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Philadelphia Eagles
All Eyes on the QB: Jalen Hurts’ Summer of Change
The cool, calm Eagles QB enters 2026 facing his biggest test yet: evolve, lead, and prove he’s still the man in Philadelphia.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
All Eyes on the QB: Aaron Rodgers — Is Age Just a Number?
The Steelers bet that greatness still has gas left in the tank. Four-time MVP. Super Bowl champion. One more run.
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Fan Guide 2026
Training Camp Guide: Hurts. Rodgers. One Summer.
Where to go, when to go, and what fans need to know before Eagles and Steelers camps open.
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Business of FootballSeries Finale
The QB Money Game: The Price of Being the Face of an NFL Franchise
$638M+ in combined earnings power. Hurts vs. Rodgers — contracts, career wealth, and what it means for Black athletes building generational wealth.
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Barrel & Flow Fest 2026 — Pittsburgh's Award-Winning Black Brew Festival
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The 2026 Midterm Elections: What Every Pittsburgh Voter Needs to Know
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Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion in Grocery Industry Shakeup
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News from across the Commonwealth
Pittsburgh’s 250 Years of Black Excellence
250 years of Black achievement, culture, and legacy in Pittsburgh and beyond
PUM Spotlight
Pittsburgh's 250th Anniversary & beyond
Unity
Philly's Fight to Keep History Alive
Vote
Poll Work: a Lesson in Democracy
Community
New Youth Equestrian Program
Perspectives from across the Commonwealth
Publisher’s View
Robin Beckham · Publisher
Robin Beckham: Living in Pittsburgh as a Black Mom & Entrepreneur
“Pittsburgh has made me bendable, resilient, and deeply proud to be a Pittsburgher. But my success cannot exist in a vacuum. I want other African Americans to succeed here.”Read Her Story →
Op-Ed
Robin Beckham · Publisher
When a Young Life Is Lost: A Mother’s Reflection on Nolan Wells, Parenting, and the Search for Answers
“As a journalist, I understand the importance of allowing facts to guide the story. As a mother, however, my heart responds differently.”Read the Full Op-Ed →
PUM Forward Opinion
Bev Smith · Contributor
Rise Up: The Future of Black Pittsburgh Depends on What We Do Next
“The future of Black Pittsburgh will not be shaped by those who remain silent. It will be shaped by those willing to stand up, to be counted, to get involved.”Read the Full Op-Ed →
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