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Central Outreach delivers PrEP to your doorstep with PrEP2Me
Central Outreach is proud to introduce PrEP2Me, a new at-home PrEP, STD, and HIV testing service, bringing your health care needs right to your doorstep. Specializing in culturally competent care for the LGBTQ+ community, PrEP2Me is queer health done your way — convenient and easy! Skip the repeated office visits. Skip the uncomfortable interactions. Just…
Councilor DeWitt Walton shares stories of being racially profiled before Allegheny County creates police review board
On April 27, Allegheny County Council voted to create an Independent Police Review Board for the county police department after a two-year effort to create a commission that would provide oversight and accountability to the region’s second largest police force. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said he supports the measure and will sign the ordinance,…
Pitt LGBTQIA+ Task Force proposes LGBTQIA+ center and support for faculty, staff, and students
In 2020, the Campus Pride Index gave the University of Pittsburgh a 5/5 rating, indicating that Pitt is making progress in its LGBTQIA+ policies, programs, and practices, but that it doesn’t represent the breadth of LGBTQIA+ experiences at Pitt. Pitt’s LGBTQIA+ Task Force Proposal offers a snapshot of those experiences for faculty, staff, and students,…
Strangeways brings another in-person dance event to the Pittsburgh region
Strangeways is back to bring you another night of music and dance for their Spring Fling II event. Featuring guest DJs Outlaw DJ Josey, Paula Lockwood, and the Comeback Kid spinning records from the ’60s all the way to the 2010s, it is sure to be a fun night. While most of the dance party…
Rick Sebak and Independent Brewing Company release a cocktail that you will like
Rick Sebak has become a beloved local celebrity for his charming documentaries about food and forgotten places in Pittsburgh and around the country. Now the filmmaker and foodie about town has partnered with Squirrel Hill-based Independent Brewing Company to create a signature cocktail for a cause. The brewery will released the Rick Sebak Cocktail, a…
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CFP Cafe staking claim as top food truck in the city
With food trucks popping up all over the city of Pittsburgh, CFP Cafe’s (City Fresh Pasta) food and quality continues to stand out, and show that they are right at the top of the list of favorite Pittsburgh food trucks. With an unrelenting passion for quality and taste, CFP Cafe has not only grown in reputation,…
Pittsburgh arts venues Glitter Box and Babyland close, plan to relocate
The Glitter Box Theater and Babyland, two active, community-based arts spaces, have lost their homes as tenants of Oakland’s Bloomcraft Building. The organizations announced the news this week on their respective social media accounts. For the last few years, both venues offered low-cost, accessible places for local artists, musicians, performers, and activists to meet and host…
Pennsylvania to lose one congressional seat as 2020 Census data begins trickling in
Data from the 24th decennial census concludes that Pennsylvania will lose a congressional seat in the next reapportionment effort, U.S. Census Bureau officials confirmed Monday. Pennsylvania is one of seven states to lose seats, along with New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, West Virginia and Ohio. The Keystone state logged a reapportionment population (which includes overseas…
A Blawnox brewery opens, new ice cream flavors, and more Pittsburgh food news
New and Opening AVP bbrg.site The big Burrito group is bringing a new restaurant to the Pittsburgh area. AVP, an extension of its Alta Via brand, is set to open this fall in Bakery Square. The restaurant will serve casual Italian fare inspired by the cuisine of California’s wine country. AVP is set to serve…
Lynn Cullen Live – 4/27/21
Video Archive Lynn is joined by her sister Susan today and they are discussing the fact that Lynn doesn’t like the salt grinder at her mother’s house. Plus Gender reveal party disasters, felony charges for not returning a VHS tape of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, a cop tackling an elderly woman leaving Walmart, and so…
Pa. Attorney General criticizes Vandergrift cop accused of harassing diner patron
After an investigation was called into the conduct of a Vandergrift Police officer against a Black diner customer who claims he was racially profiled, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is speaking out on the case, saying that the diner was harassed by the officer and “he should not be trusted to uphold the responsibilities of…
East African Grocery hoping to stay afloat to serve McKees Rocks’ growing African community
Finding East African staples and clothing in Pittsburgh is not easy. Members of Pittsburgh’s Somali Bantu refugee community usually travel three hours west to Columbus in order to find the garments, spices, and other ingredients they are accustomed to. Abdulkadir Chirambo realized how often he and other members of the Somali Bantu community were doing this,…
Voteswagon Tour visits Pittsburgh, highlights problems of gerrymandering in Pa.
Sometimes fighting for voting rights takes more than online petitions and social media outreach. Sometimes it takes hitting the road in a 1991 Volkswagen Westfalia camper. Today, Pittsburgh was the 35th stop in The Great Pennsylvania Voteswagon Tour of 2021, a project led by Draw the Lines PA, the civic education initiative created by the…
PHOTOS: Pittsburgh church members rally for racial justice; remind city there is “still work to be done”
On Fri., April 23, dozens of people gathered outside of East Liberty Presbyterian Church for a Racial Justice Vigil. Among those participating were members of East Liberty Presbyterian Church, the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, as well as other community members. The protesters gathered in a line, holding up…
Lynn Cullen Live – 4/26/21
Video Archive Lynn is Live from Wisconsin again today and she’s talking about the Oscars, more bird facts, Trump’s more radicalized base and much more. What else is Lynn talking about this morning? Listen to Lynn Cullen Live! Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Allegheny County launches an interactive COVID-19 Vaccine Provider map
With an increase in vaccine access in Allegheny County after opening up to Phase 2 of distribution, getting vaccinated has become easier than ever. Now the county is helping the public find the closest place they can get vaccinated by working with providers to create a public map of active vaccine locations. The Vaccine Provider…
Mattress Factory’s new Factory Installed exhibition features frat boys, folk dancing, and more
The Mattress Factory has always striven to showcase the best new voices in contemporary art, an effort made clear by the latest edition of its regular Factory Installed program. The show takes visitors through multiple levels of Mattress Factory’s main building on Pittsburgh’s North Side to view works by five different artists. The national roster…
North Side program partners with local businesses to provide bike racks, toolkits, and fill bike infrastructure gaps
Pittsburgh is planning to add more than 100 miles of bike lanes to its streets over the next few years as part of its Bike (+) network, but there’s more to bike infrastructure than just bike lanes. On the North Side, a local advocacy group has a program to that seeks to fill those gaps. When…
Pa. GOP leaders to fundraise with controversial Western Pa. rep they called to resign
Just seven months ago, Republican leaders in the state House were calling on state Rep. Aaron Bernstine to resign over controversial social media posts. Now they’re hosting a fundraiser for his re-election. According to a campaign memo from Bernstine (R-New Beaver) viewed by the Capital-Star Thursday, House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre) and House Speaker…
Advocates call on Port Authority to provide free fares for low-income riders
A coalition of advocates, transit riders, and residents have objected to the recent fare increase proposed by the the Port Authority of Allegheny County, and the group of over 40 organizations is also calling on the public transit agency to institute free or reduced fares for low-income riders. The advocates want the Port Authority to…
Song Spotlight: “Piggy Bank” by Djor
Djor is a triple threat, with talent as a producer, a lyricist, and a ridiculous flow, he’s one of the most talented artists in the city. He has been a staple in the underground hip-hop scene in Pittsburgh and beyond for years. And Djor just released his EP, Off The Chain 2, on all streaming…
Bill aiding abuse survivors clears Pennsylvania Senate hurdle. But will it see a vote?
A bill that gives victims of child sexual abuse a fresh chance to sue abusers cleared a key committee vote in the state Senate on Wednesday, but its fate remains uncertain due to opposition from the chamber’s second-ranking Republican. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-3 to approve a bill creating a two-year window for victims…
American Lung Association gives Allegheny County an F for air quality, county officials push back on grade
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have seen some recent significant victories in terms of air quality — earlier this year, Allegheny County saw its first-ever days in compliance with all federal air quality guidelines under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. But, as environmentalists noted at the time, Southwestern Pennsylvania’s air quality still has a ways…
August Wilson African American Cultural Center receives $1.3 million grant, announces artists for new residency program
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center received a sizable grant to help support “emerging artists of color” in Pittsburgh, according to a press release. Today, April 22, the AWAACC announced that it received a $1.35 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, providing a major boost to the center’s ongoing programming dedicated to showcasing…
City of Asylum to launch first ever Pittsburgh International Literary Festival
Pittsburgh will soon have its first ever literary festival bringing together different authors from around the globe. On April 15, City of Asylum announced it will be holding a Pittsburgh International Literary Festival. This 10 day festival starts on May 12, and will “consider themes of migration, identity, and displacement with an emphasis on works…
Lynn Cullen Live – 4/22/21
Video Archive Lynn has started the show talking about SEX! From the death of legendary burlesque dancer, Tempest Storm, to Manhattan deciding to no longer prosecute prostitution. She then turns to policing and a discussion of who should be stopped by traffic cops and why. What else is Lynn talking about this morning? Listen to…
Lynn Cullen Live – 4/21/21
Video Archive “The world became witnesses to this murder and it is why, because of that video, that George Floyd’s name became known, and shouted in the streets, all over the nation, night after night after night.” The world is reacting to the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Lynn discusses…
With coronavirus, the book tour has gone completely online
For many authors, going on a book tour is the highlight of getting published. They get to meet fans, sign copies of their books, and have moving conversations with readers on what they have written. But the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a problem: How do you go on a book tour when it’s…
Through his own singles and collabs, Pittsburgh musician Konscious Kel focuses on the positive
Work-life balances are difficult, but Konscious Kel takes it up a notch. After a long day at a UPMC research lab, the research laboratory technician and musician often spends the evening mixing down some vocals or creating a new beat until it’s time to go to sleep. The grind might sound exhausting, but for Konscious…
Seven ways to celebrate Earth Day 2021 in Pittsburgh
After months locked indoors and huddled around space heaters, the weather is finally warming up — just in time for Earth Day. This annual celebration of the birth of the modern environmental movement focuses on a full day of eco-friendly action and appreciation for Mother Nature, and Pittsburgh is joining in on the celebration. “For…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: April 22-28
Thu., April 22 LIT • VIRTUAL The story of American Reconstruction is often oversimplified and focuses on the American South. Pitt professor of history Alaina E. Roberts seeks to change that with a discussion of her book I’ve Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land for Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures. A description…
JFilm returns with 18 films and a mission
After being canceled last spring due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the JFilm Festival returns to immerse audiences in the Jewish experience with virtual screenings, panel discussions, and more. This year, the festival also has a clear mission of highlighting how communities can acknowledge and work together against social injustice and corruption. Kathryn Spitz…
California Taco Shop brings authentic Cal-Mex flavors to Pittsburgh’s North Hills
Cal-Mex is a cuisine that Pittsburghers probably haven’t heard much about. Like how Tex-Mex combines Texan and Mexican cuisines, Cal-Mex is a combination of authentic Mexican fare and California flavors. Unlike Tex-Mex, which has a strong focus on hearty and gut-busting dishes, Cal-Mex is about highlighting the fresh produce that proliferates in the Golden State.…
The Talk in a different world
Over the past few weeks, I have been trying to envision a different world. Different versions of the conversations we heard growing. The conversations that, depending on who we are, were meant to prepare us for the reality of the world we are about to inherit and build together. Conversations in summary: “The Talk” given…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: April 22-28
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Blogger Emma Elsworthy wrote her “Self-Care List.” I’ll tell you a few of her 57 action items, in hopes of inspiring you to create your own list. The coming weeks will be a perfect phase to upgrade your focus on doing what makes you feel healthy and holy. Here are Elsworthy’s…
