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Live Music: Angela Autumn

July 16, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 07/16/2016: Live music with singer/songwriter Angela Autumn in advance of her performance at the Feed More Festival, Stage AE, 07/17.

YES: Marbles National Champion, Haley Grenesko

July 16, 2016 – 11:15 am
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From 07/16/2016: Haley Grenesko (13, Morningside) discussing the game of marbles and her victory at the 2016 National Marbles Championship.

YES: Johnstonbaugh’s Music Centers Guitarists

July 16, 2016 – 10:45 am
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From 07/16/2016: Guitarists Jackson Farmakis (11, Hampton Middle School), Ahmer Shaikh (14, Shadyside Academy), Vince Riehl (14, Hampton High School) and Dewey Bokil (15, Pine Richland High School) under the direction of instructor Craig “Izzy” Arlet, Johnstonbaugh’s Music Center.

Caller: George Hogan, Harambee Ujima

July 16, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/16/2016: George Hogan of Harambee Ujima talks about the annual Black Arts and Culture Festival. 07/16 and 07/17, Kelly St. between N. Homewood and Lang Ave.

Live Music: Gizelxanath and Ben Barson

July 9, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 07/09/2016: Live music from husband and wife duo, Gizelxanath and Ben Barson.

Caller: Akil, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K.

July 9, 2016 – 11:00 am

From 07/09/2016: Akil from Hip Hop on L.O.C.K. gives his account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Caller: Jamar, Kennedy Blue Communications

July 9, 2016 – 11:00 am

From 07/09/2016: Jamar from Kennedy Blue Communications gives his account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

YES: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

July 9, 2016 – 10:35 am
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From 07/09/2016: Big Brother Phil Romano and Little Brother Leo talk about their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staffer Cheryl Jones.

Caller: Sonia, Pakistani American Association of Greater Pittsburgh

July 9, 2016 – 9:30 am
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From 07/09/2016: Sonia of the Pakistani American Association of Greater Pittsburgh gives her account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Live Music: Daphne Alderson

July 9, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/09/2016: Daphne Alderson in advance of her performance honoring Edith Piaf’s 1956 recital at Carnegie Hall as part of the Opera Theater Summerfest, 7/14, 7:30pm, Falk Auditorium at Winchester Thurston.