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‘Scandal’: How real is it?

 

WARNER MACKLIN & KERRI WASHINGTON

 

After a month long hiatus ABC’s “Scandal” will return to the air next week with a new episode sure to satisfy starved viewers.

For those who’ve been living under a rock, Scandal, now in its second season, is a political thriller television show centered around a crisis management firm in Washington D.C.

On the

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Black United Front comes to Pgh

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In Houston, the National Black United Front, an organization that includes all social, political, religious and cultural groups in the Black community, took an abandoned former crack house and renovated it into a community meeting space. In Washington D.C. the organization created the Feed the Hood Project, a monthly distribution of

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Could WAMO be facing new managerial changes?

LAURA VARNER NORMAN AND COMEDIAN COREY HOLCOMB AT WAMO100 STUDIOS

 

by Ashley Johnson

Courier Staff Writer

There has been recent speculation that new changes in management may be in the works at WAMO, Pittsburgh’s urban formatted radio station.

There is talk that after approximately two years of being general manager at WAMO, since its return to the

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Ohio girl's text: Players took advantage of me

 

TRIAL CONTINUES--Ma'lik Richmond, 16, arrives for the start of his trial in juvenile court, where he and Trent Mays, 17, face rape charges on March 13, in Steubenville, Ohio. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, Pool)

 

 

by Andrew Welsh-Huggins

Associated Press Writer

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Text messages introduced Thursday in the rape trial of two high s

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Prosecutor: Ohio school rape victim didn't consent

ON TRIAL--Trent Mays, 17, left, watches as 16-year-old Ma'lik Richmond talks with his attorney Walter Madison at the defense table before the start of their trial on rape charges in juvenile court on March 13, in Steubenville, Ohio. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, Pool)

 

by Andrew Welsh-Huggins

AP Legal Affairs Writer

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A 1

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Detroit

Kelly Rowland set to judge on X Factor

The Michigan Chronicle

Simon Cowell will be surrounded by women when THE X FACTOR returns for its third season this fall on FOX. Grammy Award-winning artist Kell...

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Faygo Pop's Campaign Selected as Finalist for OBIE Award

The Michigan Chronicle

 

 

The unique “Summer Silhouettes” Outdoor Campaign by Faygo Beverages, Inc. has been chosen as a finalist for the Outdoor Ad...

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Chicago

Crews Dig Through Night After Deadly Okla. Twister

The Chicago Defender

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting br...

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CTU Protesters Arrested at City Hall

The Chicago Defender

Roughly two dozen protesters were arrested Monday afternoon during a demonstration at City Hall aimed at preventing the planned closure of more than 5...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

CONNIE PARKER

 

by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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