New report calls for more resources, educational supports for Pittsburgh’s Black families
A report from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work offers insight into the educational experiences of Black students and families in Pittsburgh and suggests increased investment.
On the Tahn: Dance parties at Bridge Music Bar, Spirit, and more (Oct. 20-23)
Dance the weekend away at these Pittsburgh dance parties playing everything from synthpop to disco.
Steel City Roller Derby goes full Guy Fieri for first major competition in years
Steel City Roller Derby highlights improvements in the league with Flavortahn Throwdahn, a competition dedicated to celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
County seeking developer to run private children’s detention center on former Shuman site
Allegheny County’s solicitation of proposals for a new youth detention center to replace Shuman was a hot topic at last night’s county budget hearing.
After Hours: Pittsburgh NORML’s Patrick Nightingale on cannabis laws and legalization
After Hours host Natalie Bencivenga interviews Patrick Nightingale, executive director of Pittsburgh NORML, which is working to reform marijuana laws in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporters leave union over striking disputes
A slew of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporters have reportedly resigned from their union after it voted to strike today by a 38-36 margin.
PHOTOS: Post-Gazette journalists strike; promise to publish “strike publication”
A photo essay of striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists who are promising to publish a “strike publication” in the near future.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists prepare to strike
Journalists and content creators at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette are preparing to strike, joining more than 60 workers in other sections of the company.
Lynn Cullen Live: Literal Bullshit Ron Johnson (10-18-22)
Lynn and Susan are discussing Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson who said climate change is bullshit so someone made a manure sculpture of him and it’s touring the state. Plus how Trump charged the Secret Service exorbitant rates for hotel rooms in his own Trump properties. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5…
Wolf administration insists undated mail ballots will be valid this November
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a federal ruling on undated ballots this week, but Pennsylvania’s top election official says state decisions allowing them to be counted still apply.
Tasty collaborations, bookstore beer, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Hambone’s, Farmer x Baker, and White Whale Bookstore, as well as new seasonal cocktails, free meals for kids, and more.
Local radio stations run hateful anti-trans ad from far-right group
A misleading and transphobic radio ad appeared on Pittsburgh airwaves this weekend, in what appears to be part of a national pre-midterm election marketing strategy.
City seeks public input on $800 million preliminary budget
After announcing the preliminary budget at the end of September, Pittsburgh officials are requesting additional input from the public through a series of town halls and online feedback tools.
Volunteers successfully rescue abandoned South Side guinea pig
Members of a Pittsburgh guinea pig rescue group say they have caught the rogue critter living in brush alongside the Monongahela River and have found her a safe home.
Mid-pilot report shows MovePGH encourages car alternatives
City reports widespread e-scooter usage and plans to expand MovePGH’s mobility network in study of the pilot program’s first year.
Lynn Cullen Live: Nancy Pelosi’s leadership during January 6th chaos (10-17-22)
Lynn is talking about the latest January 6th hearing and how wonderfully they wrapped up their findings so far and the great job they did at presenting the evidence. Plus the documentary footage on how in control Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was during the chaos. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last…
Pittsburgh’s top concerts of the week: Oct. 17-23
Music writer Jordan Snowden’s list of the region’s best concerts this week, featuring “old-school Pittsburgh hardcore punks,” Halloween-themed shows, and more.
How the promise of a clean energy future in Pennsylvania could be undone by politics
How close Pennsylvania gets to seeing Gov. Tom Wolf’s vision come to fruition will come down to how legislators, regulators, local zoning boards, and municipalities use what’s available to them. It could also come down to the outcome in November of a contentious gubernatorial race — between a far-right senator, Doug Mastriano, who once called climate science…
Pittsburgh City Paper kills ads from online editorial stories; creates new opportunities for advertisers
Pittsburgh City Paper is happy to announce that we’ve removed ads from the content of our stories, with the goal of creating a better reading experience and of avoiding any conflicts of interest between ads and editorial.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Accountant, Web Director, Lighting Technician, and more
Looking for a new job in Pittsburgh? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings throughout the region, including positions at Tree Pittsburgh, Jewish Community Center, Mindful Brewing, and more.
Pittsburgh writer talks queer and trans takes on horror in It Came From the Closet
Author Steffan Triplett and editor Joe Vallesse discuss It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror, a collection of essays where queer and trans writers consider the horror films that “deepened, amplified, and illuminated their own experiences.”
Stay Weird, Pittsburgh: Porta Potty Hell, Gooski’s Negroni Sbagliato, and more
Want to know what weird shit happened in Pittsburgh this week? We’ve got a selection of strange Pittsburgh Porta Potties, a beautiful love connection between a Butler man and a car he saw, and more …
Shell ordered to pay $670K for releasing sediment pollution in southwestern Pa.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has ordered the Shell Pipeline Company and its contractor, Minnesota Limited, to pay fines related to violations of permit requirements and environmental laws.
Obamacare “Family Glitch” fix will allow about 180k Pennsylvanians to buy coverage, advocates say
The Biden administration’s move to fix the “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act, which priced hundreds of thousands of Americans, including many in Pennsylvania, out of health coverage, could not have come at a better time, Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates have said.
Community members honor Jim Rogers with candlelight vigil on anniversary of his death
A candlelight vigil was in Friendship Park to honor Jim Rogers on the first anniversary of his death. Rogers died less than 24 hours after Pittsburgh Police officers tased him eight times, and advocates continue to call for the officers involved to be charged.
Local organizations work to boost voter numbers in low-turnout groups
Pittsburgh organizations, including CCAC and the Thomas Merton Center, are pushing voter registration among college students and low-income people.
Striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers call for subscription, advertising boycotts
One week after walking off the job to protest lapsed health care coverage, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers are now calling on readers and advertisers to drop their support of the newspaper.
InHospitable goes scorched earth on UPMC, U.S. health care system
A new documentary puts UPMC and Highmark at the center of a debate about the failure of the nation’s hospital systems.
Lynn Cullen Live: Abandoning Cars and Taxes (10-13-22)
Lynn is talking about Write-in Ballots, Concerned Climate Scientists, abandoned cars in the city, CMU buying up houses and the zoning board changing the zoning so they can and how it takes the taxes these houses paid away for a non-profit. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads…
John Fetterman wins Republican support in latest ad campaign
John Fetterman’s latest series of campaign ads takes the standard voter testimonial format and turns it on its head, with vignettes from Republican voters who say they prefer the very blue Democratic lieutenant governor over his Republican opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Abortion providers focus on expanding telehealth, medication access ahead of Pa. governor’s race
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade, Pennsylvania abortion providers are retooling their services to offer medication abortions and telehealth.
New study labels $2 billion ALCOSAN plan insufficient, calls for additional improvements
Pointing to a new study of the region’s sewage systems, advocates and civic officials say relying on ALCOSAN’s $2 billion Clean Water Plan will lead to continued issues with untreated waste water
Pa. Dept. of State anticipates “several days’ worth of work” to tally election results
Don’t be so quick to expect results on Election Night. With counties still barred from opening and scanning mail-in ballots earlier than 7 a.m. on Election Day, Pennsylvania election officials anticipate delayed results for the November general election.
Lynn Cullen Live: From Safety to Surgeon (10-12-22)
Lynn is talking about several topics today including living in a historic time, Angela Lansbury and how her rolls in Gaslight and The Manchurian Candidate are so different than the roll she was most recognized for, Murder She Wrote. Plus she tells the story of Myron Rolle who was cut by the Steelers which ended…
Latino entrepreneurs show strength, perseverance in helping to grow a Pittsburgh community
Read more on Monroeville’s growing Latino population through census statistics, personal stories, and businesses.
Former WYEP host, listeners call for station changes after show cancellation
The Soul Show host Mike Canton is joined by listeners, musicians, supporters, and a current on-air personality in calling for changes at WYEP after a series of events, including the cancellation of his long-running weekly program and a controversial email, are making them question the station’s racial diversity practices.
Craig Finn talks books, geography, and KISS costumes
Craig Finn talks about his new record, his memories of Pittsburgh, and what writers shaped his take on the world.
The story behind El Campesino’s owner and the restaurant’s origins
Maurilio Alva, co-owner of chain Mexican restaurant El Campesino, talks about his experience creating a business in his home of Monroeville.
Resonance Works amplifies immigrant voices with contemporary opera
A new opera making its Pittsburgh premiere, I Am A Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams, responds to threats against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) act by former United States President Donald Trump.
Kelly Strayhorn’s Joseph Hall on sequins, white leather boots, and getting “your drag on”
Joseph Hall speaks about his fashion inspirations, bags, shoes, and what he’s excited about for Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
Sistas Of The City shakes up Pittsburgh music scene with all-Black femme lineup
Sierra Sellers, Clara Kent, Simone Davis, and Chandra Rhyme come together to bring Pittsburgh an all-Black femme lineup.
Pittsburgh’s top events: Oct. 13-19
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From a karaoke night of only sad songs to a screening of a hit Netflix documentary, we’ve got a list of this week’s top happenings in the Steel City.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Oct. 13-19
Plan your week ahead with a little help from this week’s Free Will Astrology, a forecast filled with sublime inspiration, a “Magic Realism Bot,” and an 8,000 calorie sandwich.
