Staff editorial – Violence in Pgh: How do we protect the vulnerable?

by the editorial staff April 7, 2022 Last week, multiple instances of violent abuse against children made headlines in Pittsburgh.  Dayvon Vickers, a 15-year-old kid from Homewood, was shot and killed on Wednesday, March 30. His friends and family gathered to hold a vigil, but they are frustrated with the lack of police information about the homicide that could prevent instances like it from happening … Continue reading Staff editorial – Violence in Pgh: How do we protect the vulnerable?

Under the Bridge aims to entertain Homestead

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 08/29/19 The Under the Bridge festival happening Saturday, Aug. 31 at 100 E 7th Ave. under the Homestead Grays Bridge is a chance to showcase the growth and character of the Homestead area. Troy Johnson, one-third of the trio that constitutes Abstract Theory, an act performing at the festival, initiated the event with help from fellow members of the art … Continue reading Under the Bridge aims to entertain Homestead

Staff Editorial: Victim earns money, police pay small price

By Duke Staff Four years after this young man was wrongfully arrested and beaten by three Pittsburgh police officers, justice has finally been served in the judicial system. The question remains, however, for Jordan Miles, now 22: Is the ruling fulfilling? In January 2010, Miles was walking in Homewood at night when three white police officers pulled over and chased him as he attempted to … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Victim earns money, police pay small price