Vol. 27, No. 24
What can Pittsburgh, by itself, do on climate?
“We can’t wait for the feds.”
By Bill O'Driscoll
Advocates are concerned Port Authority’s new fare-check policy could lead to deportation of undocumented immigrants
“Once Port Authority runs your name, ICE will check that name and can detain you.”
By Ryan Deto
Should a dog shot by a Pittsburgh Police officer be considered a weapon because the officer felt threatened?
“The only danger that was caused is when officer Goetz fired his gun and shot his partner in the foot.”
By Rebecca Addison
Event will honor the life and art of Pittsburgh’s Jimmy Cvetic
He’s a boxing trainer. He’s a poet. He’s an artist.
By Charlie Deitch
Three alcohol-themed weekend getaways
Wet your whistle with summer trips to Ohio, New York and Central Pennsylvania
By Drew Cranisky
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Blue Moon vs. Tequila Cowboy
Long Island Iced Tea
By Celine Roberts
New York-based Southern Tier Brewing Company opens a gastropub on Pittsburgh’s North Side
In addition to many beers, it offers a concise, creative menu and well-prepared food
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Food Network’s ‘Ginormous Food’ show visits three Pittsburgh eateries
Host Josh Denny will eat — a lot — at Emporio, Primanti Bros. and Bakn
Sweet and spicy black-bean quesadillas
Fill a tortilla with beans, sweet potatoes, peppers, onion and cheese
By Alex Gordon
Five Questions with Colm Tóibín
“A contemporary novel doesn’t lend itself to heroism.”
By Stuart Sheppard
Two new books combine poetry and art
Reviews of Under the Kaufmann’s Clock and The 4 Seasons
By Fred Shaw
We Don’t Want This
By Stephanie Metz
Peeking behind the curtain of Pittsburgh’s IT IT
“None of us know what the song is going to be when we get in the room together.”
By Meg Fair
The Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival brings bold performers to three-day event
The festival runs June 16-18
By Mike Shanley
Critics Picks: Laura Mvula at August Wilson Center
By Hannah Lynn
Pittsburgh producer and rapper NVSV is having a prolific 2017
There’s a dissonance to both his lyrics and his production that gives the music a peculiar, provocative edge
Critics' Picks: Nicole Atkins at South Park Amphitheater
Critics' Picks: Banks at Stage AE
New Releases: Stephen Sciulli
Critics' Picks: The Ghost Wolves at Brillobox
New Releases: Maw Paw
World-premiere opera A Gathering of Sons tackles police brutality
Jazz/gospel work opens the Pittsburgh Festival Opera
An Act of God at Pittsburgh Public Theater
Playwright David Javerbaum has set out to destroy spirituality
By Ted Hoover
Proof at Little Lake Theater Co.
This production of a Pulitzer-winner adds up
By Michelle Pilecki
The Mummy
Even as a popcorn film, it’s rather dull and a tonal mess
By Al Hoff
The Transfiguration
A coming-of-age horror story about a teenage boy who thinks he is a vampire
After the Storm
Gentle Japanese drama about a fractured family maybe fixing itself
I, Daniel Blake
Ken Loach’s new dramedy presents man versus the welfare state
My Cousin Rachel
Fine performances and pretty scenery don’t quite bring the thrills in this Daphne Du Maurier adaptation
Paris Can Wait
A low-key drive through the French countryside has its rewards
Wakefield
A great performance from Bryan Cranston anchors this drama about a man’s breakdown
The Pittsburgh Penguins have established themselves as one of the best franchises in sports history
After this victory, I find it hard to keep them out of the conversation
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History
A look back at events that you’ve either forgotten or never heard of
Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate the West Virginia Black Bears get ready for a new season
In Pittsburgh, we endured 20 years of subpar baseball. How bad can they be?
By Mike Wysocki
Savage Love
Would most guys suck their own dick if they were able?
By Dan Savage
Lynn Cullen Live 06/19/17
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live 06/20/17
Short List: June 15-21
Andy Warhol’s movie-star obsession; The Christians at Kinetic Theatre Company; a retrospective for photographer Irving Penn; beer + yoga
By CP Staff
Best of PGH 2023 Readers' Poll
By Ali Trachta
Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival highlights underseen works from early Hollywood
By Owen Gabbey
Enough stomping. How else can we kill these godforsaken spotted lanternflies?
By Rachel Wilkinson
Pittsburgh zine project aims to reduce stigma around opioid use disorder treatment
By Jordana Rosenfeld
