To curb confusion, city plans to close Serpentine Dr. to cars
Following a crash, the DOMI plans to rebuild a retaining wall and permanently restrict traffic on the road to cyclists, rollers, and walkers visiting Schenley Park.
Sex workers are sex educators, and we should be thanking them for it
In the absence of comprehensive and accessible sex education, sex workers become de facto sex educators. It’s a job that most of us did not sign up for, but that we are handed nonetheless.
Some Pa. progressives are lukewarm about Shapiro as V.P.
While Pa.’s Governor combines many desirable traits, local progressives worry his stances on Gaza and charter schools would be a drag on Kamala Harris.
Lynn Cullen Live – Karma is a bitch! (07-30-24)
Trump degrades women and it’s women who are and will be taking him down: Pelosi, Letitia James, Fani Willis, E. Jeanne Carroll, Stormy Daniels and KAMALA! Karma is a bitch! Susan and Lynn talked about that, plus her Veep choices, Vance’s misogyny, how Kamala laughs “with” people and Trump laughs “at” people. That and the…
Can Plum native Thea Hail bring home the belt?
After starting her pro wrestling career at just 18 years old, Hail has quickly risen through the ranks and now has a shot at the NXT championship.
Barrel and Flow returns, 40 North closes, VegFest turns 10, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on 40 North, East End Brewing Company, Thyme Machine Pittsburgh, Lawrence Hall, Lorelei, VegFest, and Barrel and Flow, as well as fundraisers for rescue animals, food insecurity, and Filipino dance and performing arts.
Lynn Cullen Live – Lynn returned from a 3-week hiatus and had a lot of catching up to do. (07-29-24)
During Lynn’s vacation, there was the “assassination attempt,” Biden dropping out, the GOP convention, and so much more…
Wildcat by Jeffrey Dunn finds romance in an uncanny Appalachian town
Described as a “fictional memoir,” the latest work by Jeffrey Dunn imagines a Rust Belt, Pittsburgh-inspired town that defies Appalachian stereotypes.
A round-up of Kennywood mascots past and present
From Col. Bimbo Fraudwater to thinly veiled Muppets rip-offs, Kennywood has been delighting and perplexing guests with mascots since at least the ’70s.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Reading Ready Pittsburgh, Smartbox Assistive Technology, 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 VP of Government and Community Relations, a gallery auction assistant, a fun ad rep job right here at City Paper, and more.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Renters paradise(?) edition
If someone created a list of the most renter-friendly cities in America, would Pittsburgh be on it? Well, someone did.
Better Food, Better Me combats food insecurity in Homewood
Through learning about fresh foods and about the cultural context of what they eat, youth in the program build a foundation for healthier eating as they grow.
Pittsburgh’s top events: July 25-31
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From OpenStreetsPGH to a Night in the Tropics to a 21+ dinosaur birthday bash, there’s always something happening in the Steel City!
Not Your Mom’s makes the nail salon fun for adults and kids
Opened over Mother’s Day weekend, Alex Zimmerman launched Not Your Mom’s Nail Studio with a clear mission: to provide quality nail services in a safe and inclusive environment.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY July 25-31
Plan your week with a little help from this week’s Free Will Astrology, featuring the imaginative innovations of Lady Gaga.
How Benji. went from Pittsburgh rap phenom to rocking out in L.A.
Now based out of Los Angeles, Benji. said he’s felt his priorities mature as his career grows — as long as his music continues to resonate, he’s happy.
Luca Crusifino has no regrets about leaving Duquesne law school for the WWE
“How many people can say that they’re living their dream of everything that everyone could do as a kid?” Crusifino wonders. “Sometimes during the week, I sit back and just say ‘I made it,’ because I don’t want it to end.”
Pitt’s new chiropractic school is joining the war on back pain this fall — but is it safe?
The University of Pittsburgh announced earlier this spring that it would begin conferring Doctor of Chiropractic degrees through its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
