We’re gonna need a bigger stage: Jaws-inspired play swims into Pittsburgh
The Shark Is Broken goes from Broadway to the barebones black box theater, taking local audiences on a humorous, often touching journey into the chaos and interpersonal drama behind the 1975 blockbuster.
Lynn Cullen Live: This is not what our brave men and women in uniform fought and died for.. (05-27-25)
Trump’s breathtaking corruption, his vile, meandering graduation speech at West Point, his unpresidential remarks at Arlington National Cemetery, the Bitcoin grift and graft openly selling his presidential influence for his private gain….all were on display this Memorial Day weekend. Sickening. This is not what our brave men and women in uniform fought and died for.…
Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books takes Oakland with Judy Collins and other guests
The annual literary celebration invades the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s main branch with poetry by music icon Judy Collins, best-selling authors, panel discussions, workshops, and hands-on activities for readers of all ages.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Music Kids, Fallingwater, 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 sales representative, an executive chef, a housing production manager, and more.
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Energy Independence: What Ukraine’s Crisis Reveals About America’s Future
The conflict in Ukraine has had extensive geopolitical implications, especially when it comes to global energy markets. Understanding the interplay of domestic resources, international alliances, and future technologies has never been more urgent. So, how does the crisis in Ukraine reveal vulnerabilities in current power supply systems? And what might it mean for America’s independence…
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Growth spurt edition
Here’s the thing — we have room! Pittsburgh was built for twice as many people.
Lynn Cullen Live: The abysmal voter turnout in Tuesday’s mayoral primary election. (05-22-25)
Lynn railed at the abyssmal voter turnout in Tuesday’s mayoral primary election that saw incumbent Mayor Gainey ousted. 74% of elegible voters didn’t vote. And we’re surprised our democracy is dying? Also, the budget bill passed the House by one vote and will enrich the rich and plague the poor, growing the deficit and throwing…
Lynn Cullen Live: The clown car is out of control. (05-21-25)
Corey O’Connor unseats incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey, to no one’s surprise. Lynn also talked about mind-blowing testimony in various Capitol Hill committee hearings. From Rep. Nancy Mace, the chair of one committee using the hearing to accuse her ex-fiancee and other men of sexually abusing her and showing naked pictures of herself supposedly taken without…
Local wine lovers face a looming challenge — Trump’s tariffs
Luckily, Trump’s 200% tariff has not come to pass, but the wine industry is still reeling over the proposed 10-20% tariffs, currently on a 90-day reprieve that would end on July 8.
Pittsburgh’s top events: May 22-28
Looking for something to do this week in Pittsburgh? From the Riverlife Chalk Fest to Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole to Barry Manilow: The Last Pittsburgh Concert and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY May 22-28
This week’s Free Will Astrology asks us to consider environmental impacts, careful analyses, and the intentions in our lives.
Arts Landing wants to be Pittsburgh’s cultural front yard
Construction began on Arts Landing, a four-acre public space in the Cultural District set to transform Downtown’s Eighth Street block. A soft opening is planned for April 2026 during Pittsburgh’s much-anticipated NFL Draft, with a grand opening in June.
MAC.BID gives Amazon returns and employees rebuilding their lives a second chance
MAC.BID is built around the idea of second chances, allowing customers to use returned and overstocked products instead of them piling up in landfills.
In spite of pest-control programs, Pittsburgh’s rat problem remains stubborn
With climbing bait requests, restaurant shutdowns in upscale neighborhoods, and climate conditions favoring rodents more than ever, Pittsburgh may be chasing its tail when it comes to a solution for our rat problem.
