Locals see an urgent need for better childcare amid high turnover and empty classrooms
Studies reveal growing gaps in local childcare — but advocates say policy and funding decisions at the state level could help even out the daycare and preschool landscape.
Aiden Sin Flame is back with another kink-forward Obsidian party, and this time, there’s blood lust
While previous Obsidian parties have had two DJs, this one will have three, and for the first time, attendees of all genders will be allowed to explore the upper levels of Club Pittsburgh, where nudity and public sex are permitted.
Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art adopts compassion and compromise as Gaza conflict rages on
Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art opened Aug. 17 following a 10-month postponement.
Pittsburgh’s top events: Sept 25- Oct 2
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From a guided walking tour of Pittsburgh’s “Death Stairs” to Barenaked Ladies with Toad the Wet Sprocket to a dating game show, there’s always something happening in the Steel City!
Icelandair’s new direct flights from Pittsburgh have been a hit with locals
On May 16, Icelandair launched direct service to Keflavík International Airport, providing opportunities not just to explore what has become one of the hottest (and coldest) travel destinations, but also to connect to more destinations in Europe.
City Theatre marks 50 years of being “Pittsburgh’s home for bold new plays”
The troupe formerly known as Pittsburgh City Players has weathered changing times and venues and even lightning strikes over five decades.
Greenfield is Pittsburgh’s least likely but most enthusiastic new gayborhood
Although there’s never been one “gayborhood” in Pittsburgh like in other cities, there have been areas where queer people congregate, like Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. Now, there’s another locale we’re moving to: Greenfield.
Nurses say Western Psych is in crisis as they push for a new contract with UPMC
Overworked UPMC nurses face staffing shortages and other issues in their efforts to treat mental health challenges in Allegheny County.
Lynn Cullen Live – To know him is to loathe him. Breathe. (09-24-24)
Astonished that the race is still neck-and-neck, Lynn reminded us that Trump has only won one election…in 2016…when he was an unknown entity. Since then, as a known entity, he’s lost, repeatedly and by bigger and bigger margins. To know him is to loathe him. Breathe. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5…
Transit Talk: Please pay for my e-bike
If you can bike in Pittsburgh, you can bike anywhere. While that used to be easier said than done, the city’s cycling infrastructure is better than ever, and a new piece of technology has made riding around this hilly town far faster: the e-bike. E-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past few years. While…
A new brewery at Hough’s, a surprise Station Square shutdown, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Joe’s Crab Shack, Mondays Brewing, Sushi Atarashi, Pins Mechanical, Third Space Bakery, Eleventh Hour Brewing, and Hidden Harbor, as well as a Sanrio-themed food truck, a “fundraiser with flavor,” and two anniversaries.
Lynn Cullen Live – “Only in America” (09-23-24)
Lynn spoke about Trump setting up the Jews as scapegoats if he loses. Also, fears of escalating war in the Middle East with Israel and Hezbollah trading attacks. And in the “Only in America” segment, entrepreneurs selling bulletproof school supplies, one of which, a bulletproof hoodie, comes with the promise that “if you get shot…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Hello Neighbor, Film Pittsburgh, Allusion Brewing Company, 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 sporting event photographer, a musician and composer, a country club manager, and more.
Oktoberfest: How it started, and how it’s going in Pittsburgh
Oktoberfest is a festival that has become a tradition worldwide, especially in Pittsburgh, where our love of beer runs just as deep as our love of fries on sandwiches.
Yinzer Yums of Yesteryear: Cranberry tuna mold circa 1973
There may be multiple reasons the fad of sweet — and especially savory — Jell-O salads ended after the 1970s.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: For whom the Belle(vue) tolls edition
I’m not sure why Bellevue is so much cheaper than more-or-less equivalent neighborhoods elsewhere, but Bellevue seems to have a lot going for it.
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Lynn Cullen Live – Wonderful stories about the iconic, Myron Cope. (09-19-24)
All Myron Cope with the authors of the book “Behind the Yoi,” Dan Joseph and Elizabeth Cope. Wonderful stories about the iconic Pittsburgh broadcaster and award-winning writer, Myron Cope. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Lynn Cullen Live – America at the Precipice. (09-18-24)
The audacious Hezbollah pagers explosions and the sobering reality of increasingly technological warfare. Women are dying because of Trump and the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. And how we all became part of Donald Trump’s biggest reality show…..America at the Precipice. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads…
Best Of PGH 2024: Arts + Culture
Best Camp for Kids Penny Arcade Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Downtown. arcadecomedytheater.com/pennyarcade 2nd: Pittsburgh Zoo Summer Camp 3rd: Assemble Best Cartoon Illustrator A Small Frog Art asmallfrogart.com Despite the name of their business, Abelard “Bob” Rudenborg artfully renders more than just frogs. The artist tells Pittsburgh City Paper they draw inspiration from Dungeons and Dragons,…
Best Of PGH 2024: Business + Services
Best Alterations Shop/Tailor Topaz Thimble 2882 Glenmore Ave., Dormont. topazthimble.com 2nd: Kait’s Craftations & Alterations 3rd: Old Flame Mending Best Art Studio/Artist Co-op Space Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. pittsburghglasscenter.org 2nd: Redfishbowl 3rd: Johnos Art Studio Best Attorney Nicole Nino Rosato (Phil DiLucente & Associates) 310 Grant St., Suite 1801, Downtown. getphil.com/attorneys/nicole-d-nino 2nd:…
Best Of PGH 2024: Music + Nightlife
Best Of PGH 2024: Music + Nightlife
Best Of PGH 2024: Food + Drink
Best of PGH 2024: Best Food and Drink
Best Of PGH 2024: People + Places
From Best Yinzer (obviously Rick Sebak) to Best Influencer, to Best View of the City and more, here are your picks for the Best People + Places in Pittsburgh.
BEST OF PITTSBURGH 2024 Reader’s Poll
More than 25,000 Pittsburghers cast a staggering 321,269 votes up and down our Best Of PGH ballot, creating a catalog of the abundant coolness permeating the city this year.
Best Of PGH 2024 – Best Blog: What Sleeps Beneath
Best Of PGH winner for Best Blog, What Sleeps Beneath, is a repository for horror movie and book reviews, interviews, and original academic research.
Best Of PGH 2024 – Best New Bar: Poetry Lounge
As the bar approaches its first anniversary on Oct. 1, owner Sean Enright reflects on how Millvale has accepted Poetry Lounge — this year’s Best Of PGH winner for Best New Bar — “with open arms.”
Best of PGH 2024 – Best Voguer: Hazell Azzer
Within the local ballroom scene, Hazell Azzer has become a standout voguer in a community that, while small and intimate, is progressive and deeply passionate.
Best Of 2024 – Best Adult Store: Sassy Sensations
The circumstances that led owner Vanessa Fuchs to open Sassy Sensations — this year’s Best Of PGH winner for Best Adult Store — included a divorce, “goofy times,” and a sex toy party.
Best Of PGH 2024 – Best Gluten-Free Options: Mullett’s
The intimate modern restaurant won Best New Restaurant last year, and this year, Mullett’s has rightfully been recognized for combining quality with allergy awareness.
Pittsburgh’s top events: Sept. 19-25
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From a pirate-themed Gateway Clipper cruise to a live score of The Matrix to a Haitian art exhibition, there’s always something happening in the Steel City!
Best Of PGH 2024: Shopping
Our readers have spoken, and these are the best local places to shop in Pittsburgh in 2024.
