal Communications Specialist

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to plan and execute internal communications programs and campaigns for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Creates content for internal communication channels including newsletter stories, social media posts, email marketing campaigns, brochures and other materials. Collaborates with internal divisions to research, identify, plan and develop internal communication campaigns. Captures photos and videos to self-develop content for communications across various channels, both internal and external. Supports or leads live video and audio-based events, including employee meetings.

Essential Functions:

  • Create content for internal communication channels including newsletter stories, social media posts, e-mail marketing campaigns, brochures, and other materials as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal divisions to research, identify, strategize, plan, and develop internal communication campaigns.
  • Shoots and edits video/picture/audio projects to tell the stories of PRT and its employees.
  • Writes or assists with scripting for interviews and projects.
  • Visits PRT facilities to host tabling events focusing on driving employee participation in important internal initiatives.

To view the complete job description
and learn how to apply, Click Here (PDF)

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Handmade Arcade Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec 7th, 11AM-6PM at David L. Lawrence Convention Center

www.HandmadeArcade.org

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Legendary Singer-Songwriter Betty Davis Laid to Rest in Homestead, PA

In a quiet and intimate ceremony, the remains of legendary singer-songwriter Betty Mabry Davis (July 26, 1945 – February 9, 2022) were laid to rest in her hometown of Homestead, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Davis, known for her bold influence in the music world, spent her final years in a senior apartment complex near her burial site. With the recent closing of her estate, her remaining ashes were interred at Homestead Cemetery. Fulfilling her final wishes, some of her ashes had previously been scattered over Japan’s Mt. Fuji earlier this year.

Betty Davis is honored in Homestead with a mural in the popular Waterfront shopping district, located on the site of the former Homestead Steel Mill where her father worked after their family moved to the area. Her grave, in Section L-Annex, overlooks the community she cherished throughout her life.

The private burial ceremony was witnessed by family and friends, along with Mike Canton, host of The Soul Show, who was invited to document the event.  If you are interested in previous documentation on Betty’s life, you can find it on Mike Canton’s website here: https://soulshowmike.org/2024/10/03/a-resting-betty-davis/

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Propel Schools | Now Accepting Applications for 2025-26 School Year! Open Enrollment Oct 1 – Dec 21, 2024

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A Virtual PJ Party for Safe Sleep | Oct 24, 2024 | 6-7:30 PM on Zoom!

Register Today at bit.ly/HSSafeSleep24

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PHIPPS | Fall Flower Show: Rhythm and Blooms | Opening Sat., Oct. 5 and Runs through Sun., Oct. 27

www.phipps.conservatory.org

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Central Outreach Wellness Center | Protect Yourself! Get Tested Today!

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UJAMAA Boutique | Curated Styles for Fashion & Home by Local & Global Black Creatives

www.ujamaacollective.org

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HACP | Housing Choice Voucher Program

www.hacp.org

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DLC | Keep your plans because we’re keeping our promise.

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PRT ReadyCash | Your cash2mobile ticketing solution.

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City High | 8th Graders and Transferring 9th Graders, Discover excellence in education right in your own backyard. APPLY TODAY!

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Expired: 9th Annual Equity Summit “She Matters Awards Ceremony” | October 11, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7 PM

For more info and tickets, visit: https://bgeapgh.org/

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Caring Connections for YOUth | CC4YOUTH.ORG

A community-led initiative developed by the Black Girls Equity Alliance (BGEA) that provides access to supports and services to ANY YOUTH, up to age 18, living in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA as a diversion to the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems.

Chat at CC4YOUTH.ORG

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Allegheny County Department of Equity and Inclusion | Interested in being certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)?

For more information, visit:
alleghenycounty.us/equity-inclusion
Or contact us: DEI@alleghenycounty.us
412-350-4309

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s New Ready2Ride® Mobile Ticketing App

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FREE EVENT! TMAG Presents The 17th Annual Pennsylvania African American/Latino/Asian Pacific American Roundtable | Saturday, September 28, 2024

TMAG invites you to attend a free event focused on crucial community issues and the upcoming 2024 General Election. This gathering brings together speakers from diverse backgrounds to discuss topics that impact our communities.

Sat Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
@ Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

TO REGISTER CONTACT TALK MINORITY ACTION GROUP
(E) CONTACT@TALKMINORITYACTIONGROUP.ORG
(W) WWW.TALKMINORITYACTIONGROUP.ORG
(P) 412.353.9892

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Strong Cleaners | 3 Generations – 1 Standard

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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Graduate Certificate in Urban Ministry

Learn More: www.pts.edu/Soul-GCUM

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UPMC | FOR ALL THE PINK RIBBONS

upmc.com/BreastCancerAwareness

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GET READY FOR, Pittsburgh’s 2024 Saints & Sinners Halloween Costume Party | HALLOWEEN NIGHT – Oct 31st, 9pm-2am

STARRING: Lil’ Scrappy + TRILLVILLE

DJ ACE (Young Jeezy DJ) + DJ TEPHLON

HALLOWEEN NIGHT – Oct 31st, 9pm-2am

ROXIAN THEATRE, Pittsburgh, PA 15136

25 + Event | Dance Party | Best Halloween Costume Contest (12mid ) |
Drink Specials 9pm-11pm

BEST COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS:
1st Place $500 | 2nd Place $300 | 3rd Place $200

Click the Link below  and ORDER a Discount Ticket  NOW 

GA $35 (Dance Floor ) | Balcony Seating $55 (Limited Seating) | Exclusive VIP $70 (Upper Level Bar & Section – 100 Attendee Limit)

2024 Pittsburgh Saints & Sinners Halloween Costume Party

For More Info: stoptheviolencepgh@yahoo.com | 724.205.9376

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Gateway Rehab | Hope Has a Home Here.

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STI Testing is Pregnancy Care | Allegheny County Health Department

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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Carnegie Science Center | Most-visited museum in Pittsburgh

Buy tickets at CarnegieScienceCenter.org

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The Gettysburg Black History Trail | Destination Gettysburg

www.BlackHistoryTrail.com

DestinationGettysburg.com

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Mon Valley Boys’ Academy Bridge to Success Programs for Boys in Grades 5-8

A wonderful opportunity for boys in zip codes
15110, 15120, 15122, 15131,
15132, 15137,
15140, and 15145!

For information and to enroll:
Contact Desmond Hargrove,
Desmond.Hargrove@mymvba.org

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Free Gospel Videos by Rev. Doug Barksdale

Free gospel videos to give you the encouragement and hope needed to go on in your life. Over 84,000 followers on Facebook. Download your free videos today!

SPIRITUALSTRINGS.COM

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CCAC | Discover how nearly 80% of CCAC Students graduate completely debt-free.

www.ccac.edu

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FNB Financial Center Team Celebrates $40 Millionth Dollar Paid to Diverse Contractors

The FNB Financial Center team has paid over $40 million to diverse businesses as part of its investment and commitment to ensure the Lower Hill Redevelopment generates shared prosperity for the community. At project completion, the combined value of Minority & Women-owned business enterprise (MWBEs) for design and construction is expected to approach $50 million.

As part of this milestone, the project team celebrated Butler Landscaping & Construction’s mobilization this summer. Butler is a prime contractor on the project and will prepare the plaza and terrace areas around FNB Financial Center.

Roy Butler owns Butler Landscaping & Construction, which he founded in 1984 and became one of the region’s premiere landscaping companies. His company began work to landscape and irrigate the grounds around FNB Financial Center, a job he expects to be his company’s largest in 2024. He said diverse contracting practices helped him get his start.

“I started my company decades ago, and it has succeeded because of my commitment to quality..Looking around the site of FNB Financial Center, I get a sense of growth. Not just for my company and my employees but for all the companies and workers who got their first big opportunity here.”  READ MORE HERE

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WCDC News | Guarding the Past, Securing the Future: Deb Rose’s Wilkinsburg Legacy

In 2002, Deb Rose faced a familiar challenge in Wilkinsburg—she couldn’t secure a bank loan. For nine years, Rose rented an apartment at the corner of Whitney Avenue and Center Street, where the sounds of Motown, courtesy of Miss Lorna’s porch speakers, filled Sunday mornings. Despite the neighborhood’s rough reputation, Rose fell in love with Hamnett Place and knew she wanted to stay.

Across from her apartment stood a Queen Anne Victorian with a wraparound porch, a property Rose had admired since moving to the neighborhood in 1994. When one of the owners passed away, her husband agreed to sell it to Rose. However, Wilkinsburg was a redlined district, making traditional financing impossible. Determined, Rose turned to Dwelling House Savings and Loan, a Black-owned institution in the Hill District, which helped her purchase the house in 2003.

Twenty-one years later, Rose still calls the Victorian home, having converted it into two apartments. She lives downstairs, renting out the upstairs unit, and continually works on improvements, including a new back porch funded by the WCDC’s HARP Program. Additionally, Rose recently crafted a will through the WCDC’s free wills program to ensure her beloved home remains in the hands of someone who cherishes it as much as she does. Her will also aims to protect the neighborhood from predatory developers.

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Expired: 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Pittsburgh, PA Saturday, October 19, 2024 | REGISTER TODAY!

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Thanks to YOU – Our 2024 Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebrations were AMAZING!

Let’s RECAP Our 2024 Juneteenth YouthFest & Black Heritage Celebration on June 8-9 @ Mellon Park
https://youtu.be/5DVKlh3K6HA?feature=shared

Let’s RECAP Our 2024 WPA Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration on June 14-16 in Downtown Pittsburgh PA
https://youtu.be/bVdExA0HcAQ?feature=shared

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GET READY FOR JUNETEENTH 2025

For more info: WPAjuneteenth.com | stoptheviolencepgh@yahoo.com

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WAAR 20th Anniversary Celebration, Thu, October 3, 2024 at Wyndham Grand Hotel

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFO & TICKETS

Roxanne Elizabeth Epperson, CEO/Founder

Roxanne Elizabeth Epperson, CEO/Founder Women Against Abusive Relationships (WAAR)

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3 QUESTIONS EVERY RETIREMENT SAVER SHOULD BE ASKING | First Commonwealth Bank

Email info@fcadvisor.com or call us today at 855-ASK-4-FCA.

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CITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | Don’t miss this opportunity! Fall Seats are Limited

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UJAMAA Collective | Shop our curated selection of high quality, fair trade goods produced by BLACK Artists & Makers

We are the largest retail store offering Black products in South Western PA and the Tri-State Area. Empowering a global community of artists, our featured collections are full of fair-trade, handmade and one-of-a-kind products that you will love!

www.ujamaacollective.org

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HACP | Good Tenants. Guaranteed Rent. | Housing Choice Voucher Program

WWW.HACP.ORG

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WCDC Announces the 2024 Youth Mini-Grant Recipients

Supporting Wilkinsburg’s Youth:
2024 Youth Initiative Mini-Grant Recipients Announced?

The WCDC has officially announced the recipients of its 2024 Youth Initiative Mini-Grant Program, which provides grants of up to $3,000 to local organizations that support the academic and civic endeavors of Wilkinsburg youth. Since 2010, the program has supported more than 3,000 young people participating in summer camps, art and music programs, and sports clubs.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF RECIPIENTS

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EMSDC | Engage. Connect. Grow. Impact

Visit our website for more information about
EMSDC and the benefits of membership.

www.emsdc.org

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SPQ Magazine Big Hit at Negro Southern League Baseball Museum Event with Special Guest Ron Hill

Soul Pitt Quarterly Magazine was a big hit at the Negro Southern League Baseball Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, as Ron Hill, great-nephew of Negro League All-Star player and manager Pete Hill, attended the festivities.

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PHIPPS | Summer Flower Show: Under the Sea Opens Sat., May 4

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UJAMAA Collective | A Cooperative Boutique for Local, National & Global Creatives

We are the largest retail store offering Black products in South Western PA and the Tri-State Area. Empowering a global community of artists, our featured collections are full of fair-trade, handmade and one-of-a-kind products that you will love!

www.ujamaacollective.org

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Training Coordinator Position with Girl Scouts Western PA

Training Coordinator

Location:  any office: Edinboro, Greensburg, Johnstown or Pittsburgh

Starting Salary Range:     $37,000-$39,000

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade, and our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. At Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, we’re committed to providing every girl the chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Training Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and managing volunteer-led adult trainings and ensures that volunteer training facilitators have the necessary training, tools, resources, and support required to accomplish their objectives and become fully engaged in Girl Scouting. Continue reading

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CITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | Hurry, only a few seats left in the 9th Grade Fall Class—Apply Online Now!

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PA Department of Health | Keeping Patients and Families Safe (COVID-19)

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Meet Amber Meeks, Corporate Banking Coordinator | First Commonwealth Bank

www.fcbanking.com

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HACP | Good Tenants. Guaranteed Rent. | Housing Choice Voucher Program

WWW.HACP.ORG

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Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Awardees | PittsburghFoundation.org

Learn about the 2023 awardees at PittsburghFoundation.org

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The Science Behind PIXAR | Exhibition Opens May 25 at Carnegie Science Center

Take a peek inside.

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CCPGH Free Job Training for Long-Term Careers | $20/Hr Avg. Pay


412-456-6989
JOBTRAINING@CCPGH.ORG

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Expired: Community Engagement Lead with Girl Scouts Western PA

Community Engagement Lead

Location:  Based in Pittsburgh* 

*While remote work is available, the employee must live in and is required to frequently travel throughout western PA 

Starting Salary:     $42,000

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade, and our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character.  At Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, we’re committed to providing every girl the chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

As the Community Engagement Lead, you will lead the support and retention of girl members by creating, coordinating, and ensuring the delivery of quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girl members from grades K-12 who participate in the Community Engagement programs.  The Lead serves as a liaison between the program location and Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.  The Lead facilitates programming primarily in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington Counties, and leads a team of Community Engagement Facilitators who provide programming in Cambria and Erie Counties and throughout our council footprint.  Continue reading

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Expired: “Black Lawyers of the Burgh” Community Book Launch on Saturday, Feb 24 at 11 AM

Join the ACBA Homer S. Brown Division as they celebrate the launch of the Division’s first-ever children’s book, “Black Lawyers of the Burgh.”  The book introduces children to careers in law through the journeys of many Pittsburgh-based lawyers.

This is a community event, and all are welcome. This fun-filled community event at W. Posvar Hall on the University of Pittsburgh campus will include a DJ, face painting, giveaways, book signings and more.

For event details, visit: ACBA.org/BlackLawyers

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THANK YOU to our Advertisers!

THANK YOU to our Advertisers for being integral to Soul Pitt’s journey in making Pittsburgh the City of Champions for all our communities! Your support has truly made a difference.

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Top 5 Reasons to come to the Public Health Clinic

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Payroll & Accounting Specialist Position with Girl Scouts Western PA

Payroll & Accounting Specialist 

Location:  Pittsburgh based

Salary: $45,000-$48,000

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade, and our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. At Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, we’re committed to providing every girl the chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Payroll & Accounting Specialist will perform all payroll processing activities necessary to execute bi-monthly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania policies and procedures.  The Payroll & Accounting Specialist also performs a variety of accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures by reviewing, recording, and reconciling cash deposit activity, banking activity, retail sales activity, and sales tax. Continue reading

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[Virtual Event] SAVE THE DATE for the 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast #MAKEBLACKMOMSMATTER on March 15, 2024

Registration Starting February 2024
www.healthystartpittsburgh.org

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Eastern MSDC ROAR MOSAIC on April 2, 2024 at Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square

www.emsdcROAR.org

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Majors Mobile Detailing Birthday Club

www.MajorsMobile.com
412.728.8833

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Wilkinsburg Business Spotlight: Vickey’s Soul Grill

Photo Credit: Greg Sciulli

The Pittsburgh region isn’t known for its Southern-style cooking, but Vickey Giddens of Vickey’s Soul Grill is going to change that.

“My family is from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and my father was a chef,” says Giddens. “When I was 6 years old, I watched my father, and I let that be my dream, to be a chef like my dad.”

Today, Giddens has two Vickey’s Soul Grill locations: one at 655 Rodi Road and the other in Wilkinsburg at 807 Wallace Avenue in the Hosanna House. Both offer a menu of items that will make your mouth water.

“My popular foods are pork chops fried and smothered, deep-fried salmon croquettes, candied yams, collard greens, black-eyed peas, green beans, and mac and cheese. The oxtails are a number-one hit, and everything’s Southern-style.” Continue reading

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Wilkinsburg CDC CORE FOUR | 8-Week Business Planning Workshop

Sign up by emailing Gordon Manker at
Gordon@wilkinsburgcdc.org

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Become a Road Pro with E-ZPass

E-ZPass makes traveling the PA Turnpike even more convenient. As you drive through a Toll Point with an E-ZPass transponder, our toll equipment captures your trip information, calculates the toll, and deducts it from your E-ZPass pre-paid account balance.

E-ZPass customers pay the lowest toll rate,
UP TO 60% LESS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Employment Opportunity | Chief Finance Officer

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to be accountable for the direction, control, and coordination of all financial activities of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).  Provides overall direction for general accounting, accounts receivable and payable, cash management treasury operations, grants accounting; financial planning and budgets; grants strategy and capital programs. At the direction of the Chief Executive Officer works with the Chief Development Officer (CDO), develops long range strategic financial plan. Directs activities associated with the security and investment of the organization’s assets and funds; and ensures that financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization’s short- and long-term objectives, and regulatory body requirements.

Essential Functions:

  • Directs the activities of the Division’s directors, managers, and their subordinate supervisory staff. Conducts annual performance reviews and recommends and initiates appropriate personnel action.
  • Oversees the fiscal management activities to ensure cost-effective utilization of financial resources, proper accounting and reporting of the PRT’s finances and physical assets, proper investment and safeguarding of funds, and compliance with applicable rules, policies, and legal requirements. Work closely with the executive management team to establish, manage and implement a short and long-term strategic direction for the organization.
  • Develops plans to meet unexpected situations; new developments and changes in the business environment; prepares for emergencies; anticipates events; understand the factors and conditions affecting the organization and responds appropriately to ensure proper cash flow and fiscal responsibility.

To view the complete job description
and learn how to apply, Click Here. (PDF)

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Struggling with a substance use disorder? Get Help Now. Call 1-800-662-HELP

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Special Cash Back Offer from BLK DYMND Rewards

Get rewarded every time you purchase from Black-owned businesses.

www.blkdymndrewards.com

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PittPlusMe FIT BOLD Research Study for Age 60 or Older | Compensation and travel reimbursement is provided.


Full Details on the PittPlusMe study page: 

Pitt+Me ~ FIT BOLD Research Study (pittplusme.org)

Click Here for Study Details Clinical Trials

INTERESTED?
Visit pittplusme.org/study/1933 and click on
“I’m Interested” or call 412-246-6487.

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Strong II Dry Cleaners Seeking Part-Time Delivery Driver for Our Homewood Location

Strong II Dry Cleaners, a third-generation family-owned dry-cleaning company, is hiring a part-time delivery driver for our Homewood location.

Estimated Schedule Monday-Friday; varying hours between 9am-6pm; Possibly Saturdays varying hours between 10:30 am-3:30 pm *schedule is as needed.

Pay: $15/hr

Objective: To execute pickup and delivery orders.

Vibe: You will be the face of the company outside of the store. We are looking for someone who is an outgoing and engaging self-starter, while also maintaining a level of empathy and humility when dealing with customers and co-workers. This job requires thinking quickly on your feet, problem solving with staff for clients in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner.  Continue reading

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Expired: Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Employment Opportunity | Manager of LRT Systems and Power

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Manager of LRT Systems and Power to manage all activities and employees within the Power, and LRT Systems Departments of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).  Responsible for administrative activities, outside contracts and capital project activities related to substations, overhead lines, catenary, and signals.  Investigates maintenance problems and initiates corrective actions. Oversees, develops and administers standardized programs designed to comply with applicable organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:  

  • Directs and supervises the Assistant Managers of LRT Systems and Power Departments.
  • Manages all activities associated with the daily scheduling of preventive maintenance and repair activities related to PRT substations, overhead lines, catenary, and signal systems.
  • Maintains all systems at a high status of readiness and supplies immediate repair support under any emergency conditions.
  • Manages and monitors assigned budgets and ensures expenditures of approved budgets are in conformance with PRT fiscal procedures. Provides justification for variances to the operating and capital budgets.

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and learn how to apply, Click Here. (PDF)

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2023 Holiday Bazaar and Marketplace at Morgan-Lee Arts Centre on Saturday, Dec 2nd from 11 am to 5 pm

VENDOR REGISTRATION
5678hdat.org/vendor
Or Call 412.925.3695

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WCDC Spotlight: Karen Denton, KSC Commercial Cleaning Service

September is a significant month for Karen Denton, CEO of KSC Commercial Cleaning Service, headquartered on South Avenue in Wilkinsburg. The 1st commemorates when she started her business, the 7th celebrates her birthday, and September 2002 marks when she had her first of four aneurysms.

“21 years surviving, 13 years in business, and I just turned 63,” said Denton. “The name of my business is KSC, which stands for Karen’s Second Chance. I thought the name of the company was for me, but it was for people like me who need a second chance. Every time I wanted to quit, God gave me more contracts or more people. Whichever one I needed, he provided, so I kept going. Now I know that I’m in my purpose. I think that’s why he saved me, for all the business owners and families that my company helps.” Continue reading

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Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #63 | Interview with Arthur Chileshe, Manager, Distribution Engineering, Duquesne Light Company

 

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Downtown Pittsburgh Property and Business Owners Want Black Festival Goers Out

Since 2019 Stop the Violence Pittsburgh, lead by B. Marshall, has hosted the annual Soul Food Festival in Downtown Pittsburgh which is a celebration of Black culture and heritage in Pittsburgh.

In a recent notice from Highwoods Properties Ownership Mr. Marshall was informed that Downtown Property and Business Owners would like him to move the Soul Food Festival from PPG Plaza because Black music and attendees are to “noisy” and they cause logistics problems for businesses:

Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival organizer
fighting to keep location from moving

The founder said that the event boosted the economy
for not only vendors but also local businesses.

However, the Owners of PPG Plaza have not demanded that White attendees of other Festival events inside PPG Plaza to leave or relocate to other spaces

This year the Picklesburgh Festival bragged of hosting 200,000 attendees in the same PPG Plaza location.

Marshall is requesting a meeting with Property Owners to resolve this issue and we need you to email: ANDY.WISNIEWSKI@jll.com and raise your concerns about this discriminating actions.

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Get a Doula FREE of charge! We are looking for expecting families in Wilkinsburg.

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Grandma Sang’s Bed and Breakfast – Nestled in the heart of Lower Burrell

Welcome to Grandma Sang’s Bed and Breakfast – a haven of tranquility and spiritual rejuvenation nestled in the heart of Lower Burrell. Step into a world where comfort and serenity embrace you, creating a peaceful retreat for weary travelers and seekers of solace.
From meditation, sacred dance, massage and yogic retreats to journaling and wellness workshops, we curate a diverse range of experiences that nurture both the individual and the community.

www.ourhousedevelopment.com

412.916.6922 or 412.213.8120

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[Virtual Webinar] Speaking on It: The Importance and Value of Black men within their Families and Communities | Saturday, Oct 21st 11am to 1pm EST

Register Here> https://bit.ly/3ZNbHNW

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Keeping Your Community Safe from COVID 19

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Floyd King Presents with CC Community Production LLC: Eddie Baccus Jr. on Nov 17 & Wayne Barber on Nov 18

For More Information, Call 412-758-0109
OR CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ONLINE

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Outdoor Program Specialist Position with Girl Scouts Western PA

POSITION:   Outdoor Program Specialist

Status:   Full-time

Location:  office location can be Pittsburgh or Greensburg; eligible for mobile status

While full-time remote work is available, frequent travel throughout western PA is required, and during the summer months, the Outdoor Program Specialist is required to frequently be at Camp Redwing in Renfrew, PA  

Starting salary: $ 36,000-$38,000

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade, and our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. At Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, we’re committed to providing every girl the chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.

Position Description:

If you have a passion for outdoor education, high adventure, and empowering girls and young women – and you have the experience to back it up, then we want you for our team!  When you work at camp, you’ll build your resume with outdoor certifications and real-life leadership, communication, and problem-solving experiences that employers are looking for – all while getting paid.

As a member of the Outdoor Program Team, you will help design, coordinate, and lead large events and outdoor programs which provide a high-quality experience, are girl-driven, and girl-focused. You will ensure that all activities adhere to quality and safety standards, address the needs and interest of members, are consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, and are equally accessible to all girls served by Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.

To view the complete job description
and learn how to apply, Click Here. (PDF)

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New Board of Directors Elected for Pittsburgh Black Media Federation

The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation (PBMF) is gearing up for a new era with the announcement of its newly elected board of directors, following elections held on September 28, 2023.

Deborah Todd, an associate opinion editor at The Hill, a renowned newspaper and digital media company focusing on politics and international affairs, has been elected as PBMF’s President. Todd, a Pittsburgh native and award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in Reuters, Forbes, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, expressed her commitment to PBMF’s mission of serving Black communities and journalists. Continue reading

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THE FRICK PITTSBURGH PRESENTS | Pittsburgh and the Great Migration: Black Mobility and the Automobile

THE FRICK PITTSBURGH PRESENTS
Pittsburgh and the Great Migration: Black Mobility and the Automobile

Get $8 Tickets with Promo Code SOULPITT!

Open Now!
Car and Carriage Museum

The automobile transformed the American landscape, and in doing so, it changed the lives of Black Americans. Two million African Americans courageously fled the South during the first wave of the Great Migration from 1916 to 1945. Pittsburgh neighborhoods like the Hill District became a haven for Black communities to thrive.

Buying a car was one of the first steps many took as they transitioned into the middle class. For Black Americans, buying a car in the mid-20th century was more than a symbol of making it; the automobile provided freedom of mobility.

Pittsburgh and the Great Migration will feature well-known favorites such as the 1914 Ford Model T Touring Car and a 1922 Lincoln Model L. You’ll also step back in time with period costumes and memorabilia.

Sponsored by PNC

Use promo code SOULPITT to save $2!

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GoFundMe: In Support of Israel Mandley’s Family

On 24 July 2023 Israel Mandley suffered a swimming accident and sustained injuries which he was not able to recover from. He was pronounced brain dead on 25 July 2023. He remained on life support till 01 Aug 2023 at which time he donated four life-saving organs to four recipients.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO DONATE

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BikePGH is Hiring a Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator | Apply Today!

Apply Now: BikePGH.org/jobs

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Watson’s Friendship Academy is Hiring! Full-Time Teacher Job Openings

SCAN QR CODE OR CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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CHIP | Insuring Kids. Reassuring Parents.

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Soul Pitt Salutes Craig Dawson | Congratulations on Being Nominated as an Honoree of the 2023 Pittsburgh Courier Men Of Excellence Award!

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Beyond the Trigger | Community Discussion & Gun Lock Giveaway on Sept 30, 12-3 PM

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Beyond the Trigger | Community Discussion & Gun Lock Giveaway
on Saturday, Sept 30, 12-3 PM

@ UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center
6401 Penn Avenue, 15206

For more information, please call 412-866-4272

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Soul Pitt Quarterly’s Sizzling Summer 2023 Issue!

Introducing our sizzling Summer 2023 edition of Soul Pitt Quarterly, full of Soulful Summer Vibes Only! Look for this issue at one of our distribution locations to get your free copy before they are gone.

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The Morgan-Lee Arts Centre: Pittsburgh’s Newest EVENT SPACE For the Arts!

Our 29,000-square-foot campus sits on Webster Avenue, Wandless Street, and Bedford Avenue in the Historic Hill District of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The campus consists of three buildings: The Morgan-Lee Arts Centre, The Juanita and Lloyd Morgan Residency, and the Carolyn and Harold Lee House.

www.5678HDAT.org/rentals
or call 412.925.3695

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