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The exhausting steps of the internet’s celebrity death reaction cycle

There has always been a collective grieving process for the death of beloved celebrities, but Twitter created a sped-up, frenzied way of announcing and reacting to death

By Hannah Lynn Sep 19, 2018

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Lawrenceville is one of nation’s fastest growing millennial neighborhoods

By Ryan Deto, News

The exhausting steps of the internet’s celebrity death reaction cycle

By Hannah Lynn, News

Remembering Malcolm McCormick

By Amanda Waltz, News

What was it about Mac Miller that connected with Pittsburghers?

By Jordan Snowden, Music Features

When Mac Miller scored a Mario Lemieux jersey

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News+Features
Lawrenceville is one of nation’s fastest growing millennial neighborhoods

Lawrenceville is one of nation’s fastest growing millennial neighborhoods

By Ryan Deto

Census data show Lawrenceville and Stanton Heights saw a 52 percent increase in millennial residents from 2011 to 2016.
The exhausting steps of the internet’s celebrity death reaction cycle

The exhausting steps of the internet’s celebrity death reaction cycle

By Hannah Lynn

There has always been a collective grieving process for the death of beloved celebrities, but Twitter created a sped-up, frenzied way of announcing and reacting to death
Remembering Malcolm McCormick

Remembering Malcolm McCormick

By Amanda Waltz

Those who knew Mac Miller share memories of the musician in the wake of his death.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer tweeted about Ben Roethlisberger. Why?

Stormy Daniels' lawyer tweeted about Ben Roethlisberger. Why?

By Hannah Lynn

Michael Avenatti is a sleazy media genius, who might be gaming the Steelers fan base.
Ross Township passes LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance

Ross Township passes LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance

By Ryan Deto

The North Hills township becomes just the fourth Southwestern Pa. municipality to offer civil rights protections to LGBTQ residents.
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Music
What not to miss at Thrival

What not to miss at Thrival

By Jordan Snowden

Thrival is more than a music festival

Thrival is more than a music festival

By Jordan Snowden

“It’s like going to a 10-course meal and just showing up for dessert”
Mayor Bill Peduto remembers the late Mac Miller

Mayor Bill Peduto remembers the late Mac Miller

By Bill Peduto

“It didn’t matter where you came from or what you did, he just treated everybody the same way — and it was always with kindness.”
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Arts
Pittsburgh Downtown Gallery Crawl openings includes spotlight on Black women artists

Pittsburgh Downtown Gallery Crawl openings includes spotlight on Black women artists

By Amanda Waltz

See a group show by Women of Visions Inc., plus sculpture, light installations, machines, and more
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Stage
Gab Bonesso chats with personal trainer/comedian Mindy McHale

Gab Bonesso chats with personal trainer/comedian Mindy McHale

By Gab Bonesso

"Having an exercise routine can negate some of the physical side effects of [the comedy lifestyle]"
Performances solid in Beth Corning’s <i>the waiting room </i>

Performances solid in Beth Corning’s the waiting room

By Steve Sucato

Also, Pittsburghers can catch Kyle Abraham’s latest in Akron, Ohio
Kinetic Theater's <i>The Father</i> submerges its audience in the exasperating, heartbreaking reality of living with Alzheimer's

Kinetic Theater's The Father submerges its audience in the exasperating, heartbreaking reality of living with Alzheimer's

By Alex Gordon

The events on stage are as confounding and illogical to the suffering character as they are to those in the audience
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Food+Drink
On the Rocks: The Drink Consultation

On the Rocks: The Drink Consultation

By Tracy Molyneaux

“Orders of something random or a drink we’ve never heard of helps us keep bartenders on our toes.”
North Side’s Siempre Algo lives up to name

North Side’s Siempre Algo lives up to name

By Maggie Weaver

“This is a restaurant that understands balance. The dishes’ flavors were seamless; no component overpowered its companions.”
Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival returns to Kennywood

Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival returns to Kennywood

By Alexander Popichak

From pierogi tacos to pierogi burgers, there's something for everyone (at least everyone who likes pierogis)
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Screen
What’s coming to the Silk Screen?

What’s coming to the Silk Screen?

By Hannah Lynn

Documentary on man’s coming out and a revenge thriller highlight this Asian-American film festival
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Sports
Le'Veon Bell is not public enemy No. 1

Le'Veon Bell is not public enemy No. 1

By Adam Crowley

What could he have hoped to gain from playing in the preseason? Praise from the coaching staff? A pat on the back from his peers?
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Blogs
Concert photos: Paul Simon at PPG Paints Arena

Concert photos: Paul Simon at PPG Paints Arena

By CP Staff

He just slipped out the back, Jack; Made a new retirement plan, Stan; the concert was a hit, Kit; Then he got himself free
#MusicMonday Wrap-up: Sept. 17

#MusicMonday Wrap-up: Sept. 17

By Jordan Snowden

A new live music collection at Carnegie Library, In Bed By Ten, plus updates on various beefs
Pylon Pics: Kansas City Chiefs 42, Pittsburgh Steelers 37

Pylon Pics: Kansas City Chiefs 42, Pittsburgh Steelers 37

By Jared Wickerham

The story of a Steelers' loss in their home opener through the eyes of Jared Wickerham.
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Views

The Problem With “Diversity”

By Tereneh Idia

Columnist Tereneh Idia on a noun used in an attempt to create equity, but is instead dehumanizing.

Free Will Astrology

By Rob Brezsny

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