Popular dance party In Bed by Ten returns with summer tour around Pittsburgh
The popular Pittsburgh party that promises dancers will be home at a decent hour has returned after a pandemic break. In Bed by Ten events return after over a year of in-person absence and there are five outdoor events scheduled for a summer tour across the city. The dance parties are all at different locations…
Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media showcases student and member artwork
Like many arts organizations, the Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media had to pivot during the pandemic. Its classes became virtual, and its studio membership closed until Pennsylvania moved into the green phase in 2020. But now, students’ and members’ work is being presented in PCA&M’s Annual Student and Member Exhibition. The opening reception for…
Five pesto dishes perfect for summer and found at these Pittsburgh restaurants
One scene from Disney and Pixar’s most recent film Luca has ignited a bit of a social media storm of people craving pesto. The father in the animated film cooks his famous ‘Trenette al Pesto’ — a creamy basil-based pesto blanketing trenette pasta, topped with green beans and sliced potato — and social media users…
Christmas in July events invite Pittsburgh to make up for lost holiday time
Christmas in July is not a new concept, especially to anyone who has spent more than five minutes watching the Hallmark Channel and its endless supply of midsummer snowy romance movies. But since COVID-19 ruined the holidays last year, the unofficial halfway mark to magical winter fun has reached new heights, even in Pittsburgh. Since…
Hall of Famer Josh Gibson’s record-breaking home run to be memorialized in Monessen
In baseball lore, people usually associate home runs with Babe Ruth. But they probably should be thinking of Josh Gibson, the Pittsburgher and Hall of Fame baseball player who played in the Negro Leagues and tragically died before the color barrier was broken in Major League Baseball. Gibson played his entire career for either the…
Pittsburgh jeweler SASHA Handmade uses textiles to create bold, beautiful pieces
For many, jewelry is the most important part of an outfit. The sparkle of diamonds, silver, or gold, the pop of color on a beaded necklace or bracelet, all of it adds something to an ensemble that clothes can’t quite duplicate. Pittsburgh is filled with jewelers designers working to repair the city’s bad fashion reputation,…
Wolf shifts stance and says he’d support “reasonable” voter ID requirements, says report
In what appears to be a seismic shift in policy, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has said he would be supportive of legislation containing “reasonable” voter ID requirements, including requiring ID for mail voting, from the General Assembly. The revelation was part of an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer published Tuesday, in which Wolf said he…
Squonk gives itself a hand with a return to live performances in Pittsburgh
A taste of post-industrialism that combines high and low art — and two giant purple hands — is returning to Pittsburgh. Squonk, a performance group with roots in Pittsburgh, is returning to in-person performances for the first time since October 2019 with Squonk in the Neighborhood, featuring Squonk’s acclaimed Hand to Hand show. After its…
Pittsburgh City Council votes to approve $335 million federal coronavirus aid
Pittsburgh City Council met on July 20 for the final vote towards the city’s $335 million federal coronavirus aid received from the American Rescue Plan. Council voted 8-1, with only Councilor Deb Gross (D-Highland Park) voting against the plan. Councilor Bruce Kraus (D-South Side) said in the meeting that the approval of the federal aid…
Wildfire smoke covers Pittsburgh and many parts of the Northeast
Starting on July 19, a grey haze enveloped Pittsburgh, leading to an eerie red sun throughout the afternoon and evening. On July 20, that haze continued to sit over Pittsburgh and has even spread to many parts of the Northeast U.S. According to meteorologists, the haze is wildfire smoke coming from the Western U.S. and…
East End Chewing, peach whiskey, and more Pittsburgh food news
Eminent Cafe 1435 Bedford Ave., Hill District. thesoulpitt.com The Soul Pitt posted on their Facebook page that a new restaurant Eminent Cafe will be coming to Pittsburgh soon. The only thing we know so far is from the poster which features a delicious-looking sandwich and an address. Watch the Soul Pitt page for more news.…
Review: Pig is the Nicolas Cage show, but not in the way you think
Sometimes all it takes is contrast. Loud, then quiet. The opening to writer/director Michael Sarnoski’s Pig knows this well. Rob (Nicolas Cage) is sleeping in his cabin in the woods outside Portland, with his prized truffle-hunting female pig, when someone kicks his door in. He’s left bloodied on the ground as they kidnap her, and we’re…
Lynn Cullen Live – 7/20/21
Video Archive Lynn is talking with Kim Rooney of Pittsburgh City Paper today about Food Delivery Services that are charging Local Restaurants very high fees for their delivery service and it is having a hard impact on Restaurants to make a profit and making it very difficult for these small businesses. Audio Only Archive Stream…
Riverhounds ends partnership with Chick-fil-A after backlash from fans
After backlash from fans, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC soccer team announced that it will discontinue its promotion with the McKnight Chick-fil-A location, which would have included the promotion and sale of Chick-fil-A sandwiches at games. Steel Army, an independent support group of Riverhounds fans, tweeted a statement shortly before noon on July 16 opposing the…
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches return to full capacity, increase hours
After over a year of offering curbside services and limiting the number of people at its various branches, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will return to full capacity. CLP announced that it has added operating hours and increased occupancy at all of its 19 branches. Patrons can now look up a list of new hours…
Pittsburgh cooking show Heating Up to highlight vegan food and social justice
The popularity of cooking shows cannot be overstated. With programs like Chopped, Top Chef, and the overall existence of the Food Network, we know people love to watch others cook. Vegan cooking shows have struggled to gain traction, but that might change with Heating Up, a new local show coming to YouTube. Hosted by Pittsburgh journalist…
Pitt faculty efforts to unionize continue with upcoming election to join USW
Faculty and grad students at the University of Pittsburgh have been working to unionize over the last few years, only to come up against some questionable hurdles. The struggle will continue next month with an attempt to join the United Steelworkers union, made possible by rulings from the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. Pitt faculty members announced…
Special-election loser and insurrectionist Rick Saccone eyes bid for lieutenant governor
Former state Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Elizabeth) hasn’t had the smoothest of transitions after serving in Harrisburg. In 2018, he lost a special election to U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Mt. Lebanon) in a district that former President Trump carried by 20 points. Saccone also started a blog called “Veritas 007” and filled it with arch-conservative ramblings…
A new medical marijuana dispensary opens in Pittsburgh’s Friendship neighborhood
Medical marijuana has been seeing consistent growth in Pennsylvania, and now a new company is making its foray into the commonwealth: goodblend. The cannabis company has opened a medical marijuana dispensary on Baum Boulevard in Pittsburgh’s Friendship neighborhood. This is goodblend’s first medical marijuana dispensary in Pennsylvania. It will also be one of the very…
Prime Stage Theatre to return to in-person plays for its 25th season starting this fall
Prime Stage Theatre went beyond traditional theater during the pandemic, featuring one-actor plays live-streamed from as far away as Rwanda and South Africa. For its 25th anniversary season, the Pittsburgh theater company will go Beyond the Imagination as it returns to New Hazlett Theater in the North Side. It’s difficult to comprehend what might lie…
Pa. Game Commission remove protected species’ nests upsetting Western Pennsylvania birders
The destruction of approximately 150 migratory bird nests from a Pennsylvania Game Commission Building in Western Pennsylvania has area bird watchers concerned for the wellbeing of the protected species and dismayed with the state agency in charge of ensuring their protection. In Western Pennsylvania’s Mercer County, Kim Springer has been an avid bird watcher for…
Pittsburgh to get its first drive-through medical marijuana dispensary
The Healing Research Center medical-cannabis company is expanding to Robinson Township, and will provide the Pittsburgh area with its first drive-through medical cannabis dispensary. The dispensary located in western Allegheny County is expected to open on Fri., July 30. The new drive-through dispensary, owned by Verano Holdings, will be located at 6300 Robinson Centre Drive near…
On the Tahn: Live music and dance parties at Spirit, Allegheny Overlook, and more (July 15-17)
Thu., July 15 Inside Out: YASS Queen Carnegie Museum of Art 4-8 p.m. Inside Out’s weekly music and dance party is back again, this time with popular Pittsburgh dance night YASS Queen. Headed by DJs Erin Oh and Arie Cole, YASS Queen spins music made by women and femmes. This event is kid-friendly, so you…
Lynn Cullen Live – 7/15/21
Video Archive Lynn is talking with Kim Rooney of Pittsburgh City Paper today about Food Delivery Services that are charging Local Restaurants very high fees for their delivery service and it is having a hard impact on Restaurants to make a profit and making it very difficult for these small businesses. Audio Only Archive Stream…
Lynn Cullen Live – 7/14/21
Video Archive Lynn is discussing parking in the city, and how people parking their cars in the wrong direction and on the sidewalks and the Pittsburgh Parking Authority is claiming to crack down on Parking Violations. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Why Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala continues to avoid scrutiny
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala is not immune to controversy. Over his more than 20 year tenure as the county’s top prosecutor, Zappala has been embroiled in his fair share of scandals. Public battles have also been fairly regular between Zappala, a moderate Democrat, and Democratic Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto over gun-control policies over…
Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 serves looks galore at Frick Art Museum
Before even entering the gallery for Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960, the latest exhibition at the Frick Art Museum, I’m met with possibly the most badass looking mannequin I’ve ever seen. Posed confidently next to a vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the model cuts quite a figure in tall black leather boots and jodhpurs, flared-cuff…
Livy’s Library provides free books to young Pittsburghers
Most people store their books on a bookshelf, maybe a couple of bookcases if they’re particularly bibliophilic. Livy Ciotoli used to store her books in a warehouse. Eventually, she moved her books to her business, the Black Cat Market, a cat cafe that recently moved from Lawrenceville to Garfield. Now, Ciotoli is relaunching Livy’s Library,…
Benji. talks Pittsburgh music and finding success
For many musicians, finding mainstream success beyond their hometown is a dream that takes years to achieve. But Pittsburgh has seen some musicians, especially those in hip hop, rise to national and international fame. One of those musicians is Benji. With his most popular song at over 1 million streams and over 30,000 monthly listeners…
Soulshowmike’s Album Picks: Kinetic’s “Dances of Lake Volta”
I discovered local jazz band Kinetic when they opened for Troy Roberts at the now-closed, fabled James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy in the North Side. The outfit included two musicians from Joy Ike’s group, rising vocalist Anqwenique, and bandleader Joe Sheehan. They were solid, and I made a point of attending Kinetic’s gigs after that.…
Beer of the Week: Voodoo Brewery’s αphotic
Beer of the Week: Voodoo Brewery’s αphotic Brewery: Voodoo Brewery (voodoobrewery.com) Sometimes, you zero in on a beer for its consistency, its everyday availability. Then, there are beers you have every once in a while for their opulence, to savor every note. This is how to appreciate Voodoo Brewery’s αphotic. It has a deep flavor…
Braids, comfort, and a pop of color
Name: Mia Marshall Pronouns: She/her Title: Owner of Luxurae Hair Instagram: @miarashawnmarshall and @Luxurae_Hair Clothes Make featured guests get to select where they are photographed. What made you pick this location? [In front of Pittsburgh artist Wavy Wednesday’s “Ardmore Goddess” mural, at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Ardmore Boulevard in Wilkinsburg.] It’s a stand…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: July 15-21
Thu., July 15 EVENT • VIRTUAL Hotline Ring returns for its second year to support arts and entertainment programs in Pittsburgh. In the virtual world again this year, you’ll be able to enjoy live performances from your home and support organizations like 1Hood Media, BOOM Concepts, Braddock Carnegie Library Association, Dreams of Hope, The Legacy…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: July 15-21
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian poet Linda Hogan says she doesn’t like to be parched. She wants to be like “a tree drinking the rain.” I think every Cancerian has similar dreams: to be steadily immersed in engrossing feelings, awash with intimate longings, flowing along in rhythm with the soul’s songs. The coming weeks will…
