Pa. to expand vaccine eligibility to all adult residents this week
Update — 11:45 a.m. Mon., April 12: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that effective Tues., April 13, all Pennsylvanians 16 and older will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, citing the rising coronavirus case counts and hospitalizations. In a tweet, Pennsylvania acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said “Everyone needs and should be afforded…
Pa. would see several new and enhanced train service under Amtrak’s 2035 vision plan
On March 31, passenger train provider Amtrak released its 2035 Vision plan to expand and improve rail service throughout America, including more than 30 new routes and improving service on more than 20 existing routes. And Pennsylvania is getting a lot of train attention, particularly the eastern half of the commonwealth, and the Pittsburgh area…
President Biden unveils $2T infrastructure package in Pittsburgh with promise of jobs
Unveiling what he called the boldest domestic spending package since the construction of America’s interstate highway system and the dawning of the space race, President Joe Biden returned to Pennsylvania on March 31, releasing the broad details of a $2 trillion infrastructure package that would rebuild highways and bridges, along providing funding programs for housing,…
Street sweeping in Pittsburgh city neighborhoods to return without ticketing
The coming of spring means warm temperatures, big blooms, and gentle rainstorms. It also means waking up in a panic when you realize you haven’t moved your car for the street sweeper. However, this season, the city of Pittsburgh has decided that, while street sweeping will resume, ticketing will not. On March 31, the Department of…
2021 Mayoral candidates on Pittsburgh policies: Bill Peduto
Like most political races, the 2021 Pittsburgh mayoral contest has been filled with attacks, broad goals, and debates, as it should. But what gets lost sometimes, is a focus on what a mayor of Pittsburgh can actually accomplish. Every politician loves to comment on national stories, but in reality, there are many limitations to being…
Pittsburgh Riverhounds fans will return to Highmark Stadium for 2021 season
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer team has announced their full schedule for the 2021 USL regular season. The schedule consists of a 32 game slate that begins Sat., May 8, with two consecutive away games to start the season, followed by a home opener at Highmark Stadium on Sat., May 22. The Riverhounds’s home opener against…
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Central Outreach Wellness Center continues to be a leading force in COVID-19 pandemic recovery
Central Outreach Wellness Center is no stranger to the COVID-19 pandemic, as one of the first health organizations to offer drive-thru COVID testing in Pittsburgh. Central Outreach has also pivoted services when the pandemic started offering our patients emergency HIV medication, PrEP available for all, and house calls as needed. As the pandemic has progressed,…
Allegheny County Councilor Hallam introduces bill to ban fracking in most county parks
The city of Pittsburgh has long had a moratorium against natural gas drilling, aka fracking, on the books since 2005, but that hasn’t been true for Allegheny County as a whole. In fact, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has been a strong ally of the fracking industry, and even led efforts in the mid 2010s…
Lynn Cullen Live – 3/30/21
Video Archive Lynn’s sister Susan is joining her once again today. To kick things off they are sharing funny stories from Passovers past. Susan is also expounding on the greatness of boxing. She is suggesting everyone pick it up, especially if you’re aging. It’s great for your health. On a more serious note they are…
Teacher Steven Singer focused on boosting education and reforming the jail in run for Allegheny County Council
For Steel Valley Middle School teacher, Steven Singer, service and education have always been at the forefront of his work. But over the years, Singer says he noticed a growing sense of injustice and increasing social problems among his students and their families in the Homestead area and the Mon Valley. Motivated by their struggles…
Pittsburgh music scene remembers the late Reese “DJ Vex” Brown, a producer who knew how to rock a party
For local music fans, the name Reese Brown may not elicit much of a response. But his persona DJ Vex would conjure images of nights at the former East Liberty clubs Shadow Lounge and AVA, or crowds at AFROHEAT!, a popular Afrobeat dance party he curated with Pittsburgh DJ SMI. Brown also worked as a…
Pittsburgh Clothing Co. introduces “Pain” merch just in time for Pirates season
The Major League Baseball regular season starts later this week, and there are little signs of optimism for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After last season, which was shortened due to COVID, the Pirates finished with the worst record in the league. Since, the team has shipped away some of its best players, like Josh Bell, and…
With Biden bound for Pittsburgh, local Democrats want to focus on the Mon Valley’s future
President Joe Biden is set to return to Pennsylvania on Wednesday, where he’s expected to make a pitch for the first leg of a multi-trillion economic recovery package: an ambitious plan to rebuild roads and bridges and other key pieces of infrastructure. Ahead of that stop in Pittsburgh, a cadre of Democratic state lawmakers from…
Carrie Carpool Cinema returns with new lineup of films, including ones made in Pittsburgh
The pandemic has forced many arts organizations to think outside the box in order to entertain without risking an outbreak. This includes Rivers of Steel, the group responsible for organizing events at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Rankin. Last year, Rivers of Steel presented art shows and other happenings at the former industrial site, including Carrie…
Lynn Cullen Live – 3/29/21
Video Archive Lynn is discussing some of the stories she avoided last week. They include the majority breakdown on the House, the filibuster, and Joe Manchin’s place of importance in the Senate. She is also discussing Megan Rapione piece in The Washington Post on the bills banning transgender kids in sports. Audio Only Archive Stream…
Criminal-justice advocacy coalition backs “slate of eight” for Common Pleas judge races in Allegheny County
There are more than 30 candidates running to serve as judges on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. This level of court is where many people accused of crimes see trials and face sentencing in the county. Because of that, its importance in Pennsylvania’s criminal justice movement is paramount. Pittsburgh-area advocacy and political groups…
Song Spotlight: “Lonely Feels” by Sierra Sellers
Pittsburgh-based singer Sierra Sellers just dropped a new song called “Lonely Feels” and it’s one you’re going to want to listen to immediately. The song is so smooth and her vocals are perfectly tantalizing. The song opens with the lyrics: “Woke up by myself again Thought it was a bad dream Ain’t no good for…
PHOTOS: Pittsburghers gather for Stop Anti-Asian Violence, Stop China-Bashing protest
A small crowd of protesters gathered outside of Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill on Sat., March 27 for a Stop Anti-Asian Violence, Stop China Bashing protest. The event, hosted by ANSWER Pittsburgh and the Party for Socialism and Liberation Pittsburgh, was the fourth anti-Asian violence demonstration in Pittsburgh in response to a mass shooting…
Rep. Conor Lamb talks goals to reduce methane emissions from natural gas infrastructure
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Mt. Lebanon) is a well-known ally of the natural gas fracking industry and the building trades unions that make up its workers. He has criticized politicians who want to limit or ban fracking, drawing the ire of environmentalists and other progressive groups in Pennsylvania and beyond. But one area where Lamb…
REST: A Day of Healing and Art offers support to Asian American and Pacific Island women and sex workers
A group of organizers will raise awareness about the issues facing Asian American and Pacific Island people, namely women, with a free event at the Carnegie Museum of Art. The Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) PGH and Asian American Pacific Islander Women of Pittsburgh will present REST: A Day of Healing and Art on Thu., April 1,…
Swissvale startup Ecotone turns food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer
Food waste, from bananas that went brown on the kitchen counter to leftover salad that wilted in the fridge, often heads to landfills, where it decomposes and releases methane, a greenhouse gas that can be 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Ecotone Renewables, a startup based in Swissvale, hopes to change that for the…
What happened to plans for a public market at the new Strip District development?
Pittsburgh has a lot of advantages over its Rust Belt cousins. Public transit is better in Pittsburgh than Cleveland. Pittsburgh is more walkable than Detroit. Its sports teams aren’t embarrassments like in Cincinnati. But one area where all those cities put Pittsburgh to shame is having a great public market. Westside Market in Cleveland is…
A new coffee blend, an outdoor merch market, and more Pittsburgh food news
Openings Slider Vibes Diamond Building, 100 Fifth Ave., Downtown A new concept restaurant is coming to Downtown Pittsburgh. According to downtownpittsburghrestaurants.com, Slider Vibes is a new endeavor that focuses on “ridiculously good sliders, Instagram worthy shots, and a great bar!” The restaurant is set to open in April 2021, so prepare to get your bite-sized…
Lynn Cullen Live – 3/25/21
Video Archive A story about the unexpected joy related to traffic cops returning to Italy has Lynn reminiscing. She’s talking about a former Pittsburgh traffic cop who was such a showman, and telling a story about an interaction she had with Johnny Majors. Lynn is also sharing an interesting story of a Vietnam Vet who…
Lynn Cullen Live – 3/24/21
Video Archive Life seems to be returning to some semblance of what it was before. Schools are starting to reopen, states are lifting some of restrictions, restaurants are increasing dine in numbers, and on a sad note we’ve had two mass shootings in the past week. Lynn is also talking about the new 10 year…
The essential day tripping towns from Pittsburgh
Like a bear waking up from winter hibernation, Pittsburghers are ready to stretch their legs and explore. Now, it’s only spring, and the country is still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means international travel is still barred, long-distance domestic travel is still discouraged, and any extended time outdoors might come with cold…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: March 25-31
Thu., March 25 LIT • VIRTUAL Hear from queer Pittsburgh author Charlie Lefever as they read from their latest book Find Me When You Come Back during a Virtual Poetry Reading at White Whale Bookstore. Described as “creative nonfiction with a surreal twist,” Lefever’s work will be read along with readers Lisa Summe, Shooooz, and Pres…
Six great Pittsburgh playgrounds to enjoy now that spring is here
There are few places where people young and old can run through a castle, balance on a rickety bridge, and swing through the sky. Whether it’s a rare sunny day or a typical overcast one, playgrounds are a welcome outlet for Pittsburghers looking for some fun. The perfect playground may not exist, but the right…
Here are some of the most Instagrammable spots in Pittsburgh for a spring walk
While the first days of spring sweep across the city, there are many bright spots for Pittsburghers, but one in particular for photography lovers: all the beautiful spring scenery. Below is a list of the most picturesque (and Instagrammable) spring walks in the city. Frick Park — Squirrel Hill Frick Park in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill…
Where to find Pittsburgh-made, refreshingly fizzy drinks to help you enjoy the warm weather
Everyone has a different favorite part about warm weather. For some, it’s soaking up the sun at the beach or on their roof; for others, it’s getting to wear dresses and shorts. For me, there’s nothing better on a hot, or even mildly warm day than drinking a cold, refreshing, fizzy beverage, one that is…
Pittsburgh Spring Guide 2021
Don’t be alarmed by the woman making a dirt angel in her neighborhood garden plot. She’s newly vaccinated, finally released from a year of quarantine and months of dreary gray Pittsburgh skies, ready to enjoy fresh spring blooms and sunshine. People all over the city are crawling out of an unusually long hibernation, ready to…
Bloom into spring with fresh flowers and Pittsburgh-made floral accessories
Spring is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than to bring fresh flowers and locally made floral accessories into your everyday life. Whether you enjoy strolling through Pittsburgh parks to see what’s been planted or visiting Phipps Conservatory to look at the seasonal blooms they have on display, this list is sure to…
Bring your face masks, dogs, and a few friends to these spacious Pittsburgh beer gardens
The growth of craft brewing has created a tradition now enjoyed by many Americans, that of the beer garden, aka the patio, deck, or outdoor area. No matter what you call it, the amenity has become a mainstay at breweries and taprooms, giving beer and cider lovers more spots to enjoy good drinks and company.…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: March 25-31
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the novel House of Leaves, the hero Johnny Truant describes his friend Lude as wanting “more money, better parties, and prettier girls.” But Johnny wants something different. What is it? He says, “I’m not even sure what to call it except I know it feels roomy and it’s drenched in…
