City Books releases Love Actually parody video urging Pittsburgh to shop local
The owner of Pittsburgh-area bookstore, City Books, recently posted a video to Twitter urging holiday shoppers to avoid Amazon this year, instead opting to shop small and local. The video parodies the iconic Love Actually scene where Mark (played by Andrew Lincoln) finally expresses his feelings for Juliet (played by Kiera Knightley). Released on Nov.…
GetGo apologizes, explains reason behind recent Moon Township closure
On Wed., Nov. 16, the GetGo convenience store in Moon Township, just west of Pittsburgh, closed temporarily after an employee placed a handwritten sign on the door saying they closed the store because of terrible customers. “Closed because the people of Moon Township treat our employees horribly!!! And ran off the staff,” read the sign,…
Pittsburgh finalizes city energy plan to help tackle climate change
The past few weeks have been a busy time for environmental policy. First, leaders from all over the world gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for two weeks of intense talks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. One of the attendees was Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, who made an agreement with Glasgow…
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Herbal Care Rx Offers Chance to Find Relief From Anxiety
Have you felt more and more anxious or overwhelmed recently, struggling to accomplish what once was easy for you? You’re not alone. The last two years have been challenging to so many people throughout the Pittsburgh region. Luckily, there are more and more options for people struggling with anxiety and other mental health issues, with…
Legislation passed in Pa. House would “virtually destroy” community bail funds
Beginning last year, especially coinciding with the numerous arrests of Black Lives Matter protesters across the country, community bail funds started to proliferate, as a way to help people charged avoid jail time. Cash bail is often assigned to people charged, but not convicted of crimes, and those who can’t make bail who are confined…
Fried pizza, doggie ice cream, and more Pittsburgh food news
Salem’s Market and Grill 1850 Centre Ave., Strip District. salemsmarketgrill.com Salem’s Market and Grill will be hosting an Eat, Meet, & Greet at the former Shop N’ Save location in the Hill District. The longtime market and restaurant was recently selected to open a grocery store in the neighborhood. The owners hope the event will…
Pittsburgh horror convention returns with scream queens, scary films, and karaoke
One, two, Horror Realm is coming for you. Horror Realm, an annual convention for Pittsburgh-area fans of slashers, creature features, and other thrilling delights, will happen from Fri., Nov. 19-Sun., Nov. 21 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites in Bethel Park. Performers from different horror movies and franchises will be in attendance, including scream queen Danielle…
Bill would extend protections for domestic violence victims in city of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Councilor Erika Strassburger plans to introduce a new legislation on Nov. 16 that seeks to grant additional protections to people working in Pittsburgh who are experiencing domestic violence. If approved, the legislation would provide nondiscrimination protections for workers within the city limits who disclosed they are experiencing domestic violence. Strassburger worked with the…
What the infrastructure bill could mean for Pa. Amtrak expansion
President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill on Nov. 15, which would funnel federal funds to a bevy of infrastructure projects across the country. Pennsylvania is due to get money for roads, bridges, public transit, broadband, and more. For Pittsburgh, it could mean funding busway extensions, new highway interchanges, and sewage and stormwater…
Lynn Cullen Live – 11/16/21
Video Archive “After trying to start the show off with some uplifting news, including a Public High school for the deaf football team from California that is having a great winning season this year, the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is being discussed by Lynn and Susan. The jury is now deliberating the fate of 18-year-old…
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Everyone Can Make Their Wellness A Priority At The JCC
JCC State of Mind: Happy, Healthy and Whole: These are the guiding principles of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, one of the largest recreational, educational and human services organizations in the region, where we work to improve the quality of life for the individuals and broader community we serve. With a broad array…
New arts initiative aims to open dialogue about mental health through event series
Ahead of National Survivors of Suicide Day on Sun., Nov. 21, people in Pittsburgh are making way for conversations about suicide prevention and mental health education. Pittsburgh City Paper recently reported about mental health in the artist community, and the trope of the “tortured artist,” as part of our annual Health Issue, and one local…
PHOTOS: A Night of Professional Boxing with the “Ukrainian Pitbull”
Fists flew, the crowd went wild, and a belt was handed out inside the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s Cathedral Room for a night of professional boxing in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Two amateur fights and five professional bouts filled the sold-out show put on by Integrity Fighter Management on Sat., Nov. 13. The feature match of…
Pittsburgh dinosaur statue repainted to spread message of “diversity and inclusion”
Pittsburgh features a number of curious dinosaur statues spread throughout various neighborhoods, all painted to celebrate different aspects of the city. Now one of them, a Triceratops, has been repainted through a collaboration of a local school and two artists. The dinosaur known as “Dollysaurus” or Dolly, located at the corner of Braddock and Penn…
Pa. Dems stage walkout of House hearing on bills tightening public sector labor laws
Democratic lawmakers walked out of a House Republican-run committee hearing on public sector unions on Nov. 15, claiming the hearing’s focus was misplaced. “This committee should be talking about ways to strengthen our workforce and getting people back to work,” Rep. Gerald Mullery (D-Luzerne) said in brief remarks at the start of the hearing by…
Lynn Cullen Live – 11/15/21
Video Archive “Has this idiot, the National Security Advisor, former leader of men, who has sworn an oath to the Constitution, ever read the Constitution? I don’t think so. These people will destroy everything they claim to be standing up for.” – Lynn commenting on Michael Flynn saying “we to have one religion” Audio Only…
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Western Pa’s Premier Medical Marijuana Dispensary Group Gives Back and Doubles Down on Research this Holiday Season
Though the days get shorter and the weather cools down, Fall is a busy time of the year with community events and holidays filling up our calendars. The Healing Center and The Healing Research Center have always been committed to their mission of providing compassionate care to Pennsylvanians. This mission extends beyond providing holistic medicinal…
Now Hiring: Artist Outreach Coordinator, Kitchen Manager, and more job openings this week in Pittsburgh
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week. If your company is hiring, send your listing for consideration to jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Community Engagement Coordinator. Pittsburgh nonprofit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to provide service for customers “while creating rewarding, fun, and meaningful…
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Medical Marijuana 101: Delta-8 vs Delta-9 THC
Cannabis has been consumed for centuries, but only recently have we been able to properly understand the compounds that work together to provide various experiences which include the medical benefits we appreciate today. Cannabinoids, also known as phytocannabinoids, are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant and many others such as piper nigrum…
Summer Lee picks up endorsement from the Working Families Party
The race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Forest Hills) has already attracted at least three Democratic candidates, and many of them have hit the ground running, announcing endorsements from local elected officials, advocacy groups, and labor unions. Candidates Jerry Dickinson and state Rep. Summer Lee (D-Swissvale) have both been angling for the progressive…
The Humans is the best existential, dread-filled Thanksgiving dinner ever
In a year where a lot of the “prestigious” horror movies have fallen somewhat flat, Stephen Karam’s The Humans introduces a new sort of terror: shitty Manhattan apartments. Based on his own Tony Award-winning play, Karam’s directorial debut, premiering in Pittsburgh as part of the Three Rivers Film Festival on Mon., Nov. 15 at Waterworks…
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Delta 8 and now Delta 10 THC, What’s the difference? (Spoiler Alert: Delta 10 is not stronger)
By now you’ve probably heard about Delta 8 THC (a cousin of Delta 9 THC) that produces a less intense high; people are referring to Delta 8 as “Diet Weed” which is a good analogy. We’ve been selling a lot of Delta 10 THC lately too. The question that I get asked most every day…
No Man’s Land Film Festival puts women in the outdoors on center stage
While there have been a lot of advances for women in the film industry in recent years, it still lags noticeably behind on a lot of fronts. From there only being two women to have won the Best Director Oscar to there being double the number of published male film critics than female, problems still…
Now Return Us to Normal showcases a disturbing underbelly of teen mental health treatment
Is it possible to fully grasp that trauma is happening to you if you’re at a point in your life when you don’t fully understand it? This question, and so many other challenging ones, are at the forefront of Pittsburgh documentarian Leslie Koren’s new film, Now Return Us to Normal, debuting as part of the…
Concert Preview: Mini Trees, Amythyst Kiah, and other live shows coming to Pittsburgh in December
Wed., Dec. 1 Mini Trees at Club Cafe 56-58 S. 12th St., South Side. clubcafelive.com Mini Trees, the project from musician Lexi Vega, visits Pittsburgh next month. Having released her debut album, Always in Motion, this year, Vega is going on tour with acts like S. Raekwon, Tasha, and more. Click here for tickets. Sat.,…
Bipartisan bill aims to allow Pa. lifers a chance at parole eligibility
In Pennsylvania, those convicted of life sentences will die in prison. Incarcerated individuals with life sentences have no opportunity for a parole hearing in the commonwealth. According to the state Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania has the largest number of incarcerated individuals currently serving life sentences as juveniles: about 500 people. On Fri., Nov. 12, advocates,…
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CBD and Anxiety
While there’s no magic bullet to banish anxiety for good, managing anxiety symptoms is a commonly stated reason why people take cannabis — medical or otherwise — with CBD showing particular promise in preliminary studies. Right now, it’s estimated 264 million people worldwide have some kind of anxiety disorder, with approximately 40 million of them…
Three South Hills towns sue the state to block PennDOT bridge tolling plan
Three municipalities in Pittsburgh’s southern suburbs are suing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation over a $2 billion plan to pay for the replacement of nine bridges with future toll revenue. The lawsuit, which was filed in Commonwealth Court on Thursday, asks for the court to block the tolling plan, and issue an injunction against the…
Longtime Italian market Donatelli’s could close next year
Bloomfield is known as Pittsburgh’s Little Italy, and come 2022 it could get a little less Italian. Donatelli’s Italian Food Center, a longtime Italian grocer on Liberty Avenue, announced on Nov. 9 that it is looking for a potential buyer, and if it can’t find one, it will be closing in early 2022. The grocer…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Thunderbird, Mr. Smalls, and more (Nov. 12-14)
Fri., Nov. 12 Cherry Bomb Spirit 9 p.m.-2 a.m. For this Cherry Bomb, HUNY will be joined by DJ Love of Philly and a new DJ from Pittsburgh, DJ Paisley, for a can’t-miss party. Like always with this dance night, come ready to dance hard in your best fit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $10. 21…
Health Issue: A focus on mental health
As the pandemic approaches its second anniversary, the number of people affected by COVID continues to take over news headlines across the globe. But it’s not just people’s physical health at risk. The pandemic brought on a “mental health tsunami,” according to American Psychological Association CEO Arthur Evans Jr. Results from a recent APA nationwide…
Inherited expectations: My path towards healing
Editor’s note: This story contains references to child abuse and suicide. This is my story alone. It doesn’t reflect the experiences of my five siblings. You will not read these words and gain any insight into the lives of my brothers and sisters. In fact, you may not even gain a deeper understanding of me.…
Black-led community spotlight: Uzima owners serve more than just juice in new mental health-themed Oakland eatery
There’s a lot that goes into maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But being healthy isn’t just hitting the gym five days a week or eating greens — though those things are important, they aren’t everything. Mental health is an aspect of holistic wellness that is often overlooked. When Mayan Marshall and his wife Sheronica moved back…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Nov. 11-17
Thu., Nov. 11 ART • IRL Sound Series is back at the Andy Warhol Museum with weighted sky, a collaborative effort between slowdanger, MICHIYAYA Dance, and Baltimore-based sound artist Abdu Ali. All three acts will perform with original set pieces designed by Pittsburgh artist and sculptor Rob Hackett. The work is described as exploring “the…
Pittsburgh artists speak about loss, stereotypes, and stigma due to mental illness
Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. In her acclaimed 2018 stand-up special Nanette, Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby recounts how a man came up to her after a show to comment on her revealing that she took antidepressants. “He said, ‘You shouldn’t take medication because you’re an artist. It’s important that you feel,’” she…
Pittsburgh teen uses own experiences with anxiety and depression to help others
Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. Before she could even walk or speak, Abby Rickin-Marks was anxious. Each night at six o’clock, she would begin to cry. It would go on for 15 to 30 minutes, and her parents couldn’t identify the cause. Her mother took her to the doctor. “The doctor said,…
COVID-19 has made it “really tough” for people with anxiety disorders
Mental health professionals have reported surging demand from people seeking therapy since the start of the pandemic. To learn more about how things have changed, Pittsburgh’s NPR News Station WESA’s health and science reporter Sarah Boden spoke with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers about what they’re observing in their own practices. In the following conversation,…
Community members gather to break the stigma of mental health through storytelling
Pittsburgh community organizer and activist Miracle Jones was only four years old when she started blaming herself for something that was clearly out of her control. Jones had asked her family to go out for ice cream, and on their way there, the sheriff stopped her family’s car and took away her father for six…
Unraveling: A comic artist’s journey through alcoholism and recovery in the pandemic
Andrea Shockling is a Pittsburgh comics artist and storyteller. You can follow more of her work at andreashockling.com. This comic was co-published by Pittsburgh City Paper and PublicSource, and was made possible with financial support through the Pittsburgh Media Partnership. If you are using a text-to-speech reader, click page 2 for these comics with the…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Nov. 11-17
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio theologian Eugene Peterson cleared up a mystery about the nature of mystery. He wrote, “Mystery is not the absence of meaning, but the presence of more meaning than we can comprehend.” Yes! At least sometimes, mystery can be a cause for celebration, a delightful opening into a beautiful unknown that’s…
