The dispute over a long-standing Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park took a major turn today when the city's Art Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to remove it. But reports indicate that the fight over the statue is not over...

For fans of mellow dance songs like DRAM's "CHA CHA," or "Toosie Slide" by Drake, Pittsburgh hip-hop artist livefromthecity has released "Swoop Down Slide," a feel-good tune you can groove to while also supporting local music. "Swoop Down Slide" is driven by a rhythmic beat that's not fast, but not too slow...

UPDATE — 1:10 p.m., Wed., Sept. 23: Number of today's new confirmed positive cases in Allegheny County: 46* Number of today's new confirmed coronavirus deaths in Allegheny County: 3...

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Video Archive Last night Trump held another rally at the Pittsburgh International Airport...

The coronavirus virus pandemic has hit public transit agencies hard, including the Port Authority of Allegheny County. Thanks to changes in commuting patterns and certain businesses moving to remote work, Port Authority ridership is down more than 65%.

100 events to do virtually — and in real life ones too! — throughout the region this season

It's true! We've compiled 100 events for you to do in Pittsburgh this fall — a mix of both virtual and in real life activities — including art exhibitions, theater performances, literary readings, and more...

There is perfect weather for a hike in Western Pennsylvania. It’s brisk, but not cold...

Crisp, fall days call for soup. Get your broth on at one of these local spots...

Why carve a pumpkin when you can drink it? Give one of these local pumpkin beers a try...

Get your fall flavor fix with one of these seasonal dishes. (And no, they’re not all pumpkin flavored.)

Fall might not have perfect tomatoes and strawberries, but it has apples, sweet potatoes, leeks, and other hearty vegetables and fruits, much of which are available at farmers markets that continue well into the cooler months. Don't miss out on local, seasonal produce (and outdoor, COVID-friendly shopping).

As pandemic restrictions stretch on, it's important to mix up your surroundings to avoid going completely stir-crazy. Taking a day-trip on the weekend is a great way to get out of town while still being safe and healthy...

With most inside concerts not feasible for the time being, drive-ins have expanded their entertainment options beyond movies to provide music, comedy shows, and more in a socially distant way. The Drive-In Arts Festival at Hazelwood Green 
Instead of moving its arts festival online, City Theatre brought it to Hazlewood Green for 12 nights of entertainment...

The pumpkin spice latte is not the end-all be-all of fall drinks. Don’t believe us?

Part of Pittsburgh City Paper's list of 100 events to do virtually — and in real life! — throughout the region this season

THEATER • VIRTUAL Enter the world of Stanley Onion, an ornery 115-year-old man with dementia, and Willy James, a rabbit-eared performance artist, in Dave English’s The Dragon of Polish Hill, the final production of New Hazlett Theater's 2020 Community Supported Art series. The theatrical virtual performance features English, president of the Puppetry Guild of Pittsburgh, known most recently for his outstanding performances as a conservative pig in "Clown vs Puppet" mock election debates, and Austin-based artist, songwriter, and puppeteer Will Schutze...

Part of Pittsburgh City Paper's list of 100 events to do virtually — and in real life! — throughout the region this season

ART • IRL The August Wilson African American Cultural Center officially reopened with the debut of Like the Shape of Clouds on Water. The solo exhibition by Connecticut-based artist Dominic Chambers features paintings that combine fantasy and reality to depict Black subjects in meditation or reading...

Part of Pittsburgh City Paper's list of 100 events to do virtually — and in real life! — throughout the region this season

LIT • VIRTUAL For an entire week, The Center for African American Poetry and Poetics at the University of Pittsburgh is offering Collective Protest & Rebellion: A Black Study Intensive as a way to both think creatively and work towards collective agency and social change. The event opens with a talk from scholar Emily Greenwood and closes with a performance, film, conversation, and Q&A from Charles Burnett, Julie Dash, and Daniel Alexander Jones — with lots of goodness in between...

Part of Pittsburgh City Paper's list of 100 events to do virtually — and in real life! — throughout the region this season

TEENS • IRL Help your teen become the ultimate camper with a four-week after-school program presented by Venture Outdoors. The Outdoor Survival and Backcountry Skills course will teach young participants everything they need to know to withstand the elements, from starting fires and building shelters to learning how to use a map...

Part of Pittsburgh City Paper's list of 100 events to do virtually — and in real life! — throughout the region this season

FILM • IRL Each weekend in October, Row House Cinema will take over the Strip District Terminal building for a special Drive-In Cinema. The event is described on Facebook as “a classic drive-in movie series with a little bit of Row House flair.” Begins Fri., Oct. 2...

Part of Pittsburgh City Paper's list of 100 events to do virtually — and in real life! — throughout the region this season

COMEDY • IRL Arcade Comedy Theater’s intimate comedy shows have moved outdoors in a cozy spot in the Cultural District for Arcade at the Oasis. Comedians take the stage twice a week for a comedy-variety show, providing much-needed laughs and a sense of normalcy in a year that’s been anything but...