Obama honors Bush
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ESTHER BUSH
On Feb. 26, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Esther Bush was honored in Washington, D.C., as part of the “White House Champions of Change: Achieving Educational Excellence for the Next Generation of African Americans” event. Bush is being recognized with nine other leaders for her devotion to helping further edu
...2013 Fab 40 selections announced
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The population of young professionals in Pittsburgh has taken a dive over the past two decades. From 1990 to 2005 the population of adults age 25-34 decreased from 387,899 to 260,627.
In order to improve these numbers and attract and retain young professionals in Pittsburgh, many city leaders have begun to understand the importance of lifting up
Community Calendar 2-27-13
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Black History Now Celebration
FEB. 27—The NAACP of Pittsburgh Branch will host its Pittsburgh Black History Now Celebration. The two-day event will include a Meet & Greet from 5-7:30 p.m. at the NAACP Office, 2201 Wylie Ave., Hill District, and a Networking Mixer on Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Savoy Restaurant in the Strip District. The even
3 police employees linked to Harper suspended
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NATE HARPER
Last week, newly appointed Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Regina McDonald placed one officer and two police employees on administrative leave for unspecified reasons. Officer Tonya Ford, her mother Kim Montgomery, and Tamara Davis were linked to an outside business with recently ousted Police Chief Nate Harper, but it is
...Urban League, NAACP, ACLU want input on Pittsburgh chief
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COMMUNITY SEEKS INPUT--Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl speaks at a news conference on Feb. 20, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Urban League, NAACP, ACLU, and several community groups are planning a news conference to push for more input before Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl hires a new police chief.
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