With tragedy averted, distrust lingers after second Gaza encampment disbands
The deescalation and disbandment of the camp, brokered by the city and county, leaves lingering distrust between pro-Palestine protesters and Pitt leaders.
Opinion: I hate policing Pride, but it’s sure as hell not for cops
Pride is a queer celebration of sexual outlaws. Gay folks, trans folks, queer folks, kinksters, fat folks, disabled folks, outcasts, sex workers. Pride is not for presidential brigades. And most certainly, Pride is definitely not for cops.
Lynn Cullen Live – Bumping into an old friend, Jeff Goldblum (06-04-24)
Lynn bumped into old friend, Jeff Goldblum, and is feeling really old because they were acting students together 54 years ago. And she noted if she’d stayed married, today would have been her 52nd wedding anniversary. Her sister Susan insisted it still was her 52nd anniversary. The two ravaged Donald Trump for a bit, but…
Pride Month beer and cocktails, new airport eats, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Redhawk Coffee Roasters, Swissvale Dari Delite, Wiener World, and Blanket and Board, as well as a new restaurant at the Pittsburgh International Airport and a list of Pride beverage specials.
Tension rises at Pitt as new Gaza protest encampment goes up
Pitt police moved quickly to limit the scope of the protest, keep new demonstrators from joining, and prevent volunteers from bringing in supplies.
Pittsburgh will open 15 public swimming pools on June 15
City officials announced that most public pools, including the newly renovated, previously closed Bloomfield location, will open for the summer, but a few others are still undergoing maintenance.
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Lynn Cullen Live – Trump’s conviction on all felony charges (06-03-24)
Lynn talks about Trump’s conviction on all felony charges against him and the response from Republican officeholders, Fox News and Trump himself. It’s frightening stuff. Refusing to condemn threats to the jurors or judge, calls for violence and vengeance. Mexico elects a Jewish woman as president and somehow the planet still spins on its axis.…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Venture Outdoors, WTAE-TV, Con Alma, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh, including a cellar person at Cinderlands, a news photojournalist, a fishing program manager, and more.
I found the Pittsburgh version of my beloved cheese Cosmo, and it’s fantastic
My search for the Pittsburgh version of a Williamsport, Pa. fast-casual food staple brought me to Uncle Sam’s.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: East End gems edition
These homes for sale and rent in Stanton Heights, Garfield, and Squirrel Hill have good bones and decent pricetags.
Lynn Cullen Live – You Can’t Make This Up!!!! (05-30-24)
In the “You Can’t Make This Up” department, Justice Alito said “his wife makes her own decisions and I honor her right to do so.” Lynn’s head exploded upon reading that. This is the guy who overturned Roe and wrote the Dobbs decision which took away the right of all American women to make their…
Lynn Cullen Live – Major League Baseball changes its record books (05-29-24)
Lynn talked about how Major League Baseball today blew up its record books, including for the first time stats from players in the Negro Leagues. That dropped Babe Ruth and Ted Williams and others out of spots they’d owned, replaced by Homestead Greys Josh Gibson and others. Also, Lynn ranted about destination weddings and talked…
