Living Dead Museum unearths lost version of Pittsburgh vampire film Martin
Filmmaker George A. Romero is best known for his Living Dead zombie film series, most of which was shot in and around the Pittsburgh area. But the horror director dabbled in another monster, the vampire, when he shot his 1977 film Martin in Braddock. While not as popular as Night of the Living Dead or its…
Popular Squirrel Hill beer bar starts new brewery in Homestead
Independent Brewing Company is a staple of Pittsburgh’s drinking scene and arguably one of the best beer bars in the city. It’s known for offering a wide array of brews from the region’s craft breweries and maintains a strong focus on serving fresh, Pittsburgh-made beer. And now, the Squirrel Hill bar is making its own…
Grant program gives over $836,000 to new projects by Black Pittsburgh creatives
A full-length ballet set to traditional African music. A comic about Pittsburgh’s “Black Golden Age cartoonists.” A woodworking studio. These are just some of the efforts being supported by the latest series of Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grants. Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh, a program run jointly by The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz…
Penguins star Sidney Crosby has tested positive for COVID-19
As confirmed by Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, star player and captain Sidney Crosby has tested positive for COVID-19. Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin has also tested positive for COVID. Both players missed practice and are currently placed in the NHL’s COVID protocol. Crosby, who was named Best Athlete in this year’s Pittsburgh City Paper…
Major Pittsburgh-area jewelry brand debuts new ALMI Collection
Now is the time to start thinking of holiday gifts, and if you’re hoping to support a local, woman-owned business in the process, look no further than the new venture from Alexandra Mayr-Gracik and Miriam Mayr of Sabika Jewelry, a direct-sales brand based in Robinson. The first collection from ALMI — the name is a…
Point Park University and its faculty union reach a tentative contract agreement
After months of negotiations, Point Park University offered a new contract proposal to their faculty’s union, including more benefits and higher salary increases, and the union feels optimistic about it. The university and its faculty union, which is represented by The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh/Communications Workers of America, met with the university 25 times since…
Three Pittsburgh Police officers have died of COVID in just over a month
On Nov. 2, the Pittsburgh Police department announced the death of one of its sergeants to COVID-19. Sgt. Timothy Werner was 49 years old and worked for the department for more than 21 years, many of those as an officer in the city’s Zones 4 and 5. “It is with deep sadness that I learned…
Local GOP committees ask voters to write-in controversial, extremist militia leader for Allegheny County Sheriff
The Iron City Citizens Response Unit is an extremist militia group based in the Pittsburgh area that has generated a lot of controversy over the years, including associations with symbols linked to white nationalism, and having several Republican political candidates dissociate with the militia group after initially praising them. And now, two local Republican committees…
Raised crosswalk to be installed in Squirrel Hill to reduce speeding
Due to drivers speeding, Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure announced plans on Nov. 2 for a raised crosswalk to be installed in Squirrel Hill to help pedestrians cross safely, and to slow drivers down. Similar to a speed hump, the raised crosswalk elevates the wheelbase of a vehicle to decrease its speed and help…
A food truck festival, free ice cream, and more Pittsburgh food news
Scratch & Co 1720 Lowrie St., Troy Hill. scratchandcopgh.com Scratch & Co is hosting its Monthly Prix Fixe every Thursday in November. The three-course meal includes a vegan pumpkin curry soup and borscht for the first course, herbed zucchini and squash with goat cheese and toasted pepitas for the second course, and acorn squash saltimbocca…
Lynn Cullen Live – 11/02/21
Video Archive Lynn and Susan are talking about our local elections. Plus they are discussing the child custody proceedings between Pa Senate Candidate Sean Parnell and his wife who testified that he strangled her and hit his children. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Wolf offers commonwealth staff more time off to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
To incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations, the Wolf administration is offering additional paid leave for Pennsylvania state employees who get their shot by the end of the year. Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, announced Monday that administration staff members — more than 70,000 — are eligible for five days of paid leave for getting vaccinated against the…
Latest Mattress Factory open call lets artists be the judges
The Mattress Factory has become known for opening opportunities up to established and emerging artists. Now the North Side museum has launched a new International Open Call for artist residencies and solo exhibitions. And this time, with the help of some familiar faces. “The Mattress Factory has a history of hosting International Open Calls, so that’s…
Pittsburgh magistrate race turns contentious as Election Day nears
Things are heating up between a Democrat and an Independent candidate running on criminal justice reform issues in the election for Magistrate District Judge in Pittsburgh’s West End. In Magisterial District 05-3-13 — which includes the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Sheraden, Banksville, Westwood, Elliot, Fairywood, Oakwood, Chartiers, Crafton Heights, and East Carnegie — the primary election…
Song Spotlight: “Daydreams” by Jack Swing
With their new single “Daydreams,” Pittsburgh’s Jack Swing hits a note with listeners who love this particular blend of funk and rock music. The track feels like a hybrid of these genres, a danceable beat paired with sharp, groovy guitar riffs. The song is sexy and catchy enough to play on repeat throughout the day. The smooth vocals…
Lynn Cullen Live – 11/1/21
Video Archive Halloween is over, but this is far more terrifying than any horror movie you watched yesterday. Lynn talks about how technology is affecting us now, and the scary implications for the future. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Now Hiring: Book Publishing Assistant, Creative Project Supervisor, 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 Communications Coordinator. Local nonprofit Allegheny CleanWays, with a mission to “engage and empower people to eliminate illegal dumping and littering in Allegheny County,” is seeking a part-time Communications…
GOP Allegheny County Council candidate Joe Wise passes away
Joe Wise, a Republican candidate for Allegheny County Council and Moon resident, died on Sat., Oct. 30. Wise was running for Allegheny County Council District 1, which covers sections of Western Allegheny County, and some northern suburbs close to the city. He was 56 years old. Sam DeMarco, chair of the Republican Committee of Allegheny…
FEC complaint over book sales lobbed at GOP Senate hopeful Sean Parnell
Pennsylvania Democrats have asked the Federal Election Commission to look into whether GOP U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell improperly profited from his best-selling books his campaign purchased and then gave away to supporters and promoted on its social media channels. A filing reviewed by the Capital-Star claims that Parnell, the author of five thrillers, improperly…
Nebby post alert: Skeleton stolen, then partially recovered, but still partially lost in Shaler Township
In Pittsburgh, locals call being nosy and gossipy “nebby” and Pittsburghers looooove to be nebby. And while nebbiness used to be confined to water coolers, neighborhood meetings, or chats on the porch, modern-day nebbiness can now be found online. In late October, just as the Halloween season was starting to heat up, a couple in…
Allegheny County requests another extension for local eviction moratorium
With the county’s eviction moratorium set to expire on Oct. 31, Allegheny County President Judge Kim Clark requested on Oct. 29 that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court extend the eviction protection measures remain until the end of November. In Judge Clark’s request, she says the pandemic resulted in an unprecedented number of potential evictions, and extended…
Why is Josh Shapiro skeptical of a state initiative to limit carbon from power plants?
Now that he’s running for governor, Democratic state Attorney General Josh Shapiro is trying to separate himself from incumbent Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature environmental initiative. Shapiro’s campaign did not specifically say if, elected as governor in 2022, he would pull the commonwealth out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Also known as RGGI, it’s a…
Pittsburgh author Brian Broome wins prestigious Kirkus Prize
Pittsburgh author Brian Broome has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Kirkus Prize in nonfiction for his memoir Punch Me Up to the Gods. The award, announced during a virtual ceremony on Thu., Oct. 28, is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world and comes with a prize of $50,000.…
Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh manager reinstated after allegations of racism stemming from craft beer festival
In September, allegations of racism were made against the manager at Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh in relation to the Barrel & Flow craft beer festival, one of the nation’s few Black beer festivals, which was held outside of the SouthSide Works restaurant on Sept. 12. As reported by Pittsburgh City Paper, Barrel & Flow Fest founder Day…
Advocates calling for Allegheny County to extend its local eviction moratorium
With Allegheny County’s eviction moratorium set to expire Oct. 31, the county could see a large increase in eviction complaints filed starting next week. According to a press release from local housing advocates, Allegheny County courts could be dealing with 936 households eviction hearings scheduled for November, 431 of which are set for the first…
The Velvet Underground doc is as singular, creative, and meandering as its subject
“Being afraid of what’s about to happen is not a problem.” The Velvet Underground goes out of its way, from its first moment, to let you know that this isn’t your typical music documentary. The first documentary feature from acclaimed director Todd Haynes (Carol, I’m Not There) starts with the quote from Baudelaire, then moves into…
Deep-pocketed donors pour money into Pennsylvania Supreme Court race
With a seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court at stake, Philadelphia trial lawyers and a pro-charter school political action committee linked to a suburban Philadelphia hedge fund manager have once again reached deep into their pockets to spend big on politics. Buoyed by outside groups, Republican Kevin Brobson, a Commonwealth Court judge, has a slight…
Lynn Cullen Live – 10/28/21
Video Archive Lynn is talking about Senator Joe Manchin and his opposition to a national paid family and medical leave, leaving the United States as the only industrialized nation without such a mandate. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Lynn Cullen Live – 10/27/21
Video Archive Lynn is joined by Susan this morning and they are discussing the Judge ruling that the three men Kyle Rittenhouse shot during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin can be labeled rioters, looters or arsonists, but they shouldn’t be called victims.” Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on…
How newsrooms, police departments, and social media fail missing people of color
When Pittsburgh artist Tonee Turner disappeared on Dec. 30, 2019, friends and family shared missing persons posters of the then 22-year-old. As time passed, however, little new information was uncovered, and fewer posts made their rounds on social and legacy media. Interest in Turner’s case has surged every few months in 2021 after spiking at…
Women of Visions celebrates 40-year history with show at University of Pittsburgh
Women of Visions, a Pittsburgh-based arts collective of Black women, celebrated its 40th anniversary on Wed., Oct. 20 with an opening reception at the University of Pittsburgh. Located in the Frick Fine Arts Building, the exhibition features 50 total works from all 22 of the current Women of Visions artists, some who joined the organization…
New Horizon presents alternative view of King Arthur with world premiere of de Moor
When putting on a play about knights, it stands to reason that fight choreography would come in at some point. Luckily, it’s a skill that writer and director Layon Gray was able to bring to de Moor, an Arthurian-inspired show set to stage at Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Even so, Gray admits he needed a little…
Secretos De Mis Abuelos balances salty and sweet Puerto Rican cuisine in new storefront
Pittsburgh’s first Puerto Rican food truck faced many hurdles that delayed its opening, but Felipe Crespo rose to those challenges and was ready when the opportunity to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant came along. Secretos De Mis Abuelos opened its doors in late September for a soft opening week on Fifth Avenue in Uptown, across from…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Thu., Oct. 28 SPORTS • IRL Head to PPG Paints Arena to help the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate Hispanic heritage during their game against the Calgary Flames. Hispanic Heritage Night will give hockey fans a link for 25% off discounted tickets to the game. A portion of the sales from the discounted tickets will benefit the…
Pittsburgh events to make the most of your Halloween weekend
The Halloweekend is upon us and, as usual, Pittsburgh does not disappoint. The city offers days of spooky things to do, from kid-friendly treats to adult-oriented fun like drag shows, bar crawls, and the return of The Rocky Horror Picture shadowcast. Pittsburgh City Paper compiled a helpful list of Halloween events to help you make…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Oct. 28-Nov. 3
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mardi Gras is a boisterous festival that happens every February all over the planet. One hotspot is New Orleans. The streets there are filled with costumed revelers who enjoy acting in ways that diverge from their customary behavior. If you want to ride on a float in the parade that snakes…
