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Pittsburgh-based cartoonist announces historic Marvel Comics deal for "X-Men"
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Pittsburgh-based cartoonist announces historic Marvel Comics deal for "X-Men"

"Hip Hop Family Tree" author Ed Piskor to re-tell the X-Men saga in "The Grand Design"

By Bill O'Driscoll Jul 21, 2017  12:01 am

1905 Eatery in Stowe offers a convivial spot for Italian-American favorites
Dining Reviews

1905 Eatery in Stowe offers a convivial spot for Italian-American favorites

Pastas, entrees, “rolled lasagna” and even an adjoining bakery

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth Jul 19, 2017

Pittsburgh band Lawn Care delves into the process of change on debut album <i>Replacement Therapy</i>
Local Beat

Pittsburgh band Lawn Care delves into the process of change on debut album Replacement Therapy

“A lot of this album is about trying to change yourself for the better.”

By Meg Fair Jul 19, 2017

Over a year ago, a 30-student fight thrust the school into the headlines, but what’s been going on there since?
News

Over a year ago, a 30-student fight thrust the school into the headlines, but what’s been going on there since?

“The narrative is changing around what University Preparatory School at Margaret Milliones was and is now.”

By Rebecca Addison Jul 19, 2017

Predictions for the second half of the Pittsburgh Pirates season
Sports News

Predictions for the second half of the Pittsburgh Pirates season

Starling Marte will write a Dr. Seuss-like children’s book called Green Eggs and PEDs.

By Charlie Deitch Jul 19, 2017

A dancer, choreographer and former stripper explores sex work in new dance piece
Dance + Live Performance

A dancer, choreographer and former stripper explores sex work in new dance piece

“It really changed who I am as a performer and my comfort with the stage.”

By Steve Sucato Jul 19, 2017

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Pittsburgh-based cartoonist announces historic Marvel Comics deal for "X-Men"

By Bill O'Driscoll, Blogh

Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Jim Cornette

By Charlie Deitch, Smark Attack

Is dialog surrounding Pittsburgh’s affordable-housing trust fund stuck in one gear?

By Ryan Deto, Blogh

August Wilson Center Names New Head

By Bill O'Driscoll, Blogh

Phish returns to Pittsburgh with a laid-back show at Petersen Events Center

By Jordan Miller, FFW>>

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Over a year ago, a 30-student fight thrust the school into the headlines, but what’s been going on there since?

Over a year ago, a 30-student fight thrust the school into the headlines, but what’s been going on there since?

By Rebecca Addison

“The narrative is changing around what University Preparatory School at Margaret Milliones was and is now.”
Does Pittsburgh need official ‘sanctuary city’ status to fully protect its immigrant population?

Does Pittsburgh need official ‘sanctuary city’ status to fully protect its immigrant population?

By Ryan Deto

“I am less concerned about the title versus the substance of those bills.”
A local gallerist recalls one artist’s journey from Braddock to Venice

A local gallerist recalls one artist’s journey from Braddock to Venice

By Steve Mendelson

The sculptures grew like trees in the misty dank sooty interiors
In memory of "Night of the Living Dead" director George A. Romero

In memory of "Night of the Living Dead" director George A. Romero

By Mike Watt

Pittsburgh filmmaker/writer Mike Watt offers a tribute to the "Godfather of the Zombie Movie"
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Music
With Retrovirus, no-wave legend Lydia Lunch brings an overview of her musical catalog to Pittsburgh

With Retrovirus, no-wave legend Lydia Lunch brings an overview of her musical catalog to Pittsburgh

By Margaret Welsh

“I play it with such incredible musicians, who bring new life to these songs which, to me, are perverse and pertinent and kind of fun.”
Spoon brings its winning new album, Hot Thoughts, to Pittsburgh’s Stage AE on July 26

Spoon brings its winning new album, Hot Thoughts, to Pittsburgh’s Stage AE on July 26

By Alex Gordon

How do you recreate songs this ambitious on a budgeted lineup?
Pittsburgh band Lawn Care delves into the process of change on debut album <i>Replacement Therapy</i>

Pittsburgh band Lawn Care delves into the process of change on debut album Replacement Therapy

By Meg Fair

“A lot of this album is about trying to change yourself for the better.”
Critics' Picks: Mt. Joy at Club Cafe

Critics' Picks: Mt. Joy at Club Cafe

By Hannah Lynn

JD McPherson makes music in the American rock ’n’ roll tradition

JD McPherson makes music in the American rock ’n’ roll tradition

By Bill Kopp

“I never really knew about the Americana thing until suddenly we were sort of part of it.”
Critics' Picks: The Mavericks at Hartwood Acres

Critics' Picks: The Mavericks at Hartwood Acres

By Charlie Deitch

Critics' Picks: Sharkmuffin at Mr. Smalls

Critics' Picks: Sharkmuffin at Mr. Smalls

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Picks: The Van Allen Belt at Hambones

Critics' Picks: The Van Allen Belt at Hambones

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Picks: Weather Permitting at Shadyside Nursery

Critics' Picks: Weather Permitting at Shadyside Nursery

By Hannah Lynn

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Arts
<i>Styles and Customs of the 2020s</i> at the Carnegie Museum of Art

Styles and Customs of the 2020s at the Carnegie Museum of Art

By Carrie Mannino

All scenes contain an undercurrent of danger.
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Stage
A dancer, choreographer and former stripper explores sex work in new dance piece

A dancer, choreographer and former stripper explores sex work in new dance piece

By Steve Sucato

“It really changed who I am as a performer and my comfort with the stage.”
<i>The Liar</i> at Kinetic Theatre

The Liar at Kinetic Theatre

By Michelle Pilecki

The quick-paced Liar is verbal fencing
Live music highlights Texture Contemporary Ballet’s seventh season-opener

Live music highlights Texture Contemporary Ballet’s seventh season-opener

By Steve Sucato

Premieres of works set to songs by Dylan and Pittsburgh’s Meeting of Important People are featured
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Short List
Short List: July 20-26

Short List: July 20-26

By Bill O'Driscoll

Historic 20/20 exhibit at the Carnegie; Fierce! International Queer Burlesque Festival; author Akhil Sharma; Kennywood’s Racer turns 90
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Food+Drink
1905 Eatery in Stowe offers a convivial spot for Italian-American favorites

1905 Eatery in Stowe offers a convivial spot for Italian-American favorites

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

Pastas, entrees, “rolled lasagna” and even an adjoining bakery
Summer Wine for Around the Bonfire

Summer Wine for Around the Bonfire

By Tricia Cohen and Lisa Graves

A modern version of potus ypocras, a health-restoring medieval beverage
Chevere, in Downtown Pittsburgh, offers Venezuelan quick fare

Chevere, in Downtown Pittsburgh, offers Venezuelan quick fare

By Al Hoff

Meats and assorted add-ins fill arepas, empanadas and tacos
Yuzu Kitchen opens Downtown

Yuzu Kitchen opens Downtown

By Celine Roberts

“Everything you do has meaning, from the shake to the stir.”
<i>Pittsburgh City Paper</i> Booze Battles: Wigle Tasting Room and Bottle Shop vs. Eleven

Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Wigle Tasting Room and Bottle Shop vs. Eleven

By Celine Roberts

More Mules
Bluecoat gin

Bluecoat gin

By Celine Roberts

$24.99-28.99/750 ml
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Screen
George Romero: An Appreciation; Night of the Living Dead director dead at 77

George Romero: An Appreciation; Night of the Living Dead director dead at 77

By Bill O'Driscoll

In 1968, nobody was making zombie movies, or shooting feature films in Pittsburgh
<i>Maudie</i>

Maudie

By Al Hoff

A low-key but sweet bio-pic about Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis
<i>Like Crazy</i>

Like Crazy

By Al Hoff

It’s a shambolic road trip, marked by giddiness, petty crime and emotional meltdowns in this Italian dramedy
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Sports
Cheap Seats: Upper St. Clair has the upper hand over rivals when it comes to athletic alumni

Cheap Seats: Upper St. Clair has the upper hand over rivals when it comes to athletic alumni

By Mike Wysocki

Mount Lebo has never produced a baseball player as good as Sean Casey.
Predictions for the second half of the Pittsburgh Pirates season

Predictions for the second half of the Pittsburgh Pirates season

By Charlie Deitch

Starling Marte will write a Dr. Seuss-like children’s book called Green Eggs and PEDs.
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
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Blogs
Pittsburgh-based cartoonist announces historic Marvel Comics deal for "X-Men"

Pittsburgh-based cartoonist announces historic Marvel Comics deal for "X-Men"

By Bill O'Driscoll

"Hip Hop Family Tree" author Ed Piskor to re-tell the X-Men saga in "The Grand Design"
Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Jim Cornette

Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Jim Cornette

By Charlie Deitch

Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Jim Cornette, Stan Lane, Bobby Eaton
Is dialog surrounding Pittsburgh’s affordable-housing trust fund stuck in one gear?

Is dialog surrounding Pittsburgh’s affordable-housing trust fund stuck in one gear?

By Ryan Deto

Different groups have proposed complex solutions like department changes and updating zoning, but a real-estate transfer tax is the only idea being discussed.
August Wilson Center Names New Head

August Wilson Center Names New Head

By Bill O'Driscoll

Longtime Pittsburgh Cultural Trust vice president Janis Burley Wilson takes the reins at the revived Center
Phish returns to Pittsburgh with a laid-back show at Petersen Events Center

Phish returns to Pittsburgh with a laid-back show at Petersen Events Center

By Jordan Miller

Photo highlights from Phish's summer tour stop in Pittsburgh
Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: War On Women

Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: War On Women

By Meg Fair

War On Women vocalist Shawna Potter has an explosive stage presence and spreads an anti-racist, anti-transphobic, anti-sexist message through her songs and her stage banter. It’s an electric sight to behold.
Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Thunderbolt Patterson tells Ole Anderson to stay put

Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Thunderbolt Patterson tells Ole Anderson to stay put

By Charlie Deitch

Promo of the Day: Thunderbolt Patterson
Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Sick Of It All

Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Sick Of It All

By Meg Fair

Twenty years since its last Warped Tour, Pete Koller sat down with CP to chat about how the scene has changed, what it’s like to tour with a family at home and why playing Europe is so damn cool.
MP3 Monday: Lawn Care

MP3 Monday: Lawn Care

By Meg Fair

A closer look at director George Romero's relationship with Pittsburgh

A closer look at director George Romero's relationship with Pittsburgh

By Bill O'Driscoll

Remembering Romero for his presence on the local scene
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Views

Was a widely shared article on global warming go “too scary”?

By Bill O'Driscoll

“It’s almost like he’s trying to make readers give up.”

Savage Love

By Dan Savage

Stressing out about the situation will only make the problem worse.
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Books
Bob Hartley’s <i>North and Central</i>

Bob Hartley’s North and Central

By Bill O'Driscoll

A crime novel combines sharply observed characters with a fast-paced narrative
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