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Afghan Refugee Plans Homecoming

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

August 4, 2019 by Humayoon Babur In September 2015, after months of attacks, the Taliban took control of a strategic northern Afghan city of Kunduz. The collapse marked the first time since 2001 that the regime, previously ousted by a U.S.-led invasion, overran a major city. Fighting between Afghan Security Forces and the Taliban broke out in nearly every corner... Read More

Pittsburgh nonprofit Hello Neighbor welcomes immigrant families

July 18, 2019July 17, 2019 Hello Neighbor, refugees

By: Humayoon Babur Under a cloudless sky, dozens of immigrant families gathered at Carnegie Park in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, on June 22 to enjoy the outdoors and spend time together, looking like a big, connected family. Hello Neighbor is a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship and friendship to support refugee and immigrant families. To mark the end of World Refugee Week,... Read More

Pittsburgh’s Strip District showcases diversity of people–and markets

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

The neighborhood of small shops and wholesale distributors is the place to go for ‘anything you want’ By: Humayoon Babur The Strip District of Pittsburgh, near Downtown on the banks of the Allegheny River, is quiet on Mondays, in contrast with the bustle of the weekends. The narrow streets are lined with small retailers, vendors and wholesalers. The neighborhood is... Read More

Is Philanthropy at Point Park on the Rise?

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Point Park University, Zoe Esperseth

By Zoe Esperseth, Point Park News Service Charity opportunities are constantly available, and about 25 percent of the U.S adult population participates in charitable causes. Although younger adults, ages 20-24, make up the lowest percentage of volunteers, Point Park students aren’t letting that statistic deter them. Point Park University has 62 clubs and organizations available to students, according to the... Read More

Pittsburgh Mourning former President George H.W. Bush.

December 10, 2018December 18, 2018

By Jacob Biernacki, Point Park News Service Last Wednesday marked the National Day of Mourning for the death of former President George H.W. Bush. Bush is the father of another former president George W. Bush and the former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush. The day entailed a nationwide closure of all federal facilities across the country, including the US Postal Service and the... Read More

Jackson Clark Partners Enter Hazelwood

March 19, 2018September 2, 2018

by Emma Federkeil, Point Park News Service Hazelwood community members talk about the importance of data brought in by Jackson Clark Partners. Read More

Possible Solutions to Pennsylvania’s Gerrymandering Conundrum

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 carnegie mellon university, Fair Districts PA, Gerrymandering, Lawsuit, PA Supreme Court

Research from Carnegie Mellon University inspires proposed protocols to end issue By: Kimberly Keagy, Point Park News Service: When Carnegie Mellon University mathematician Alan Frieze started thinking about why half the state voted Democrat, he wondered why the Democrats only had 5 seats in Congress? This prompted him to look into a more fair way of drawing districts. He and... Read More

Night of Fights at Carnegie Music Hall goes to Round 2

October 31, 2017 boxing, Carnegie Music Hall, music hall, Pittsburgh, Ty Polk

By Tyler Polk, Point Park News Service: Pro Boxing returns to the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead on Nov. 4. Integrity Fighter Management and the Conn-Greb Boxing Gym present the event following the first successful pro boxing night held at the venue back in March. Mike McSorley, a promoter, and trainer at Conn-Greb said they choose to return to the... Read More

Pittsburgh’s best haunted attractions on a college budget

October 25, 2017 budget, Halloween, Kennywood, Phantom Fright Night, Samiar Nefzi, scare, video

By Samiar Nefzi, Point Park News Service: Samiar Nefzi finds out what Haunted Attractions around Pittsburgh are best for the college budget. This news package originally aired on Point News 4. Read More

First-Person: The Hurricane Never Bothered Me Anyway

September 11, 2017 Florida, Hurricane Irma, Orlando, Walt Disney World

Point Park University student Angela Altieri arrived in Orlando, Fla., at Walt Disney World as Hurricane Irma bore down on the state. This is her story. By: Angela Altieri Every year to celebrate my birthday, my mother and I plan short trips together. Little did I know that this year’s excursion would put us in the direct path of a... Read More