Is President Donald Trump losing support from Pennsylvania’s independent voters?
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Is President Donald Trump losing support from Pennsylvania’s independent voters?

A new Franklin & Marshall College poll shows independent voters disapprove of the president almost as much as Democrats.

By Ryan Deto May 16, 2017  12:53 pm

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By Alex Gordon May 16, 2017  11:37 am

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This is not a banger, but something closer to a threat.

By Alex Gordon May 15, 2017  2:36 pm

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Nourishment that goes beyond food

By Celine Roberts May 12, 2017

Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena

Red Hot Chili Peppers bring the funk to PPG Paints Arena

By Gabrielle Fellows May 12, 2017  10:56 am

Is Pittsburgh's economy growing for everyone?
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Is Pittsburgh's economy growing for everyone?

A Brookings Institution study shows productivity in the region is among the best in the nation, but overall growth is among the lowest.

By Ryan Deto May 11, 2017  12:16 pm

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Allegheny County Judge Lester Nauhaus proposes defendant pay ‘$1 a touch’ for contact with 15-year-old girl

Allegheny County Judge Lester Nauhaus proposes defendant pay ‘$1 a touch’ for contact with 15-year-old girl

By Charlie Deitch

“Getting told I’m worth $6? It crushes me.”
Violent Woodland Hills incidents shed light on the role of law enforcement in schools

Violent Woodland Hills incidents shed light on the role of law enforcement in schools

By Rebecca Addison

“Do we really want to turn all of our kids into criminals? That’s not what schools are for.”
Focus on Unblurred

Focus on Unblurred

By CP Staff

Scenes from this month’s First Friday Unblurred art-gallery crawl on Penn Avenue
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Music
Andy Shauf brings a musical narrative to his new record,<i> The Party</i>, plays Pittsburgh May 15

Andy Shauf brings a musical narrative to his new record, The Party, plays Pittsburgh May 15

By Margaret Welsh

“I guess I’m interested in that kind of thing: what people are really like.”
Nightmarathons’ members have become better with age

Nightmarathons’ members have become better with age

By Meg Fair

“It’s nice to have been in bands before and made a bunch of mistakes already.”
Blues guitarist Samantha Fish takes a soul/R&B side trip

Blues guitarist Samantha Fish takes a soul/R&B side trip

By Bill Kopp

“Our fans come to the show and they go, ‘OK, I get it!’”
Critics' Picks, May 11-17

Critics' Picks, May 11-17

By Alex Gordon

Check out shows this week by Eli Conley, Vanity Creeps, TWRP and more
Mastodon hits Pittsburgh with a new record, a new emphasis on vocals and the monster riffs that made them famous

Mastodon hits Pittsburgh with a new record, a new emphasis on vocals and the monster riffs that made them famous

By Bert Dalmer

The band upped the ante by making Emperor of Sand a concept album
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Arts
At the Mattress Factory, artists from Northern Ireland explore oppression and injustice

At the Mattress Factory, artists from Northern Ireland explore oppression and injustice

By Nadine Wasserman

Group show of installation works impresses
A Carnegie Museum of Art exhibit honors the work of Pittsburgh-based architect Arthur Lubetz

A Carnegie Museum of Art exhibit honors the work of Pittsburgh-based architect Arthur Lubetz

By Bill O'Driscoll

Lubetz wants landmarks that improve lives
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Stage
<i>The Perks of Being a Wallflower</i> at Prime Stage

The Perks of Being a Wallflower at Prime Stage

By Harry Kloman

An often-affecting stage version hews to the 2012 film
<i>Sive</i> at PICT Classic Theatre

Sive at PICT Classic Theatre

By Stuart Sheppard

Director Alan Stanford excels at this form of theater
<i>Hercules Didn’t Wade in the Water</i> at Pittsburgh Playwrights

Hercules Didn’t Wade in the Water at Pittsburgh Playwrights

By Ted Hoover

A play keying on Hurricane Katrina fails to fulfill its promised scope
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Short List
Short List: May 11-18

Short List: May 11-18

By CP Staff

Celebrating John Edgar Wideman; Found Footage film festival returns; Morose & Macabre’s Atrocity Exhibition; Chris Rock at the Benedum
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Food+Drink
Friendship Bagel

Friendship Bagel

By Celine Roberts

Nourishment that goes beyond food
Umai, in Mount Lebanon, offers fare from Thailand and Japan

Umai, in Mount Lebanon, offers fare from Thailand and Japan

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

Besides curries and sushi, the restaurant offers several fish specials
Brew Tours

Brew Tours

By Celine Roberts

“Nobody wants to wear lederhosen anymore.”
Vienna Lager, Devils Backbone Brewing Company

Vienna Lager, Devils Backbone Brewing Company

By Celine Roberts

$5.50/pint
<i>Pittsburgh City Paper</i> Booze Battles: Talia Cucina & Rosticceria vs. Bar Marco

Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Talia Cucina & Rosticceria vs. Bar Marco

By Celine Roberts

A Spring Spritz
A North Side Hungarian restaurant holds its second annual bacon roast

A North Side Hungarian restaurant holds its second annual bacon roast

By Bill O'Driscoll

Huszar’s revived old-country tradition proves popular
Rhubarb cake is a great way to embrace this late-spring vegetable

Rhubarb cake is a great way to embrace this late-spring vegetable

By Al Hoff

This one-bowl cake is so easy that I once made it with a broken arm
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Screen
<i>The Wall</i>

The Wall

By Al Hoff

It’s a battle of snipers in Doug Liman’s cat-and-mouse thriller set in Iraq
<i>Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2</i>

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

By Al Hoff

James Gunn’s space-actioner retains Vol. 1’s formula of goofy characters, gags and cheesy pop songs
<i>Citizen Jane: Battle for the City</i>

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

By Al Hoff

Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary profiles writer Jane Jacobs’ work, empowering urban dwellers to fight against destructive development
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Sports
The 50th season of dirt-track racing gets underway at Lernerville Speedway

The 50th season of dirt-track racing gets underway at Lernerville Speedway

By Billy Ludt

“This year our goal is to keep the car in one piece.”
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History

This week in Pittsburgh Sports History

By Charlie Deitch

A look back at events that you’ve either forgotten about or never heard of in the first place
Starling Marte, Omar Moreno, Lee Lacy highlight the middle of the order of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 30 greatest outfielders

Starling Marte, Omar Moreno, Lee Lacy highlight the middle of the order of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 30 greatest outfielders

By Mike Wysocki

These are the solid, reliable outfielders who fall just short of elite status
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Blogs
Is President Donald Trump losing support from Pennsylvania’s independent voters?

Is President Donald Trump losing support from Pennsylvania’s independent voters?

By Ryan Deto

A new Franklin & Marshall College poll shows independent voters disapprove of the president almost as much as Democrats.
Listen Up! May 17 Issue

Listen Up! May 17 Issue

By Alex Gordon

Sneak preview of tomorrow's music section.
MP3 Monday: NVSV

MP3 Monday: NVSV

By Alex Gordon

This is not a banger, but something closer to a threat.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena

Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena

By Gabrielle Fellows

Red Hot Chili Peppers bring the funk to PPG Paints Arena
Is Pittsburgh's economy growing for everyone?

Is Pittsburgh's economy growing for everyone?

By Ryan Deto

A Brookings Institution study shows productivity in the region is among the best in the nation, but overall growth is among the lowest.
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“You need to feel safe and in control.”

Lynn Cullen Live 05/10/17

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Books
Local author publishes deeply personal journey into ethical eating

Local author publishes deeply personal journey into ethical eating

By Celine Roberts

“We Honor These Animals, For By Their Death, We Gain Life.”
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