Spirit marks 10-year milestone as a place for food, art, music, and more
A decade in, Spirit parties and teases new developments, including a full-service dining area, expanded menu, and “magical new outdoor spaces” (yes, we asked about the back patio).
Lynn Cullen Live: Lot of talk about the politicization of our judiciary. (04-08-25)
Lynn pointed out that there are still jurists who put the facts and the law before their political leanings, otherwise we would not see Republican-appointed judges striking down Trump directives. But for every Amy Coney Barrett, there is a Sam Alito, who views every case through the constricted view of his own rightwing ideology. Also,…
Will Ferrell eats Allentown, Three Rivers Beer Week begins, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on The Eatery at Pitt, Three Rivers Beer Week, Lawrenceville Brewery Crawl, CranFest, Turkish Cultural Center, and Dad’s Dog and Burger, as well as a special visit from Will Ferrell and a cross-state brewery showdown at Old Thunder.
Lynn Cullen Live: Lynn talked about the demonstrations in every state on Saturday (04-07-25)
Lynn talked about the demonstrations in every state on Saturday, arguably bringing millions of Americans out in protest of Trump’s destructive actions. The media played down this huge outpouring of protest, the New York Times and Washington Post burying miniscule coverage and television news the same. One caller read the lyrics of the Depression song…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Black Unicorn and PQHP Summer School, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, KLVN Coffee Lab, 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 Pilates instructor, a digital marketing coordinator, an auto mechanic, and more.
The fight to save an Aspinwall mural raises questions about public art on private property
As a teen, artist MK Noonan produced her first commissioned work on the side of an Aspinwall restaurant. With the establishment under new ownership, Noonan worries that her mural will be destroyed.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: The glory days are now edition
What if the Golden Age of living in Pittsburgh is right now? And what if it’s almost over?
Suspended by Pitt, SJP and the ACLU weigh legal action
Protests continue as pro-Palestine activists decry violations of the First Amendment and the resumption of violence in Gaza.
Lynn Cullen Live: This administration excels only at brutality, cruelty, destruction and nincompoopery. (04-03-25)
Stock markets throughout the world are tumbling as a result of the global trade war Trump started with tariffs against most countries in the world, including some that aren’t even countries, but rather small islands inhabited by polar bears and penguins.. This is, of course, evidence of the continuing laughable incompetence of this administration which…
Lynn Cullen Live: Lynn celebrated the Democrats’ victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, despite Musk’s effort to buy it for the GOP. (04-02-25)
Lynn celebrated the Democrat’s victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, despite Musk’s effort to buy it for the GOP. Also, the impressive 25+ hourslong filibuster by Sen. Corey Booker decrying Trump’s destructive administration broke the previous record of longest filibuster in history which had been held since 1957 by the racist Sen. Strom Thurmond…
Civil rights history was made at a since-demolished house in Penn Hills’ Lincoln Park
The former Cawthon home in Penn Hills had lots of history, including frequent visits by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s brother, A.D. King. The Cawthons and their extended family played key, undocumented roles in Pittsburgh’s civil rights history.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY April 3-9
This week’s Free Will Astrology explores the concept of navigation, whether you are searching for something new within or outside of yourself.
Trump’s deportation blitz extends to Russian and Ukrainian asylum seekers
U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations has resulted in ICE raids nationally and in Pittsburgh, impacting businesses, schools, and families alike.
Pittsburgh’s top events: April 3-9
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From JoJo at Stage AE to the Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair to A Benefit for History UnErased and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
Progressives including Gainey rally to “stop the steal” of Social Security
The closure of the East Liberty Social Security Administration office could impact East Enders’ ability to access critical services.
Lynn Cullen Live: The beginning of a populist uprising against the damage Trump is doing to our government (04-01-25)
Lynn urged everyone to show up at the Hands Off protest on Saturday. Rallies are being held in cities and towns all over the country. It’s hoped it will be the beginning of a populist uprising against the damage Trump is doing to our government. The people want him and Musk to get their Hands…
Under pressure from Trump, UPMC canceled a trans patient’s scheduled top surgery
The nonprofit healthcare giant capitulated after federal threats to withdraw Medicaid and Medicare funding, but local advocacy groups are planning to protest the decision.
