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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Two attendees pose outside of Posvar Hall at the Celebrate Africa Festival Saturday.

Celebrate Africa Festival highlights diversity, diaspora in Pittsburgh

By Toni Jackson, Staff Writer • September 18, 2022
The Center for African Studies dedicated the Celebrate Africa Festival to celebrating Africa’s diverse cultures and highlighting the African diaspora currently in Pittsburgh.
Chas Bonasorte, owner of The Pittsburgh Stop on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard, stands in front of his apparel and merchandise stand.

Oakland businesses get creative to stay afloat amid pandemic

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer • January 21, 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions during the holiday season, some Oakland businesses have transformed the way they do business and relied more heavily on online sales.
David Wiwel (left) and Harrison Ameye (right) working on sight for D.A.W.

Student startup founders navigate the small business world

By Colm Slevin, For The Pitt News • September 30, 2020
DelGatto opened her own online jewelry shop called Pearpop Jewelry back in April. She makes earrings and necklaces out of polymer clay and sells her jewelry for about $10 each on Depop and Etsy.
One of the store's two locations is primarily dedicated to comics while the other is dedicated to games of all kinds. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Creating careers: Pitt grads start their own businesses

By Salina Pressimone / Staff Writer • September 15, 2017

On any weekend night on South Craig Street, passersby can hear the sounds of wails accompany the tune of pop songs emitted by the karaoke house on the corner. Wedged tight among Irish cuisine and artisan...

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