Get a criminal record expunged with help from Allegheny County
Expungement is the only mechanism to permanently and completely remove criminal history record information. Click to find info on the latest clinic being held to help inform community members on how to begin the process.
Six spots to get a killer hot dog in Pittsburgh
While everyone’s debating whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich, we’re over here actually enjoying them. We found six local spots to grab a delicious dog, ranging from no-frills hidden gems to ones covered in an obscene amount of toppings. Let us know which hot dog joint we should try next! Nana’s New…
Union Project gets fired up with Mother of All Pottery Sales
Union Project has undergone a few changes over the years, including the addition of new staff, new facilities, and more. The public will get the chance to experience some of these developments when the Highland Park nonprofit organization and community center hosts its first in-person Mother of All Pottery Sales event in two years. Taking place…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at these Pittsburgh restaurants
There are many places in Pittsburgh where you can go to get a happy hour margarita or tacos, but if you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with authentic Mexican food, we’re here to help. Here are a few spots worthy of your support this Cinco de Mayo and beyond. If you’re looking for bold…
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Introducing Park ‘til Dark with free, family-friendly activities and celebrate the return of Pour at the Park
Spring has finally sprung and now is the perfect time to head out of the city for some fun, recreation, and a cold beer. Park ‘til Dark is the perfect opportunity to experience it all. It’s a full day of free, family-friendly recreational activities in South Park, topped off by the annual Pour at the…
Abortion rights rally marches through Downtown Pittsburgh following Roe V. Wade leak
About 150 people gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh on May 3 to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, a plan first revealed by Politico in a leaked draft opinion and later confirmed by the court. Pittsburgh advocates and groups including Women’s March-Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh’s section of the National Council of Jewish Women, and Planned…
Bike Share Pittsburgh launches new, half electric POGOH fleet
Hello, POGOH! Bike Share Pittsburgh, the nonprofit that previously managed the Healthy Ride bicycle fleet, will launch its new bike-share program, POGOH, on Fri., May 6 with a celebration in Market Square and a ride around Downtown. (Apparently, POGOH is PGH with two bicycle wheels on either side of the G.) POGOH’s fleet will be…
After Hours – Bonus Edition: Natalie Bencivenga interviews La’Tasha D. Mayes
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh City Paper (@pghcitypaper) La’Tasha D. Mayes, founder of New Voices for Reproductive Justice and candidate for Mayor Ed Gainey’s former state House seat in District 24, joins Natalie Bencivenga for a bonus After Hours episode, discussing the possible gutting of Roe V. Wade. Watch to…
Dozens of donuts, brews for a cause, and more Pittsburgh food news
Carbon Compost x Self Reliant Seitan instagram.com/selfreliantseitanpgh Self Reliant Seitan, a Pittsburgh-based maker of small-batch vegan “meats,” has teamed up with Carbon Compost, a local compost company that offers to pick up your food scraps curbside every two weeks as long as they are in the appropriate bin. If you have compostable food scraps or packaging,…
Lynn Cullen Live: Supreme Court Leaked Draft (05/03/22)
Lynn is talking about the news that Politico has obtained a draft of a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Pittsburgh Dance Council closes season with “groundbreaking” ballet performances
Dance companies in Pittsburgh and around the globe are looking at ways to bring ballet into the 21st century. The Pittsburgh Dance Council will introduce local audiences to one such innovator, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, described as transcending tradition in a “groundbreaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip hop.” Complexions, a New York-based company…
National grant to provide $450,000 to Allegheny County artists and organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has announced the launch of a new grant program that will reward artists and arts organizations with the largest sum of funds they’ve provided to date. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, this grant seeks to fund 35 awardees with funds ranging from $5,000-10,000. Individual artists who are…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Museum Manager, Cake Icer, Video Editor, and more
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week. If your company is hiring, send info including a job title, description, and salary range to jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Marketing and Development Coordinator. Innovative theater nonprofit Pittsburgh Festival Opera is hiring a part-time Marketing and Development Coordinator. The position will be responsible for…
Grist House and Eat’n Park team up for pie-flavored sour
A fun part of the recent craft beer wave has been sharing new beer concepts with random people and gauging their first reaction, whether it be intrigue, confusion, or repulsion. So, here goes … “Grist House and Eat’n Park Have Collaborated on a Sour that is brewed with a lot of Eat’n Park’s Strawberry pies.”…
Pittsburgh City Paper wins statewide Keystone Media Awards
Pittsburgh City Paper is honored to announce it has won six awards in the 2022 Keystone Media Awards, a statewide journalism competition for Pennsylvania media companies. The awards, published on April 28 by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, are presented each year to Pennsylvania journalists whose work “displays relevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers, and furthers First Amendment…
Trans filmmaker explores dysphoria through internet horror in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair
I have to start by confessing something: I don’t remember a time before the internet. I was born right before the turn of the century, something that lands me right on the edge of the more-arbitrary-than-not divide between Millennials and Zoomers. But if there is anything that solidly separates the two generations, it must be…
Celebrate Pittsburgh lagers, pilsners at three spring beer festivals
While many Pittsburgh breweries have exploded in popularity and acclaim off the success of their IPAs, stouts, and sours, some beer fans and makers would be perfectly content just drinking lagers and pilsners all year long. This spring, they’re getting their wish. Pittsburgh will host three beer festivals dedicated to lagers and pilsners over the…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Casa Brasil, Spirit, and more (April 28-30)
Thu., April 28 Curfew Casa Brasil 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Downstairs at Casa Brasil, Dom, Jin & Juice, and TJ Groover will usher you into the groove. 5904 Bryant St., Highland Park. $7 before 10:30 p.m., $10 after. 21 and over. casa-brasil.com Down to Funk The Goldmark 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Rickdiculous and friends will be at…
Handmade Arcade returns with 30 new artists at Spring Market
Handmade Arcade is back in-person for the first time since 2020, featuring a Spring Market at Construction Junction. The event, held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat., April 30, supports small businesses in the Pittsburgh area, and organizers say they couldn’t be more ready to get back to it. “I love the energy of in-person…
Lynn Cullen Live: Plaster Caster (04/28/22)
Lynn is talking about the obituary of Cynthia Albritton, better known as Cynthia Plaster Caster, who cast dozens of musicians’ genitalia including Jimi Hendrix. Plus, Michael Brody Jr. a 21-year-old hippie-millionaire who decided to give away his $25-million fortune to anyone in need, but all did not go well. Audio Only Archive Stream or download…
“From Kennywood to Kensington”: Famed concert pianist pens whimsical sequel
Robin Meloy Goldsby has arguably played more gigs than the Rolling Stones and Madonna combined. Her schedule rivals the Grateful Dead in its heyday, with around 200 performances per year. And the diversity of the venues she’s played range from a command performance at Buckingham Palace to a hotel lounge near the Newark airport. “It’s…
Pa. GOP governor hopeful Mastriano campaigned at event promoting QAnon
A top-tier Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor, among other GOP luminaries, put in an appearance at an event in Gettysburg last weekend that promoted QAnon and conspiracy theories about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, according to published reports. The candidate, state Sen. Doug Mastriano, attended the conference called “Patriots Arise for God and Country,” according…
Bikes and beer: Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride returns after two-year hiatus
In Pittsburgh, nothing beats enjoying a beer or a bike ride when the weather starts to warm up. With East End Brewing’s Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride, you can have both at the same time. And after two years of hiatus due to the pandemic, this popular event is back. The Keg Ride, taking place…
JFilm Festival returns with powerful line-up, world premiere of Tree of Life documentary
An annual film festival celebrating Pittsburgh’s strong and vibrant Jewish community is returning for its 29th season this year, with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings. The JFilm Festival, organized through Film Pittsburgh, runs from Thu., April 28-Sun., May 8, with three showings at the AMC Waterfront in Homestead, and 15 more films screening…
Lynn Cullen Live: Kevin McCarthy tapes (04/27/22)
Lynn is talking about wealth and power and how the rich use it to empower themselves and to look down on others. Plus Lynn talks about the right wing news stations being master manipulators of psychology, and Kevin McCarthy feared that remarks by fellow Republican lawmakers could jeopardize the safety of other GOP members of…
After Hours: Natalie Bencivenga interviews Sydney Etheredge
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh City Paper (@pghcitypaper) After Hours host Natalie Bencivenga interviews Sydney Etheredge, the new CEO of Planned Parenthood of Western PA. Listen as they discuss reproductive justice, abortion rights, and what’s at stake in the 2022 election cycle — both nationally and here in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh vegan scene stumbles after losing multiple restaurants
Within the span of about two months, Pittsburgh lost three vegan restaurants: Viridis, B52, and Reed & Co. While Viridis was a new restaurant that grew very popular during the pandemic, B52 and Reed & Co. were staples that kept Pittsburgh vegans fed and refreshed. Are the closures of these three key restaurants, especially in…
Humans should act like animals: A call from, for humanity
It is time for us to look to our fellow living creatures to find a way forward. Humans say “humanity” as if it is perfection. The highest form of life on Earth. But we also use “human” as an excuse for our shortcomings. Song lyrics have folks apologizing with, “I am only human … born…
Honky-Tonk Jukebox brings monthly country dance party to Bloomfield
A few years ago, musician Jon Bindley and his friends Molly Alphabet and Chet Vincent, who all had busy schedules, wanted to find a way to hang out together while still playing music. They came up with the Honky-Tonk Jukebox — now a monthly dance party — where they invite other musicians to join them…
Irwin’s wealth stands out in congressional primary
The Democratic primary election to replace retiring Congressman Mike Doyle is full of contrasts. The three-way race in the 12th congressional district features the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic party, and a clash between Western Pennsylvania’s Democratic establishment and a wave of younger, diverse politicians who have gained momentum in recent years. Three…
Mattress Factory group exhibit finds artists caught in middle of conflict
A shaggy, hot pink, cancer cell-shaped bed in the Mattress Factory begs visitors to stretch out across it. On the ceiling above, a Big Brother-like projection of a dreamy woman cast in painterly hues speaks directly to me. But I don’t understand. “So, this is the Russian version,” says guest curator, Tavia La Follette, who…
Another Appalachia celebrates queerness and racial diversity in unexpected places
For a long time, the voices dominating narratives about what it is like to live in Appalachia have been conservative and white. While many Appalachian towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia are not always racially diverse, there are people of color who live in these towns, and their experiences are unique and important. Neema Avashia,…
Pittsburgh’s top events: April 28-May 4
Thu., April 28 FILM • IRL Tull Family Theater will set out to prove that mushrooms are for more than just eating in this educational screening. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg, Fantastic Fungi: The Mushroom Movie features scientists and mycologists speaking on what the “fungi kingdom offers in response to some of our most pressing medical,…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: April 28-May 4
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Imagining anything is the first step toward creating it,” wrote author and activist Gloria Steinem. “Believing in a true self is what allows a true self to be born,” she added. Those are excellent meditations for you to focus on right now, Taurus. The time is ripe for you to envision…
