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Natural-gas proponents and renewable-energy advocates disagree on fracking’s potential to grow jobs in Pittsburgh

“How are we going to bring [Amazon] into Western PA, where the trajectory is defined by natural gas? That is where there is a disconnect.”

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Organizer apologizes for trying to throw satirical celebration of Hitler’s birthday at Pittsburgh LGBTQ bar

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy breaks ground on Allegheny Commons fountain project in North Side

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Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival pulls into Downtown

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Cruel Noise Records' John Villegas on cassettes and Record Store Day's shortcomings

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$Natural-gas proponents and renewable-energy advocates disagree on fracking’s potential to grow jobs in Pittsburgh$

Natural-gas proponents and renewable-energy advocates disagree on fracking’s potential to grow jobs in Pittsburgh

By Ryan Deto

“How are we going to bring [Amazon] into Western PA, where the trajectory is defined by natural gas? That is where there is a disconnect.”

A Pittsburgh chapter of the Sex Workers Outreach Project opens amid new legislation

By Celine Roberts

“When these platforms shut down, traffickers aren’t going to stop, they’re going to make the girls work on the streets.”

Danish government taps Pittsburgh for renewable-energy partnership

By Sabrina Bodon

“Pittsburgh has a name for itself in the innovation realm, which Denmark also has a reputation for”

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Dinosoul releases new record <i>Eleven</i> at Mettā on Sat., April 21

Dinosoul releases new record Eleven at Mettā on Sat., April 21

By Meg Fair

“We want to bring people together.”

<i>City Paper</i> explores the complex nature of Record Store Day

City Paper explores the complex nature of Record Store Day

By Meg Fair

Who is Record Store Day for?

Come Holy Spirit releases <i>Asters And Disasters</i>

Come Holy Spirit releases Asters And Disasters

By Meg Fair

Come Holy Spirit isn’t afraid to think outside the sonic box.

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Pittsburgh Earth Day kicks off with Fourth Annual Ecolution Fashion Show

By Rebecca Addison

There can be sustainability in art and fashion.”

Carnegie Museum of Art releases artist list for Carnegie International

By Rebecca Addison

“The International is sort of about checking in on the mediums of contemporary art.”

Recommended: virtual reality escape-the-room game I Expect You To Die

By Rebecca Addison

In the first mission, you’re trapped in a car that's trapped inside an airplane.

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Conservatory Dance Company’s Spring Dance Concert runs April 19 – 22

By Steve Sucato

“Life ceases to be so oppressive: we are free to give our own lives meaning and purpose, free to redeem our suffering by making something of it.”

<i>The White Chip</i> portrays one man’s struggle with alcoholism

The White Chip portrays one man’s struggle with alcoholism

By Harry Kloman

The production is handsomely constructed, making terrific use of myriad sound effects and musical riffs, all impeccably timed.

A Bright Room Called Day at Carnegie Mellon University has a timely message

By Ted Hoover

American theater is resolutely non-political so it’s electrifying to grapple with such huge political ideas.

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Pittsburgh’s first food truck park opens for weekend service

By Celine Roberts

“We were really happy with the turnout.”

Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week kicks off its seventh year

By Celine Roberts

“It’s collaboration and solidarity.”

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Organizer apologizes for trying to throw satirical celebration of Hitler’s birthday at Pittsburgh LGBTQ bar

By Ryan Deto

A party at Brewer's Bar was organized as a "Fuhrer Festival" and has since been canceled under criticism from the Jewish and LGBTQ community.

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy breaks ground on Allegheny Commons fountain project in North Side

By Ryan Deto

Pittsburgh's oldest park is getting a brand new fountain meant to replicate an original 19th century design.

Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival pulls into Downtown

By Celine Roberts

In honor of Earth Day, Downtown Pittsburgh is hosting a food truck festival, April 20 and 21.

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“How are we going to bring [Amazon] into Western PA, where the trajectory is defined by natural gas? That is where there is a disconnect.”

“When these platforms shut down, traffickers aren’t going to stop, they’re going to make the girls work on the streets.”

“Pittsburgh has a name for itself in the innovation realm, which Denmark also has a reputation for”

Music

“We want to bring people together.”

Who is Record Store Day for?

Come Holy Spirit isn’t afraid to think outside the sonic box.

Arts

There can be sustainability in art and fashion.”

“The International is sort of about checking in on the mediums of contemporary art.”

In the first mission, you’re trapped in a car that's trapped inside an airplane.

Stage

“Life ceases to be so oppressive: we are free to give our own lives meaning and purpose, free to redeem our suffering by making something of it.”

The production is handsomely constructed, making terrific use of myriad sound effects and musical riffs, all impeccably timed.

American theater is resolutely non-political so it’s electrifying to grapple with such huge political ideas.

Food+Drink

“We were really happy with the turnout.”

“It’s collaboration and solidarity.”

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Three amateur bakers enter; everyone fails

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A party at Brewer's Bar was organized as a "Fuhrer Festival" and has since been canceled under criticism from the Jewish and LGBTQ community.

Pittsburgh's oldest park is getting a brand new fountain meant to replicate an original 19th century design.

In honor of Earth Day, Downtown Pittsburgh is hosting a food truck festival, April 20 and 21.

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