Nov. 19-25, 2025

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The ultimate Pittsburgh winter survival guide

Navigating Pittsburgh winters can frustrate even the most seasoned Pennsylvanian. For transplants, especially those from warmer climates, it can become downright soul-crushing, with its unpredictable temperatures, icy conditions, and snow that goes from idyllic, Victorian Christmas white to bleak grey in a matter of hours. Pittsburgh City Paper staff compiled a guide to help locals avoid…

Print from the Past: A Hip Hop Film Festival hit Pittsburgh in 2005

Pittsburgh — known by some who like to prop up our cool factor as “Hollywood East” — is no stranger to film festivals. As we speak, the Three Rivers Film Festival is underway, and the city is gearing up for the 2026 iterations of the Japanese Film Festival, JFest, Independent Film Festival, and others. If…

Lego enthusiasts attend Ultimate Brick Show in Monroeville

The Monroeville Convention Center hosted The Ultimate Brick Show over the weekend, showcasing local Lego builders and collectors. Families participated in Lego building exercises, trivia contests and shopped for exclusive and rare Lego sets. Talented builders recreated iconic Pittsburgh landmarks such as the Duquesne Incline, PNC Park, the Squirrel Hill tunnel and the city’s skyline.

Where Pittsburgh residents can get a free or cheap Thanksgiving meal

Thanksgiving can be a beautiful time of connection for some, but it can also be incredibly hard for others, especially when money is tight. In Pittsburgh, no one should have to choose between paying bills and enjoying a Thanksgiving meal. Pittsburgh, thankfully, is a city of neighbors. It is filled with organizations, volunteers, churches, community…


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