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Minority-owned business challenges increased by pandemic

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 10/22/2020 Not far into the start of the pandemic, there seemed to be an emphasis on supporting small businesses. Advertisements highlighted these businesses, and people encouraged each other to order takeout at the local Mexican place down the road instead of Chipotle. But it’s been more than half a year, and small businesses are still suffering — and some more … Continue reading Minority-owned business challenges increased by pandemic

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Ed Sheeran entertains fans at PNC Park

Madison Pastrick | Layout Editor & Ad Manager 10/04/18 On Sept. 29, a crowd of all ages filled PNC Park’s stadium to watch Ed Sheeran perform a very personal concert on his second stop in Pittsburgh for the ÷(Divide) Tour. Winning the audience from the moment he stepped on stage wearing a Mac Miller shirt, Sheeran played some old and new songs alike, all of … Continue reading Ed Sheeran entertains fans at PNC Park

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O’Day, a Duquesne board member and alum, will be missed

Raymond Arke | News Editor 01/18/18 Once a Duke, always a Duke. That’s how James “Jim” O’Day felt throughout his impactful life. O’Day, a Duquesne 1952 alum and long-time board of directors member, passed away two weeks ago. Duquesne President Ken Gormley said, “We were deeply saddened” to hear about O’Day’s passing. O’Day contributed extensively to Duquesne, Gormley explained. He had been a Board Emeritus … Continue reading O’Day, a Duquesne board member and alum, will be missed

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Eco-friendly PNC tower opens Downtown

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke In the newly completed Tower at PNC Plaza, one of the greenest office buildings in the world, employees flush the toilets with rain water. As people bustle around downtown Pittsburgh on a busy Monday afternoon, several stop in their tracks to look up at the 800,000 square foot, 33-story tower located on the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue … Continue reading Eco-friendly PNC tower opens Downtown

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Downtown Pittsburgh continues to develop economically

By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor A decade ago, when Tom Murphy was mayor and the Penguins were playing in an Igloo, Serendipity opened its doors as a welcoming fashion boutique in Two PPG Place. It is now 2013, and while Downtown Pittsburgh thrives, the store’s vibe is more positive than ever. “We’ve been in town for 10 years,” owner Pete Cappola said. “With … Continue reading Downtown Pittsburgh continues to develop economically

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