GOP state Rep. candidate Natalie Mihalek poses as everyday Pennsylvanian in Florida congressional ad
The tax cuts championed by President Donald Trump, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin), and local U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-Sewickley) aren’t popular. A June Morning Consult/Politico poll shows just 37 percent of registered voters support the tax cuts, down from 44 percent in April. But Republicans believe sharing stories of everyday citizens who…
Nearly 100 ‘predator priests’ uncovered in Pittsburgh’s Catholic Church, more than 300 statewide
Within Pittsburgh’s Catholic Diocese, 99 “predator priests” have been revealed in a grand-jury report released by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. The Pittsburgh priests are accused of using “whips, violence and sadism in sexually assaulting their young victims,” according to the report. Shapiro said the two-year investigation is U.S.’s most comprehensive report on child sexual…
We ate GetGo’s General Tso’s sub so you don’t have to
Stoners must develop fast-food menus, because chains are always introducing new and improved Monster Foods. You know, those dishes that combine two foods into a shape or flavor you would only ever dream up after downing that sweet weed potion. Think: Taco Bell’s Waffle Breakfast Taco, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, KFC’s Double Down sandwich.…
The Miseducation of Cameron Post tackles conversation therapy in a solid but uneven teen dramedy
The traditional teen movie has been in a multi-decade drought. No movie has quite been able to gain the popularity and iconography of early ’90s teen movies. While it’s not an instant classic, The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a funny, sad, and empathetic movie that pays tribute to a classic genre, with some updates. …
Meet the man who builds miniature ballparks, including PNC Park, for charity
“PNC is, in my opinion, the premier ballpark in all of major league baseball”
Nardo Says is still making music
The cover of Nardo Says’ new record, YSDM, features a tight focus on his face, engulfed in a pitch-black background, brows wrinkled and mouth slightly open. His expression is tough to unpack: it’s a bit confused, maybe slightly miffed, a little “are you serious?” As far as album covers go, it doesn’t fit any familiar…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/14/18
Video Archive It’s Tuesday, and that means Susan is joining Lynn. They are starting off the show discussing the NYU female professor accused of sexual harassment, and the backlash facing those who have expressed support for her. They are also talking about the court case in Detroit where students and parents sued a school system…
Pittsburgh rents are rising for the poor, dropping for the rich
According to research from Zillow, Pittsburgh-area rents in 2018 increased an average of 2.8 percent for poorer residents since last year, while rents for wealthier residents decreased an average of 2.7 percent. Zillow’s research breaks down average monthly rent into three distinct tiers. In June 2018, the lowest-tier average rent was $823, while the upper-tier average rent…
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St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores will celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with a two-day sale on Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August 18th. All items in the stores will be 20% off on Friday and 50% off on Saturday. Additionally on Saturday, the Monroeville store will have games, prizes, and a visit from Star…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/13/18
Video Archive Lynn is back from celebrating her mother’s 96th birthday. She appreciates all the well wishes received here on facebook. In spirit of family, Lynn is telling the story of her long lost family that she just recently discovered. In other topics Lynn is talking about the white nationalist rally, and the fact that…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/8/18
Video Archive Lynn is starting today’s show letting people know that the Best of Pittsburgh came out today. She is also discussing the election results from yesterday. The most surprising to her is from Missouri. A referendum overturned the state’s right to work law. There is also an interesting race for governor in Kansas. It’s…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Oakmont Bakery
Nobody said much when Oakmont Bakery unveiled frosted cookies bearing the likenesses of President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney in November 2012. Founder Marc Serrao’s bakery has been icing cookies with political candidates’ portraits since that technology became available. Four years later, the reaction was not as tempered. While customers bought red Donald…
Free Will Astrology
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You probably gaze at the sky enough to realize when there’s a full moon. But you may not monitor the heavenly cycles closely enough to tune in to the new moon, that phase each month when the lunar orb is invisible. We astrologers regard it as a ripe time to formulate…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Billie Nardozzi a.k.a. Rachel Bovier’
The votes have been cast and, well, wouldn’t you know it Rachel Nardozzi has again been crowned as Pittsburgh’s Best poet. Sorry we copied your style but your smile is contagious. You’re one of Pittsburgh’s finest and have been for ages. Whether on billboards or in the pages of P-G, your poems and stories make…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: The Pittsburgh Juice Company
It wasn’t until she moved away from home and spent time in Seattle, New Orleans, and Peru, that Naomi Homison began to appreciate being raised a vegetarian. She returned to the Pittsburgh area in 2012, and opened a business with her brother, Zeb, two years later. Conveniently, Zeb’s Yoga Factory Pittsburgh is next door to…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream might be what Pittsburgh wants and needs. But why has Millie’s put the freeze on its competition for Best Frozen Treats/Ice Cream? With in-house pasteurization and a pleasing pastel theme, Millie’s (millieshomemade.com) offers nostalgic joys for the senses. As a small business in Pittsburgh, Millie’s makes the most of its Best…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Rick Sebak
He says “it’s a hoot,” and Rick Sebak would know. The Face of WQED has won in five City Paper Best of PGH categories over the years, as readers have picked him for everything from “Best Media Personality” (twice) to “Best Local Celebrity to Take a Selfie With.” That last one particularly pleases Sebak, who…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Phantom of the Attic
Phantom of the Attic’s owner is admittedly “terrible at self-promotion.” Upon hearing City Paper readers voted Phantom as the first Best Local Comic Book Store winner in several years, Jeff Yandora turned to his readers for hype help. “Our customers are the best, and the reason we’re successful,” he says. “Honored” by this latest designation…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Indian Food: Taj Mahal
When you think of Southwestern Pennsylvania, authentic Indian food probably doesn’t come to mind. But when Pittsburghers think of Indian food, they clearly have a preference. City Paper readers have voted Taj Mahal, with its menu of original dishes and modernized traditional recipes, as Best Indian Restaurant the last six years. “We’ve always been known…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Petagogy
You’ve probably heard that it’s best to eat organic and support small businesses, but you might not have thought to apply this practice to your pets. Petagogy, located in Shadyside and Greensburg, specializes in providing the best in food, toys, and grooming for your furry friends (or hairless!) The care and knowledge the team puts…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Thick Bikes
Christopher Beech believes as more cyclists hit the streets, Pittsburghers will start to embrace bikes en masse. Even though drivers still have an “us versus them” mentality towards cyclists, change is coming. “With more people commuting by bike and riding bikes, there is a bit less [hostility],” says Beech, owner of Thick Bikes — City…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Phat Man Dee
She needs no introduction. Still, being chosen as Best Jazz/Blues Band or Performer two of the past three years by City Paper readers is a boost for Phat Man Dee. “In my current side project, Social Justice Disco … with Liz Berlin, it’s kind of hard to compete with the phrase ‘triple-platinum award-winning artist’ that…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Wigle Whiskey
Wigle Whiskey began making barrel-aged spirits in 2011, inspired by a longstanding history of whiskey in the Pittsburgh region. In fact, some would say the distillery is now making some history of its own. To even begin distilling at its home base in the Strip District, Wigle had to lobby the state Senate to allow…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Wyld Chyld Tattoo
When Wyld Chyld Tattoo won Best Tattoo Shop, it made 16 years of hard work all the more worthwhile from owner Sarah Miller and her team of talented artists. Miller was 26 when she founded Wyld Chyld. Her goal was to become the very best tattoo shop Pittsburgh had to offer with this ink parlor…
City Paper‘s Best Of Goods and Services 2018
Best Adult Store 1st Sassy Sensations Multiple locations Multiple locations sassysensations.com 2nd Adultmart Multiple locations adultmart.com 3rd Naughty Cocktail Parties naughtycocktailparties.com Best Antique Shop 1st Antique Mall at Ohio River 4331 Ohio River Blvd., Bellevue facebook.com/Antiques-on-Ohio-River-1526500777650480 2nd Who New Retro Mod Decor 5156 Butler St., Lawrenceville facebook.com/WHO-NEW-Retro-Mod-Decor-124324627785 3rd Ever After Consignments Multiple locations everafterconsignments.com Best…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Arsenal Cider House
Bill and Michelle Larkin are obsessed. With cider, that is. Arsenal Cider House made a home out of house near the historic Allegheny Arsenal in 2010, the first cidery in Western Pennsylvania. The Civil War-themed business focuses on a small batch cider, mead, and fruit wine. Arsenal’s inventive libations have taken Pittsburgh by storm. The…
City Paper‘s 2018 Best Food and Drink
Best Bakery 1st Oakmont Bakery 531 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont oakmontbakery.com 2nd La Gourmandine Multiple locations lagourmandinebakery.com 3rd Prantl’s Bakery Multiple locations prantlsbakery.com Best BBQ 1st Smoke Barbeque Taqueria 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville smokepgh.com 2nd South Side BBQ Company 75 S. 17th St., South Side southsidebbqcompany.com 3rd Twelve Whiskey Barbecue 1222 E. Carson St., South Side…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Cheerleaders Gentlemen’s Club
Cheerleaders Gentlemen’s Club is a five-time winner of City Paper’s annual Best Of readers’ poll, but as you’ll see on its homepage, calling it a “strip club doesn’t even come close to defining [it.]” This Strip District restaurant/gentlemen’s club has established itself as a premier spot for Pittsburghers to party. The Christmas bash, annually in…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Club Cycle
There may be a day in the future when bike lanes Downtown aren’t controversial. For now, the street-biking averse can head down to Club Cycle for indoor cycling. It’s just as good a workout, and there’s a significantly lower chance of getting hit by an aggressive Port Authority bus driver. Those are just two of…
City Paper‘s 2018 Best People and Places
Best Activist 1st Leon Ford leonfordspeaks.com 2nd Monica Ruiz Casa San José 3rd Blakk Rapp M.A.D.U.S.A 1Hood Best Arcade 1st Games N’ At 2010 Josephine St., South Side Facebook search “Game N’ At” 2nd Kickback Pinball Cafe 4326 Butler St., Lawrenceville kickbackpgh.com 3rd Victory Pointe Arcade and Gaming Cafe 1113 E. Carson St., South Side …
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: City Theatre Company
A regular theatergoer at City Theatre Company won’t necessarily like all the plays in a season, but that’s part of the plan. “If somebody loves everything we do, we might not actually be doing our job,” says managing director James McNeel. “We want to challenge our audiences.” The City Paper’s readers-portions of those audiences has…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Dave DiCello
Judging from his photographs, you’d think Dave DiCello has the power to conjure lightning at will, slow the burst of fireworks mid-air, and tell the sun how and where to set and rise. As far as we know, though, he’s just a patient guy who’s really good at photographing Pittsburgh. DiCello’s Twitter account – 2018’s…
City Paper‘s Best Culture & Nightlife of Pittsburgh 2018
Best Alt-folk/Alt-Country Band 1st The Shiners Shinersrock.com 2nd Paul Luc Paulluc.com 3rd Buffalo Rose buffalorosemusic.com Best Bar (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) 1st Butcher and The Rye 212 Sixth St., Downtown Butcherandtherye.com 2nd Condado Tacos 971 Liberty Ave., Downtown Condadotacos.com 3rd Nola on the Square 24 Market Square, Downtown nolaonthesquare.com Best Bar (NORTH) 1st Grist House Craft…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Fella’s Barbershop
A proper fade isn’t an easy thing to accomplish. But Adam Stoffella at Fella’s Barbershop in McDonald (fellasbarbershoppgh.com) has perfected the art. His barbershop prowess has garnered him a Best Barber win this year, and he couldn’t be more excited. “It’s absolutely an honor,” Stoffella says. “We have so many great businesses in our city,…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Burgatory
Pittsburghers have been flocking to Burgatory’s eight locations for adventurous, non-traditional burgers since opening in 2011, whether it’s a custom-build or a chef-designed combination from the menu. The extensive, beyond-beef menu offers house-created burgers or the option to build-your-own — from a checklist that can result in over 5 million different combinations. Pair your burger…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Fiori’s Pizzaria
It’s possible, if not likely, “Fiori’s” will be the answer to a future trivia question: Which place broke the Best Pizza run by Mineo’s Pizza House? A favorite of South Hills suburbanites for its savory sauce, Fiori’s Pizzaria (fiorispizzapittsburgh.com) was the choice of City Paper readers in 2017. That first-place finish snapped a four-year winning…
Best Of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Grand Concourse
Walk into the historic Grand Concourse restaurant on any given Sunday and it becomes obvious pretty quickly brunch is taken a little more seriously here than at your average Pittsburgh haunt. There are the expected staples: omelets, bagels and lox, fruit, pancakes, waffles, bacon and sausage, Bloody Marys and mimosas. But as you move down…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Front Paige Me
Some people scream or cry when they hear good news. When Front Paige Me blogger Paige Mitchell learned she was selected Best Blogger by City Paper readers, she put on “Pop That” by French Montana and danced around the house with her dog. As someone who started writing at a young age, Mitchell feels validated…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Just Ducky Tours
Is it a car? Is it a boat? Is it both? Just Ducky Tours touches land and sea — and hearts — in Pittsburgh. City Paper readers have annually chosen it as Best City Tour dating to 2014. You might say locals have joined tourists as voices amongst the quacks. After almost a year in…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Hepatica
Named for a genus of buttercup flowers, the easy beauty of Hepatica’s name is second only to the stunning floral arrangements it churns out. In 2016, during one particularly long, hard week of floral design at Hepatica, the women responsible for its bouquets, corsages, and centerpieces learned that their work had led City Paper readers…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
Nicky’s Thai Kitchen is collecting so many honors from City Paper’s readers that it’s getting hard to keep track: Best Thai Restaurant since 2011; Best Downtown Lunch Spot in 2017; and Best Restaurant (North) this year. General manager David Brunner thinks intense flavors keep people satisfied. “We always have new specials every month and authentic…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Leon Ford
After Antwon Rose Jr. was fatally shot by East Pittsburgh police, Leon Ford was moved to tears. He doesn’t cry much, but the tragedy occurred six years after Ford was shot and paralyzed by Pittsburgh police. Both Rose and Ford were unarmed when they were shot. Ford survived; Rose did not. Having mourned Rose’s death,…
Best of Pittsburgh — Legacy: PGH Taco Truck
People follow PGH Taco Truck. Sure, the truck has over 40,000 followers combined on its social media sites. But no, not that. Literally. People follow it. Like, down the highway. “All the time,” owner James Rich says. “Once, a customer walked up to us at a stoplight, asking for tacos. We thought he was joking,…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Lily Whispers ASMR
Ever get a tingle that you feel over your whole body? That’s what Lily — she goes only by her first name — is all about on YouTube. Her channel, Lily Whispers ASMR, calms an audience through sound or roleplay. (Take “Big Sis Does Your Makeup Roleplay,” one of Lily’s most popular videos; it simulates…
Best of Pittsburgh – Legacy: Piccolo Forno
When you walk by Piccolo Forno, it’s not uncommon to see a truck at the corner of 38th and Butler unloading cords of wood into the restaurant’s basement. It may seem just another delivery, like for linens or produce, but every detail at this perennial Pittsburgh favorite matters, particularly the wood. The Italian restaurant uses…
Best of Pittsburgh — Spotlight: Mildred the Lunch Lady
The alter ego of drag queen Alistair McQueen was picked by City Paper readers as Best Bartender for this year. McQueen had a plan to celebrate as Mildred the Lunch Lady during an announcement party. Guests were to bite into a winning chocolate or losing coconut cake. It was lucky for the guests that Mildred…
