WAMO 107.3, Pittsburgh’s home for hip hop, purchased by Audacy
Audacy, a multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that owns KDKA news radio, 93.7 The Fan, Y108, and 100.7 Star, announced their purchase of local hip-hop station WAMO 107.3 on March 22. WAMO is Pittsburgh’s home for hip hop and the only “urban contemporary” station in the market, featuring some of today’s biggest R&B artists…
City to fire five police officers involved in Jim Rogers’ death; three remain
Mayor Ed Gainey and Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt have announced the conclusion of the internal investigation into the death of Jim Rogers, a Black man who died in October 2021 less than 24 hours after Pittsburgh Police officers tased him eight times. The city announced on March 23 that it plans to terminate five…
Moe’s Southwest Grill teams up with CCAC to offer free tuition to employees
Locally owned and operated Moe’s Southwest Grill franchises are teaming up with the Community College of Allegheny County for a Free Employee Tuition program. Under this new program, employees at each of Big Plan Group’s nine Moe’s locations throughout the Pittsburgh area will be eligible to receive a full scholarship to any CCAC campus in…
New partnership puts Pittsburgh dance students on “fast track” to career
Point Park University is collaborating with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School for a college program where students can earn a B.F.A. in dance in two years. With the program, students will receive technical dance instruction from PBT, touted as one of the “nation’s finest schools for dance education and training.” The program will have students receiving…
Marijuana Policy Project names Pennsylvania one of 19 states with worst weed laws
Pennsylvania’s cannabis prohibition laws are among the worst in the country, according to a new report by the Marijuana Policy Project called “Behind the Times: The 19 States Where a Joint Can Still Land You in Jail.” Despite record-high levels of public support for legalization and the fact that the state’s bigger municipalities like Pittsburgh…
Return of banh mi, new coffee collab, and more Pittsburgh food news
Hello Neighbor x Khalil’s 4757 Baum Blvd., Bloomfield. khalilsrestaurant.com Hello Neighbor will be collaborating with Khalil’s Restaurant to host a 50-person dinner that will go toward supporting their refugee resettlement efforts. Since the start of the year, Hello Neighbor has resettled 206 Afghan refugees, and they plan to do even more work. This series of…
Lynn Cullen Live – 03/22/22
Lynn and Susan are discussing sibling behavior, Russian backlash, the confirmation hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson, Tucker Carlson and more today on Lynn Cullen Live. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
The Wonderful Portal of Dr. Oz
Say what you will about Dr. Oz, but the man understands the importance of economical filmmaking. Coming in exactly at the minute mark, the Pa. senate candidate’s inaugural political ad (or, as we like to call it, his documentary short) goes straight to the point; to paraphrase Dorothy Parker, it runs the gamut of Dr.…
Spirit celebrates seven years with party featuring of Montreal
Popular Lawrenceville music, food, and party venue Spirit is turning 7 years old. Since opening in 2015, Spirit has hosted countless dance nights and concerts featuring talented local and traveling musicians, and served up tons of pizza from their on-site kitchen. In true Spirit fashion, the space is hosting a huge party on Sat., April…
Pittsburgh to resume ticketing for street sweeping
Beginning Fri., April 1, the Department of Public Works will resume enforcing street sweeping-related parking infractions in the city of Pittsburgh. For the last two spring seasons, the city has chosen not to enforce street sweeping-related parking rules that require cars parked in residential areas to vacate a certain side of the street on a…
Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor is for sale
Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor, which made national news for receiving over a thousand applicants after doubling their wages from Pennsylvania’s minimum wage of $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour in 2021, is now on the market. Owner Jacob Hanchar announced on March 21 that the popular Strip District ice cream shop, which first opened…
Pittsburgh Symphony plans free “Concert for Peace” to benefit Ukrainian refugees
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced a “Concert for Peace” to help support the millions of people who have fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion. The performance, scheduled for Sat., April 2 at Heinz Hall, will be free to all in-person and online attendees, with 100% of requested donations given to the United Way…
Lynn Cullen Live – 03/21/22
“You don’t put that much time and effort into trying to clear all the hurdles that you have to clear to begin the process of building such a huge facility, and then just walking away. Unless it was determined that the local opposition was so persistent, and pesky, that they just didn’t want to have…
Staffing shortages, pandemic, politics take toll on Pennsylvania teachers
When Becky Cibulka retired from the classroom last year, the West Mifflin Area School District lost more than a teacher. The district lost a Spanish/ESL teacher, department head, social media manager, club advisor, and school-to-work program coordinator. Education wasn’t the same as when the 41-year-old started teaching almost 20 years ago. Still, her decision to…
Now Hiring: Pizza Maker, Park Ranger, and more Pittsburgh job openings
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week. If your company is hiring, send info on your job listing for consideration to jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Events and Content Manager. Pittsburgh nonprofit the Green Building Alliance is seeking a full-time Events and Content Manager to oversee the organization’s online and in-person events.…
Pittsburgh Riverhounds kick off season with home-opening win at Highmark Stadium
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeated Hartford Athletic 2-1 in their home opener on March 19 at Highmark Stadium. Hundreds of fans cheered for Pittsburgh’s professional soccer team during the first season opener since 2019 to have no COVID restrictions. The Steel Army, the fan section of the Riverhounds, waved black and gold flags and chanted, “We…
Beautiful proves worthy showcase of Carole King’s extensive catalog
Carole King is a reliable crowd pleaser. Even people who have never heard of King are pleased by her songs, which have been recorded by numerous performers whose ranks include Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Bobby Vee, Kylie Minogue, and Donnie Osmond. In fact, while Googling her name after getting home from Beautiful: The Carole King…
City of Asylum writer Tuhin Das astounds with new poetry collection
City of Asylum has long been a place of refuge for exiled writers. From hosting poets, playwrights, and novelists, to organizing readings for notable, traveling writers, it’s clear that the organization greatly values the creative voice. One of City of Asylum’s residents, Tuhin Das, a Bengali poet, is coming out with a full-length book titled…
Allegheny County Jail to reopen for in-person visits
The Allegheny County Jail will reopen for in-person “social visits on a modified basis” beginning Mon., March 21, according to a press release. During a March 2 Jail Oversight Board Meeting, Warden Orlando Harper announced that incarcerated people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are housed in the general population units would soon be…
Conor Lamb in Pennsylvania Man in a Button Down
How many variations of a button down with the sleeves slightly rolled up do you need to have before your audience is officially bored? Conor Lamb recently dropped a new campaign ad (or, as we like to call it, a politician-produced short film), but first, we’re taking a look at the prequel. Pennsylvania Democrat, Lamb’s…
New study to examine how structural racism affects dementia in city’s Black communities
A new study will follow residents of two predominantly Black neighborhoods in Pittsburgh to examine how exposure to the legacies of structural racism at the neighborhood and individual levels may contribute to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia in Black people. The RAND Corporation and the University of Pittsburgh study will involve 1,100…
The Frick Pittsburgh’s Gilded Age podcast gives expert take on hit HBO series
The Frick Pittsburgh centers many of its art shows, talks, and other programs around the Gilded Age, the period in which its industrialist namesake and his family thrived. It seems only appropriate, then, that Frick staff would be drawn to The Gilded Age, the new hit period drama from HBO. Now fans of the show…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at New Hazlett, Kelly Strayhorn, and more (March 17-19)
Thu., Mar. 17 Rex Tycoon/Psych Ward Grips/Frog Legs The Mr. Roboto Project 7 p.m. Come enjoy live music from local acts Rex Tycoon, Frog Legs, and Psych Ward Grips at one of Pittsburgh’s best venues for alternative music. 5106 Penn Ave., Garfield. $10. All ages. dltsgdom.com The Wind-Ups/MINIMA/Bloomfield Pest Control The Government Center 7 p.m.…
Stop Asian Hate rally protests anti-Asian racism on anniversary of Atlanta shooting
A few dozen Pittsburghers gathered in Oakland on March 16 for a Stop Asian Hate rally in remembrance of the one-year anniversary of a deadly shooting in Atlanta, Ga. where a 21-year-old white man shot and killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women. “The Asian community is still facing high rates of violent…
After Hours: Natalie Bencivenga interviews Josh Shapiro
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh City Paper (@pghcitypaper) After Hours host Natalie Bencivenga interviews Josh Shapiro, Pa. Attorney General of Pennsylvania, who is running for Governor of Pennsylvania. Tune in as they discuss fracking, policing, what lessons he’s learned from the work he’s done, and why he says he rejects…
Lynn Cullen Live – 03/17/22
Lynn is talking about the Senate approves making daylight saving time permanent but she feels we should use standard time instead of daylight saving time because it it better for our body clock. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Contrasting Dragon Inn films meet back-to-back at The Harris
On the surface, King Hu’s 1967 film Dragon Inn and Tsai Ming-Liang’s 2003 film Goodbye, Dragon Inn could not be any more disparate. Dragon Inn, playing Sat., March 19-Wed., March 23 at Downtown’s Harris Theater, is what’s known as a wuxia film, a genre preoccupied with tales of martial artists in ancient China. And yet…
Lynn Cullen Live – 03/16/22
Lynn is talking about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressing Congress asking for more support in their fight with Russia. Plus Russia putting sanctions on America, the woman who protested live on Russian TV appeared in court. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Sunstar Festival highlights new, emerging Black artists with Womxn & Music
The upcoming Sunstar Festival at Kelly Strayhorn Theater promises to be a lot of things. With a focus on Womxn & Music, the event will showcase a number of new and emerging Black femme musicians, DJs, and other artists, including headliners Nairobi and Najj Andrea, two local talents who will debut new works they created…
Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival returns with cinematic cats, tea tastings, and more
The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival, touted as one of the larger celebrations of Japanese film in the United States, has brought local audiences all kinds of films, new and old, that have otherwise been difficult to see on the big screen. However, the festival has been stymied the last two years due to the COVID-19…
Dyspheric shakes up Pittsburgh’s party scene
For many queer people in Pittsburgh, the dance floor is a site for fun, community, and a reprieve from the transphobia and homophobia they encounter in their everyday lives. The city has a few dance nights geared toward an LGBTQ crowd but, according to a new dance party collective, that doesn’t always constitute “community” for…
George Saunders dives into 19th-century stories for lessons, inspiration in latest release
In A Swim in the Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life (Random House), George Saunders dissects short stories by four writers whose works have proven timeless. The Man Booker Prize winner (for Lincoln in the Bardo) includes writings on Anton Chekhov’s In the Cart,…
Soulshowmike’s Album Picks: It’s all about Starfruit’s collaborations
When Moonchild’s Starfruit hit my inbox, the first observation was Lalah Hathaway in the credits. I thought, “Hmmmm … Lalah’s bringing her luster yet again,” as when she won Grammys with Robert Glasper and Snarky Puppy. Her contribution here, “Tell Him,” was how I introduced this new release to The Soul Show on WYEP. Tracks…
The top events in Pittsburgh for March 17-23
Thu., March 17 MUSIC • IRL Hard Rock Café will be breaking the law when Judas Priestess takes the stage. The all-female tribute band to one of the 1980’s more formative metal groups promises to put their own spin on songs like “Living After Midnight,” “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,” and more. The band claims…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: March 17-23
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Never underestimate the wisdom of being easily satisfied,” wrote aphorist Marty Rubin. If you’re open to welcoming such a challenge, Pisces, I propose that you work on being very easily satisfied during the coming weeks. See if you can figure out how to enjoy even the smallest daily events with blissful…
