Issue of
Vol. 27, No. 33
While PWSA and Veolia squabble over who’s to blame, some call for quicker action to address Pittsburgh’s lead crisis
“It seems to me that there’s so much we don’t know, but from everything I’ve reviewed it seems there’s culpability to be shared.”
By Rebecca Addison
Etna and Sharpsburg believe a trail can bring economic revitalization to the riverfront towns
“I can see people in our business district all the time now. A trail can only enhance all of that.”
By Ryan Deto
Mad Noodles, on the South Side, offers far more than Asian-American cliches
The menu is anchored by about a dozen noodle soups and plates, with some rice dishes and stir-fries
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
North Side’s Casellula café is offering monthly cheese classes
“We want to give people information so they are no longer intimidated by the idea of ordering a cheese plate.”
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Acacia vs. Speakeasy at the Omni William Penn Hotel
Rob Roy
By Celine Roberts
Hot Weather, Cold Drinks
We could all use a drink
Frank Cornelissen “Susucaru” Rosato, Terre Siciliane 2016
$15/glass
By CP Staff
Beet and Rainbow Carrot Slaw Salad
Convincing people to try a raw beet was the ultimate challenge.
By Landon DePaulo, Garfield
Program matches local artists with immigrants and refugees
“There’s something incredibly valuable about inserting artists into communities in an in-depth way.”
By Matt Petras
Heading to Pittsburgh’s Skull Fest? Our guide has got you covered
Bring a bunch of earplugs for you and your forgetful friends. Punks don’t let punks get tinnitus!
By Meg Fair
Blød Maud belies its own apparent nonchalance with a haunting, hook-filled EP
“It’s like a kid where, if you tell them to do something, they won’t do it.”
By Margaret Welsh
Soccer Mommy shoots and scores with new release, Collection; plays Pittsburgh Aug. 19
“If it’s scary, it usually turns out pretty good.”
By Eli Enis
New Local Releases: Patrick Haley Coyle
Critics' Pick: Joe Louis Walker at Club Cafe
By Hannah Lynn
Critics' Pick: The Homeless Gospel Choir at Mr. Smalls
Critics' Pick: Growl at Brillobox
Critics' Pick: The “F—k Ted Nugent!” Extravaganza at Mr. Roboto
Cloud 9 at Throughline Theatre Co.
It’s like a strange collision between Gilbert and Sullivan and Eugene Ionesco
By Stuart Sheppard
Dancer-choreographers key to Pittsburgh Ballet’s annual free show
Hartwood Acres concert features original works and excerpts of classical favorites
By Steve Sucato
Step
An engaging documentary about a Baltimore girls step team, working for both artistic and academic success
By Al Hoff
In This Corner of the World
This Japanese anime set during World War II offers a wistful and affecting depiction of quiet resilience
Wind River
A terse crime drama set on a Native American reservation
By Bill O'Driscoll
Pittsburgh Comedy Festival features W. Kamau Bell and improv troupe North Coast
Fourth annual festival features some 45 acts over five days
Critics say budget bill’s environmental provisions would gut the permitting process
“The agency that I left in 2003 bears no resemblance to the agency we have now”
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/22/17
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live 08/15/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/16/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/17/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/18/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/21/17
Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer must be remembered by continuing her fight against hate
These people were wrong and their ideology is evil. Heather Heyer intended to be there to tell them that.
By Charlie Deitch
Savage Love
I’m having an extremely difficult time getting intimate with my boyfriend of four years.
By Dan Savage
Roller-derby playoffs hit Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center
“Everyone has their reasons for playing and I can’t wait to share that with Pittsburgh.”
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History
Not all of Pittsburgh’s historical sports venues have met the wrecking ball
If you’re looking to see Three Rivers Stadium, Pitt Stadium, Duquesne Gardens or the Civic Arena, they can be seen only in pictures on the internet
By Mike Wysocki
Short List: Aug. 17-24
Quantum Theatre world-premieres Red Hills; Style Week Pittsburgh; the PSO’s free send-off concert; solar-eclipse viewing
Pittsburgh Current Presents; Repeal Day
@ Max's Allegheny Tavern
Thu., Dec. 5, 7-10 p.m.
More Lynn Cullen Live
Where do Allegheny County’s elected officials stand on the fight over fracking and cracker plants?
An appreciation of Prantl's Thumbprint cookie
By Maggie Weaver
Rex bartender Christy Fowler doesn't have time for muddling
By Lissa Brennan
Pennsylvanians really love mini bottles of Fireball whiskey
