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    • Accomplishments
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      • Main Street Matters Business Improvement Grant
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Category: Local Business Spotlights

From Garden to Table: How a Family Garden and Local Businesses are Revitalizing a Wilkinsburg Block

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Marissa Luznar

In the heart of Wilkinsburg, a garden is flourishing—both literally and figuratively—thanks to the partnership between two local businesses and a family’s deep-rooted love for the land. Clarence Youngblood first …

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Building Dreams and Creating Opportunities: The Inspiring Journeys of Two Local Entrepreneurs

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Marissa Luznar

In the heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, two local entrepreneurs are making waves, not just in their industries but also within the community. Jordan Mikhal, the visionary behind the clothing …

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Kenyon Jewelers: A Century of Craftsmanship and Community

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Marissa Luznar

If you’ve ever stopped into Kenyon Jewelers looking for your latest vintage find, you’ve probably had the opportunity to meet Doug Duffus or his daughter Bea. As Kenyon Jewelers celebrates …

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Local Business Spotlight: Save A Lot

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Marissa Luznar

WCDC’s Director of Business Development, Gordon Manker, visited the newly renovated Save A Lot supermarket located in Wilkinsburg (). During his time at the store, he met with their management …

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Local Artist Spotlight: Jasmine Greene

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Marissa Luznar

Jasmine Green is a Black visual artist born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She is self-taught and has been active in her arts practice for over ten years. Green uses …

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Wilkinsburg Business Spotlight: Vickey’s Soul Grill

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Marissa Luznar

The Pittsburgh region isn’t known for its Southern-style cooking, but Vickey Giddens of Vickey’s Soul Grill is going to change that. “My family is from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and my …

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