Pittsburgh is the best city for a lot of things, according to random studies published constantly so that news outlets will write about them, thus advertising for the company that does the study. Most recently, LendingTree, an “online loan marketplace,” published a study titled “Best Places to Recover from Divorce,” in which Pittsburgh tied for fourth place with Denver, Colo. Hooray for accommodating divorcés. The study analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine the financial status of adults ages 35-64 in the 50 largest cities and “how promising their prospects are for dating and new marriages.”

If one of your resolutions is to become more creative this year, join Pittsburgh City Paper in kicking off 2020 by making something new every day this month. We've signed up for Fun A Day Pittsburgh where participants spend every day in January working on a project for the month — some make something new for 31 days, others pick one big project and work on it a little each day...

As bitter cold takes over the Pittsburgh region, kids need a place where they can beat the winter blues and learn a few skills while they're at it. ProjectArt, an arts education nonprofit that has operated in Pittsburgh since 2017, has a free, arts-focused after-school program for youth ages 4-18...

The titular basement in Theresa Rebeck's Downstairs is unfinished, but the amenities are decent. There's a couch with a couple of blankets, a Mr. Coffee, a sink, a little fridge, a shower and a Pittsburgh toilet, and an old PC...

Last month, West Mifflin Police responded to an alleged altercation between two students on a school bus leaving West Mifflin High School. On Dec. 18, two West Mifflin officers entered the bus and apprehended one of the teenage girls, and then charged one of the girls, but have not released details on the charge...

For the 14th year, Country Megaticket is back for Western Pennsylvania country music fans. Tickets go on sale Fri., Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. at megaticket.com...

Audio & Video Archive

Video Archive Lynn is covering a bunch of stories to start out this week...

Keep an eye out for Saves The Day, beabadoobee, The 1975, and more

Stay up-to-date with your favorite artists and musicians coming to Pittsburgh. Each week, Pittsburgh City Paper will bring you the most recent concert announcements so you never miss a show...

Not even freezing rain could keep Pittsburghers indoors on Saturday morning. A crowd of more than 200 people began to gather in the portico of the City-County Building on Sat., Jan. 18 at around 10:30 a.m., awaiting the start of the fourth annual Pittsburgh Women’s March...

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has announced that U.S. Steel will be issued fines for Article XXI Air Pollution Control violations and permit violations. According to ACHD, U.S. Steel had more than 400 air pollution violations between April and September of 2019...

Have you ever Sharpie’d a penis on your sleeping drunk friend’s face, one so masterful it would make angels weep? Consider contributing to Stiff Competition: Hindsight is 2020, a condom design contest presented by Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates (PPPA).

If you’re fortunate enough to have a washer and dryer in your home, you also have something else — a weird little bucket full of dryer lint. What does one do with the perfectly intact sheets of fabric bits, pet hair, and flecks of destroyed receipts?

Pittsburgh weekly film roundup, Jan. 17-23

Every Friday, Pittsburgh City Paper compiles a round-up of new releases and second-run films playing around the city. This only covers films that are new to theaters this week; check out what movies opened previously here...

Stuff can be complicated, especially when trying to get rid of it. The process can remind us that our things can have worth that's hard to put a dollar amount on; they can call to mind other people from our lives; they can bring up memories of what they were (or weren't) used for...

Six years ago, the Pittsburgh band 1,2,3 released a mammoth double album called Big Weather, a sprawling concept record about storms, climate change, and apocalyptic dread wrapped in catchy, nihilistic alt-country, garage rock, and psychedelic pop. It marked an arrival for a band that had been drawing in local and national audiences for years and had finally delivered something as big and bold as their early catalog foreshadowed...

Audio & Video Archive

Video Archive Ryan Deto and Amanda Waltz talk about beer, Lawrenceville displacement, and City Paper's Cocktail Shake-off...

For one night only, on Sat., June 13, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will be joined by legendary composer John Williams and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. Williams is known for creating some of the most recognizable film scores of all time for the Harry Potter and Star Wars films, as well as E.T., Indiana Jones, Jaws, and more...

Relaxing beach sounds, like squawking seagulls and cresting waves, open Rippin’ Cigs’ debut EP, Auto Infinite Fantasy Vol. 1...

This week, JD Younger called out his high school for a rule in its handbook that bans braids, locks, and twists at Pittsburgh’s Central Catholic High School. He told WPXI that the rule is "outdated" and unfairly targets Black students...

Each week, the Pittsburgh City Paper compiles a list of Pittsburgh dance parties for you and your crew to bust loose to the best bangers, EDM, pop hits, and more. (All events are 21 and over unless otherwise stated.)