UPDATE — 3 p.m., Sat., Mar. 6: Number of today's new positive cases in Allegheny County: 276 Number of today's new coronavirus deaths in Allegheny County: 3*

Pittsburgh artists and bands are encouraged to apply for 412 Food Rescue benefit show

After a successful first run, virtual concert Yinz Citizen is set to return this fall. For Pittsburgh artists and bands who wished to perform last year but missed out, submissions are currently open for the 2021 event...

Artist Kara Bialecki agrees that she usually likes to work with subjects who identify as women because she feels more drawn to them. This comes through in her latest show Muse at Thoughtrobbers Gallery in the West End...

The Center for African American Poetry and Poetics has released its spring lineup of online events, continuing the University of Pittsburgh group's mission of highlighting, promoting, and sharing the poetry and poetic work of African American and African diasporic writers. The events kicked off on March 3 with a conversation on time with Ladan Osman, Demian DinéYazhi´, Aldrin Valdez, and Divya Victor...

Hard seltzers are everywhere. Versions of the popular alcoholic beverage are now sold by brewing giants like Budweiser and Miller/Coors...

Anyone who's lived in Pittsburgh longer than a week knows the city specializes in french fries, both on salads and on sandwiches. But the city deserves as much praise for another delicious carb: bread...

After a series of checkpoints and alleged warrantless searches inundated McKeesport this winter, a group of residents and advocates wanted to take their concerns to council. But when they arrived at McKeesport City Hall on Jan. 6, they were told the meeting was closed to the public, and they could only submit written comments...

A library card is more than a piece of plastic — it's a key granting access to a world of free books, music, and other media, as well as workshops, classes, and events. And now the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is releasing a series of vibrant, limited-edition cards designed by local artists to remind patrons of that, and to mark a major milestone for Pittsburgh's public library system...

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Video Archive This time last year was the last week we were living normally before Covid-19 changed our lives...

On March 2, Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed an eviction moratorium that will provide protections to tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium bans landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent due to pandemic-related income loss or increased medical expenses, and it will remain in place until the city’s health emergency order is lifted...

For a country founded on the desire to completely separate itself from the British monarchy, America sure has an obsession with the royals. We bought up Beanie Babies to commemorate the tragic, untimely death of Princess Diana, woke up at an ungodly hour to watch the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and consumed hours of The Crown...

JM the Poet released a video for the song "In the Clouds" on Feb. 21. The song features JM the Poet and Plato BLACK rapping about persevering in their careers and defying stereotypes about Black men...

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Video Archive Ryan Deto, Pittsburgh City Paper News Editor, is joining Lynn today to discuss important local stories...

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Racism has been declared a public health crisis in Allegheny County and the city of Pittsburgh, as well as in other cities across the United States. Members of our campus community take this seriously and work in earnest toward social change, particularly as we strive to bridge racial divides in our region...

Four trans people of color have died in Western Pennsylvania in February, three of whom were killed within one week. Chyna Carrillo was killed in Lawrence County, an hour north of Pittsburgh, on Feb. 18, and siblings Jasmine Cannady and Jeffrey “JJ” Bright were killed in Ambridge, just 30 minutes from the city, on Feb. 22...

Natural wine, while well meaning, hasn’t always impressed me. I've purchased varieties proudly sporting the label, drawn in by the prospect of trying something unspoiled by pesticides and other man-made chemicals. Certainly, the experience would be truly next level; the reds bolder, the whites brighter...

Matcha is coming for coffee. The tea-based beverage — made from a special type of green tea that is grounded into a powder — is making its way to coffee shop menus across Pittsburgh...

If there is a God, it doesn't know as much about its disciples as the TikTok algorithm does. After using the app a few times, TikTok's “For You” page will start serving videos targeted to your age, gender, sexuality, religion, location, preferred dog breed, and personal hygiene habits...

This week’s must-see arts and cultural events

Thu., March 4 MUSIC • VIRTUAL As a part of their new virtual series, AW Studio Sessions, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center brings award-winning vocalist Lyndsey Morgan Smith to Pittsburgh. Smith, “The God-Daughter of Soul,” brings her powerhouse vocals and gritty style to the virtual stage, accompanied by Steeltown Horns and other musicians...

After nearly a year into the pandemic, it's no secret that everyone has grown a little tired of watching performances online. Shana Simmons Dance understands this, which is why the Pittsburgh company decided to mix things up with their latest project...