New York, L.A., and … Pittsburgh? Bottlerocket is bringing Upright Citizens Brigade to the ‘Burgh
Bottlerocket joined forces with UCB to create a space in Pittsburgh for aspiring comedians.
PizzaFest!, Beers of the Burgh, poolside cocktails, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Eleventh Hour Brewing, PizzaFest!, Wigle Whiskey, and Beers of the Burgh, as well as new, superhero-approved vodka iced teas and a Pride Month drag brunch.
O’Connor wins amid low turnout and mixed messages from voters
Attempts to nationalize the race couldn’t push Gainey over the top, while other races yielded numerous new nominees.
Lynn Cullen Live: Lynn and Susan discuss face blindness, DHS Immigration reality show, and the pregnant Atlanta nurse that died months ago but is being kept “alive” so her fetus can be delivered . (05-20-25)
Susan and Lynn talked about their problems with face blindness and the social embarrassments it causes. Also, two stories that point to the cruelty of the current moment: the plan by the Department of Homeland Security to stage a reality show on which immigrants would compete for a chance at citizenship and the pregnant Atlanta…
Bites and Pints, recession deals, Gordon Ramsay, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on Allegheny City Brewing, Kennywood, Subhlaxmi Grocers, Clean Air Council, Bottlerocket Social Hall, and Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh, as well as a Gordon Ramsay casting call and a South Side food tour.
Transit Talk: Put truck aprons everywhere
These concrete slopes are a gentle reminder to drivers big and small that they’re not the only folks around.
From the Steel City to the “Brick Pit”: Meet the Pittsburgh women competing on LEGO Masters
Marcella Spear and Krista Kay turned their shared LEGO love into an appearance on the hit FOX reality competition series.
Lynn Cullen Live: Lots to cover today. (05-19-25)
Biden’s cancer diagnosis and Jake Tapper’s book about the coverup of his failing health; Romanian voters, like the Canadians and Aussies, turned away from a highly favored rightwing MAGA presidential candidate and surprisingly elected a little-known moderate. Lynn also talked about the amazing science that saved a baby born with a fatal genetic mutation. Audio…
James Brandon Lewis takes jazz in new directions with latest Pittsburgh appearance
From playing with former Fugazi members to paying tribute to scientist George Washington Carver, James Brandon Lewis shows that music has no boundaries, and inspiration can come from anywhere. The celebrated saxophonist takes the stage at City of Asylum as part of its Jazz Poetry Month.
Exclusive: Mayoral candidates Ed Gainey and Corey O’Connor sit down with Natalie Bencivenga
Independent journalist Natalie Bencivenga interviewed Mayor Ed Gainey on May 9 and Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor on May 14 focusing on housing, policing, and racial inequities in Pittsburgh.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Casting for Prison Break, plus openings at CitiParks, Pittsburgh City Paper, 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 coffee shop manager, a grant writer, police officers, and more.
Pittsburgh will celebrate diversity and the beautiful game with a local world cup
The city’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs plans a seven-on-seven soccer tournament for recent arrivals this summer — with safety top of mind.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Inside baseball edition
Either these new stats are telling us something that traditional measures aren’t picking up, or we are all ingesting industrial quantities of cope.
Lynn Cullen Live: Lynn talked about the death of the former president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica (05-15-25)
Lynn talked about the death of the former president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, who was the polar opposite of Donald Trump. He refused to live in the presidential palace, commuting from his 3-room shack where he grew flowers to sell at the market. He drove a 1987 VW Beetle and flew commercial. He quoted the…
Even with an Oscar, No Other Land has barely been screened in Pittsburgh
Those who have found a way to screen the film say the current political environment has made it difficult — or even risky — to show the Israeli-Palestinian documentary.
Lynn Cullen Live: Chilling stuff. (05-14-25)
Lynn talked about Federal Judge Michael Luttig’s condemnation of Donald Trump and the lawlessness of his administration. He said to save the country the people needed to “rise up.” Amazing verbiage coming from a revered conservative jurist. Also, what was DOGE really up to? Not getting rid of fraud and waste, but rather getting into…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY May 15-21
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What may appear to be slow or static is actually moving. The developing changes are imperceptible from day to day, but incrementally substantial. So please maintain your faith in the diligent, determined approach. Give yourself pep talks that renew your deeply felt motivation. Ignore the judgments and criticism of people who…
Pittsburgh’s top events: May 15-21
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From Mommie Dearest to The Millvale Music Fest to Girl Talk and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
These off-beat karaoke nights offer private rooms, Broadway tunes, and more
In honor of Pittsburgh City Paper‘s second annual Karaoke Kabaret, taking over the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls on Thu., May 15, we compiled a short roundup of local karaoke nights and venues that break the mold.
Pittsburgh’s Office of Nighttime Economy supports partiers, businesses, and late-shift workers
Visiting the Office of Nighttime Economy, it’s difficult not to give them my own Pittsburgh wishlist. Will we ever see another 24-hour coffee shop? What about a riverboat casino?
Pittsburgh Brewing Company is establishing itself as a must-visit summer concert venue
In recent years, Pittsburgh Brewing Company has steered toward becoming one of Pittsburgh’s most exciting outdoor concert venues.
