Lynn Cullen Live – absurd baby names and how “influencers” see them as reflecting “one facet of your personal style.” (06-18-24)
Lynn and Susan talk about absurd baby names and how “influencers” see them as reflecting “one facet of your personal style.” Lynn says it makes her want to puke and a case in point, Frank Zappa’s child Ahmet said his name rhymes with vomit. Also, speaking of babies, how the Republicans are coming after IVF,…
Hazelwood Brew House opens, Two Frays turns three, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Peppi’s Old Tyme Sandwich Shop, Hidden Harbor, Golden Age Beer, Cobra, Vallozzi’s, Hazelwood Brew House, and Two Frays Brewery, as well as a boozy Downtown tour and a queer prom hosted by a “haunted they bar.”
Lynn Cullen Live – Just another day in the “You Can’t Make This Up” universe we now inhabit. (06-17-24)
Lynn talks about the Supreme Court’s outrageous decision on bumpstocks. One editorial called it one of the most “astonishingly dangerous decisions” in SC history. And then there was the loathsome spectacle of Trump’s triumphant return to Washington and the embrace of the cowards commonly called Republicans. Also, the extreme heat that is the new normal…
If you want killer barbecue in Pittsburgh, here’s where to go
The ’Burgh might not be a top-10 barbecue city, but there are still savory, sweet, and satisfying options for anyone craving slow-smoked meats and no-frills atmosphere.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Public Schools, Spirit, Assemble and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week including a Director of Behavioral Support, music teacher, barback, and more.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Grandma cottages and tunnel monsters edition
Pittsburgh still has some affordable houses, if you’re willing to look past the usual places.
Style for Good PGH takes an inclusive approach to “look good, feel good,” bringing empowerment through fashion to all
Founded in 2021 by Taylor Couch, lead stylist, and Sarah Daxton, who manages operations, Style for Good helps clients rethink their style habits through repurposing clothes or utilizing the abundant supply of pre-loved clothing in Pittsburgh.
Lynn Cullen Live – Oy. (06-13-24)
Lots of different topics today: Oklahoma’s Supreme Court made it clear no one will ever be held accountable for the Tulsa massacre in which an entire thriving Black neighborhood was burned to the ground, 300 people killed and thousands injured and made homeless by a white mob. Musk gets his 45-billion dollar bonus, Pittsburgh born…
Lynn Cullen Live – The emotional and physical toll on Joe Biden (06-12-24)
Lynn talked about the emotional and physical toll on Joe Biden of being president, running for reelection, seeing his son convicted and still having the burden of the toughest job on earth. Also, Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to give Elon Musk a 50-billion dollar bonus. That’s more than our entire aid package to…
In Pittsburgh, sports are subtly infused with art, if you know where to look for it
Regarding Pittsburgh, it could be argued that the city is to sports as it is to art. The mid-sized City of Champions is home to the Carnegie International, the longest-running North American exhibition of international contemporary art, and world-famous pop artist Andy Warhol.
The Closet is a yinzer vintage paradise
The Closet, owned by Mars Christian Meskanick, has found success in its few years of business and stands out due to its stock of decades-old Pittsburgh memorabilia.
Enjoy Wrestling delivers a piledriver of fashion, queerness, and inclusivity
Enjoy Wrestling began in 2020 with the credo “wrestling is for everyone,” and since then, says Kurt Hackimer, co-owner of the Pittsburgh-based independent wrestling promotion company, it’s kept to that.
Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth in Pittsburgh
Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021, commemorates the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation that liberated the last Black enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. There’s a variety of ways to observe this second Independence Day in Pittsburgh this year, ranging from family-friendly parties to musical celebrations.
Pittsburgh’s top events: June 13-19
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From a special screening of The Princess Bride to Lionel Richie with Earth Wind and Fire to the Steel City Cabaret Pride Show, there’s always something happening in the Steel City!
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY June 13-19
Plan your week with a little help from this week’s Free Will Astrology, an astrological forecast for the metaphysically itchy and psychologically ticklish.
