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The motto for the Pink Pistols Pittsburgh: “Armed queers don’t get bashed ([link removed]) .”

Formed a year ago, the nonpartisan group is dedicated to responsible use of firearms for self-defense centering the LGBTQIA+ community ([link removed]) .

Since the summer, Pittsburgh’s Public Source spent time learning about the hopes and fears inspiring the local members ([link removed]) .


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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures ([link removed]) welcomes Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull on Feb. 9 for the next Ten Evenings lecture of our 35th season! Join us at Carnegie Music Hall for their lecture on their outstanding new book, "The Jailhouse Lawyer."

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** UPMC to give Pittsburgh $10 million for new ambulances ([link removed])
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☃️ Why did dozens of Pittsburgh snow plows break down during the recent storm? ([link removed])

✏️ Pittsburgh’s school board is returning to discussions over closing schools ([link removed]) .

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Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort taken into custody after Minnesota church protest ([link removed]) (CNN)


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🧙 ‘Wicked’ at the Benedum Center ([link removed]) Through Feb. 15 | Cultural District, Downtown | Tickets from $89

🍺 Pittsburgh Winter Beerfest ([link removed]) Feb. 21 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown

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