Dead Developments: 10 promising Pittsburgh building projects that never happened
Here’s a list of the most significant Pittsburgh developments that haven’t actually been built … at least, not yet.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: May 18-24
Plan your week with a little help from this week’s Free Will Astrology, a forecast filled with Samuel Beckett, the Golden Raspberry Awards, key revelations, the Brothers Grimm, cosmic rhythms, and more.
Get ready, Pittsburgh, “garbage plates” are taking over Mad Mex Oakland
“Garbage plates” are a Rochester delicacy, and they’re coming to Pittsburgh via Pilez.
CitiParks adds art, music, and more to 2023 Farmers Markets
Get your tote bags ready for a new season of CitiParks Farmers Markets, where, this year, shoppers can meet emerging farmers, food businesses, and DJs, and see newly commissioned artwork.
On the Tahn: Dance parties at Trace Brewing, Bottlerocket, and more (May 11-14)
Dance the weekend away at these Pittsburgh parties playing everything from emo to classic country.
Civil rights group files ethics complaint about District Attorney Stephen Zappala
An ethics complaint filed against the district attorney cites media reports regarding two separate incidents in which Zappala allegedly made charging decisions based on personal or political reasons.
Pennsylvania’s Dirty Dozen: Statewide survey of top polluters flags Pittsburgh region’s outsized greenhouse footprint
The Pittsburgh area’s biggest industrial and energy facilities contribute nearly half of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report from PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center.
Indie Bookseller Spotlight: New releases at City Books
What new books should you keep an eye out for at City Books? We asked them.
Film returns to Carnegie Museum of Art with new series hosted by Tony Buba
Two decades after CMOA ended its Department of Film and Video, a new series will highlight “obscure and acclaimed local and international films from the museum’s vast archive.”
Pittsburgh’s top events: May 11-17
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From a solarpunk festival to a benefit concert for Literacy Pittsburgh to the Mother of All Pottery Sales, we’ve got a list of this week’s top happenings in the Steel City.
Candidates running for key Pa. election posts wrongly believe 2020 presidential race was stolen
Votebeat and Spotlight PA looked into more than 400 county commissioner and council candidates to see which ones have alleged fraud or expressed doubts about election security. Here’s what we found.
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Lynn Cullen Live: George Bush or Homer Simpson? (05-09-23)
Lynn and Susan are discussing the New York Times story by Michelle Goldberg about Timothy McVeigh’s values are now mainstream, the fascist, the crazies are out front and center; plus removing gas stoves in New York, Lynn and Susan play a “who said it game” of George Bush or Homer Simpson. Audio Only Archive Stream…
Party affiliation can be misleading in local Pa. elections. Here’s why.
For decades, Pa. school board candidates have been able to run in both parties. But as races get more partisan, some lawmakers want to change that.
Hike to these weird, cool, abandoned landmarks in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has no shortage of abandoned landmarks and ruins you can encounter on hikes – and some of them don’t even require you to leave the city limits.
Casa Brasil closes, Pigeon Bagels expands its hours, and more Pittsburgh foods news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Pigeon Bagels, Wise County Biscuits, Wingstop, Casa Brasil, and Kimpton Hotel Monaco, as well as a big food truck festival, the return of a Downtown farmers market, and a series of pop-up cafes for bicyclists.
All the Pittsburgh news you missed this week (May 3-9)
Want to know what’s going on in Pittsburgh this week? We’ve rounded up our top local news stories.
Lynn Cullen Live: Out of the Mouths of Babes (05-08-23)
Lynn talks about how mass shootings in this country are no longer newsworthy. She also reads a powerful NYT letter to the editor regarding the E. Jean Carroll civil trial. Plus, Newton Minow’s “vast wasteland” speech, the coronation, schools banning backpacks, and more public figures having to explain their involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Audio Only…
Andy Warhol Museum presents a Velvet Underground fans have never heard before
A new exhibit at The Warhol Museum makes available for the first time the original master tapes for the band’s debut album.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Floral Designer, Tattoo Artist, Marketing Intern, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings throughout the region, including positions at Squirrel Hill Flower Shop, Alternate Histories Studio, and Pittsburgh Guitars.
University of Pittsburgh recalls fight against polio with Jonas Salk exhibit
The Pitt School of Public Health invites the public to view a collection of artifacts, including an iron lung, related to the development of the polio vaccine.
Old dads learn new tricks in world premiere of Young Americans at Pittsburgh Public Theater
One family’s story of migration, self-discovery, and vulnerability unfolds through two cross-country road trips two decades apart in the world premiere of Young Americans at Pittsburgh Public Theater.
Patrick Sweeney accuses Anthony DeLuca of misrepresenting key labor endorsements in Allegheny County judicial race
A candidate for Allegheny County’s open common pleas court seat is accusing an opponent of misrepresenting support from two key labor groups ahead of the upcoming primary contest.
Parents, advocates call out Pine-Richland school board candidate for his 2017 transgender bathroom ban push
A Republican school board candidate in Allegheny County is drawing criticism from district parents for his involvement in advocating for a short-lived policy requiring students to use bathrooms matching their “biological sex.”
Lynn Cullen Live: Running from Bees (05-04-23)
Lynn is talking about bee stings. She comments on the Washington Post story on bee attacks and what to do when you are attacked, it reads like a horror story. Plus more Clarence Thomas talk, Tucker Carlson video for CPAC of Hungary, understanding gender issues Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows…
Lynn Cullen Live: If Ya Ain’t Terrified About AI; Ya Ain’t Listening (05-03-23)
“And if ya ain’t terrified; you are not listening.” – Lynn on the looming threat of artificial intelligence. Lynn talks about the unlikely success of the late Gordon Lightfoot’s song, “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” updates on the suspect who shot five people in Texas last week, and the texts that led to Tucker Carlson’s…
Pittsburgh’s top events: May 4-10
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From the Pittsburgh Marathon to a booze, tattoos and tacos festival to a queer vendors fair, we’ve got a list of this week’s top happenings in the Steel City.
Allegheny County Democratic Primary Election Guide 2023
Welcome to Pittsburgh City Paper’s 2023 Primary Election Guide! Introduction: DA race pits reform candidate against business as usual incumbent Allegheny County Executive: Theresa Colaizzi, Dave Fawcett, Sara Innamorato, Michael Lamb, William Parker, and John Weinstein Allegheny County Controller: Darwin Leuba and Corey O’Connor Allegheny County Treasurer: Erica Brusselars and Anthony Coghill District Attorney: Matt…
DA race pits reform candidate against business as usual incumbent
As Allegheny County voters prepare to pick a new chief executive after 12 years of Rich Fitzgerald’s leadership, another county-wide leadership position on the ballot is, arguably, just as important, and the incumbent has held office for more than twice as long. This year’s Democratic primary for District Attorney pits six-term incumbent Stephen Zappala against…
The Glitterbox is set to convert a West Homestead garage into a queer, DIY theater space
After a pandemic hiatus, Pittsburgh’s Glitterbox Theater is back and hopes to be better than ever.
All the Pittsburgh news you missed this week (April 26 – May 3)
Want to know what’s going on in Pittsburgh this week? We’ve rounded up the top local news stories you might have missed.
District Attorney: Matt Dugan and Steve Zappala
As the county’s chief prosecutor and law enforcement officer, the District Attorney plays the most significant role in setting the agenda for the criminal legal system. The DA’s office has wide latitude to decide which crimes to prosecute. It also has the power to divert people away from the legal system to alternative programs that…
Allegheny County Controller: Darwin Leuba and Corey O’Connor
The controller serves as Allegheny County’s fiscal watchdog, meaning they have the power to review the operations and finances of any local agency that utilizes county funds. The office is also responsible for paying county workers, reviewing new construction projects and developments in Allegheny County, and serving on multiple county-wide boards — including the Jail…
Allegheny County Treasurer: Erica Brusselars and Anthony Coghill
Allegheny County’s treasurer collects income from real estate taxes and other specialist taxes and permitting. The treasurer’s office is also responsible for investing and disbursing these funds. Incumbent John Weinstein is stepping down this year after six consecutive terms to pursue the county executive’s seat. Erica Brusselars Bio: Twelve-year corporate actuary, specializing in pensions. Former…
Allegheny County Executive: Theresa Colaizzi, Dave Fawcett, Sara Innamorato, Michael Lamb, William Parker, and John Weinstein
The chief executive is the most powerful officeholder in the county. In addition to its broad supervisory mandate for overseeing all sectors of county government, the executive drafts the budget, can veto council legislation, and appoints a large proportion of members to powerful agency boards. Theresa Colaizzi Bio: Former business owner. Former Pittsburgh School board president.…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: May 4-10
Plan your week with a little help from this week’s Free Will Astrology, a forecast filled with Big New Riddles, Sylvia Plath, voodoo priestesses, Johnny and the Moon Dogs, demons, ghosts, goblins, and more.
Court of Common Pleas: Anthony DeLuca, Patrick Sweeney, and Andy Szefi
The Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas is tasked with meting out justice in all matters, from injury compensation claims to divorce settlements and homicide charges. Each of its elected judges preside for 10-year terms over one of three divisions — civil, criminal, and family. Once a judge’s term has expired, voters have the option…
