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Staff Editorial: The end is no longer near for Pittsburgh journalism

Local journalism took a serious hit earlier this year when it was announced that The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Pittsburgh City Paper, both owned by Block Communications Inc. (BCI) would be shutting down. The latter of the two was shut down effective almost immediately and has been out of print since the start of the new year, but it wasn’t the end of an era. … Continue reading Staff Editorial: The end is no longer near for Pittsburgh journalism

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The ‘best’ vintage fashion shops Pittsburgh has to offer

Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor 10/22/2020 Pittsburgh is a vibrant home for vintage fashion, as East Carson Street alone is home to two of the most comprehensive vintage stores that can be found: Three Rivers Vintage and Highway Robbery Vintage.  So, Pittsburgh City Paper annually conducts a readers’ poll to discover the “Best of Pittsburgh,” — and these top-tier vintage stores were decidedly missing from … Continue reading The ‘best’ vintage fashion shops Pittsburgh has to offer

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From jazz to blues, just feel the groove: Olga Watkins explores her love of music, influential artists and the orgins of her own band

By: Lauren Zawatski | For the Duquesne Duke Olga Watkins is the Director of Board Operations for Parkhurst Dining at Duquesne. Outside of her job at the University, she also is the lead singer for her own blues/soul/funk band, The Olga Watkins Band, which was named the Best Blues/Jazz Band twice by the Pittsburgh City Paper. Prior to her occupation at Duquesne, Watkins worked as … Continue reading From jazz to blues, just feel the groove: Olga Watkins explores her love of music, influential artists and the orgins of her own band

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