Pa. Environmental Quality Board votes to join initiative to limit state’s CO2 emissions
The Environmental Quality Board voted 15-4 on July 13 in support of Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program that uses carbon dioxide allowances to fund clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives. This takes Pennsylvania one step closer to enacting RGGI, and would make it the first large gas-producing state to do…
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Inclusionary zoning proposed for Bloomfield and Polish Hill to create more affordable housing
In June, Pittsburgh City Council voted to give Lawrenceville permanent inclusionary zoning, which means that large, new developments are required to include a certain percentage of affordable housing units in the neighborhood. The decision was hailed by housing activists, as Lawrenceville is widely considered as one of Pittsburgh’s most expensive, and increasingly gentrifying, neighborhoods. Now,…
Sushi Kim comeback, Bastille Day cake, and more Pittsburgh food news
Sushi Kim 2 Go 110 Smithfield St., Downtown. facebook.com/sushikimpgh Based on images of a business card floating around on Reddit, it seems that Sushi Kim is returning to Pittsburgh after its original location closed in 2019. The new location will be on Smithfield St. near Taco Town, so people working Downtown will have something else…
ScareHouse unveils new haunted attraction for 20 Years of Fears celebration
For two decades, ScareHouse has made Pittsburgh a popular destination for horror fans with its high-concept haunted attractions. While the past few years have unleashed its fair share of setbacks, starting with a fumbled attempt at moving from the borough of Etna into Pittsburgh’s Strip District and ending with the pandemic, ScareHouse is ready to…
Song Spotlight: “Retro Love” by Brittney Chantele
If you like the big sound of the 80s, you’ll love Pittsburgh musical artist Brittney Chantele’s new single “Retro Love.” The song is full of synth and shout-outs to popular songs from decades past. Chantele sings over the fun, bright beat about stepping out on the town with your boo and looking good while doing…
Allegheny County Jail releases information on solitary confinement rates of June
Allegheny County Jail has released their first solitary confinement report for the month of June, which stated 275 incarcerated individuals were held in an isolated environment, some for as little as one hour and another has spent nearly two years in solitary. The typical solitary commitment lasted about 11 days. The jail’s current population is…
What you need to know about the GOP-backed audit of Pennsylvania’s elections
Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate took steps to review the 2020 election last week, requesting thousands of documents from three counties across the state. State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin), an ally of former President Donald Trump, announced the review Wednesday during a tour of conservative radio shows. He said it was a way to restore trust in…
Lynn Cullen Live – 7/13/21
Video Archive Lynn is joined by her sister Susan today. They’re talking about a recent anti-abortion law in Texas that allows civilians, not the state, to sue over abortions received by other individuals. Also on the docket are the topics of billionaires in space, the misunderstanding of critical race theory, and remembering the Alamo. Listen…
Pittsburgh police and community health experts to develop crisis response model
Police departments and city officials have come under increasing pressure to address incidences of excessive force. Besides mass protests over how law enforcement treats Black Americans — spurred by the killing of George Floyd at the hands of officers — there are also demands to change how police respond to crisis situations. On July 12, the Pittsburgh Office of…
Celebration of Mac Miller returns to Blue Slide Park in September
Mac Miller was a musician who many Pittsburghers had a great deal of pride over. Making it from a local act to the international stage showed that musicians from the city had talent and drive, and his death in 2018 at just 26 years old was felt by many in the community and beyond. Just…
Song Spotlight: “Water” by Hollan and Zach Wood
The Harrisburg-based musician Anna Manotti, aka Hollan, put out a new song, “Water,” on July 9. Water comes off of her collaboration with Pittsburgh musician Zach Wood entitled Cowgirland, an emotional five-track EP. The two created Cowgirland in the dining room of Wood’s house, and the songs cover four years of experiences in their lives, from…
Mattress Factory invites teens to learn music, art, activism, and more during free summer workshop series
Teens can get restless in the summer, especially when many ended up staying at home anyway during this past school year because of the pandemic. There are only so many video games you can play, shows you can stream, and TikTok videos you can consume before boredom sets in. This is where Mattress Factory’s free…
Lynn Cullen Live – 7/12/21
Video Archive “Billionaires satisfying their childhood ambitions to call themselves astronauts, how does that democratize the way to space?” – Lynn on Richard Branson’s flight to space. Lynn also gives an update on the proposed Amazon Distribution Center in Churchill. Listen to these topics and more on Lynn Cullen Live! Audio Only Archive Stream or…
State funding eliminated for Pennsylvania’s public broadcasting stations
Among the few losers of Pennsylvania’s most recent state budget, passed by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Tom Wolf last month, are Pennsylvania’s public broadcasters. The over $40 billion budget pumped more taxpayer money into education and violence prevention while saving billions of dollars for the future. But even with a multi-billion dollar surplus, seven…
Allegheny County President Judge Kim Clark says systemic racism exists in courts
Allegheny County President Judge Kim Berkeley Clark recently released a letter to the public stating her acknowledgement of the systemic racism found within the courts and that changes must be made in Allegheny County in an attempt to create a system that serves justice equally. Her letter comes after a Black lawyer accused the nation’s…
New mobile savings pass launched for family-friendly attractions around Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh offers scores of attractions perfect for a summer day with the family, like the Carnegie Science Center and the National Aviary. With so many family-friendly attractions around the city, Visit Pittsburgh has decided to partner with Bangwango to continue their declaration of KidsBURGH and are creating a new mobile savings pass that allows for…
Feds say Shaler teacher had a Lego model of Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection arrest
Robert Morss, a former substitute teacher from Shaler, was found with three guns, a notebook with handwritten notes on how to create a hometown militia, and a Lego model of the Capitol when he was arrested on June 11 for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. As of July 7, Morss is one of…
Song Spotlight: “Pinch” by Care Package
Pittsburgh dreampop band Care Package released their new single, “Pinch,” on July 9 and it’s a great song that you’ll want to listen to more than once. A blend of pop and shoegaze, it hits all the right notes. It is fun and almost sweet, and perfect for when you’re in a contemplative or playful…
For Good PGH raising funds to continue food and essential items distribution program
Nine years is a short time to drive 190,000 miles, but For Good PGH has used those miles rescuing and redistributing food and other essential items to local families in need. Now, they’re seeking funds to buy a new truck to allow them to continue the Free Store 15104 program that provides household items, clothing,…
Pittsburgh launches first mobility app initiative for non-car transportation in the U.S.
On Fri., July 9, Pittsburgh officials announced a new pilot program that aims to provide people without cars better options to get where they need to go, whether via public transit, mopeds, bike share, or e-scooters. The initiative is called Move PGH and it provides in-person “mobility hubs” that aim to make multi-modal travel in…
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5 Reasons to Tune in to Hotline Ring 2021
As events start to come back on the Pittsburgh calendar this summer, one to make sure you tune into is Hotline Ring, a virtual fundraiser happening July 15, from 6-10pm led by a collective of 7 organizations in Pittsburgh. In collaboration, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 1Hood Media, BOOM Concepts, Braddock Carnegie Library Association, Dreams of Hope,…
Style412 launches Showroom program to support emerging Pittsburgh fashion designers
It’s been 10 years since the men’s magazine GQ declared Pittsburgh among the worst-dressed cities in America (to add insult to injury, we were ranked third out of 40). Since then, however, the city has slowly begun to shed its “gameday casual” look with the help of local designers. Some of these producers of clothing and accessories will…
Letter to the editor: Abbey owner responds to CP story on Lawrenceville food hall
Dear Pittsburgh City Paper – Your recent story on Lawrence Hall [“What’s keeping a proposed food hall in Lawrenceville from becoming a reality?”] has called upon me to respond. I can completely identify with these three budding developers. After spending nearly $30,000 on installing street trees in 2015, I was notified that they were no longer…
Lawrenceville dive Take a Break Bar — and its attached duplex — is up for sale
Take a Break Bar has been a Lawrenceville staple for years, known for its pool tables, internet jukebox, and mix of patrons from all walks of life, from students to punks to pool sharks. Now, the dive bar, which was voted the Best Dive Bar in Pittsburgh City Paper’s 2017 Best of Pittsburgh readers’ poll,…
Pennsylvania to receive $225M from Sackler family opioid settlement
Pennsylvania is poised to receive $225 million over the next nine years in damages related to the opioid epidemic in a bankruptcy settlement with the family who owned Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin. The settlement comes after 24 states, including Pennsylvania, pushed the Sacklers, who own Purdue Pharma, to make a better deal in…
Pittsburgh’s Chinatown receives historic designation, group seeks funds for a plaque
It can be difficult to track down information about Pittsburgh’s Chinatown. Most of the Downtown buildings no longer exist, and many of the people who once lived there left Pittsburgh as the community was destroyed to make room for the construction of the Boulevard of the Allies. But recently, Pittsburgh’s Chinatown received official Pennsylvania historical landmark…
Eat’n Park and Turner’s create the ultimate Pittsburgh drink: Smiley Cookie Milk
Two well-known Pittsburgh companies, Eat’n Park and Turner Dairy, have teamed up for a sweet surprise with the launch of a new limited-time beverage: Smiley Cookie Milk. “We’re proud to expand our 30-year partnership with Turner Dairy Farms,” says Eat’n Park spokesperson Amanda Giacobbi in a press release. “Now, our iconic, Pittsburgh-based brands again have…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at CMOA, Cobra, Spirit, and more (July 8-11)
Now that many Pennsylvanians are vaccinated, dance parties and live music shows are back. Each week, Pittsburgh City Paper brings you a roundup of dance parties and live or virtual music performances in the city. All you have to do is choose which one to go to. Thu., July 8 Inside Out – Sappho Carnegie…
Lynn Cullen Live – 7/8/21
Video Archive Good Morning. Lynn is discussing the severity of the weather and climate change. Plus Foreign Accent Syndrome, after an Australian woman woke up after surgery with an Irish accent. This plus more today on Lynn Cullen Live Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Lynn Cullen Live – 7/7/21
Video Archive “Handshakes are a filthy and disease spreading tradition” Good Morning. Lynn is discussing how handshaking and hugging are disease spreading traditions and that we should abandon that tradition. Plus she is discussing Public restrooms in New York City has only 1,160 public restrooms for the population of 8 million people. Audio Only Archive…
What’s keeping a proposed food hall in Lawrenceville from becoming a reality?
Since 2017, three Lawrenceville residents have had a dream to bring a food hall to Butler Street. It would host five different food stalls, and convert an abandoned warehouse right in the heart of Lawrenceville’s business district. It would be called Lawrence Hall. Adam Harvey, one of the residents behind Lawrence Hall, believes the food…
CMOA explores fresh, new takes on architecture from around the world
There was a time when architectural design dismissed the role of humans and the surrounding environment. Heinz Architectural Center curator-at-large Raymund Ryan points this out as we explore Fabricated Landscape, a new exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Art. He describes modernist architectural renderings of past projects as being “lifeless.” “Often, there are no people,” he…
Black-led Community Spotlight: Walter Lewis, CEO of Homewood Children’s Village
Homewood is a Pittsburgh neighborhood rich with history. It was once a popular destination for Pittsburgh’s wealthy elites during the 1800s and throughout the 1900s. It wasn’t until 1950 that things began to change, spurred by the phenomenon known as “white flight,” when upper and middle class white residents left Homewood after Black people began…
The charred cheese dog at Jim’s Famous Sauce is a West Mifflin classic
If a restaurant has been around for nearly 100 years, there is no questioning its success, even if its cooking methods are unorthodox. That’s the story with Jim’s in West Mifflin. The hot dog joint has been open since 1927, and is also known for Jim’s Famous Sauce, a spicy sweet-sour condiment loaded on its…
Pittsburgh CLO scores a touchdown with 75th anniversary celebration at Heinz Field
The Pittsburgh CLO is coming back after a year of being in the dark due to the pandemic, but not to where many might expect. Instead of the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, the theater company is making an unprecedented return at the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, trading in football helmets and black-and-gold jerseys…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: July 8-14
Thu., July 8 ART • VIRTUAL Curators’ Lecture: Fashioning an Exhibition at the Frick Art Museum will offer insight into the process of creating the Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 exhibit. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum curator Christina Johnson will share her experiences, and curators from the Frick will join her…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: July 8-14
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Vladimir Mayakovsky wrote a poem about how one morning he went half-mad and conversed with the sun. At first, he called the supreme radiance a “lazy clown,” complaining that it just floated through the sky for hours while he, Mayakovsky, toiled diligently at his day job painting posters. Then…
