Ebonee Rice-Nguyen
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The Sankofa Community Garden, founded and directed by Vikki Jones, has become a central part of the Homewood neighborhood as inflation and food insecurity increase. The garden provides programs that educate locals on gardening methods and food injustice.
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The African American Cultural Heritage Fund will provide Preservation Pennsylvania with a national grant to supply mini-grants and resources to Black cemeteries.
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From July 22-24, the Three Rivers Outdoor Company, Outkast Paddlers, and Friends of the Riverfront will host events that include kayaking, the Paddling Film Festival and a “Locking Through” event to give visitors the chance to safely paddle through the Lock and Dam 2.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey Wednesday presented a proclamation to coach and teacher Phyllis Jones, honoring her 35 years at Westinghouse High School.
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The event at the Heinz History Center was a way to celebrate and recognize the naturalization of young immigrants.
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There are an estimated 75,721 foreign-born residents living in the Pittsburgh metro area.
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High temperatures are a big concern for health experts as heat waves take place in major cities across the world.
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A painted path and edible garden give patients and staff a new space to relax and learn.
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This Sunday, the Carnegie Science Center will host their annual Submarine Veteran’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the USS Requin submarine along the Ohio River.