UPDATE — 2:00 p.m., Sat., March 28: Number of today's new confirmed positive cases in Allegheny County: 61...

Now available in local grocery stores

Isaly’s — makers of chipped chopped ham, barbecue sauce, and old fashioned ice cream — is expanding their ice cream line with a highly requested flavor from the ice cream counter archives: Toasted Almond Fudge — crunchy toasted almonds in Isaly’s rich chocolate ice cream. Isaly’s Ice Cream can now be found in pints in Giant Eagle’s freezer section along with Kuhn’s, Shop n Save’s, and other local grocery stores...

While you're cooped up inside, you can still listen to the radio! In honor of Women's History Month, City Paper will be highlighting women in Pittsburgh's airwaves throughout the month...

Today, the Allegheny County Jail announced that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease that is caused by the coronavirus. According to a press release, the infected employee didn’t provide direct care to inmates at the jail and has not been at work since the afternoon of March 19...

On Wed., March 11, the World Health Organization deemed coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, a global pandemic and confirmed cases have grown exponentially in countries like Italy, China, South Korea, and others. Confirmed cases continue to grow in the U.S. as well...

Everybody is dealing with the COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — staying connected with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start...

According to a press release from his office, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Butler) has tested positive for coronavirus. The release says that Kelly began experiencing flu-like symptoms this week...

Congress is poised to pass a multi-trillion dollar stimulus package that will provide funds to businesses, public-transit, airlines, and American taxpayers that have suffered economic woes during the coronavirus closures. The bill has garnered broad bipartisan support, including a Senate vote of 96-0, and the U.S. House is expected to pass the bill today...

Three local nonprofits are making sure local students are getting fed through a special food distribution program supported in part by Pittsburgh-born actor Michael Keaton. 412 Food Rescue, A+ Schools, and the Latino Community Center launched a pilot program that would deliver meals to students at their former bus stops...

After all restaurants and bars were ordered to close dining rooms to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Pittsburgh eateries have started to expand take-out services

On Sun., March 15, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all restaurants and bars to close dining rooms for 14 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In light of this, a number of Pittsburgh eateries have started expanding their take-out services...

The novel coronavirus has impacted every facet of our lives. An institution like Planned Parenthood is a vulnerable institution in the best of times, often having to fight off restrictive legislation and losses in funding...

Earlier this week, I sent an SOS text to my mom: “Help! I need dinner ideas.” With the Stay-at-Home order in place, I (along with many other people) have had to confront the fact that my cooking skills are miserable...

We're stuck at home. Musicians are stuck at home...

While you're cooped up inside, you can still listen to the radio! In honor of Women's History Month, City Paper will be highlighting women in Pittsburgh's airwaves throughout the month...

On Thu., March 26, the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest population estimates, and the Pittsburgh region has once again reported a loss of population. The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) which encompasses Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties, is estimated to have declined by 5,053 people between July 2018 and July 2019...

All revenue from the album will directly benefit contributing artists

If you were given one word, a theme, and 48 hours, could you create an original song? If the answer is yes, then reach out to Benjamin T. Wilson, aka BENNTY, who is looking for musicians to include on a collaboration album...

Everybody is dealing with the COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — staying connected with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start...

New releases from Pittsburgh bands/musicians to listen to while social distancing. The Commonheart - "You've Got a Friend"

Updated Thu., March 26: The Parkway Theater in McKees Rocks is offering streaming versions of its new release films, including the currently available Phoenix, Oregon, the Swedish-Georgian drama And Then We Danced (available Fri., March 27), and the upcoming documentary Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band. Half all ticket sales will go directly to supporting Parkway Theater...

On Thu., March 26, Pittsburgh-based language learning company Duolingo launched a new app to help teach kids to read English. Duolingo ABC was in the works for a while, but with the pandemic keeping many kids home from school, the company launched it early...

In ordinary times, the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit 412 Food Rescue addresses rampant food waste through the hard work of volunteers who donate their time to collecting and distributing unused produce and other goods from restaurants and markets. But how is 412 Food Rescue continuing its operations even as COVID-19 demands social distancing and keeping people home?