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Slim Forsythe hangs up his hat (for now)
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Slim Forsythe hangs up his hat (for now)

The country-bluegrass legend saw the closure of Nied's as something of a sign

By Alex Gordon Jan 17, 2019

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Slim Forsythe hangs up his hat (for now)

By Alex Gordon, Music Features

On Wednesday's Masked Singer, another unmasking, another Steeler

By Hannah Lynn, TV & Streaming

Jeff Verszyla weathers current tropical depression

By Josh Oswald, Editorial

New sexual harassment and assault service for PA students, low-wage workers to be announced

By Janine Faust, News

DowntownCDC announces new live music venues

By Jordan Snowden, Music Features

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New sexual harassment and assault service for PA students, low-wage workers to be announced

New sexual harassment and assault service for PA students, low-wage workers to be announced

By Janine Faust

The “MeTooPA” helpline, which will be run by the Pittsburgh-based Women’s Law Project, will provide free legal consultation for cases concerning sexual violence
How Summer Lee’s new UNITE PAC plans to bring everyone into the political fold

How Summer Lee’s new UNITE PAC plans to bring everyone into the political fold

By Ryan Deto

The PAC’s goal is to find and support candidates who can speak genuinely on issues like poverty, immigration, criminal justice, and rights for LGBTQ and disabled people.
Pittsburgh Women’s March to focus on progress, connections amidst national divide

Pittsburgh Women’s March to focus on progress, connections amidst national divide

By Janine Faust

Two years after grappling with its own conflict, 2019 Women’s March on Pittsburgh hopes to rebuild bridges even as the national organization breaks down.
Candy Land: A horrifying metaphor for life’s mundanity

Candy Land: A horrifying metaphor for life’s mundanity

By Josh Oswald

Life is really just flipping the top card off the deck and making the best of what you got.
Study: Childhood asthma worsened by emissions near Mon Valley’s Clairton Coke Works

Study: Childhood asthma worsened by emissions near Mon Valley’s Clairton Coke Works

By Janine Faust

Two Duquesne University doctors discovered several children had significantly exacerbated asthma following a recent fire at the U.S. Steel facility.
Sexist cartoons in the <i>Post-Gazette </i>draw ire from Pittsburghers

Sexist cartoons in the Post-Gazette draw ire from Pittsburghers

By Ryan Deto

The P-G fired its last cartoonist because they "wanted clever and funny instead of angry and mean.”
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Music
Slim Forsythe hangs up his hat (for now)

Slim Forsythe hangs up his hat (for now)

By Alex Gordon

The country-bluegrass legend saw the closure of Nied's as something of a sign
DowntownCDC announces new live music venues

DowntownCDC announces new live music venues

By Jordan Snowden

Music City Downtown brings new entertainment to Downtown Pittsburgh
Silverkeim reminds us it’s OK to spend time alone with his debut album, <i>The Company You Keep In The Empty Moments</i>

Silverkeim reminds us it’s OK to spend time alone with his debut album, The Company You Keep In The Empty Moments

By Jordan Snowden

“Can you be alone with yourself? And do you like the company you keep in the empty moments?”
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Arts
Top 5 Local Places to Buy Art Supplies

Top 5 Local Places to Buy Art Supplies

By Maya Puskaric

Graphic designer Maya Puskaric shares her favorite spots
Clothes Make ...

Clothes Make ...

By Tereneh Idia

Q&A with artist Linda Wallen
Art exhibit made from restaurants’ plastic waste focuses on sustainability

Art exhibit made from restaurants’ plastic waste focuses on sustainability

By Hannah Lynn

“It is just so easy to visualize how much waste is generated. Almost every time you order a beverage, a disposable plastic straw is plunked into your glass whether you asked for it or not.”
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Stage
After five years, theater-centric online magazine Pittsburgh in the Round is growing

After five years, theater-centric online magazine Pittsburgh in the Round is growing

By Alex Gordon

"The whole point is to level the playing field"
Backstage with Fight Director Randy Kovitz

Backstage with Fight Director Randy Kovitz

By Lissa Brennan

“I want the audience to be completely repulsed by this violence.”
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Food+Drink
Getting tipsy at TGI Fridays

Getting tipsy at TGI Fridays

By Craig Mrusek

Part of an ongoing series exploring classic cocktails at chain restaurants
Fresh fish is changing the tides of East Liberty

Fresh fish is changing the tides of East Liberty

By Maggie Weaver

A menu of familiar classics also includes charming, unexpected turns
<i>CP</i> investigates The Bureau, the new East Liberty coffee shop from The Vandal

CP investigates The Bureau, the new East Liberty coffee shop from The Vandal

By Maggie Weaver

Joey Hilty and Emily Slagel, business partners behind popular Lawrenceville joint The Vandal, have branched out from dinner service to coffee.
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Film
On Wednesday's <i>Masked Singer</i>, another unmasking, another Steeler

On Wednesday's Masked Singer, another unmasking, another Steeler

By Hannah Lynn

Did you know Terry Bradshaw has recorded five albums? Nicole Scherzinger sure didn't.
Docuseries <i>7 Days Out</i> explores dog shows, NASA missions, and other major events

Docuseries 7 Days Out explores dog shows, NASA missions, and other major events

By Hannah Lynn

It’s interesting to watch people who are extremely passionate about what they do, even if what they do is breed fancy dogs to look even fancier.
Netflix documentary <i>Fyre</i> recounts the chaos of Fyre Festival

Netflix documentary Fyre recounts the chaos of Fyre Festival

By Hannah Lynn

What makes the unraveling of Fyre Festival so funny and fascinating is that most of the people who got hurt, either in the organizing or the attending, are very very wealthy.
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Jeff Verszyla weathers current tropical depression

By Josh Oswald

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