Pittsburgh death metal quartet Ritual Mass is “not interested in having a good time”
The band’s debut LP is a study in the bleakness of contemporary life.
Overthinking Bigfoot, the most Pennsylvanian cryptid
After a day meeting some of Bigfoot’s biggest fans at a festival in Farmington, Pa., it’s difficult to avoid philosophizing about what the creature represents, and exploring what, exactly, drives people to spend their time and money on proving the unprovable.
Lynn Cullen Live: Who’d have thunk it? Lady Liberty weeps. (09-02-25)
On the day after Labor Day Lynn labored to find a shred of good news and came up empty. The Trumpian takeover of the country, the destruction of the post-war era continues with armed troops in our streets and incompetent sycophants heading all departments and agencies of government. Who’d have thunk it? Lady Liberty weeps.…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Executive’s Office, Prototype PGH, Turners, 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 ice cream-loving ice cream workers, a costume designer, a couple of VP positions, and more.
Sheetz, Salem’s, Sunday suppers, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on the Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival, Comfort and Spice, Smoothie King, Wings Over Pittsburgh, Threadbare, Bruster’s, and Salem’s Market, as well as an upcoming Sheetz in the city and a farewell to the Millvale Hardee’s.
RibFest kicks off another football season with pitmasters and hungry Pittsburghers
The meaty, multi-day event marks its 35th year, making it one of the region’s longest-running food festivals and among the oldest competitive rib fests in the country.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Walking to work edition
If this column comes across as a bit judgy at times, sorry about that.
Lynn Cullen Live: A state of constant outrage. (08-28-25)
Lynn talked about the documentary “Sunday Best,” on Netflix. It’s about Ed Sullivan’s iconic Sunday night variety show during the 50’s and 60’s and how it introduced America to Black music and performers and in doing so helped to integrate the country. She also talked about how the emotional juice of fascism is hatred toward…
Lynn Cullen Live: This is not America. Welcome to North Korea. (08-27-25)
Lynn discussed the nauseating 3+ hour cabinet meeting yesterday with sycophantic secretaries falling all over themselves heaping praise on the dictator. The Labor Sec’y even told Trump she’d unfurled a three-story banner with his “big, beautiful face” on it on her agency’s building. This is not America. Welcome to North Korea. Audio Only Archive Stream…
An incarcerated man was hospitalized. His family and lawyer say they were “kept in the dark”
After a June 11 hearing at which a judge dropped the charges against Palmer, his family was expecting his release within 72 hours. Instead, they didn’t hear from him for a week.
Pittsburgh International Airport is now home to honeybee hives
At Pittsburgh International Airport, the loudest buzz doesn’t always come from the planes.
Pittsburgh’s top events: Thu., Aug. 28-Wed., Sept. 3
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade to The Mac Miller Memoir Celebration to the Steel City Horror Show and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
Remembering the 31st Street Pub a decade after it closed
Before closing, the 31st Street Pub, which opened in 1996, served as a hub for those seeking good music and rowdy times, back when the Strip District was a wild swath of nightclubs, bars, and vendors selling bootleg sports merchandise.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Aug. 28-Sept. 3
This week’s Free Will Astrology prompts us to ask real experts for advice.
