No shame in the cosmetic enhancements game. Natural beauty isn’t “better” than a cultivated aesthetic
Preferring a natural look is one thing — an entirely legitimate one — but insisting on its aesthetic or moral superiority is entirely another.
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Keen Psychics 2024: An Honest Review of Readings & Experts
Looking for an honest review of Keen psychics? Discover what this psychic reading platform has to offer and find out whether it’s the right choice for you.
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Bans Off Our Bodies Bash
“For far too long, we have lived under the weight of bans that stifle our potential and limit our progress. These restrictions have confined us to paths that do not reflect what we can achieve when we have the opportunity and come together.”
Dormont is slowly becoming a queer mecca in Pittsburgh
Many of the new establishments that are popping up in Dormont’s business district are embracing the LGBTQIA+ community, creating safe and inclusive spaces and a welcoming vibe.
Transit Talk: Merry-go-roundabout
A potential solution to some of Pittsburgh’s complicated, jammed-up intersections may be roundabouts. These traffic circles create a steady, slower traffic flow rather than stopping motorists at long red lights, and create a safe resting point for bicyclists and foot traffic.
Pittsburgh’s top events: June 27-July 3
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From Pittsburgh Dad at Pins Mechanical to Dixie Surewood’s Drag Disco Party to Unicorn World at the convention center, there’s always something happening in the Steel City!
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY June 27-July 3
Plan your week with a little help from this week’s Free Will Astrology, featuring animal friends, sugar cravings, and vivid glimpses of success.
The Pittsburgh area always has been, and still somehow is, a haven for drive-in movie theaters
The Pittsburgh area has its fair share of drive-in theaters, despite the drive-in theater business steadily declining as audiences have turned to air-conditioned multiplexes for their summer blockbuster fix.
Lynn Cullen Live – Lynn and Susan talked about current slang and how it shows the dark, suspicious world we’re living in (06-25-24)
Lynn and Susan talked about current slang and how it shows the dark, suspicious world we’re living in: In fact “sus” means something suspect and “based” means something that is true or real. Also, applause for the Surgeon General who has declared our fetish for guns a national health crisis. And kudos to the Israel…
Ed Simon reflects on the weirder side of Pittsburgh’s “soul” in new essay collection
“Pittsburgh’s weirdness is tremendously unassuming and, in some ways, not fully self-aware in the best possible way, which is why it’s weird.”
A new home for Stuntpig, a burger world tour, a suggestive ice cream flavor, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Buca di Beppo, Wake & Cake Bakery, Hard Rock Cafe, Butterjoint, and Stuntpig, as well as beer collabs for good causes and a Pirates-inspired ice cream flavor that “will have you raising the Jolly Roger.”
Lynn Cullen Live – Trump, Trump, Trump. That’s all media are covering. (06-24-24)
Trump, Trump, Trump. That’s all media are covering. The New York Times today had 5 Trump-related stories and one on Biden. The narcissist-in-chief still is still getting what he wants most – attention. Also, the passing of former Heinz CEO Tony O’Reilly who lived a charmed life, almost up to the end. And how the…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Humane Animal Rescue, Ray & Jerry’s Barber Shop, Umami, 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 tattoo consultant, paralegal, cheesemonger, and more.
Inside the Eat’n Park test kitchen as the restaurant chain revamps its burgers for the first time in decades
Pittsburgh City Paper visited the Eat’n Park test kitchen in the Waterfront to see how the now 75-year-old restaurant chain is updating some of its classic menu items.
A new Fort Pitt Museum exhibit explores Pittsburgh’s Indigenous past and future
Homelands: Native Nations of Allegheny revisits a brief time when colonists and Indians lived in peace — and the movement to reclaim cultures that were devastated after American Independence.
The legendary Sheila E. is throwing “one big party” at City Winery Pittsburgh
Sheila and her band, The E-Train, will be appearing at City Winery Pittsburgh on June 27, and she’s looking forward to the gig. “I’m excited to come to Pittsburgh,” she tells City Paper. “I love it there, it’s a beautiful place and the people are amazing. I always have an incredible time there, there’s just…
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Into the abyss edition
These houses were built to last, made with a deft, efficient craftsmanship and care that is all but lost today. They just need to find new stories to go inside.
Lynn Cullen Live – “Swelter in place” (06-20-24)
“Swelter in place,” was Lynn’s advice today as the heat dome cooking half the country remains unmoved. Lynn also talked about the extraordinary fact that Pittsburgh has only one plumber to handle its hundreds of fountains, swimming pools, public toilets and unsurprisingly, he’s overworked. And no matter what you think, the bald eagle is not…
Appalachian Ghost mines West Virginia’s hidden Black labor history
Raymond Thompson Jr. weaves images and poetry to investigate one of the country’s deadliest industrial disasters and “pull Black folks back into the conversation about the labor history of West Virginia.”
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African American Summit on Dementia
The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is actively partnering with communities of color to bring awareness about early detection, treatment, caregiver concerns, and available resources.
The big Pittsburgh summer events guide
Plan out the rest of your summer with these hot Pittsburgh events. From the comedy of Pete Davidson to the songs of Sheila E. to Barrel and Flow Fest, Anthrocon, and more, you’ll never run out of fun things to do in the Steel City!
Feel good all summer by trying these unique local wellness experiences
Say goodbye to the typical spa day this summer, and say hello to cool, quirky adventures that will leave you laughing and feeling refreshed.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY June 20-26
Plan your week with a little help from this week’s Free Will Astrology which urges one sign to finish a long-term project and another to have lots and lots of sex.
