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TYLER BOYD SELECTED BY CINCINNATI IN 2016 NFL DRAFT

PITTSBURGH--Tyler Boyd, the most productive receiver in school history, continued Pitt's rich tradition in the NFL Draft by being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round this evening. With Boyd's selection, Pitt has now had at least one player chosen in 15 of the last 17 drafts. Boyd is the first Panther to be drafted by the Bengals...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 NFL Draft

Sean Davis Safety Maryland 6-1, 202 Washington, D.C. Maret School 2nd Round – 58th Overall   CAREER NOTES Appeared in 50 games (40 starts) and finished with 305 total tackles during his Maryland tenure.   2015 SEASON Started all 12 games, leading the defense with 70 solo tackles and second in combined stops (88)…ranked second in the nation with five forced fumbles, the second-most in school history in a single season…tied...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 NFL Draft [VIP]

Kevin Colbert and Coach Tomlin Re: Artie Burns Kevin Colbert: Good evening, everybody. We’re proud and excited to get the cornerback from the University of Miami, Artie Burns. He’s a solid young man. He had a little bit of a tragedy issue with his mother passing during the season, but he fought his way through that, came out the other...

Affordable Housing Task Force Report Met with Protests, Questions of Intent

Despite the rapid pace of real-estate development in Pittsburgh, a housing crisis still exists for low- and moderate-income residents who cannot afford to live in the upscale housing developments taking the place of formerly-affordable houses and apartment complexes. As a result, many lifelong Pittsburghers, particularly African-Americans, are pushed out of their homes, their neighborhoods and the City itself. In response,...

Seaside Paradise

by: Amy Covington The folks at the Sanibel Harbour Spa are serious about relaxation. Their 40,000-square-foot spa is devoted entirely to revitalizing frazzled nerves in a calming seaside setting. They carry the tranquil theme throughout, with soothing water sculptures, botanical accents and sea-based treatments. Walking through airports can leave your tootsies in need of attention. As soon as the bellman...

Ray Jr. on Sports

  The NFL Draft is here. And like I said last week, the NFL is the only professional sport that can glamourize such an event-and get away with it. The media and fans have bought into it and they hype gets better every year. I mean, look at it: It's like combining every major award show (Oscars, Grammys, Heisman.)...

Top Restaurants in The USA

Top Restaurants in The USA We eat a lot. From dining to fast food, we are eating. Alone or together, we are still eating. We eat all year round. For many years, there have been many great restaurants in USA, but this year, there are additional top new African-American restaurants everywhere else in USA. 1. The Cecil - Specifically in high-end...

Pennsylvania Primary Results Produce Minor Changes in Statewide, Federal Offices

If the candidates had been able to spread their “home town advantage” across the Commonwealth, both Democratic nominees for United States Senate and Pennsylvania Attorney General would be from Allegheny County. John Fetterman, who leapt to national candidacy from his popular success as Mayor of Braddock, carried the County vote for US Senate with nearly 42 percent of the vote...

Declutter Your Home in 11 Easy Steps

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by: Maria Gracia Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of organizing your home? Start on a smaller scale instead and it will be a whole lot easier. For example, instead of starting with the entire house, commit to starting with one room. Follow these 11 steps, and you're well on your way to an organized home: 1. PICK A ROOM -- ANY ROOM. Decide...

Measuring the key success factors in Nonprofit organizations

It is difficult to create and operate a nonprofit organization which successfully meets its goals. It can prove to be just as difficult, if not more so, as operating a for-profit business. Running a nonprofit for your heart’s content doesn’t mean that you are not required to meet the objective goals. In order to attract a higher degree of...

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