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.”

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.”

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

Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Acacia vs. Speakeasy at the Omni William Penn Hotel

Rob Roy

Frank Cornelissen “Susucaru” Rosato, Terre Siciliane 2016

$15/glass

Hot Weather, Cold Drinks

We could all use a drink

Beet and Rainbow Carrot Slaw Salad

Convincing people to try a raw beet was the ultimate challenge.

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!

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.”

Soccer Mommy shoots and scores with new release, Collection; plays Pittsburgh Aug. 19

“If it’s scary, it usually turns out pretty good.”

New Local Releases: Patrick Haley Coyle

Critics' Pick: Joe Louis Walker at Club Cafe

Critics' Pick: The “F—k Ted Nugent!” Extravaganza at Mr. Roboto

Step

An engaging documentary about a Baltimore girls step team, working for both artistic and academic success

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

Program matches local artists with immigrants and refugees

“There’s something incredibly valuable about inserting artists into communities in an in-depth way.”

Cloud 9 at Throughline Theatre Co.

It’s like a strange collision between Gilbert and Sullivan and Eugene Ionesco

Dancer-choreographers key to Pittsburgh Ballet’s annual free show

Hartwood Acres concert features original works and excerpts of classical favorites

Pittsburgh Comedy Festival features W. Kamau Bell and improv troupe North Coast

Fourth annual festival features some 45 acts over five days

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.

Savage Love

I’m having an extremely difficult time getting intimate with my boyfriend of four years.

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

Short List: Aug. 17-24

Quantum Theatre world-premieres Red Hills; Style Week Pittsburgh; the PSO’s free send-off concert; solar-eclipse viewing