While the Thomas Merton Center is gone, “Thrifty” carries on its legacy
TMC not only anchored local antiwar protests, but also served as an umbrella organization for a diverse array of Pittsburgh nonprofits.
In a world of scam immersive experiences, Mixtape delivers legitimate delights
Working with an immersive event company inspired the Garfield bar’s owners to create experiences inspired by Tim Burton, Nintendo games, Alice in Wonderland, and more.
Don’t knock it till you’ve watched it: reality TV is a fountain of relationship wisdom
While I don’t watch other forms of reality TV, these love and marriage shows strike a chord in me. I’m a romantic at heart and a relationship junkie, and I am endlessly interested in how people negotiate their love lives.
This week’s must-see arts and cultural productions: Oct. 16-23
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh? From Kathy Griffin to Disney Jr. Live to a bizarre evening with Puddles Pity Party, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
Lynn Cullen Live – Something for everyone on this show (10-15-24)
Something for everyone on this show: sperm whale penises; Harris going into the lion’s den with Fox News; Trump hiding out and “dancing” instead of answering questions; the Black male vote; and the reincarnation of JFK Jr’s “George” magazine as a QAnon rag. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the…
The Riveters add the women’s game to Pittsburgh’s flourishing soccer scene
The new pre-professional team completes the pipeline from the Riverhounds Academy to professional women’s soccer as the game booms in the ’Burgh.
Officials hail immigrants’ role in Pittsburgh’s growth at Casa San José groundbreaking
The $6.3 million project will give the nonprofit its first brick-and-mortar location to offer a suite of services, including healthcare and case management.
Smoked beers at East End Brewing, turkey time at GetGo, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on PPG Paints Arena, GetGo, DiAnoia’s Eatery, Wigle Whiskey, East End Brewing, Grist House, and Franklin Street Market, as well as festivals for international eats and horrific sweets, and a fundraiser to combat childhood hunger.
Lynn Cullen Live – 22 days until the election and Lynn is feeling the angst and fear (10-14-24)
22 days until the election and Lynn is feeling the angst and fear that millions are as this most consequential national vote nears. Elon Musk has set up a “war room” in Pittsburgh because he sees PA as the linchpin to victory and he’s all in for Trump. Also, the fascinating story of the origins…
The Inglis Innovation Center adds adaptive tech and business help to local disability care
The Philadelphia-based company’s new Bellevue home includes 3D printers and a “people’s choice” entrepreneurship program.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh City Paper, Playground Dropout, Long Story Short, 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 an advertising manager, CFO, exclusive club bartender, and more.
Marisa Rae Mathews talks American traditional style, TikTok, and tattoo artist red flags
The McKees Rocks-based artist known as Electra Baby Tattoo has generated a large social media following with her emphasis on American traditional and neo-traditional styles.
Harold’s Haunt celebrates two years of ghosts, fun, and inclusion in Millvale
Perhaps the country’s only “they bar,” Harold’s has leveraged its “ultra-haunted” surroundings to create a safe and welcoming environment for all kinds of patrons.
Pittsburghers can go scuba diving at Crusty’s Quarry, which boasts some unique wildlife
Not far from Pittsburgh, you can find some unique underwater creatures — if you’re willing to dive below the surface.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Gen Z’s paradise edition
Imagine that – Gen Z just wants a place they can afford to live in, a good education and a steady supply of jobs.
Lynn Cullen Live – This is racism, pure and simple and Trump is hoping to ride it back to the aptly named White House. (10-10-24)
The stoking of hate and fear in Charleroi, PA by Trump and the Republicans has brought discord and trouble to the town, but Trump figures it gets him votes. Even the Washington County GOP head says Trump is lying, but……he’ll still be voting for him. This is racism, pure and simple and Trump is hoping…
Lynn Cullen Live – Anticipatory anxiety rules the day. (10-09-24)
Anticipatory anxiety rules the day: Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, election day looms as Bob Woodward’s new book tells us Trump has been talking to Putin for the last four years in private phone calls and Pennsylvania’s disorganized manner of counting mail-in ballots could become the linchpin of who wins the White House. Audio…
Pittsburgh’s top events: Oct. 10-16
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh? From a spooky drag party to Blippi to a haunted garden tour at Phipps, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Oct. 10-16
Plan your week with a little help from FREE WILL ASTROLOGY, featuring Freethought Day, insight from a YouTuber, and how to achieve a state of calm.
These Pittsburgh date night deals keep the kids occupied while parents kick back
Pittsburgh City Paper compiled a list of places you can go with or without the kids, where weary parents will find free babysitting, kid-friendly deals, and more.
Fright Nights at Phipps Conservatory was a low-tech, high-impact, scary-as-hell gem
In the golden era of haunted houses before high-tech gimmicks and computer-generated effects, Phipps Conservatory hosted an annual haunted garden event called ‘Fright Nights.’
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Finding Strength and Creating Change Through Storytelling at Planned Parenthood
Personal narratives can change minds, inspire empathy, and teach important values. For those involved in the PPWP Storytelling Program, the act of sharing is also a space for healing, connection, and collective action.
Urban farms in Pittsburgh can feed a hunger, if they’re allowed to grow
Although urban farms cannot provide all the sustenance city dwellers need, these green spaces can mitigate environmental effects, bring resources to food deserts, and prepare communities for disruptions to food distribution networks.
