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A new Pittsburgh SportsWorks exhibit explores the science of fear
Sports News

A new Pittsburgh SportsWorks exhibit explores the science of fear

“We’ve had a few very nervous people.”

By Rebecca Addison and Carley Bonk Jul 28, 2017

Pittsburgh’s Center for Women’s Behavioral Health at West Penn helps women with postpartum depression
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Pittsburgh’s Center for Women’s Behavioral Health at West Penn helps women with postpartum depression

A husband used his wife’s suicide as a catalyst to help other women in distress after childbirth

By Kim Lyons Jul 26, 2017

Geppetto Café, in Lawrenceville, offers a tasty selection of breakfast and lunch options
Dining Reviews

Geppetto Café, in Lawrenceville, offers a tasty selection of breakfast and lunch options

The menu includes crepes, waffles, French toast and panini

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth Jul 26, 2017

<i>#Pixburgh</i> is an urban portrait in widely sourced photographs
Art Reviews + Features

#Pixburgh is an urban portrait in widely sourced photographs

History Center exhibit reflects moments from daguerreotypes to the iPhone era

By Lissa Brennan Jul 26, 2017

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

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

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Pittsburgh’s Center for Women’s Behavioral Health at West Penn helps women with postpartum depression

Pittsburgh’s Center for Women’s Behavioral Health at West Penn helps women with postpartum depression

By Kim Lyons

A husband used his wife’s suicide as a catalyst to help other women in distress after childbirth
Pittsburgh’s medical respite center is in need of expansion, but faces uncertainty under possible federal health-care changes

Pittsburgh’s medical respite center is in need of expansion, but faces uncertainty under possible federal health-care changes

By Ryan Deto

“This program has got to stay alive.”
The future is unclear for Pennsylvania kids dependent on Medicaid

The future is unclear for Pennsylvania kids dependent on Medicaid

By Haley Frederick

“I just wish that in 2017, I didn’t have to worry if my daughter was going to have health care or not.”
Telemedicine services in Pittsburgh say a lot about the future of health care

Telemedicine services in Pittsburgh say a lot about the future of health care

By Charlie Deitch

“This is truly a patient-centric system instead of a system-centric system.”
Chris P. Carrot

Chris P. Carrot

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Pittsburgh Vegfest celebrates its third year on August 5 By Em DeMarco
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Music
Musicians and other artists face an even harder road if ACA is repealed

Musicians and other artists face an even harder road if ACA is repealed

By Meg Fair

“I can’t make art if I’m dead.”
Melvins’ <i>Death</i> is here, and <i>Love</i> is coming soon

Melvins’ Death is here, and Love is coming soon

By Bill Kopp

“I’m a Groucho Marxist: I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.”
New Releases: Fist Fight in the Parking Lot, Molasses Barge

New Releases: Fist Fight in the Parking Lot, Molasses Barge

By Meg Fair

Critics' Picks: Piebald at Mr. Smalls

By Meg Fair

Hurray for the Riff Raff brings its critically acclaimed, politically-minded new album to Mr. Smalls on July 31

Hurray for the Riff Raff brings its critically acclaimed, politically-minded new album to Mr. Smalls on July 31

By Hannah Lynn

On The Navigator, Alydna Segarra focuses on her own experiences growing up as a queer Puerto Rican woman in New York City
Critics' Pick: Nikki Lane at Stage AE

Critics' Pick: Nikki Lane at Stage AE

By Hannah Lynn

Faith No More’s Chuck Mosley returns to Pittsburgh for first time in two decades

Faith No More’s Chuck Mosley returns to Pittsburgh for first time in two decades

By Justin Vellucci

“They were coming out faster than I could learn how to play them.”
Critics' Picks: T-Rexstasy at Mr. Roboto Project

Critics' Picks: T-Rexstasy at Mr. Roboto Project

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Picks: LFO at Hard Rock

Critics' Picks: LFO at Hard Rock

By Hannah Lynn

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Arts
<i>#Pixburgh</i> is an urban portrait in widely sourced photographs

#Pixburgh is an urban portrait in widely sourced photographs

By Lissa Brennan

History Center exhibit reflects moments from daguerreotypes to the iPhone era
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Stage
<i>Trumbo</i> at South Park Theatre

Trumbo at South Park Theatre

By Michelle Pilecki

This bioplay about the blacklisted writer combines wit, bravery and true patriotism
A new company performs work by a dance pioneer

A new company performs work by a dance pioneer

By Steve Sucato

The Blanket debuts outdoors with Lucinda Childs: The Early Works
<i>Spamalot</i> at Stage 62

Spamalot at Stage 62

By Gwendolyn Kiste

This musical re-work of Monty Python’s ‘Holy Grail’ is a rollicking good time
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Short List
Short List: July 27 - August 3

Short List: July 27 - August 3

By Matt Petras

Comedian Myq Kaplan; comics artists Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg; Miss Julie, Clarissa and John returns; Picklesburgh takes it to the (Clemente) bridge
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Food+Drink
Geppetto Café, in Lawrenceville, offers a tasty selection of breakfast and lunch options

Geppetto Café, in Lawrenceville, offers a tasty selection of breakfast and lunch options

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

The menu includes crepes, waffles, French toast and panini
Prescription Foods offers a line of healthful fermented foods, like sauerkraut and kimchi

Prescription Foods offers a line of healthful fermented foods, like sauerkraut and kimchi

By Ryan Deto

“You should make food your medicine.”
Step up your sangria this summer

Step up your sangria this summer

By Drew Cranisky

It’s more than a dumping ground for leftover wine
Quinta do Portal Grande Reserva, Douro 2009

Quinta do Portal Grande Reserva, Douro 2009

By Celine Roberts

$29.99/750ml
<i>Pittsburgh City Paper</i> Booze Battles: Round Corner Cantina vs. Round Corner Cantina

Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Round Corner Cantina vs. Round Corner Cantina

By Celine Roberts

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Keep your massage skills fresh with kale

Keep your massage skills fresh with kale

By Kelly Andrews

I sure know how to show a bowl of power greens a good time.
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Screen
<i>A Ghost Story</i>

A Ghost Story

By Al Hoff

David Lowery’s meditative, elliptical film is about grief and time
<i>Dunkirk</i>

Dunkirk

By Al Hoff

Christopher Nolan’s immersive film puts viewers in the hell and hope of a World War II evacuation mission
<i>Radio Dreams</i>

Radio Dreams

By Al Hoff

An ensemble dramedy set at a radio station in San Francisco speaks to assimilation, loss and art
<i>Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets</i>

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

By Al Hoff

This sci-fi actioner from Luc Besson is more spectacle than substance, but you might be OK with that
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Sports
A new Pittsburgh SportsWorks exhibit explores the science of fear

A new Pittsburgh SportsWorks exhibit explores the science of fear

By Rebecca Addison

“We’ve had a few very nervous people.”
The best Pittsburgh Pirates by decade, 1920-2017

The best Pittsburgh Pirates by decade, 1920-2017

By Mike Wysocki

Ralph Kiner was in beast mode before beast mode was even a thing
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
Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: John Zandig wants you to "Fix Him!" immediately

Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: John Zandig wants you to "Fix Him!" immediately

By Charlie Deitch

Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: John Zandig does not not give zero fucks.
Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Terry Funk, the King of the Empty Arena Match

Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Terry Funk, the King of the Empty Arena Match

By Charlie Deitch

Terry Funk loves to fight and curse
Pops & Botches: The best and worst this week from WWE TV

Pops & Botches: The best and worst this week from WWE TV

By Meg Fair

Pops and Botches: Good stuff from Shinsuke Nakamura, Bayley, Ember Moon and more; Bad stuff from John Cena, Bray Wyatt and Jason Jordan
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro defends immigrant Dreamers in letter to Trump

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro defends immigrant Dreamers in letter to Trump

By Ryan Deto

President Donald Trump and his administration have waffled on DACA, so Shapiro joins 20 AGs to urge continued support
Smark Attack Pro-Wrestling Promo of the Day: Chyna

Smark Attack Pro-Wrestling Promo of the Day: Chyna

By Charlie Deitch

Smark Attack Promo of the Day: Chyna changed the face of women's wrestling forever
Mannequin Pussy playing Mr. Roboto Project on Saturday

Mannequin Pussy playing Mr. Roboto Project on Saturday

By Eli Enis

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Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner and Flint whistle-blower call for action in Pittsburgh water crisis

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner and Flint whistle-blower call for action in Pittsburgh water crisis

By Rebecca Addison

In a recently released audit, the county controller's office says the Allegheny County Health Department hasn't adequately responded to the lead crisis.
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
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Views

Savage Love

By Dan Savage

“Leather restraints distribute pressure evenly, making them less likely to pinch a nerve or cut off circulation.”
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Books
A review of Jenny Johnson’s debut poetry collection <i>In Full Velvet</i>

A review of Jenny Johnson’s debut poetry collection In Full Velvet

By Fred Shaw

Johnson is deft at capturing flashes of experience and spinning them into something more sublime

Trying to Explain

By Angela Gaito-Lagnese

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