The New York Times – Music:
An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
Category: Pittsburgh (Pa)
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How Shikeith Brings Pittsburgh’s Black History to the Surface
The New York Times – T Magazine:
With Project Blue Space, the sculptor and image maker Shikeith brings the city’s Black history to the surface.
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Thaddeus Mosley, Sculptor Who Found Fame in His Last Decade, Dies at 99
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A self-taught artist, he turned reclaimed wood into striking abstract works influenced by Brancusi, Noguchi and African art.
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Ed Piskor, Comics Artist, Dies After Sexual Misconduct Accusations
The New York Times – Music:
Ed Piskor, 41, was known for his detailed “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand Design.” A Pittsburgh gallery canceled an exhibition of his work after the initial allegation.
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West Virginia’s Bob Huggins Arrested, Charged With Drunken Driving
The New York Times – Sports:
The men’s basketball coach was suspended and had his pay cut in May after he used a homophobic slur in a radio interview.
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In Damar Hamlin’s Hometown, Anguish Has Turned to ‘Happy Tears’
The New York Times – Sports:
Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills player who went into cardiac arrest in an N.F.L. game last week, is a proud son of McKees Rocks, Pa. The borough loves him back.
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On His Way to the N.F.L., Damar Hamlin Was Determined to Give Back
The New York Times – Sports:
The Buffalo Bills safety, who collapsed during a game Monday night, created a toy drive for children in need in his Pennsylvania hometown.
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Remembering Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception
The New York Times – Sports:
Fifty years later, the memory of the “Immaculate Reception” endures for a fan who took his father’s advice and stayed until the end of the game.
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Remembering Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception
The New York Times – Sports:
Fifty years later, the memory of the “Immaculate Reception” endures for a fan who took his father’s advice and stayed until the end of the game.