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Gang Biz An ambitious program to keep unemployed youths out of gangs has been started in Pittsburgh. The city created a business to offer an alternative to gangs, with jobs and the chance to improve their neighborhoods. The young people involved also get a chance to run the company. Jonas Chaney of member station WDUQ reports.

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An ambitious program to keep unemployed youths out of gangs has been started in Pittsburgh. The city created a business to offer an alternative to gangs, with jobs and the chance to improve their neighborhoods. The young people involved also get a chance to run the company. Jonas Chaney of member station WDUQ reports.