Everyone knows Pittsburgh has 90 official neighborhoods, but what if that’s an undercount?
The fact that Pittsburgh has 90 neighborhoods has become nearly as much of a truism as our bridge boasts and sports victories. Some could argue that’s generous — why are Squirrel Hill and Lawrenceville divided up into pieces, for example? But distinct neighborhood identities play a huge role in Pittsburghers’ self-perception, and how we participate…
Greenwood Plan will host sixth annual Greenwood Week Conference on Black entrepreneurship
The four-day event will feature symposia, resource-sharing, an artist market, and performances all spotlighting Black-owned businesses in Pittsburgh.
Title Town marks 15 years of getting crowds to boogie down to bygone music
DJs J. Malls and Gordy G have created one of the longest-running theme parties in Pittsburgh with their dedication to 45s, good vibes, and making old-school soul, funk, R&B, and disco music new again.
Pittsburgh now has a “Moon Tree” whose seed flew through outer space
Outside the Allegheny Observatory, an orange X marks the spot for a soon-to-be-planted sweetgum tree that’s seen the recesses of the cosmos.
Steel City Fetish Con isn’t just kink, it’s a stigma-breaking community
Being at Steel City Fetish Con made me realize that there is something about community that diffuses sexual shame.
Lynn Cullen Live – Lynn and Susan talked about current events. (10-01-24)
Susan and Lynn talked about the horrific damage of Hurricane Helene; Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, Pete Rose’s death; the longshoremen’s strike and how it could impact the upcoming presidential election and Italy and Switzerland redoing part of their border because of global warming. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the…
Author Mike Watt trades horror for the Wild West with the story of two real-life outlaws
The Mostly True Story of Rudabaugh and Webb provides a fictional account of two actual criminals who robbed, rustled, and murdered their way into Old West infamy.
Fet-Fisk eats NYT’s Top 50, Giant Eagle lowers prices, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Soluna, Labriola Winery, Giant Eagle, Fet-Fisk, Live! Casino, Puttshack, Commonplace Coffee, and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, as well as a Government Center cafe, Oktoberfest deal roundup, and Bunker Projects spaghetti fundraiser.
Former employees allege discrimination and nepotism at Pittsburgh Regional Transit
The Coalition of Concerned Transit Workers claims that the organization unfairly targets Black employees and those who speak out, leading to lawsuits and public demands for accountability.
Lynn Cullen Live – 5 weeks to the election and Robert Reich sums up his feelings as “nauseously optimistic.” (10-01-24)
Lynn spoke today about the death of Kris Kristofferson, song-writer, actor, Rhodes Scholar and good guy. Also, Trump’s continued incitement of his base to violence and Vance’s continued cozying up to Christian white nationalists. 5 weeks to the election and Robert Reich sums up his feelings as “nauseously optimistic.” Audio Only Archive Stream or download…
Filmmaking gets vertical during a new festival at Point Park University
Vertical Vision International Film Festival flips the aspect ratio with short films from around the world.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: National Aviary, Go Dog Go, Paradigm Place, 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 President & CEO, event staffing, a social worker, and more.
Inaugural Week Without Driving PGH highlights transit gaps and community resilience
The challenge encourages signers-on to spend a week the same way 30% of Allegheny County residents do — never personally driving a car.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Take the win edition
There’s a study by financial firm SmartAsset released this week — they decided to rank the top 40 markets in America based on where it’s easiest to pay off a home. If you’ve read this column more than once, you can probably guess the answer.
Maser Galleries celebrates 50 years of cultivating artists big and small in Pittsburgh
Maser Galleries, an anchor of the art community in Pittsburgh and beyond, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 27 with a party at this flagship location on Walnut St.
Lynn Cullen Live – Topics included the indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams; Wisconsin mayor absconds with a drop box, locking it in his office; France mesmerized by rape case involving a 71-year old woman. (09-26-24)
Topics included the indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams; what the hell are undecided voters waiting for?; Wisconsin mayor absconds with a drop box, locking it in his office; France mesmerized by rape case involving a 71-year old woman and scores of rapists invited to assault her by her husband of 50 years after he…
Lynn Cullen Live – Republicans. Ugly and Unamerican. Or maybe very American. We decide on election day. (09-25-24)
A Republican sheriff in Ohio asked community members to send him the addresses of anyone with a Harris sign in their yard; the Republican governor of Missouri with a nod from the Republicans on the U.S. Supreme Court executed an innocent man last night; and a Haitian non-profit made a criminal charge against Republicans Trump…
