For those who can’t wait till October, there’s Summerween
The holiday that began on Disney show Gravity Falls has taken on a life of its own.
Lynn Cullen Live: Lynn and Susan kept it light today. (07-08-25)
Lynn and Susan kept if light, talking about boxing as great for the body and soul, the furries returning to Pittsburgh like the swallows to Capistrano and the World Beard and Mustache Championship also choosing Pittsburgh. Much of the conversation was about AI and how people are using it. But the greatest thing by far…
A yinzer tea party, a new taco spot, a cookbook club, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on Old Thunder Brewing, Abeille Voyante Tea Co., Lemon Tree, Penn Brewery, Millvale Library, Chatham University’s Eden Hall, and Corner Taco, as well as a thought-provoking documentary series and pickles, pickles, pickles.
Pittsburgh-area leaders condemn Trump’s “Big, Awful Bill”
“This bill wasn’t crafted with care for our communities.” Local lawmakers, as well as healthcare and labor advocates, warn of “devastating” cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
Lynn Cullen Live: Lynn talked of the horror of the death toll in the Texas floods and the lack of government preparedness and coordination (07-07-25)
Lynn talked of the horror of the death toll in the Texas floods and the lack of government preparedness and coordination that could have prevented some of the loss of life. Trump’s decimation of the NWS and FEMA and NOAA also play a part. Also, the irony of Neal Diamond’s song “Coming to America” starting…
An ordinance decriminalizing sex work is headed to Pittsburgh City Council
Sex workers and LGBTQ groups say the legislation is critical. Council voted unanimously for the ordinance on July 8.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Thriftique, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Tina’s, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a venue manager, a TV extra, an improv instructor, and more.
You can find Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream right in the North Hills of Pittsburgh
Enjoy this national dairy product contest award-winning ice cream from Penn State at Kaelin Farm Market.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: CityNerds love us
If you like cities in all their messy, contradictory, serendipitous glory, then Pittsburgh might be for you.
Lynn Cullen Live: Two rants today. (07-03-25)
Two rants today: Fireworks, for one. They kill, maim, pollute the environment, traumatize animals and veterans with PTSD and are utterly unnecessary. Drones can put on a better show these days without the warlike sounds. Second rant: Where’s the line for “inappropriate touch” or “verbal harassment?” It’s so undefined that a simple touch or sincere…
The official power rankings of Giant Eagle-brand dips
Do you like to dip? Check out our power rankings for all the creative and delicious dips available at one local Giant Eagle.
Lynn Cullen Live: All is not right with the world.(07-02-25)
The decidedly unchristian Christian evangelist Jimmy Swaggert has met his maker. If there’s a heaven, he ain’t there. Trump extorted $16 million from Paramount-CBS, a million more than he shook down ABC for. Sean Combs found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering and all is not right with the world. Audio Only Archive Stream…
The Pittsburgh Tour Company’s big red busses pair tourism with close looks at local history
Where is the Pittsburgh Tour Company bus going, and who’s on it? Is it from London? Could I just hop on and be whisked away?
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY July 3-9
This week’s Free Will Astrology proposes that we not only look to the patterns of the stars but also the butterflies.
This year’s conventions will see anime, comic, and toy fans descend on the Steel City
Conventions in and around the city through the end of the year cover a wide range of geeky interests, including anime, comic books, gaming, toys, cartoons, and more.
Pittsburgh’s top events: July 3-9
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh? From Anthrocon to The Lumineers at Star Lake to the Pittsburgh Caribbean Carnival and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City.
These often overlooked day-trip destinations are less than a two-hour drive from Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Paper compiled a list of often overlooked places within a two-hour drive where locals can spend a weekend relaxing, exploring, and maybe learning about our region’s long and complex history.
Pittsburgh’s whimsical restaurants that make dining alfresco a midsummer night’s dream
From noodle-slurping under fairy lights to sipping wine by the vineyard, these are Pittsburgh’s most whimsical places to eat like a garden witch on summer break.
