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Move over, Epstein: Pittsburgh has its own history of “black books”
Though some black books disappeared or were destroyed, Pittsburgh sex workers kept close tabs on famous clients.
Shawarma and wine, free turkeys, and more Pittsburgh food news
Bar Botanico x Leyton Calling4325 Butler St., Lawrenceville. barbotanico.com Need a break from the cold? Bar Botanico in Lawrenceville partnered with Leyton Calling, a tropical-themed cocktail bar in London, to host a one-night tiki takeover on Sat., Nov. 22, from 2 p.m.-12 a.m. Follow the Botanico’s Instagram page for updates. Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Food Distributions 2025…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Landforce, The Open Road, City of Pittsburgh, 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 mill operations manager, an interior design assistant, a finance manager, and more.
Iron City Circus Arts presents Aerial Arcana: A Tarot Tale
Iron City Circus Arts packed the house last weekend for four shows during their premiere of Aerial Arcana: A Tarot Tale. Performers danced around the audience, swung from silk and executed impressive aerial routines. The South Side circus group describes the performance as, “the story of a woman who embarks unexpectedly on a journey to…
A love letter to the Gobblerito
On Sept. 8, the Gobblerito returned to my life after a long absence. I felt my heart palpitate and my mouth water. I tried to deny my feelings, but I couldn’t. I needed to get my hands around it. I needed to feel it on my lips. I proudly declare to the world: I love…
Zeromile Co-op wants to bring a worker-member food hub to Lawrenceville
When it comes to improving local food systems, everything old is new again, says Robert Breen. Sustainability advocates often talk about “shortening” the modern food supply chain: reducing the steps between local food producers and consumers, as well as the physical distance that food travels. “In Pittsburgh, we used to make ketchup here,” Breen tells…
Pittsburgh’s top events: Thu., Nov. 13-Wed., Nov. 19
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From Urinetown: The Musical to Maroon 5 to the Rhinestone Steel: Queer Fashion Show and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Nov. 13-19
This week’s Free Will Astrology asks what your liver is saying to you…
Karen Lillis keeps an eye on Pittsburgh’s international grocery stores
Just as Karen Lillis put out a book of Pittsburgh restaurant interiors, one of her favorite fast-casual dining spots, Salim’s Market on Centre Avenue, announced its closure. Lillis visited the small grocery and dining room, run by a Lebanese married couple, on one of its final days in business. She gave owner Salim El-Tahch a…
