Virginia Alvino-Young
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Pittsburghers who want to support refugees in the community will soon be able to do so one-on-one.A new organization called Hello Neighbor is now taking…
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On a Wednesday afternoon in Wilkinsburg, Kelly Elementary School music teacher Lois Clark wrangled a dozen fifth and sixth graders into her classroom.The…
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The story of Abraham is well known in Christianity, Islam and Judaism. According to the texts, God calls upon Abraham from his home in Mesopotamia to…
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Michael Olijnyk has a hard time throwing things away. He’s co-director of the Mattress Factory, along with with Barbara Luderowski. They live in the…
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Franklin Avenue in Wilkinsburg is a mostly uneventful place these days.“It’s been quiet,” said Jackie Pendleton, who’s lived in the borough northeast of…
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The Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has agreed to take more steps to protect children from sexual abuse. Outlined Monday with Acting U.S. Attorney…
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Vanessa McCarthy-Johnson was scrambling to organize her community at this time last year. The Wilkinsburg Borough councilwoman said she felt there was a…
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Ticks don’t always wait until the spring to become active. A warm snap in western Pennsylvania could mean more breeding among the insects, and more cases…
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A new film fest is coming to Pittsburgh.The inaugural Black Bottom Film Festival will showcase contemporary, classic and independent black cinema this…
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A member of the Somali Bantu community in Pittsburgh is in critical condition after being severely beaten early Tuesday morning. The victim is a cab…