Vol. 30, No. 49
Black-led community spotlight: Angel Ford of Lavish Lamb
By Dani Janae
COVID-19 "surge" contributing to longer waits at Pennsylvania hospitals
To combat the increased number of patients, UPMC is urging people to get vaccinated, wear a mask and practice social distancing
By Cassie Miller
Pa. Supreme Court tosses Wolf administration school mask mandate
By John L. Micek
Mayor-elect Gainey puts controversial transit project on hold as multi-modal vision of Hazelwood Green becomes more uncertain
By Ryan Deto
Three Strip District projects get redevelopment grants to expand riverfront access
Port Authority wants bus-only lanes and other upgrades for Homestead-McKeesport corridor
Community input sought for new Riverview Park bike/pedestrian bridge
Healthy Ride has started process of adding electric-assist bikes to its fleet
By Amanda Waltz
Audubon workers in Pennsylvania vote to unionize
By Jason Phox
Senate candidate Oz in Pittsburgh says he likes “beer and sandwiches”
Pa. court to hear arguments over releasing voters' identifying information as part of election investigation
By Marley Parish
State Rep. Austin Davis to enter Lt. Gov race with Dem Josh Shapiro’s backing
By Stephen Caruso
New medical marijuana dispensary coming to Pittsburgh’s South Side
Healthy Ride temporarily removing bike-share stations ahead of 2022 changes
State committees to hear feedback on efforts to change Pa. fireworks law
5 Pittsburgh restaurants changing the toast game
By Isabella Diaz
McGinnis Sisters descendant and food historian discusses legacy of game-changing markets
Prantl’s Bakery taking over Priory space in Pittsburgh’s North Side
Southern comfort food, fish feasts, and more Pittsburgh food news
Enhance your holiday feast with entrees, desserts, and more from Pittsburgh-area restaurants
American Bastard or American Badass? Jan Beatty exemplifies both in new memoir
By Rege Behe
Clara Kent lights up her music with Aura: Reimagined at Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Music for the Movement to benefit organizations fighting police brutality and mass incarceration
Concert Preview: Diet Cig, Killswitch Engage, and other live shows coming to Pittsburgh in January
Pittsburgh pop-up selfie museum offers perfect spot for holiday photos
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at The Mr. Roboto Project, Thunderbird Music Hall, and more (Dec. 10-12)
Freeland is an understated tour through the trials of pot farming
By Owen Gabbey
Resonance Works to present "innovative" take on Hansel and Gretel
Among Women brings thriving contemporary Serbian art scene to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh rinks to go ice skating this winter
By Tia Bailey
Bearing witness: My path to recovery after trauma rewired my brain
By Danielle Inez Walker
Now Hiring: Buccos designer, Bonsai Horticulturist, and more job openings this week in Pittsburgh
Compiled by Lisa Cunningham
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Dec. 9-15
By Rob Brezsny
Lynn Cullen Live - 12/8/21
By Lynn Cullen
Lynn Cullen Live - 12/09/21
Lynn Cullen Live - 12/13/21
Lynn Cullen Live - 12/14/21
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Dec. 9-15
By CP Staff
By Mars Johnson
Pittsburgh’s street trees are free upon request. So why do they often go to the city’s wealthiest residents?
By James Paul
Sophie Masloff seldom talked about her childhood. Were seedy family ties the reason?
By David S. Rotenstein
Mrs. Soffel was a cougar who might still haunt The Shiloh Gastro, pining for her Biddle brothers boy toy
By Rachel Wilkinson
The cassette-tape comeback has reached Pittsburgh's record stores
By Ethan Beck