Broken Down: Passed in 2010, a city tow-truck licensing ordinance faces a long haul

"The business license was a commonsense response to citizens being preyed upon."

• by Halle Stockton

No Help Wanted: In filing to labor board, UPMC claims it has no employees

"They're proud to say it's their people who make them who they are — right up until it's time to treat those people fairly"

• by Charlie Deitch

Troy Hill brewery makes barely alcoholic tea

"You wouldn't feel that great if you were doing this to catch a buzz."

• by Hal B. Klein

Twisted Thistle

In Leechburg, a cozy restaurant with above-average fare, reasonably priced

• by Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
• Tags: Dining Reviews, Slideshow

Soup N'at event offers soup and art for a good cause

Artist scoops up $1,000 at fundraiser

• by AmyJo Brown

The Double Wide Grill on the South Side offers a zombie-themed Valentine's Day dinner and mixer

Even the undead gotta eat and meet

• by Al Hoff

Arlo Aldo releases first full-length, in between diaper changes

"It's no fun to get in at 2 a.m. when I know my son will inevitably be up at 5."

• by Nick Keppler

The Frantic Heart of It and Playoff Beard team up for a split 10-inch

When it first came up, it was far from sure; for one thing, The Frantic Heart of It's Doug Weaver was in the hospital.

• by Andy Mulkerin

DJ Petey C wraps up Red Bull competition win

"If you're a one-directional DJ, this isn't your type of battle."

• by Rory D. Webb

Critics' Picks: January 30 - February 5

Local shows by Pallbearer, The Bad Plus, Sera Cahoone and Walk the Moon, plus a homecoming show for Anna Vogelzang at CMU

New Releases

Recent records from Coastal Remedy, Act of Pardon, and one-time PSO music director Victor Herbert

Quartet

Dustin Hoffman's light, cozy comedy boasts an A-list of gracefully aging British actors.

• by Al Hoff

Oscar-Nominated Short Films

You decide which of these mini-films deserves a gold statue

• by Chris Potter

Warm Bodies

A zombie-filled fairy tale is a sweet mid-winter diversion

• by Al Hoff

Stand Up Guys

A shaggy-dog comedy about three aging gangsters needs better laughs

• by Al Hoff

Local artists present complementary shows at adjoining galleries.

Craig Freeman's Cartoon Nihilism neighbors Fabrizio Gerbino's The Painting as Object

• by Robert Raczka

Voting Rites

A chance for city to heal from a tragic death

• by Chris Potter

Lynn Cullen Live 01/30/13

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 01/31/13

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 02/01/13

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 02/04/13

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 02/05/13

Audio & Video Archive

A conversation with John Waters

The cult-favorite filmmaker discusses Andy Warhol's films and more.

• by Bill O'Driscoll
• Tags: Book Reviews + Features, Audio

A conversation with political comic Lee Camp

"We're living in a time where everyone's got the attention span of a mongoose on meth."

• by Bill O'Driscoll
• Tags: Comedy, Audio

City Theatre's Seminar

It's a fine play, sleek and funny, hitting exactly the right notes ... and it's utterly hollow.

• by Ted Hoover

Kuntu Repertory's The Chelsea Arms

An easygoing musical complements Kuntu's resources and people.

• by Michelle Pilecki

Pittsburgh Musical Theater's The Sound of Music

It's a solid production of a familiar favorite.

• by Alan W. Petrucelli

Short List: January 30 - February 5