Vol. 31, No. 19
Pittsburgh student to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Dani Janae
Pennsylvania schools double solar power use since 2020
By Ladimir Garcia
U.S. Steel fined $1.5 million and required to improve air pollution control
Environmental advocates express "major concerns" for implementation of changes
By Jordana Rosenfeld
Elected officials, environmental groups call for updates to Pennsylvania's recycling laws
Jail resumes modified lockdown due to COVID; advocates renew calls to decarcerate
Report: Western Pa. politicians among hundreds of state legislators to join far-right Facebook groups
The report shows that 40 Pa. Republican lawmakers, who hold majorities in the state House and Senate, joined such groups
By Kira Lerner
Summer Lee wins, paves way to becoming first Black woman from Pennsylvania in Congress
By Lisa Cunningham
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Pittsburgh
By Dontae Washington
A year of free pizza, a new sushi spot, and more Pittsburgh food news
Soulshowmike’s Album Picks: Robert Glasper’s Black Radio III
By Mike Canton
Pittsburgh's top concerts: May 23-29
Shows at Stage AE, The Mr. Roboto Project, Hard Rock Cafe, and more
By Jordan Snowden
Sweetwater Center for the Arts hosts program for Black teaching artists
Permanent Hangover gains cult following, branding illustrated beer merch to the apathetic
By Owen Gabbey
Defunctland traces weird, horny history of Kennywood ride
By Amanda Waltz
On the Tahn: Dance parties at Hot Mass, Cobra, and more (May 20-22)
Final tour of popular guitar exhibition stops at Carnegie Science Center
Girls Running Shit to highlight women and femme performers at Speak Your Truth
Pittsburgh writer Meryl Franzos on "rock ‘n’ roll coolness," vintage, and Calder orange
By Tereneh Idia
Song from the Uproar recalls one woman’s incredible life with all-female cast and crew
New Pittsburgh Dance Council season brings exciting works to the stage and the ice
Introducing Brian Broome captures Black Pittsburgh creatives thriving despite obstacles
Tull Family Theater to premiere Pittsburgh-shot dramatic thriller Hiraeth
Harris Theater honors grunge music gods with Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Young marble players prepare for Allegheny County Championship
After Hours: Natalie Bencivenga interviews Mohammed Burny
By Natalie Bencivenga
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Manager of Tourism, Advocacy Fellow, and more
15 new employment listings curated from throughout the region
Compiled by Lisa Cunningham
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: May 19-25
By Rob Brezsny
Lynn Cullen Live: Primary Election results (05/23/22)
By Lynn Cullen
Lynn Cullen Live: Major General Smedley Butler (05/24/22)
Pittsburgh’s top events: May 19-25
This week’s must-see arts and cultural productions
By Mars Johnson
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Gentleman's Club Manager, Canine Handler, Various Positions at black radish kitchen, and more
By Morgan Biddle
Video game designer, animator, Jeopardy! contestant: Meet Julian Glander
By Matt Petras
How do you fence a truckload of Jaromír Jágr bobbleheads? We asked the FBI
Tendie Talk: I ate Pittsburgh's best chicken tenders so you can, too
By Colin Williams