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Oliver Citywide Academy, where student was killed, proposed a remote learning option

On today’s episode of The Confluence: A WESA investigation looks at the death of 15-year-old Marquis Campbell, and a proposal for remote learning that some staff at Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy say could have kept him away from harm; more living facilities are creating LGBTQ-friendly spaces for aging residents; and a preview of the second Pittsburgh International Literary Festival.Today’s guests include: Oliver Morrison, reporter with WESA; Jim Pieffer, president and CEO of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network; and Andrés Franco, executive director of City of Asylum. ....

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What to do this week, from LitFest to the Elly Awards

What to do this week, from LitFest to the Elly Awards
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Monday, May 10: National Nurse’s Week
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It’s more important than ever to honor and thank our region’s courageous and compassionate nurses who are working selflessly on the front lines of the pandemic. Join YaJagoff and local businesses for a week of social media contests and giveaways coinciding with the birthday of the trailblazing founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.
Monday, May 10: Monday Night Magic Live Online
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NYC’s longest-running Off-Broadway magic show continues its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with tonight’s event co-presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Taking the virtual stage will be “master manipulator” Curtis Kam and global card magic sensation Patrick Kun. Buy tickets. ....

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1st Pittsburgh International Literary Festival to get people talking and reading

The Pittsburgh International Literary Festival, known as “LitFest,” hopes to get people talking through reading.
Hosted by the City of Asylum @ Alphabet City based on Pittsburgh’s North Side, the virtual event will feature authors from all over the world discussing topics that encompass Black, Indigenous and all people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community and the politics of publishing.
Abby Lembersky, director of programs for City of Asylum @ Alphabet City, said planning’s been underway since January. This isn’t the only online happening but it is the first 10-day festival the organization done.
It will be held May 12-18 on the organization’s virtual programming channel. ....

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