Heinz History Center adds decades-spanning collection from Pittsburgh astronaut
Heinz History Center has released a collection of photos, journals, and other items documenting the life of Pittsburgh astronaut Jay Apt, some dating back to the Apollo 11 launch of 1967.
Post-Gazette union announces Fridays cut from print schedule; paper to print just two days a week
Over the years, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has reduced the number of days it prints from seven days a week down to three. On Jan. 13, the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, the union that represents the P-G’s journalists, announced that Pittsburgh’s biggest newspaper would lose another day of print, and now will only print two days…
Author David Treuer talks Native American history and “vibrant renaissance” ahead of Pittsburgh appearance
In 1877, Elmer Scipio Dundy, a U.S. District Court judge in Nebraska, ruled in Standing Bear v. Crook that a Ponca chief had the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of liberty guaranteed to white men. It should have been a landmark case. Instead, the decision was overshadowed by the Fourteenth Amendment, added…
New progressive panel formed in Harrisburg as House Democratic makeover continues
Progressives will have a new and official voice in Harrisburg for the next two years. House Democrats have established a subcommittee on “Progressive Policies for Working People,” Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) told the Capital-Star Monday. Fiedler, a second-term lawmaker who was endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, will chair the subcommittee. “I think it’s…
Monessen passes LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance, becomes first town in Westmoreland County to offer such civil rights protections
In many parts of Pennsylvania, it is still legal to evict or deny public accommodations to LGBTQ people. Only in jurisdictions with Human Relations Commissions do LGBTQ individuals and other classes not mentioned in state and federal civil rights laws have such nondiscrimination protections. For years in the Pittsburgh-area, only municipalities within Allegheny County, and…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Jan. 14-20
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn author Edgar Allen Poe named “four conditions for happiness: life in the open air; love of another human being; freedom from all ambition; creation.” I’m accomplished in three of those categories, but a failure in being free of all ambitions. In fact, I’m eternally delighted by all the exciting creative…
How a CMU press release led to public and private backlash against two former Trump appointees
Last Wednesday, while rioters broke into the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Kiron K. Skinner, director of the Institute for Politics and Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University, sent out a press release congratulating its Senior Fellow Richard Grenell on an award he received from President Donald Trump “for his work on normalizing economic relations between…
Carnegie Museum of Natural History researchers part of landmark paleontology discovery of nesting dinosaur and egg fossils
The paleontology world welcomed a new first when a multinational team in China announced the discovery of a dinosaur preserved sitting on a nest of eggs containing fossilized babies. And, some of the team members are from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. A press release says the fossil belongs to a member…
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler to potentially lose tens of thousands in political contributions after companies cut off some GOP lawmakers
After the insurrection on the Capitol by Trump supporters was coupled with votes by some Republican lawmakers that same day opposing the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, several large companies have announced they will be cutting off donations to those Republican lawmakers. One of them, U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Peters), has received tens of…
Federal judge rules Sen. Jim Brewster be seated in Pittsburgh-area senate seat after Pa. GOP refuse to swear him in
On Tue., Jan. 12, United State District Judge Nicholas Ranjan ruled that disputed mail-in ballots in the race for Pennsylvania’s 45th state Senate District to be counted and said that state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) should be seated. He was being challenged by Nicole Ziccarelli (R-Lower Burrell). Republican leadership in the state Senate refused to…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/12/21
Video Archive Lynn and Susan are discussing what has become the greatest threat to our nation right now – domestic terrorism. They are also talking about the death of Sheldon Adelson, the impeachment, and the 14th Amendment. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Fat Frankz Soul Food comes to Bloomfield, Grapperia opens a bottle shop, and more Pittsburgh food news
Openings Pusadee’s Garden 5319 Butler St., Lawrenceville. pusadeesgarden.com After setbacks due to statewide coronavirus restrictions, Pusadee’s Garden in Lawrenceville has finally opened. The Thai restaurant is offering dine-in service by reservation only. Fat Frankz Soul Food 4507 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield Find soul food staples, like fried lobster tail, pepper steak, stuffed salmon, and more on…
Call for entries open for the Biggies Bullies pet calendar contest
Every dog owner thinks their pup is the cutest good boy or girl on the planet. Now Pittsburghers can show off their companions while helping a number of animal causes for the Biggies Bullies fifth annual pet calendar contest fundraiser. Submissions are now open for the contest, which is hosted by Biggies Bullies, a nonprofit…
Capitol siege lays bare GOP electoral misinformation in Harrisburg
As President Donald Trump egged on his supporters and called for a “fight” before they marched to the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, he cited a false statistic that traces its origins back to Harrisburg. “Pennsylvania had 205,000 more votes than you had voters,” Trump falsely claimed. The president’s false claim can be traced back to a…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/11/21
Video Archive We’re still learning more about the storming of the Capitol. The numerous videos now being released show how serious and terrifying this event was. It seems that America always side steps a reckoning, but Lynn thinks we cannot afford to do it again. The ones who instigated need to be held accountable. As…
Pa. GOP Sen. Pat Toomey says he thinks Trump “committed impeachable offenses”
The Capitol insurrection egged on by President Donald Trump has caused swift reactions from political leaders in Washington, D.C. Articles of impeachment have been drafted by U.S. House Democrats, and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) says the articles have garnered more than 180 co-sponsors so far, including local Pittsburgh Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Forest Hills). And now…
DA Zappala says he’s renewing charges on some protesters at mayor’s order; Peduto denies, says Zappala is spreading disinformation
The chaos unfolding at the U.S. Capitol is unprecedented in modern times, and is clearly taking center stage of national politics. But Pittsburgh’s local politics is having a little bit of its own political chaos unfolding this week as well. On Fri., Jan. 8, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala issued a statement saying he…
INEZ reveals the making of the music video for her song “Clouds”
Watching the music video for “Clouds,” a track from Voicemails & Conversations, the 2019 debut album from Pittsburgh R&B and soul act INEZ, is a welcome escape in the midst of COVID-19. Released in late December, the work features INEZ — real name Danielle Walker — and collaborator Clara Kent draped in white, lounging in…
John Fetterman is exploring a run for U.S. Senate in 2022
John Fetterman, who currently serves as Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor, announced on Fri., Jan. 8 that he is strongly considering the higher office of U.S. Senate in 2022. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Fetterman plans to tell supporters in an email, “You already know exactly where I stand. I haven’t had to ‘evolve’ on key issues,…
Five new breweries to try in and around Pittsburgh
2020 was a big year for Pittsburgh beer. Existing breweries were forced to close their taprooms and implement, if they hadn’t already, online ordering systems. They mastered the art of online can releases, opened outdoor beer gardens, and collaborated with other breweries, giving support to social justice movements and industry folks in need across the…
Block Communication family member supports insurrection online as BCI journalists allege management edited stories to “downplay” the events
A day after Trump supporters pushed and struck local police, allegedly with lead pipes, broke windows, and occupied the U.S. Capitol offices and chambers, journalists at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Toledo Blade are calling out their ownership group Block Communications and its family, alleging their politics are playing a part in recent news coverage of…
Pittsburgh Rep. Mike Doyle calls on impeachment of Trump following insurrection at Capitol
U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Forrest Hills) announced today, Jan. 7 that he supports the impeachment of President Donald Trump, following the presidents actions of encouraging his supporters, who then lead a violent insurrection of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6. Doyle tweeted that Trump “demonstrated yesterday that every day he’s President is a…
An ode to Alex Trebek during the final week of his Jeopardy! episodes
Few television presenters are as dedicated to correct pronunciation as Alex Trebek was while hosting Jeopardy! When a clue featured a word from another language, or when pronouncing a contestant’s name, he aggressively tried to say it correctly. On several occasions, he would announce a correction after a commercial break if he pronounced a contestant’s…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/07/21
Video Archive 24 hours ago Lynn started the show hopeful and excited. Now we’re dealing with the aftermath of a mob of Trump supporters storming the Capitol. The electoral college vote they wanted to stop took place last night, and Biden was confirmed as the next President. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/06/21
Video Archive It looks like the Democrats will win both seats in the Georgia runoff election. Lynn is discussing what this means to start things off. She is also talking about the latest opinion piece by Tom Friedman, the Proud Boys rally in DC today, and Stacy Abrams. Later in the show Pennsylvania Capital-Star reporter…
Violence in Eden at Zynka gallery captures a mother’s fear of climate change
Anyone who accepts the reality of climate change understands that it will dramatically alter the lives of future generations. For many young or prospective parents, family planning comes with great anxiety about the future, and what it will mean to bring kids into an environment that is increasingly unstable. This is, at least in part,…
Pittsburgh artists, musicians, politicians, and others reveal the first thing they want to do after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
As we stagger away from 2020, we look back at the past year as one of devastating loss and seemingly endless instability. But hopefully, two developments provide some reason to look ahead with cautious optimism. The coming days will see a new presidency promising a swifter, more organized response to the coronavirus crisis. And already,…
Black-led Community Spotlight: Pittsburgh Hardball Academy focuses on increasing Black participation in youth baseball and getting its athletes into college
There are a lot of stereotypes surrounding urban kids and the game of baseball. People assume that kids who grow up in the city are uninterested in the sport, according to Pittsburgh Hardball Academy co-founder Nelson Cooper IV. People assume that those who do play, particularly Black participants, are mostly “raw” and athletic, but lack…
Over 60 Pittsburgh artists come together for single “SOS 2020” to help local venues
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pittsburgh music community has been shouting SOS — Save Our Stages. Musicians and venues alike rallied to bring awareness to the struggling live entertainment industry and to push the Save Our Stages Act, which if passed, would give venues across the U.S. funds to help them stay…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Jan. 7-13
Thu., Jan. 7 MUSIC • VIRTUAL Legendary Pittsburgh drummer Roger Humphries kicks off August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s first virtual Studio Session of the year with an exciting jazz quartet. Joining Humphries — whose band RH Factor was named second Best Legacy Band in Pittsburgh City Paper’s 2020 Best of Pittsburgh readers’ poll —…
Takeout Review: Oak Hill Post
Octopus is tricky. One wrong step and the mollusk, which at its best is completely tender and silky, becomes jaw-tiringly chewy. It can be treated a number of ways — charred, stir-fried, or blanched — but it takes time and patience to execute correctly. Perhaps the best example of perfectly-cooked tentacles is from Oak Hill…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Jan. 7-13
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I only want people around me who can do the impossible,” said Capricorn businesswoman Elizabeth Arden. In that spirit, and in accordance with your astrological potentials, I hereby authorize you to pursue two “impossible” goals in 2021. The first comes to you courtesy of fashion writer Diana Vreeland, who wrote, “There’s…
