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Rising costs of dying has led Americans to turn to crowdfunding campaigns for funerals. How is that affecting Pittsburghers?

“Most families don’t shop around … that’s a mistake. Every time we do surveys of price, we find a huge variation for the same service, all within the same city.”

By Sabrina Bodon May 23, 2018

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Bill Peduto skeptical of Uber’s plans to resume autonomous-vehicle testing

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Finally, it’s farmers market season in Pittsburgh

By Celine Roberts, Dining

Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs, at Mattress Factory, explores the common spirituality, oppression and strength of people of color in South Africa and the United States

By Carrie Mannino, Art Reviews + Features

HIRS Collective refuses to stop existing

By Meg Fair, Music Features

Hello My Twenties! on Netflix

By Hannah Lynn, TV & Streaming

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Rising costs of dying has led Americans to turn to crowdfunding campaigns for funerals. How is that affecting Pittsburghers?

Rising costs of dying has led Americans to turn to crowdfunding campaigns for funerals. How is that affecting Pittsburghers?

By Sabrina Bodon

“Most families don’t shop around … that’s a mistake. Every time we do surveys of price, we find a huge variation for the same service, all within the same city.”
Can Community Land Trusts slow gentrification in Pittsburgh?

Can Community Land Trusts slow gentrification in Pittsburgh?

By Ryan Deto

A new study from Texas A&M University shows CLTs significantly decrease the likelihood of gentrification in neighborhoods.
Sara Innamorato and Summer Lee say their victories can open doors for non-traditional and minority candidates in Pittsburgh

Sara Innamorato and Summer Lee say their victories can open doors for non-traditional and minority candidates in Pittsburgh

By Ryan Deto

“It's not true that a black candidate can only win in a majority black district.”
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Music
HIRS Collective refuses to stop existing

HIRS Collective refuses to stop existing

By Meg Fair

The music is a road map for a queer future
The 46th Pittsburgh Record and CD Convention takes place at the Bridgeville VFD, Sat., May 26

The 46th Pittsburgh Record and CD Convention takes place at the Bridgeville VFD, Sat., May 26

By Meg Fair

Organizer Tony Medwid chats about the differences in 22 years of conventions
The Local releases <i>Reverie </i>

The Local releases Reverie

By Meg Fair

The songs hint at Brit-rock but are delivered with more of a laid-back energy
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Arts
<i>Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs</i>, at Mattress Factory, explores the common spirituality, oppression and strength of people of color in South Africa and the United States

Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs, at Mattress Factory, explores the common spirituality, oppression and strength of people of color in South Africa and the United States

By Carrie Mannino

The exhibit includes Pittsburgh-based artists Alisha B. Wormsley, Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson and Chris Ivey
Top 5 Things about 3 Rivers Comicon

Top 5 Things about 3 Rivers Comicon

By Lisa Cunningham

We stopped by this year's 3 Rivers Comicon, hosted by New Dimension Comics at Century III Mall on May 19-20
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Stage
<i>A New Brain </i>at New Hazlett Theater

A New Brain at New Hazlett Theater

By Ted Hoover

At some point, Front Porch Theatricals is going to stop presenting one glorious production after another … but not yet
Blak Rapp Madusa brings her autobiographical one-person play to Alloy Studios on Fri., May 25

Blak Rapp Madusa brings her autobiographical one-person play to Alloy Studios on Fri., May 25

By Alex Gordon

Memoirs of an Artivist touches on different nuances of surviving as a black woman in America
<i>Escape Velocity</i> at New Hazlett Theater blends of dance, music and the art of the circus

Escape Velocity at New Hazlett Theater blends of dance, music and the art of the circus

By Steve Sucato

“People coming should be prepared to be interacted with."
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Food+Drink
Finally, it’s farmers market season in Pittsburgh

Finally, it’s farmers market season in Pittsburgh

By Celine Roberts

A number of new farmers market programs are trying to make healthier food more and accessible accessible for low-income people
Drink Me: Red

Drink Me: Red

By Celine Roberts

Learn Your Bourbon Terms

Learn Your Bourbon Terms

By Drew Cranisky

After decades languishing in the shadow of vodka, bourbon is cool again.
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Screen
<i>Hello My Twenties!</i> on Netflix

Hello My Twenties! on Netflix

By Hannah Lynn

The South Korean series accomplishes the rare feat of blending extreme drama and warm comedy
A new home for microcinema in Pittsburgh

A new home for microcinema in Pittsburgh

By Alex McCann

Out of the ashes of Pittsburgh Extreme Radical Video came Blockbuster Video, a hub for short DIY films.
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Blogs
Bill Peduto skeptical of Uber’s plans to resume autonomous-vehicle testing

Bill Peduto skeptical of Uber’s plans to resume autonomous-vehicle testing

By Ryan Deto

Peduto wants Uber to have autonomous-vehicles drive slower than 25 mph before the company resumes testing in Pittsburgh.
Sen. Toomey bill repeals Obama-era anti-discrimination regulation in auto industry

Sen. Toomey bill repeals Obama-era anti-discrimination regulation in auto industry

By Ryan Deto

The guidance was meant to ensure racial minorities weren't over charged; Toomey said it threatened auto dealers' ability to negotiate.
MP3 Monday: Mike Hitt

MP3 Monday: Mike Hitt

By Meg Fair

Mike Hitt is back after a three-year hiatus, with "Eulogy"
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Lynn Cullen Live - 5/23/18

By Lynn Cullen

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Savage Love

By Dan Savage

“Hosting a sex party doesn’t give someone the right to insert himself into someone else’s scene.”
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