Pittsburgh Grooveline: Dance parties at Brillobox, Spirit, and more (Nov. 7-13)
Each week, the Pittsburgh City Paper compiles a list of Pittsburgh dance parties for you and your crew to bust loose to the best bangers, EDM, pop hits, and more. (All events are 21 and over unless otherwise stated.) Fri., Nov. 8 Another Party Presents Lady Bunny at Brillobox. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave.,…
How DA Stephen Zappala dominated the suburbs and other takeaways from the 2019 election
The highly contested and publicized race for Allegheny County District Attorney was not as close as expected. Twenty-year incumbent District Attorney Stephen Zappala (D-Fox Chapel) won re-election with 57 percent of the vote, defeating Lisa Middleman (I-Highland Park) by more than 38,000 votes, a 14-point win for Zappala and a total domination in municipalities outside of…
Weekly Food Truck Schedule: Nov. 6-12
Are you tired of tracking down food trucks? Welcome to the Pittsburgh City Paper food truck roundup, where we do the hard work for you. Each week, we’re compiling a list of city trucks and their schedules. (For the most up-to-date schedule, visit each truck’s website.) AFRICAN Kilimanjaro Flavour @kilimanjaro_flavour Wednesday: 1966 Georgetown Drive, Sewickley…
Talkin’ Snack: Starting my morning with the new meatless Beyond Sausage Sandwich at Dunkin’
As of today, vegetarians have another fast-food breakfast option with the release of the Beyond Sausage Sandwich at Dunkin’. The chain first released the menu item in test markets in July. After it “quickly became one of the top-selling sandwiches,” Dunkin’ decided to accelerate the planned national rollout to 9,000 stores throughout the U.S. So…
Photos: Independent DA candidate Lisa Middleman’s election party
This year’s biggest election in Allegheny County is the contest between incumbent District Attorney Stephen Zappala (D-Fox Chapel) and challenger Lisa Middleman (I-Highland Park). Middleman’s campaign raised more money than Zappala, who has served as the country’s top prosecutor for more than 20 years, and the race has featured several high profile stories. Zappala, the…
Photos: Steel Army 35mm Project from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds playoffs
This past weekend was full of events in Pittsburgh, including the Pittsburgh Riverhounds playoff game against Louisville at Highmark Stadium. Of course, we all know by now they unfortunately lost 2-1 in overtime, but the team’s incredibly loyal supporters group, the Steel Army, showed up in full force as usual. We gave the Steel Army…
After more than 20 years together, Neon Swing X-perience releases first-ever holiday album
Sway into the holiday season with the Neon Swing X-perience. This Sat., Nov. 9, the jazz, swing, and rockabilly band debuts its ninth album — and its first-ever holiday recording — O Howly Night, at the Four Seasons Brewing Company in Latrobe. In addition to traditional big-band style arrangements (“Big Noise From The North Pole,” “Deck The…
Another one: Study ranks Pittsburgh among top 10 US cities for thrift shopping
Pittsburghers know the city has its fair share of places to go thrift shopping, whether it’s one of many Goodwill donation centers or independently owned second-hand shops. But a new study released by the furniture company Joybird has placed Pittsburgh among the nation’s best for finding previously owned goods. Using data sourced from Yelp, Joybird…
Why do people love voting stickers so much?
On voting day, the most talked-about topic relating to voting is the candidates and issues. The second most talked about topic is voting stickers. If you say you voted, someone will almost certainly ask, “Did you get a sticker?” While some counties and states provide polling locations with stickers, Allegheny County does not, so if…
A panel on disability and justice, a reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech on Vietnam, and more educational and social justice events this week in Pittsburgh
Is your dial always pre-set to talk radio? Always asking how you can make a difference in the world? Are you just hungry for some learning? Peruse our curated list of educational, volunteer, and social-justice events this week in Pittsburgh. Election 2020 6-7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6. Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Side.…
Lynn Cullen Live – 11/5/19
Video Archive It’s Election Day and that’s what Lynn and Susan are discussing, today’s election as well as elections in general. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Photos: Bloomfield boxers fight their way from Ukraine
Ukranian immigrants find a home, and fighting success, in Pittsburgh.
Former Republican Governor Tom Corbett endorses Stephen Zappala for District Attorney
Today on KDKA radio, Democratic Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala received an unlikely endorsement in the form of former Gov. Tom Corbett (R-Allegheny). Corbett, a Republican, is the first high-profile politician to weigh in on the race between Zappala and Lisa Middleman, a progressive-minded Independent. Just one day before the general election, Corbett spoke…
Clean out your closet for the 20th Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Children’s television pioneer Fred Rogers was known for the signature cardigans he wore on his show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. In honor of his sartorial choice, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host its annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive, an event to collect cold-weather clothing for people throughout the region. On Thu., Nov. 7, the…
2019 General Election Guide
Access the full Pittsburgh City Paper 2019 General Election Guide here In 2016, about 42 percent of Allegheny County voters went for a straight-party ticket. This means more than 277,000 voters in the county walked into the booth and pressed one button to support whichever political party they desired. For many elections, this might be…
Celebrate Friendsgiving under the lights of Ian Brill’s VAULT at Spirit
Spirit is hosting a Friendsgiving like no other on Thu., Nov 21, with a “mind-altering, not-so-traditional” four-course dinner under the pulsing lights of Ian Brill’s VAULT light installation. All of the proceeds are going to Spirit’s Rooftop Garden Project. Preparing the food for the night is Millvale’s Duncan Street chefs/owners Kendyl Ryan and Dan Rodriguez,…
The Office pop-up party coming to Hard Rock Cafe
If your own office Christmas party is lackluster, then you can celebrate the holidays with your favorite fictional coworkers. Scrantonicity, a pop-up party themed around The Office, will come to the Hard Rock Cafe on Fri., Dec. 6. (Update: due to popular demand, a second date has been added on Sat., Dec. 7.) The event,…
Fried chicken and waffles, to stay
After four years of running one of Pittsburgh’s most popular food trucks, The Coop Chicken and Waffles is settling down in North Side. In early 2020, The Coop will open a brick-and-mortar location at 401 E. Ohio St., in a space formerly occupied by Rita’s Italian Ice. Justin Fitzgerald and Nicki Cardilli, the married couple behind…
Lynn Cullen Live – 11/4/19
Video Archive Lynn is starting off the week by talking about her Halloween, and a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher who she went to grade school with, Dr. Jay Gordon. In attempts to avoid politics for a bit longer she is sharing book reviews she read recently on Edison by Edmund Morris, and…
Op-ed: On Bari Weiss and an inclusive and honest Jewish Left in Pittsburgh
A little over a week ago, Pittsburgh observed the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. It is nearly impossible, at this time, to talk about Jewishness in Pittsburgh without mentioning the 11 Jewish elders who were murdered by a white supremacist in their house of worship last year.…
Pylon Pics: Steelers win puts team back in contention
Recap all of the best moments in pictures by photographer Jared Wickerham in the Steelers 26-24 win against the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field.
Q&A: Dr. Judith A. Peraino, music professor who discovered unreleased Lou Reed recordings in the Warhol Museum archives
Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that previously unheard recordings made by Lou Reed in the mid-1970s were unearthed two years ago in the archives of the Andy Warhol Museum. According to the story, Dr. Judith A. Peraino, a music professor at Cornell University, was looking into a book about Warhol and stumbled…
Concert Announcements: Buku comes home, and Magic City Hippies and Coin visit again
Stay up-to-date with your favorite artists and musicians coming to Pittsburgh. Each week, Pittsburgh City Paper will bring you the most recent concert announcements so you never miss a show. Electronic Buku. Sat., Dec. 28. Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks. Dan Deacon. Thu., April 16, 2020. Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale. Anamanaguchi. Thu., April 9, 2020. Spirit,…
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald denounces Peduto’s anti-cracker plant stance
On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto made a splash when announcing he is now opposed to any additional petrochemical plants in the region. He joined other regional politicians, like Allegheny County Councilor Anita Prizio (D-O’Hara) and state Reps. Sara Innamorato (D-Lawrenceville) and Summer Lee (D-Swissvale), in voicing opposition against the petrochemical industry. Petrochemical plants, aka…
Now Playing: Weekly Pittsburgh film roundup, Nov. 1-7
Every Friday, Pittsburgh City Paper compiles a round-up of new releases and second-run films playing around the city. This only covers films that are new to theaters this week; check out what movies opened last week here. Parasite In this upstairs, downstairs movie, directed by Bong Joon-ho, a young man from a poor family living…
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: The city’s last hope for a championship this season?
In a tumultuous time for Pittsburgh sports, there is one team still holding down the “City of Champions” title: The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, whose winning season recently earned them the title of 2019 Eastern Conference Regular Season Champions and landed them a top spot in this year’s United Soccer League (USL) playoffs. This season has…
State Democrats launch open enrollment tour for Affordable Care Act coverage
Today marks the beginning of open enrollment for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and state Democrats and making sure residents are receiving the information they need to sign up. From now through Sun., Dec. 15, the total length of the six-week enrollment period, Democrats will host 21 free ACA enrollment events throughout…
The political battle over Allegheny County’s proposed conversion-therapy ban, explained
With local elections right around the corner, the topic of conversion therapy is emerging as a key issue in races for Allegheny County Council. Earlier this year, legislation to ban conversion therapy countywide was proposed in the county council chambers. Conversion therapy is a psychological or spiritual intervention used to attempt to change an LGBTQ…
Popular Downtown Pittsburgh retail and manufacturing store Moop Shop heads west
After three years at a storefront in Downtown Pittsburgh and 12-and-a-half years in business, local makershop Moop is ending production of its popular wax-canvas bags and heading to Seattle. But fans of the First Avenue shop need not worry: Moop owner Wendy Downs says she has no plans to close the Pittsburgh location. The business…
Carnegie Mellon University students give a green boost to a Halloween treat
It’s Halloween, which means everyone, be they young or old, will be liberally dipping into the candy bowl. But if you’re a fan of Twizzlers, that vaguely waxy, strawberry-flavored licorice that are definitely not Vines, your sugar consumption might come with a little less guilt this year thanks to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). A group…
More info about sinkholes, from an expert
On Mon., Oct. 28, a sinkhole opened up on 10th Street in Downtown, taking the back half of a Port Authority bus, and captivating the city (and the country?). Local ice cream chain Millie’s introduced a Sinkhole Sundae. A Twitter account for the hole popped up. An artist is selling a bus-in-sinkhole Christmas ornament. CP…
31 Days of the Undead: Plan 9 from Outer Space and the Unexpected Legacy of Ed Wood
In honor of Romero Lives!, the city’s month-long George A. Romero tribute, Pittsburgh City Paper presents 31 Days of the Undead, a series of reviews and essays about zombie media. Look for new posts going up every day from now through Oct. 31. Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) The late George A. Romero is…
Weekly Food Truck Schedule: Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Are you tired of tracking down food trucks? Welcome to the Pittsburgh City Paper food truck roundup, where we do the hard work for you. Each week, we’re compiling a list of city trucks and their schedules. (For the most up-to-date schedule, visit each truck’s website.) AFRICAN Kilimanjaro Flavour @kilimanjaro_flavour Friday: Apis Mead & Winery.…
Chelsea Handler brings stand-up to the Byham Theater tomorrow night
No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Handler brings her Life Will Be the Death of Me stand-up comedy tour to Pittsburgh this weekend, with a Friday night show at the Byham Theater. The tour comes on the heels of her recent return to stand-up following the success of her eponymous memoir that was…
Lynn Cullen Live – 10/31/19
Video Archive It’s the Halloween edition of Lynn Cullen Live. Lynn is talking about the holiday, and how reality is scary enough right now. First she is discussing a haunted house in Tennessee with a 40 page waiver that people are petitioning to have shut down. She is also discussing the speech Barak Obama gave…
How to properly make jungle juice and where to find the best ‘four or more’ beverages
If you’ve ever been to a college party, chances are that someone has shoved a cup in your hand and said, “This jungle juice is so good, trust me.” More often than not, this drunk party person is wrong, and the jungle juice is very bad. I have yet to find an enjoyable jungle juice…
Forget sexy-time foods, the best aphrodisiacs come from the real relationship work
Recently, I was asked what sort of natural aphrodisiacs, such as specific foods or scents, work to heighten sexual arousal and increase libido. I had to admit that I really don’t know because, other than passing cultural references to things like oysters and chocolate, I had never given aphrodisiacs much thought. So, I did what…
The story behind Andy Warhol’s transformation into a zombie by Pittsburgh’s renowned makeup artist Tom Savini
In honor of Romero Lives!, the city’s month-long George A. Romero tribute, Pittsburgh City Paper presents 31 Days of the Undead, a series of reviews and essays about zombie media. Look for new posts going up every day from now through Oct. 31. Zombie Andy Warhol When people think of Pittsburgh, two things often come…
A referendum asks for property-tax increases to fund city parks improvements. Is it worth it?
Four hundred million dollars. That’s how much Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy CEO Jayne Miller estimates is in the backlog for maintenance and projects at parks in the city of Pittsburgh. Miller says city parks have gone relatively untouched for decades in terms of investment and have been allowed to deteriorate to levels that will require significant…
Pizzeria Davide: New location, old-world pizza
In 2016, Dave Anoia started selling pizza during the day at his Strip District spot, DiAnoia’s Eatery, and his “old world” style pies – cheese under sauce – became a big hit. DiAnoia’s pizza was in high demand. In May, Anoia and his team finally gave into Pittsburgh’s call for more and opened Pizzeria Davide,…
Pittsburgh City Council District 1
Pittsburgh City Council District 1 covers the North Side neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Marshall-Shadeland, Spring Hill, Spring Garden, Troy Hill, Fineview, Northview Heights, Observatory Hill, Spring Garden, Spring Hill, Summer Hill, Deutschtown (East Allegheny), Allegheny Center, and Allegheny West. There’s currently no incumbent running because incumbent Darlene Harris (D-Spring Hill) lost the Democratic primary to…
Darkness is Spreading celebrates its two-year anniversary, back where it all started
Halloween might be artist/DJ sarah huny young’s favorite holiday, so it was disheartening when, two years after moving to Pittsburgh from Harlem, she had yet to find a Halloween party that she felt comfortable attending. Her cousin, the writer Damon Young, had the name recognition and connections to get an event started, and worked with…
Allegheny County Council District 2
Allegheny County District 2 covers North Hills municipalities including Sewickley, Franklin Park, McCandless, Pine, Marshall, Richland, Bradford Woods, Crescent and Ohio townships. Christine Allen (D-Sewickley) Bio: Pittsburgh native Christine Allen currently serves as an elected member of Sewickley Borough Council. Studied at Point Park and University of Pittsburgh. In 2006, Allen and their wife started…
Allegheny County Council District 5
Allegheny County District 5 covers the South Hills municipalities of Bethel Park, Bridgeville, Mount Lebanon, and Upper St. Clair. Thomas Matthew Duerr (D-Bethel Park) Bio: Duerr grew up in Bethel Park and attended Pennsylvania State University. Worked on the campaigns for Hillary Clinton, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, and other Democratic candidates. Says he gained a…
Allegheny County Executive
The county executive position provides leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of the Allegheny County government. The executive ensures policies of the county are implemented and its responsibilities to the residents of Allegheny County are met. Democratic incumbent Rich Fitzgerald — first elected as county executive in 2011 — is running for re-election against…
Allegheny County District Attorney
The Allegheny County District Attorney is in charge of directing how people facing criminal charges are prosecuted in the county. The DA’s decisions impact cases as minor as disorderly conduct and as major as homicide. The office has a major impact on the county’s criminal justice system. Lisa Middleman (I-Highland Park) Bio: Running as…
Novi, Dear brings disco balls and big questions about identity to Silver Eye Center for Photography
For Novi, Dear, a new exhibition opening Thu., Oct. 31 at the Silver Eye Center for Photography, artist Leonard Suryajaya investigates the conflicting facets of his life and identity. His website details his upbringing as part of the Chinese-born minority in Indonesia and as a Buddhist educated in Christian schools in a Muslim-majority country. As…
Inclusivity and connectivity are the goals of Hauntsville: A Higher Realm
Halloween is often associated with immaterial fears of hauntings, ghost stories, and things that go bump in the night. Anthony Resch, fka Royal Haunts, and Joshua Orange are instead doing the spooking themselves with their Halloween event, Hauntsville: A Higher Realm. “We really wanted to have a Halloween event that didn’t just focus on the…
Meet Nisha Blackwell, owner of bow tie company Knotzland
Nisha Blackwell Founder and CEO of Knotzland, a very small bow tie company Knotzland.com IG: @Knotzland FB: Knotzland Tell me what you’re wearing today. Today, I am wearing something very comfortable: a turtleneck from Amour Vert, an online sustainable fashion company. When I went to Atlanta and got to experience their retail store, I was…
City Paper Live – 10/30/19
Video Archive Pittsburgh City Paper’s Ryan and Hannah talk about some of the exciting county and city council races coming on Nov. 5. They also talk about Pittsburgh’s sinkhole. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Polling places are miserable, but they don’t have to be
As an American citizen, you have the power to decide which old, rich, white man will further profiteer from our natural resources and labor, while providing absolutely nothing of tangible value to you or society. You’ll get a sticker, a selfie, and know you “made a difference.” OK. That was too harsh. I don’t have…
Meet Lucy Stewart: Associate Curator of Education, Carnegie Museum of Art
Name: Lucy Stewart, Westmoreland County Work: Associate Curator of Education, Carnegie Museum of Art What do you do? I connect people to what we have on view, give them inroads, meet them where they are, and bring them into our conversation. I also develop and facilitate programs for people with different kinds of abilities. What…
