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Maia Williams thought the big city was her fate after she graduated from Carlow in 2020. The Pittsburgh native gave L.A. a try, but love and faith eventually led her back to her hometown, she writes in an essay.

A career in Hollywood public relations gave way to journalism, telling untold stories of Black excellence in Pittsburgh.

I left Pittsburgh seeking growth as a Black professional. Then I came home and found what I was looking for.
 

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LOCAL EVENTS
Today: 
  • 🎵 August Wilson Center community day Head downtown for artists, musical performances and community. (12-3 p.m. Saturday | August Wilson African American Cultural Center, downtown | Free)
  • 🥒 Picklesburgh One of the country's biggest specialty food festivals hits its 10th year, complete with food vendors and a mechanical pickle riding contest. (Saturday-Sunday | Market Square, Cultural District and Sister Bridges)
This week:
  • 🎸 Free live music in South Park WYEP’s neighborhood concert series heads to the county amphitheater in South Park with Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes and Amythyst Kiah. (7:30 p.m. Friday | 2027 Buffalo Drive | Free)
  • 🏎️ Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix The next eight days are filled with events showcasing vintage race cars, with road races in Schenley Park set for next weekend. (All week | Various locations/Schenley Park | Some events are free)
Check out our local events calendar to discover more events in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

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