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Wilkinsburg Mayor Marita Garrett receives 2020 Governor’s Award | New Pittsburgh Courier

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Wilkinsburg Mayor Marita Garrett was a recipient of Governor Tom Wolf’s annual “Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence.” Mayor Garrett was recognized for her efforts the past five years working with her colleagues, community members and officials from all government levels … Continued

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