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    JUNE 14—The Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh will host its Commit to Care Soiree at 9 p.m. at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. This event is to raise awareness of the importance of service to youth and challenge attendees to dedicate time to a child. Proceeds from the event will benefit the ULYP’s “Bridging the Gap” mentoring program. For more information, call Marisa Bartley at 724-307-8597 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 12:19

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Fla. authorities seek Steelers stabbing suspect

Sheriff's deputies in northern Florida have joined the search for a third suspect in the attempted carjacking and stabbing of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mike Adams this month. Columbia County deputies began searching Tuesday for Jerrell Whitlock, of Pittsburgh, according to Sgt. Edward Seifert, spokesman for the department based in Lake City, Fla.

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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Mike Adams (76) and guard David DeCastro (66) during practice May 30, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)


by Joe Mandak

Associated Press Writer


PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in northern Florida have joined the search for a third suspect in the attempted carjacking and stabbing of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mike Adams this month.

Columbia County deputies began searching Tuesday for Jerrell Whitlock, of Pittsburgh, according to Sgt. Edward Seifert, spokesman for the department based in Lake City, Fla.

"There is some intelligence that may put him in our area," Seifert said, declining to be more specific.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 05:12

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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County experience critical shortage of public housing

Nearly 23,000 people live in limbo as they wait for public housing in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

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Aki Witherspoon and Chris Winston, both 20, live in transitional housing provided by the nonprofit Familylinks. They submitted their applications for low-income public housing a few days before the list closed. (Photo by Alexandra Kanik / PublicSource)

 

by Halle Stockton
PublicSource

Nearly 23,000 people live in limbo as they wait for public housing in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Last Updated on Sunday, 09 June 2013 21:36

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Last Dance: AVA Bar & Lounge in East Liberty closing

On June 10, Justin Strong, owner of AVA Bar & Lounge, announced he would be closing the second of his two venues, originally housed side by side near the corner of South Highland Ave. and East Liberty Blvd. His first venue, Shadow Lounge, was a staple of East Liberty for more than a decade before it closed this March.

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MOVER AND SHAKER - Justin Strong at Ava's Brazillian Carnival in 2012


On June 10, Justin Strong, owner of AVA Bar & Lounge, announced he would be closing the second of his two venues, originally housed side by side near the corner of South Highland Ave. and East Liberty Blvd. His first venue, Shadow Lounge, was a staple of East Liberty for more than a decade before it closed this March.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 04:48

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Abay Ethiopian Cuisine in East Liberty to close after 10 years

For nearly ten years, Abay Ethiopian Cuisine has served as “a source of cultural and culinary nourishment for the city of Pittsburgh.” But on June 7, Abay Owner James Wallace announced the restaurant would be closing its doors on June 30.

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ABAY ETHIOPIAN CUISINE (Facebook Photo)

 

by Rebecca Nuttall
Courier Staff Writer
For nearly ten years, Abay Ethiopian Cuisine has served as  “a source of cultural and culinary nourishment for the city of Pittsburgh.” But on June 7, Abay Owner James Wallace announced the restaurant would be closing its doors on June 30.

Last Updated on Saturday, 08 June 2013 16:01

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