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Protesters and North Hills constituents rally outside of Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai’s office, ask for a solution to balance the state budget
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Protesters and North Hills constituents rally outside of Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai’s office, ask for a solution to balance the state budget

Some are critical of Turzai's failure to come up with a budget solution and want him to support a fracking tax to fill the state's deficit.

By Ryan Deto Jul 25, 2017  2:08 pm

Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Anti-Flag
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Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Anti-Flag

Christ No. 2 discusses 11 years of Warped Tour, making yourself feel at home in the middle of a long tour, and holding it down as a political and punk staple on the tour.

By Meg Fair Jul 24, 2017  12:37 pm

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

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Protesters and North Hills constituents rally outside of Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai’s office, ask for a solution to balance the state budget

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Listen Up! July 26 Issue

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Pittsburgh Indy Wrestling Roundup: International Wrestling Cartel,Threat Level Midnight

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Allegheny County Council candidate Anita Prizio thinks county’s new lead-testing rule should go farther

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News+Features
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.”
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.”
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
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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: The Mavericks at Hartwood Acres

Critics' Picks: The Mavericks at Hartwood Acres

By Charlie Deitch

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: 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.”
Bluecoat gin

Bluecoat gin

By Celine Roberts

$24.99-28.99/750 ml
<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
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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
Protesters and North Hills constituents rally outside of Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai’s office, ask for a solution to balance the state budget

Protesters and North Hills constituents rally outside of Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai’s office, ask for a solution to balance the state budget

By Ryan Deto

Some are critical of Turzai's failure to come up with a budget solution and want him to support a fracking tax to fill the state's deficit.
Listen Up! July 26 Issue

Listen Up! July 26 Issue

By Alex Gordon

Smark Attack Pro-Wrestling Promo of the Day: The Ultimate Warrior

Smark Attack Pro-Wrestling Promo of the Day: The Ultimate Warrior

By Charlie Deitch

The Ultimate Warrior says some screwed up stuff in today's Smark Attack Promo of the Day
Pittsburgh Indy Wrestling Roundup: International Wrestling Cartel,Threat Level Midnight

Pittsburgh Indy Wrestling Roundup: International Wrestling Cartel,Threat Level Midnight

By Meg Fair

Adam Cole loses Super Indy title at IWC: Threat Level Midnight
Allegheny County Council candidate Anita Prizio thinks county’s new lead-testing rule should go farther

Allegheny County Council candidate Anita Prizio thinks county’s new lead-testing rule should go farther

By Ryan Deto

Prizio would like to see Allegheny County ensure that anyone who wants to be tested for lead poisoning can do so.
Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Anti-Flag

Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Anti-Flag

By Meg Fair

Christ No. 2 discusses 11 years of Warped Tour, making yourself feel at home in the middle of a long tour, and holding it down as a political and punk staple on the tour.
MP3 Monday: Moon Baby

MP3 Monday: Moon Baby

By Alex Gordon

Download "Tip of my Tongue (remix)" here, for free.
Smark Attack Pro-Wrestling Promo of the Day: Kenny Omega

Smark Attack Pro-Wrestling Promo of the Day: Kenny Omega

By Meg Fair

Today’s promo comes courtesy of Kenny Omega, a superstar known for his work with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Warped Tour 2017 Q&amp;A: Bad Cop/Bad Cop

Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Bad Cop/Bad Cop

By Meg Fair

Drummer Myra Galarza on experiencing unfamiliar weather, letting loose on a busy tour and seeing sexism in punk rock.
Warped Tour 2017 Q&amp;A: Hatebreed

Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Hatebreed

By Meg Fair

Hatebreed guitarist Frank Novinec discusses the band tackling its first Warped Tour in 17 years, being a legacy band and staying relevant in the industry for a long time.
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Views

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

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

Savage Love

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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

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