A weekend of dining out in Pittsburgh on someone else’s dime
Where would you eat if money was not an issue? This (technically) free trip around the Pittsburgh food scene included milky burrata, sweet empanadas, spicy ma po, and more.
Punxsutawney Phil fans line up at Wigle Whiskey to meet their “god” at Phil-a-Palooza
Before Punxsutawney Phil’s big day on Feb. 2, his role is less of a deity and more that of an international pop star.
City Theatre production shakes and stirs the legacy of James Bond
The Real James Bond…Was Dominican, a new show by Christopher Rivas and DNAWORKS, delves into the surprising inspiration behind the British super spy.
Everywhere I’ve turned, women apologize for their bodies. Stop it!
My body takes up space, it busts out of straight sizing, and it demands to be seen. I like this about my body.
Lynn Cullen Live – Gonna be a looooooong 4 years. (01-21-25)
Lynn watched Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory rather than Trump’s inauguration. It was a wise decision. She would have spontaneously combusted when he declared “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Gonna be a looooooong 4 years. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads…
Norovirus is surging. Here’s what you can do to stay healthy
Norovirus is raging alongside respiratory illnesses this winter, but there are steps you can take to mitigate its spread, including handwashing, keeping properly hydrated, and staying home from work.
A major Black dance conference comes to Pittsburgh, and showcases local performers
The International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance will showcase the breadth of Black dance traditions, from modern and ballet to African diasporic styles.
The Wegmans cometh, Title 9 toasts women’s sports, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, Solera Wine Co., Millvale Market, Grand Concourse, Polska Laska, and Wegmans, as well as a bar for women’s sports and a new crop of Dry January deals.
Lynn Cullen Live – It’s Inauguration Day, but Lynn wasn’t inclined to watch a felon lie while taking the oath of office. (01-20-25)
It’s Inauguration Day, but Lynn wasn’t inclined to watch a felon lie while taking the oath of office so she talked about Martin Luther King Day, which is also today. She talked about how his legacy has been whitewashed, toned-down and tamed for public consumption because the reality is Americans never really liked him. 2/3…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Creative Reuse, the 2025 U.S. Open Men’s Championship, Prevention Point Pittsburgh, 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 skilled trades electrician, Executive Director, catering staff, and more.
Hot Take: Escape freezing temps at these (literal) Pittsburgh hot spots
Winter? Never heard of her.
Yinzer Yums of Yesteryear: Warm up with some cost-effective gumbo
Warm up this winter with some hot gumbo, courtesy of Pittsburgh’s own historic food columnist, Bessie Gant.
Dating in Pittsburgh celebrates its first anniversary
Dating in Pittsburgh strives to meet the needs of Gen Z and millennials who are sick of dating apps and want to meet new people.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Up for the job edition
What will future Pittsburghers be doing for a living? Will we be vying for gigs as drone pilots, AI prompt writers, pierogi-makers, pothole spelunkers, cyborg stalkers, Shenderoviches (or Fishmen)? Who knows?
Lynn Cullen Live – The danger to democracy of a few holding so much and wanting so much more. (01-16-25)
Biden’s final speech talked of the things that have concerned us as well: the techbrocracy, the oligarchy, the danger to democracy of a few holding so much and wanting so much more. Used to be nations engaged in a space race. Now it’s Bezos and Musk. The clown caravan of Trump cabinet nominees continues on…
Lynn Cullen Live – Simply unbearable to see these unqualified ass-lickers elevated to such consequential positions. (01-15-25)
Still a little glitchy with people not finding the show. It was under 1/20/25. But, we finally got things up and running. Talked about not talking about the horrors of Trump’s cabinet confirmation hearings. Simply unbearable to see these unqualified ass-lickers elevated to such consequential positions. They’re popping the corks in Moscow and Beijing. Also…
Abortion rights in Pa. could run through fall’s judicial election
Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, Pittsburgh City Paper is reviewing Pennsylvania’s current political landscape and its impact on abortion and reproductive rights. The battle runs through a Pittsburgh reproductive health clinic, a landmark Pennsylvania Supreme Court case, and an upcoming judicial election.
Opinion: The 2025 county budget leaves critical gaps in the local justice system
The 2025 Allegheny County budget reflects many commendable efforts to address pressing community needs, yet it also highlights an enduring and deeply concerning disparity in our criminal justice system.
How environmental racism doomed Lincoln Park in Penn Hills (Part Two)
Contrary to assertions by Penn Hills officials, some Lincoln Park residents say that historic buildings have been demolished. Other buildings are left to rot with no code enforcement action taken until the property has reached the point of no return. The municipality’s actions, they say, degrade the neighborhood’s historic character.
This winter’s must-see arts and cultural productions
During the cold, gray months of winter, get up get out, and enjoy some entertainment in Pittsburgh with events like Piratefest, the Black History Month Art Crawl, Father John Misty with Destroyer at Stage AE, and more.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Jan. 16-22
This week’s Free Will Astrology asks one sign, “What goals will you meet by next January?” and another, “What role would you play in the movie of your life?”
Lynn Cullen Live – Tons of topics today: GOP and the LA fires, Academy Awards, Pete Hegseth, Jack Smith, John Fetterman and more! (01-14-25)
Tons of topics today: LA fires, should the Academy Awards be held, GOP putting strings on federal aid to California, Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing begins, Jack Smith’s report of Trump’s mind-blowing criminality released, and Fetterman positioning himself to show Democrats how to attract voters. And more! Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5…
