Internal poll shows Democrat state Senate nominee Lindsey Williams with 9-point lead over Republican Jeremy Shaffer
Pennsylvania’s 38th state Senate district covers most of Pittsburgh’s North Hills and was one of several districts in the state represented by a Republican that voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016. The district was redrawn for its 2014 election and then taken over by Republicans. Now, an internal poll shows Democratic state senate candidate…
Pylon Pics: Jared Wickerham’s favorite frames from Steelers Training Camp
Photo highlights from Steelers Training camp
The queen, the assassin, the playwright, and the spy: History meets comedy in City Theatre’s all-female production of The Revolutionists
The latest production from City Theatre presents a fresh, woman-centric spin on the tumult of the French Revolution. But there’s an amazing true story behind the big costumes, comedy, and music of The Revolutionists. The show marks the Pittsburgh debut of Lauren Gunderson, now considered the most produced playwright in the country. She started work…
U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus to get $726K in outside spending from far-right group
The National Republican Congressional Committee cancelled its scheduled Pittsburgh ad buy that was suppose to run from Sept. 12 to Oct. 8. The committee’s goal is to get Republicans elected in congress, and its Pittsburgh ad buy was likely meant to buoy U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-Sewickley), who is now in a highly competitive election…
#MusicMonday Wrap-up: Sept., 4
City Paper staff writer Jordan Snowden breaks down local/national music headlines from the past weekend with #MusicMonday Wrap-up. LOCAL Rib Fest provided much more than good barbecue this weeekend on the North Side, with performances by Granger Smith, The Clarks, Lonestar, Dylan Schneider and more. thanks for an AWESOME show @DylanSchneider ! You’re such a…
Lynn Cullen Live – 9/4/18
Video Archive Lynn and Susan are refreshed from Labor Day, and are jumping right into numerous topics. The Kavanaugh hearings have started, and it’s complete chaos. Already there have been people removed. They are also discussing the funerals of Aretha Franklin, and John McCain. Lynn’s prediction of how long Franklin’s was going to be was…
State Rep.-elect Summer Lee rallies with environmentalists for cleaner air
A year and half ago, Summer Lee wasn’t an environmentalist. Lee, who won a Democratic primary election for Pennsylvania state House in May, started her activism with social-justice issues in the Woodland Hills School District. But, on Friday, she joined 25 environmentalists at the Allegheny County Courthouse and called on everyday Pittsburghers and public officials…
Yo! End of Summer Collaboratory: Library Collaborative closes out summer with NVSV, Clara Kent, Benji., and PBR
Pittsburgh recording studio/record label Library Collaborative is closing out the summer with a PBR-fueled all-day block party at its home base in Overbrook. For a $5 cover, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., attendees can enjoy free PBR (over 21, as long as supplies last), cookout food (price of food is not included in the…
Madeline’s Madeline is an experimental ride through art, illness, and control
The eccentric auteur is a familiar fixture in film, both behind the scenes and on the screen. Certain audiences revel in seeing someone — usually a man — so consumed by achieving their brilliant vision that they are willing to step on or over everyone around them in the process. In Madeline’s Madeline, director Josephine…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/31/18
Video Archive It’s the beginning of Labor Day weekend, and the unofficial kick off of political ad season. Lynn is dreading what it’s going to sound like for the next two months. The newest poll says Trump’s disapproval rating is now at 60%. This poll was conducted after the Manafort conviction, and the Cohen plea.…
Support for abortion access growing in Pennsylvania; highest ever surveyed
Pennsylvania has long been known to have pro-life Republicans and Democrats. Both sides of the issue can, at times, appear to have substantial backing. But a new poll shows support for abortion access is growing and possibly at its highest number to date. Franklin & Marshall College conducted a poll from Aug. 20-26. One question…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/30/18
Video Archive We believe the phone issues from yesterday have been resolved, so Hugo Marin will be joining Lynn finally today to discuss Puerto Rico. But first she is talking about recent poll results in Florida, and the interesting gubernatorial race ahead for the state. Lynn is also covering the news that the Red Delicious…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/29/18
Video Archive Lynn is starting the show today talking about the way a lot of young women speak now, vocal fry. It drives her nuts, and she wishes it would stop. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Everything in the world displeases me: The College Nihilism Issue
When I was in college, I wrote for, and then edited, a student-run satirical newspaper called The Pittiful News. We had little-to-no funding, a fluctuating staff, and medium-to-weak name recognition, but we had a lot of heart. And a lot of despair. As a fundraising method, we’d frequently try to sell shirts, which were only…
Free Will Astrology
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran loved the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. “Without Bach, God would be a complete second-rate figure,” he testified, adding, “Bach’s music is the only argument proving the creation of the Universe cannot be regarded as a complete failure.” I invite you to emulate Cioran’s passionate clarity, Virgo.…
Food deserts Oakland and Downtown make healthy eating a challenge for Pittsburgh students
The stereotypical cuisine for cash-strapped college students usually falls between pizza and instant ramen. But Pittsburgh students who want to maintain a healthy diet face numerous obstacles, including limited on-campus dining and the food deserts of Oakland and Downtown. Zuri Kent-Smith, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, lived in the dorms for the first…
Bus Guide for College Students
Students old and new probably have questions about taking transit in and around Pittsburgh. We have some answers. When is the next bus? There are several apps to help a student plan for a bus ride. If using Google Maps, click on the bus icon to get a look at arrival times, stop locations, and…
Buy Some Happiness: Laptop stickers and pins for Pittsburgh college students
Highlighting stickers and pins that won’t break college students’ budgets
Rege Behe’s PGH Pages: Chatham’s Sherrie Flick relishes teaching
If Sherrie Flick isn’t writing short stories, she’s editing a manuscript or penning a food piece for publications such as The Wall Street Journal. This South Side resident’s versatility allows her a rare work-a-day independence, but it also requires solitude. That’s why Flick relishes every class she teaches in the MFA and Food Studies programs…
PHOTOS: Pittsburgh welcomes back college students
Photos from local schools Welcome Week events and a peek inside area college students’ living spaces
College Student Food Guide: Cheap, Easy, and (Relatively) Healthy
College is stressful enough without deciding where to eat next, and the lack of grocery stores in college neighborhoods doesn’t make it easier. Thanks to some helpful students, and additional research, City Paper compiled a list of restaurants, drug stores, and other places to find healthy, affordable meal options. Restaurants When dining out in college,…
Guide to Pittsburgh: The Playlist
City Paper staff writer Jordan Snowden shares some favorites from Pittsburgh artists. “Young, Wild & Free” by Wiz Khalifa Along with Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars, Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa released this freshman-year anthem back in 2011, and it has yet to lose its luster. You’re young, wild, and free! “Loves No Stranger” by Nardo…
A college ID gets you more than just transportation and food
A couple years after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, I attempted to board a 71D with an expired college ID and was kicked off by a hawk-eyed driver. I had flashed the card at him the way I’d practiced: quickly-but-not-suspiciously-quickly, nonchalant but not aloof. But he didn’t fall for it. A few steps in,…
A guide to understanding Pittsburgh’s present, politics, and playgrounds
Rust Belt Rebound You’ve heard the stories of Pittsburgh’s steel-industry past. The city was the epicenter of steel manufacturing in the nation back then. Today, there’s one mill left. Modern-day Pittsburgh is known for its education and medicine (“eds and meds”), and a growing tech industry. Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh are more…
What is state of all-ages concerts in Pittsburgh?
Frank Malta never wanted to drop all-ages shows from the lineup of live performances at Cattivo in Lawrenceville. And an argument can be made that it wasn’t him who made the call. “The insurance company doesn’t allow me to do them anymore,” says Malta, Cattivo’s owner. “Basically, my insurance company dropped me. … I had…
City Paper surveys college students about money
The adage used to be “you can’t put a price on a college education.” Now, it’s “you can put a price on a college education, it’s massive, and you’ll spend the rest of your life paying it.” Talking about money can be squirmy, and while having open and honest discussions about it won’t necessarily level…
Steve Sucato on Pittsburgh dance: Expect energized 2018-19 season from Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company
Garfield Lemonius has pulled out all the stops for his first full season of programming works for Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company. The 2018-19 campaign is a stellar repertory mix that includes works by choreography giants Nacho Duato and Christopher Wheeldon, as well as Pittsburgh-native Kyle Abraham. “For this news season, we wanted to…
Gabby Normal: The college talk
The most awkward conversation I ever had with my mom was about college. What made it awkward was telling her I didn’t want to go. She didn’t see it coming. After picking her jaw off the floor and some deep-breathing exercises, we had “the talk.” I explained that it seemed silly taking out student loans…
A bartender’s drinking advice for his younger self
Do you ever wish you could give some advice to your younger self? The college-aged version of me definitely needed some tips on drinking, so when time travel becomes a reality, here’s a few bits of wisdom I’ll pass along: – If the choice is between going to a bar or a party, always choose…
Crying on Campus: How and Where to do it
An abridged list of reasons a college student might cry on campus: • Overwhelmed by assignments • Homesickness • Feel bad from too many dining hall grilled cheeses • Money • Drank too much • Didn’t drink enough • Got on a bus going in the wrong direction • Thought about the future for one…
