Like so many former Western Pennsylvania company towns, Ford City is in dire need of a comeback
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Like so many former Western Pennsylvania company towns, Ford City is in dire need of a comeback

‘This is our second chance at our second chance.’

By Ryan Deto Jun 22, 2017

Café Raymond, in the Strip District, makes a perfect stop for breakfast or lunch
Dining Reviews

Café Raymond, in the Strip District, makes a perfect stop for breakfast or lunch

It offers a selection of sandwiches, burgers, pastries and its popular blueberry-ricotta pancakes

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth Jun 21, 2017

A prominent local podcast marks three years
Art Reviews + Features

A prominent local podcast marks three years

Marta on the Move has hosted luminaries from Mayor Peduto to Alec Baldwin

By Matt Petras Jun 21, 2017

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Like so many former Western Pennsylvania company towns, Ford City is in dire need of a comeback

Like so many former Western Pennsylvania company towns, Ford City is in dire need of a comeback

By Ryan Deto

‘This is our second chance at our second chance.’
Activists call for a ban on pre-K-5 suspensions

Activists call for a ban on pre-K-5 suspensions

By Rebecca Addison

“Our youngest students in pre-K through fifth grade missed 3,160 days of school in the 2015-16 school year.”
Picturing Homestead

Picturing Homestead

By CP Staff

City Paper teams up with Instagram collective @SteelCityGrammers for a photo essay from Homestead
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Music
Pittsburgh’s Ladyfest 2017 celebrates local lady music

Pittsburgh’s Ladyfest 2017 celebrates local lady music

By Meg Fair

“It’s nice to break down those walls and meet new people.”

40 Bands Highlight Pittsburgh’s Ladyfest 2017

By Meg Fair

Tomchess and his oud take center stage at Pittsburgh’s Hambone's

Tomchess and his oud take center stage at Pittsburgh’s Hambone's

By Mike Shanley

Pittsburgh’s King Fez and Tom Moran also join the evening
Xenia Rubinos taps hip hop, jazz and punk rock for her latest record, <i>Black Terry Cat</i>

Xenia Rubinos taps hip hop, jazz and punk rock for her latest record, Black Terry Cat

By Meg Fair

She hits town with a three-piece to perform at Club Café
Pittsburgh’s The Petals release second album <i>Meld</i>

Pittsburgh’s The Petals release second album Meld

By Hannah Lynn

The songwriting has an improvisational, meandering feeling to it, without veering into long windedness
Critics' Picks: Water Seed at Spirit

Critics' Picks: Water Seed at Spirit

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Critics' Picks: WYEP Summer Music Festival at Schenley Plaza

Critics' Picks: WYEP Summer Music Festival at Schenley Plaza

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Critics' Picks: The Regrettes at Mr. Smalls

Critics' Picks: The Regrettes at Mr. Smalls

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Critics' Picks: BJ Barham at Club Cafe

Critics' Picks: BJ Barham at Club Cafe

By Hannah Lynn

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A prominent local podcast marks three years

A prominent local podcast marks three years

By Matt Petras

Marta on the Move has hosted luminaries from Mayor Peduto to Alec Baldwin
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<i>The Christians</i> at Kinetic Theatre

The Christians at Kinetic Theatre

By Bill O'Driscoll

Playwright Hnath tells the story so as to draw in everyone, believer or not
<i>In the Next Room or the vibrator play</i> at Throughline Theatre Company

In the Next Room or the vibrator play at Throughline Theatre Company

By Ted Hoover

Playwright Ruhl runs herself, and us, ragged with her scattershot delivery
<i>Clue: The Musical</i> at the Summer Company

Clue: The Musical at the Summer Company

By Michelle Pilecki

Stage version of the board game is lighthearted fun
Elisa-Marie Alaio guides fireWALL dance theater in another premiere

Elisa-Marie Alaio guides fireWALL dance theater in another premiere

By Steve Sucato

Stroking Its Ego will push the boundaries of sensuality and eroticism
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Short List: June 21-28

Short List: June 21-28

By CP Staff

Kaiju Big Battel at Multiple Choice; author Haroon Moghul; Silver Eye re-opens; David Blaine at the Byham
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Food+Drink
Café Raymond, in the Strip District, makes a perfect stop for breakfast or lunch

Café Raymond, in the Strip District, makes a perfect stop for breakfast or lunch

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

It offers a selection of sandwiches, burgers, pastries and its popular blueberry-ricotta pancakes
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

By Tallulah E. Poodle, chef of Tallulah’s Pop-up at Sonny’s Tavern

It’s a bit of a mystery how this iconic dish got its name.
<i>Pittsburgh City Paper</i> Booze Battles: Maggie’s Farm Rum Distillery vs. DiAnoia’s Eatery

Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Maggie’s Farm Rum Distillery vs. DiAnoia’s Eatery

By Celine Roberts

The Importance of Garnish

The Importance of Garnish

By Celine Roberts

“The rewards far outweigh the efforts.”
Hazedelic Juice Grenade New England Style IPA, Grist House Craft Brewery

Hazedelic Juice Grenade New England Style IPA, Grist House Craft Brewery

By Celine Roberts

$6/pint

Deutschtown gets a new coffeeshop

By Bill O'Driscoll

“We really did this for the community.”
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Screen
<i>47 Meters Down</i>

47 Meters Down

By Al Hoff

It’s a kinda-dumb shark-freak-out movie, which is OK for lazy summer thrills
<i>Beatriz at Dinner</i>

Beatriz at Dinner

By Al Hoff

Miguel Arteta’s social critique pits one emphatic ordinary person against the wealthy
<i>Rough Night</i>

Rough Night

By Charlie Deitch

Despite a great cast, this R-rated comedy isn’t as funny as it should be
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Sports
Young Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team ends season with playoff loss in Chicago

Young Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team ends season with playoff loss in Chicago

By Ben Pope

“We have played above everybody’s expectation of us.”
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
Mike Wysocki’s list of sports’ greatest winners and losers

Mike Wysocki’s list of sports’ greatest winners and losers

By Mike Wysocki

We have the highest parade-to-person ratio in the nation, if that’s a thing
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Blogs
Listen Up! June 28 Issue

Listen Up! June 28 Issue

By Alex Gordon

Music from the artists covered in tomorrow's issue, today
OpenStreetsPGH returns to Downtown Pittsburgh

OpenStreetsPGH returns to Downtown Pittsburgh

By CP Staff

Photo highlights from OpenStreetsPGH's event in Downtown Pittsburgh
What Cheer? Brigade throws the most gracious party you’ll ever be a part of

What Cheer? Brigade throws the most gracious party you’ll ever be a part of

By Meg Fair

If you've never seen What Cheer? Brigade, imagine a small army of folks wearing marching-band gear with the biggest smiles on their faces, running through the crowd and crowd-surfing through trumpet solos.
MP3 Monday: The Petals

MP3 Monday: The Petals

By Alex Gordon

This week, we're getting a sneak preview of the new album from The Petals.
Pittsburgh goes pink to support Planned Parenthood, denounce proposed GOP health-care cuts

Pittsburgh goes pink to support Planned Parenthood, denounce proposed GOP health-care cuts

By Rebecca Addison

A draft of the legislation crafted by Republican senators would defund Planned Parenthood.
WWE robbed fans at Money in the Bank and rubbed it in on Smackdown

WWE robbed fans at Money in the Bank and rubbed it in on Smackdown

By Meg Fair

Music writer/wrestling super-fan Meg Fair explains the women's Money in the Bank fiasco
U.S. Department of State brings Experience America trip to Pittsburgh

U.S. Department of State brings Experience America trip to Pittsburgh

By Carley Bonk

Pittsburgh was the city of choice for the U.S. Department of State’s annual Experience America trip this year, bringing 30 ambassadors from across the globe to explore the city's history, architecture, culture and technology.
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Two people can be absolutely crazy in love with each other and still not be good partners.
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Books
A review of Geeta Kothari’s debut story collection, <i>I Brake For Moose</i>

A review of Geeta Kothari’s debut story collection, I Brake For Moose

By Bill O'Driscoll

While many of these stories end hopefully, there’s also a sense of fate at play.
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