Feyisola Akintola is on a mission to make Pittsburgh more welcoming
Akintola’s background and education reflect a focus on not only inclusion, but a path to prosperity for immigrants in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Public Theater resurrects a scathing satire with Trouble in Mind
The seldom-performed, 70-year-old play by Alice Childress follows a group of actors navigating racism and sexism as they attempt to mount a Broadway show set in the Antebellum South.
Transit Talk: All aboard the midibus
An itty bitty pretty city such as ours deserves cute little buses that have an easier time navigating hairpin turns and busy intersections.
Salem’s shuts down, Bae Bae’s opens late, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on Beers of the Burgh, The Capital Grille, Bae Bae’s, Salem’s Market, and Fresh International Market, as well as Sarris getting peanut butter in Penn Brewery’s beer, and Penn Brewery getting beer in Sarris’ peanut butter.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: SisTers PGH, Barcelona Wine Bar, Allegheny County Parks, 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 an airline mechanic, an office administrator, a casting call for singers, and more.
Allow Quantum Theatre to introduce you to Benjamin Lay
The Return of Benjamin Lay depicts the life and times of a Quaker dwarf from Pennsylvania who, in the 18th century, opposed slavery as an early abolitionist.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Just build housing edition
If you’re unhappy about the cost of housing, you need to build more of it. Well, not you personally. But someone does.
Lynn Cullen Live – Americans used to be the most mobile society in the world. (02-13-25)
Americans used to be the most mobile society in the world. In the 19th century, in any given years, one in three Americans would move. Even into the 1960s those numbers were high: one in five. But now it’s one in 13. Americans are stuck. And they’re frustrated. Moving was always about moving UP. Ain’t…
Lynn Cullen Live – Let’s get these idiots’ attention.. (02-12-25)
You can’t get more absurd that Elon Musk saying in the Oval Office, “If the bureaucracy is in charge, then what meaning does democracy have?” I guess he meant to say, “If I, the world’s richest man, born in South Africa, elected by no one is in chatrge, then what meaning does democracy have?” You…
Love is in the air and on the calendar with these Valentine’s Day events
Pittsburgh City Paper compiled a list of Valentine’s events for lovers, friends, gal pals, squads, those flying solo, and people who just want to dance to ’90s music.
Pittsburgh’s top events: Feb. 13-19
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From a Shrek Rave to Phat Man Dee’s 50th Birthday Bashtravaganza to Cupid’s Undie Run, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Feb. 13-19
What’s in store for your astrological sign this Valentine’s season?
Meet the local authors steaming up Pittsburgh with sexy new takes on romance
As the romance industry grows, so do the pearl-clutching tactics of publishers and booksellers to impede the voices of writers in the genre.
Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ elders find strength in community — and soon, dedicated housing
One new resource coming to Pittsburgh’s queer elder community this year is Mosaic Apartments, an LGBTQ-friendly senior living center, set to open in October.
