The Center for African Studies dedicated the Celebrate Africa Festival to celebrating Africa’s diverse cultures and highlighting the African diaspora currently in Pittsburgh.

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.

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.

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...