A black box is a system that can be viewed in terms of its inputs and outputs without any knowledge of its internal workings. The term is most commonly used to refer to things such as the workings of an engine, an algorithm, the human brain, or an institution or government...

"I turned it off... This guy actually said that the person who would do this would have to be a psychopath...

Now Hiring: 10 new job listings from throughout the region

We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh's best job openings this week. If your company is hiring, send info on your job opening for consideration to jobs@pghcitypaper.com...

Already sick of the cold weather? Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has a cure for the winter blues with their new exhibit...

An ongoing file of the best (and worst) city lists Pittsburgh gets ranked on in 2022

It's neverending. Year after year, month after month, Pittsburgh is named the best (or worst) city on a national list...

According to WTAE, North Hills resident and former Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Marshall) will be entering the crowded race for governor. Turzai is a Republican, and there are already more than a dozen candidates who have declared their decision to try to replace Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, who is term-limited...

Whether or not you adhere to the idea of New Year's resolutions, there’s always that nagging urge to start fresh and do all the things you have been putting off. If that urge applies to getting your art out there into the public, various galleries and organizations throughout Pittsburgh are looking for new works to display...

Ethel on Western Avenue, a minor North Side celebrity cat who has been a fixture of the street since late 2016, is finally getting the clout she deserves. “This is my favorite house in Pittsburgh,” Twitter user @rosapolverosa tweeted on Jan. 10, alongside a picture of a sidewalk-level window under a stone stoop occupied by a lounging gray and white cat...

Allegheny County COVID-19 information as of Jan. 14 Number of new positive cases in Allegheny County: 3,156 Number of today's new coronavirus deaths in Allegheny County: 1...

Navient, one of the country’s largest student loan servicers, has reached a $1.85 billion settlement with a coalition of state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania, to resolve years-long allegations of abusive and predatory practices. The agreement, announced by a group of state attorneys general on Jan. 13, will deliver $1.7 billion in private student loan cancellation to 66,000 borrowers nationwide and $95 million in restitution payments to 350,000 borrowers placed on certain long-term forbearances...

A long list of Pittsburgh arts organizations representing film, dance, literature, and more were recently awarded major grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Several Pittsburgh nonprofit arts organizations received Grants for Arts Projects funding amounts ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 as part of a nationwide, $33.2 million effort by the NEA to help provide "more equitable and accessible pathways for arts engagement," according to a press release...

As the Spring 2022 semester begins, the University of Pittsburgh announced it had “disenrolled” an unspecified number of non-exempt, unvaccinated students for their refusal to get a COVID vaccine. “The most successful and sustainable approach to keeping our community healthy and safe is one that utilizes vaccination as a condition of studying or working on our campuses,” the university said in a December 2021 statement announcing the vaccine requirement...

Since entering the Pittsburgh market in 2017, Condado Tacos has quickly become one of the region’s most popular restaurants. Starting with its first location in Downtown Pittsburgh at the corner of Liberty Avenue and 10th Street, the Mexican-food joint served up tasty tacos, inventive dips, and popular margaritas...

Good Morning. Lynn has a guest today, Jessica Nordell...

The city of Pittsburgh is seeking “qualified and experienced” firms to assist in developing a comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. A Jan. 11 release from the Mayor Ed Gainey’s office said that the city is “currently reevaluating its programs, services, and activities to ensure the highest degree of accessibility and inclusivity.” This evaluation will identify programmatic and physical barriers in city programs, services, activities, communications, and facilities...

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) is set to introduce a bill in Congress that would ban members of Congress from holding or trading stocks. The move from the Georgia Democrat appears to be in contrast with comments from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California).

Ally Bove is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and a big fan of the Jeopardy! TV show, and on Jan. 12 she will get a chance to live out a lifelong dream and compete on the game show...

Lynn is talking about inflation rising 7% in 2021, the largest 12-month gain since June 1982, according to Labor Department data released Wednesday. Audio Only Archive...

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Thu., Jan. 13 EVENT • VIRTUAL Get the dirt on dirt when the Three Rivers Urban Soil Symposium comes to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Organized by the Pittsburgh Urban Soils Working Group, the event is described as “an exploration of urban soils and their relation to urban agriculture, environmental justice, and community health.” Featured speakers include Raqueeb Ajamu-Osagboro of The Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Co-op, Naim Edwards of the Michigan State University Detroit Partnership in Food, and Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover, a North Carolina-based researcher specializing in social-ecological urban systems...