Summer Concert Series bring free shows back to South Park and Hartwood Acres
Another concert series is returning to the stage after a year of online shows due to the pandemic. County Executive Richard Fitzgerald announced on May 19 that the Summer Concert Series will be returning the first week of June. The shows are scheduled to be held at South Park every Friday and Hartwood Acres Park…
PHOTOS: Pittsburgh elects first-ever Black candidate Ed Gainey for mayor
Last night was an incredibly historic one in the city of Pittsburgh after it likely voted to elect its first Black mayor ever, Ed Gainey. Not only that, but it was the first time in modern history that an incumbent, Bill Peduto, has lost a mayoral race in Pittsburgh as well. I am so fortunate to…
Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh seeking submissions for short film festival
The representation of women in the film and television industries still lags, even as increased attention has been paid to the issue. To help fill in the gap, Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization set on improving the status and portrayal of women in film, television, and other screen-based media, both in Southwestern…
Ed Gainey defeats incumbent on way to becoming Pittsburgh’s first-ever Black mayor
Pennsylvania state Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Lincoln-Lemington) has likely won the Pittsburgh Democratic primary, all but ensuring he will be the next mayor of the overwhelmingly Democratic city. Gainey will become the first Black mayor in Pittsburgh history. Incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto (D-Point Breeze) announced on Twitter that he called Gainey to concede late in…
New Breweries, a free beer with a COVID shot promo, and more Pittsburgh food news
New and Opening Two Frays Brewery 5113 Penn Ave., Garfield. twofraysbrewery.com A new brewery is coming to Garfield. Two Frays Brewery is a spot where you can get beer and other brews right on the bustling Penn Ave. Featuring a gorgeous Cherry Picked Sour Ale or a housemade root beer for those who don’t drink,…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/18/21
Video Archive Lynn and Susan are talking about how their mother swims laps in the pool at age 98. They are discussing life beyond 80 and how Personal Health affects your longevity. Plus it is Primary Election Day and they discuss voter suppression and Systemic racism. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5…
Cop under investigation for shooting of Romir Talley hired, then fired from Penn Hills police
In December 2019, then-Wilkinsburg Police Officer Robert Gowans shot and killed Romir Talley, a 24-year-old Black man. After initially failing to release Gowans’ name, Wilkinsburg police released it more than a year and half after the killing, and noted that he had been placed on administrative leave shortly after the shooting in 2019, but returned…
Five Minutes With … Bill Peduto
“At the end of the day, what we’re looking at is the potential of a quarter of a billion dollars going directly to make the city of Pittsburgh more equitable, and I think that’s a good investment.” “Five Minutes With …” host Natalie Bencivenga interviews incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto about his run for re-election, discussing…
Councilors Gross and Hallam critical of Pittsburgh using social media monitoring software
Starting last year, Pittsburgh began using a social media monitoring software called ZenCity. The software, used by dozens of municipalities throughout the U.S., analyzes public social media posts to gauge community sentiment about issues related to city government — like coronavirus responses, natural disasters, local emergencies, transit policies, and misinformation. At a May 12 Pittsburgh…
Port Authority of Allegheny County to increase ridership on May 31, completely eliminate capacity limits on June 20
After over a year of limiting the number of passengers to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Port Authority of Allegheny County plans to increase capacity limits on its public transit vehicles. Today, Port Authority announced that on Mon., May 31, more passengers will be able to board buses and light rail. A press…
OP-ED: Former Pittsburgh Public School leaders and administrators say it’s time for new leadership
I am Dr. Alison Huguley, a Black immigrant woman, lifelong educator, and until last month, Assistant Superintendent for Pittsburgh Public Schools. After several years of intractable struggles for strong and equitable schools, and a loss of all confidence in the office of the superintendent, I have joined many other talented leaders and administrators in moving…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/17/21
Video Archive Lynn is talking about tomorrow’s Democratic Primary why she voted the way she did. She also talks about the gentrification facing Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Liz Cheney and the problems in today’s Republican party. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Hundreds join Stand in Solidarity with Palestine protest in Oakland
About 250 people gathered at the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard in Oakland Fri., May 14, for a Stand in Solidarity with Palestine protest in response to the escalated Israeli militarized violence against Palestinians. This includes the Israeli police recently raiding Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan and the forced displacement…
How to enjoy Pittsburgh Pirates games even if you don’t care about baseball
Over the course of the last year, if there’s been one thing we’ve learned to do, it’s cheer for the little things. So if you happened to be at PNC Park on Monday night to see the Pirates lose 14-1 to the Reds, your correct response should’ve been, “Hey, it’s still baseball.” That’s right, the…
The 2021 farmers market season in Pittsburgh is here
Late spring is known for many things — increased pollen, a few rare sunny Pittsburgh days, and farmers markets opening for the season. From fresh produce to prepared foods to other home goods and gifts, here’s a guide to the local farmers markets, what they offer, and when and how you can purchase from them.…
Pittsburgh Controller audit shows select police officers rack up disproportionate amount of complaints
Out of more than 3,100 complaints about Pittsburgh Police officers to the city’s Citizen Police Review Board over the last decade, more than 6% of them came from just 1.2% of officers. Just 11 officers — of the 919 that received complaints between 2010-2019 — had more than 13 complaints each. One officer racked up a staggering 57 complaints,…
Port Authority reminds riders masks still required on public transit vehicles, following new CDC guidelines
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance that fully vaccinated individuals can resume indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask or social distancing. However, those traveling planes, trains, buses, and other forms of public transportation still have to wear masks, according to the CDC. And the Port Authority of…
Local arts professionals unite to form Pittsburgh Arts Administrators of Color
A new arts advocacy program is popping up in Pittsburgh. Members of three local arts organizations and Carnegie Mellon University have united to create Pittsburgh Arts Administrators of Color. The goal of PAAC is to “unify and connect arts administrators of color in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.” The group has gathered around a common goal…
Pittsburgh-area rep. Mike Kelly joins House GOP in ousting Liz Cheney from leadership for rejecting Trump’s “big lie”
Republicans voted Wednesday to remove U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position after her continued pushback against former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud in the presidential election. Saying they want to unite the party in an attempt to win back the House in the 2022 midterm elections, GOP lawmakers in a…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/12/21
Video Archive “We must go forward based on truth,” “We cannot both embrace the big lie and embrace the constitution” – Liz Cheney Lynn is discussing House Republicans purging Representative Liz Cheney from their leadership ranks. Listen to this and more today on Lynn Cullen Live. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5…
In new documentary Down the House, Braddock rebuilds, one person at a time
The first minute or so of Down the House, Tricia Murajda’s wonderful new documentary — debuting Fri., May 14 at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival — looks like the dream for any out-of-town politician. Featuring old footage from workers at the Leviathan Mill in Braddock, Pa., it is a walking embodiment of every image people from outside…
Soulshowmike’s Album Picks: Sa-Roc’s “The Sharecropper’s Daughter”
Sa-Roc came to me slowly. As the singles “Hand of God,” “Deliverance,” and “r(E)volution” trickled in one by one, I paid increasingly more attention and waited for more. The Sharecropper’s Daughter album of late 2020 is the full album. It is as special overall as the individual pieces have been. Everything’s conscious (hint: the title).…
Pittsburgh arts organizations take their programming outside this summer
The arts are roaring back after a year of being dormant or stuck online. Even more exciting, local organizations are taking their festivities outside so audiences can enjoy dance, art, music, and more in some of Pittsburgh’s most notable outdoor spaces. Pittsburgh City Paper compiled a list of happenings to check out as the temperatures…
Pittsburgh Asian organizations offer community, support, and education for local AAPI residents
As the region’s Asian population has increased, so too has its options for Asian cuisine. Throughout the city and surrounding areas, offerings for Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, Korean, and more abound. For some, restaurants and perhaps an occasional cultural festival may be the primary way of interacting with Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. But…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: May 13-19
Thu., May 13 TALK • IRL See the art world from the perspective of two Black women artists when the August Wilson African American Cultural Center presents Unhoarding Our Stories: Black Women Talking Art, Heart, and the Insides of the Art World. Local arts leader vanessa german and New York-based curator and educator Niama Safia Sandy…
Black-led Community Spotlight: Tracey McCants Lewis
Pittsburgh born and bred, Tracey McCants Lewis has been a law professor, a civil rights attorney, and currently serves as the Deputy General Counsel and Director of Human Resources for the Pittsburgh Penguins. And now, after serving on its board for the past six years, she has also recently been named the first Black woman…
Mon Valley Red Top and White Top pizzas are junk-food delights
Regional pizza styles born and bred in the greater Pittsburgh area are finally starting to see some love. Food publications are now focusing on Ohio Valley Pizza, with its airy crust and cold cheese added just after exiting the oven, resulting in a gooey, but not greasy pie. Pittsburgh City Paper even featured Altoona Hotel…
Brian Broome’s debut memoir Punch Me Up to the Gods seamlessly braids lesson and story
Punch Me Up to the Gods is a memoir that chronicles one Black man’s journey and his struggles with race, sexuality, addiction, and recovery. The author, Brian Broome, is a Black gay man who traveled from Ohio to Pittsburgh in the 1990s to find a sense of acceptance and community. The book expertly weaves stories…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: May 13-19
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A fan once asked composer Johann Sebastian Bach about his creative process. He was so prolific! How did he dream up such a constant flow of new music? Bach told his admirer that the tunes came to him unbidden. When he woke up each morning, they were already announcing themselves in…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/11/21
Video Archive Lynn and Susan are talking about a rare Deep Sea Pacific Football Fish that washed ashore in Crystal Cove, California and Lady Gaga’s stolen dog. Plus they are discussing Wendy Bell being taken off the air less than five months after working at WJAS-AM. Hear this and more on Lynn Cullen Live! Audio…
