Ted Cruz simps hard for a losing president, annoys all of Pittsburgh in the process
Right after President Joe Biden was inaugurated, he started to rescind a lot of former President Donald Trump’s executives orders. One of those was moving the U.S. back into the Paris Climate Agreement, an international collaboration to reduce global carbon emissions. That decision probably upset a lot of conservatives, chief among them Trump himself, even…
Peduto introduces zoning change to reduce curb cuts in front of rowhouses
Last year, Pittsburgh took steps to combat a growing problem in popular row house neighborhoods: newly constructed driveways for private garages that cut into public curbs. These curb cuts, which are becoming prevalent in Lawrenceville, take away on-street parking spots, remove places to plant trees and vegetation, and make sidewalks more dangerous for pedestrians and…
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All children deserve the opportunity to succeed in school, despite the challenges they may face. Propel Schools rejects the idea that poverty or ethnicity determines life outcomes. That is why Propel’s 13 public charter schools provide each scholar with resources, support and opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible to them — and why we pursue…
Pa. state Rep. Ed Gainey announces run for Pittsburgh mayor
Last week, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto officially announced his re-election efforts with a virtual event, and on Tue., Jan. 19 Peduto has received his most formidable challenger in the form of state Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Lincoln-Lemington). Gainey has served as state representative for the 24th Pennsylvania House District since 2013 and has become a well-known…
Attack Theatre premieres new dance film as part of its virtual programming
In the midst of the pandemic, Attack Theatre relocated from the Strip District to 212 45th St. in Lawrenceville. Now just a few months after its big November move, the dance company will introduce audiences to its new space with the premiere of I : I, a film made in collaboration with Brooklyn-based choreographer Janessa Clark.…
Port Authority of Allegheny County seeks participants for mobile ticketing bus pass pilot
Today, the Port Authority of Allegheny County announced it is seeking participants for a pilot program to test a touchless mobile ticketing system, as a means to provide transit riders the option to pay fares without cash or a ConnectCard. The pilot will use the Ready2Ride app which allows riders to purchase a variety of…
Bill to ban Pittsburgh Police from using no-knock warrants introduced in city council
On Jan. 19, a bill was introduced into Pittsburgh City Council that seeks to ban Pittsburgh Police officers from using “no-knock” warrants. The ban is also called Breonna’s Law, in reference to Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was shot five times and killed after Louisville, Ky. police entered her apartment on a no-knock warrant.…
Biden taps Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine for assistant health secretary nomination
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania’s top public health official for a cabinet-level post, the incoming administration said early Tuesday. Biden has named state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine as his assistant health secretary, putting her on track to become the first openly transgender official to face confirmation by the U.S. Senate. The news was…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/19/21
Video Archive Tomorrow is the inauguration. Lynn and Susan are speculating about what the White House staff must be dealing with at this moment. The logistics of switching inhabitants has been done many times, but the amount of work it entails is breathtaking especially with the added Covid-19 risks. Other topics on their minds are…
Row House Cinema’s 4th annual Sweded Film Festival to screen in February
Row House Cinema started its Sweded Film Festival four years ago, but it’s arguably never been more relevant than today, since we’re all stuck at home in the middle of winter. The festival of homemade “sweded” films, where participants cheaply recreate scenes from iconic movies, will debut on Fri., Feb. 12 online and at Row…
Multiple Pennsylvania state senators copy and paste same MLK Day message
During the Civil Rights era, Martin Luther King, Jr. was not an overwhelmingly popular figure. It was only years later that Americans began to truly appreciate the power of his advocacy, and the importance of passing landmark civil and voting rights legislation he championed. Since the creation of a holiday honoring King in 1983, it…
Cover to Credits podcast determines if the book really is better than the movie (and vice versa)
Did you know the iconic 1988 action movie Die Hard is based on the novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp? Neither did Ian George and Adina Hilton, co-hosts of the local bi-weekly podcast Cover to Credits, until they did an episode on the book and its popular screen adaptation. “We come across this a lot,”…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/18/21
Video Archive Lynn is starting this week by acknowledging a great loss. The amazing Joanne Rogers died on Thursday. She was one of the most remarkable people Lynn has ever known, and it’s difficult for her to put into words how much Joanne meant. Lynn is also discussing the Covid-19 vaccine, and David Leonhardt’s latest…
Rep. Summer Lee to introduce bill to end cash bail in Pennsylvania
Assigning cash bail to defendants has come under increased scrutiny over the years. In Allegheny County, the practice has Magisterial District Judges forcing defendants who were charged, but not convicted, of a crime to sometimes pay thousands of dollars to avoid time in jail. In the county, bails are doled out at preliminary arraignments, where…
We tried Truly’s new iced tea hard seltzers so you don’t have to
By now, it should be clear to every drinker: hard seltzer isn’t going anywhere. For those who drink hard seltzer, this is good news. This means that to stay on top of the game, seltzer companies have to keep developing new products and flavors to keep consumers interested. The latest of these, made by Truly,…
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto kicks off re-election campaign with optimistic view of city
On Jan. 14, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto kicked off what could be the biggest race in the local 2021 election cycle, as he announced he is running for re-election and a third term. During a panel with 14 community leaders, Peduto conveyed Pittsburgh in an optimistic light, signifying that the city had turned the corner…
Kelly Strayhorn Theater and PearlArts join forces to reinforce East Liberty as a dance hub
Two major Black-led organizations are joining forces to ensure the future of performative dance and the East Liberty arts scene in Pittsburgh. Yesterday, Kelly Strayhorn Theater and PearlArts, the creative space for the STAYCEE PEARL dance project and Soy Sos, announced they would embark on a partnership as a way to “share resources and work…
Test kitchen: Sculpting a bridge out of butter for the Pa. Farm Show
If you’ve ever been to the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest agricultural exposition in the nation, you’ve seen the butter sculpture. The unveiling of the sculpture, which last year used 1,000 pounds of Pennsylvania butter, is known as the unofficial kickoff to the event. This year, for the 105th annual Farm Show, the expo has…
13 Pittsburgh sandwiches that go beyond french fries and coleslaw
The Pittsburgh sandwich scene is dominated by Primanti Bros. The chain’s french fry and coleslaw sandwich is synonymous with Pittsburgh, and it has spawned imitators and homages on menus throughout the region, and the nation. It’s good that Pittsburgh has a unique sandwich to call its own, but there is more to the city than…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/14/21
Video Archive Yesterday Trump was impeached for a second time. Ten Republicans joined the Democrats and voted to impeach for incitement of insurrection. Lynn is discussing the impeachment hearing, the use of the phrase “shining city on a hill,” and troops bivouacked in the Capitol. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/13/21
Video Archive As investigations into the Capitol riot continues the Justice Department has said that the recent arrests are only the beginning. We now just have to wait and see what they find out. Yesterday the House officially called on Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, and he rejected the effort. Lynn is discussing…
The soul of a country
Nothing worked. Not turning off my phone for an hour, only to turn it back on and staying up until 12:30 in the morning from where I’m currently living in Izmir, Turkey. Not waking up at 5 a.m. to see even more horrific images from the nation’s Capitol building under siege. Not eating rose-flavored lokum…
slowdanger imagines a better future with sound and movement series remix disruption
The pandemic has forced nearly everything online, including performing arts that would otherwise take place in front of a live audience. While this has become a necessity, Taylor Knight and Anna Thompson, co-artistic directors of the multidisciplinary performance duo slowdanger, were frustrated with the limitations of going digital. “As a performer, it just makes me…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Jan. 14-20
Thu., Jan. 14 TALK • VIRTUAL Instead of subjecting passersby to the expected advertisements of fast food or nearby hotels, 10 billboards throughout Westmoreland County have gone deeper, with images of social justice, equity, and love. They’re a part of Make Our Differences Our Strengths, a public art billboard campaign and traveling exhibit created by…
Takeout Review: Rockaway Pizzeria
“We do not serve ranch dressing with pizza.” I found this disclaimer on the bottom of the menu at Rockaway Pizzeria, a White Oak joint that specializes in New York-style pizza. For me, this statement solidified their commitment to the NY slice; I don’t know of any area in the eastern U.S. that is as…
Soulshowmike’s Top 10 Albums of 2020
Preparing the year’s Top 10 Albums list is an exercise in reflection. It’s a time to rewind 12 months and recall what’s been good. For 2020, while still leaning toward full releases, there was increasing consideration of larger EPs. Soulshowmike’s Album Picks has reviewed several of the selections over the past few months, so I’ll…
Advocates fight to end cash bail; highlight important role in this year’s Allegheny County magistrate races
MAN-E was 16 years old when he was first arrested. While he wasn’t found guilty of that charge, he and his family still suffered consequences. MAN-E, who uses a pseudonym but provided Pittsburgh City Paper his legal name, says the bail set from that charge was $25,000. He says he was fortunate enough that his…
Pittsburgh representatives respond to calls for Trump’s impeachment
The events of Wed., Jan. 6 prompted Pennsylvania politicians across the state, and across party lines, to issue statements condemning, with varying degrees of intensity, the insurrection by pro-Trump protesters on the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Local U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Forest Hills) first made a statement while the events involving the violent mob…
#OPENYOURPURSE Digital Drag Show wants viewers to support queer and Black artists
Drag shows work best in person, as performers get to interact with and rile up the crowd, who in turn generously offer up tips. With COVID-19 putting a stop to these intimate events, people like Taylor Waits, co-founder of #ChangeRapeCulture PGH, worries how drag acts could be forced into performing for in-person events that put…
