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PENN’S CHOICE is quickly becoming the local choice for all things CBD
If you drive down Gibson Road in October, you might think you’ve been transported to Humboldt County, but no, the Gibson family hemp farm is about as local as it gets. Nestled in the rolling hills of Northern Butler County, their 200-acre farm is filled with the purples and greens of their various CBD and…
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CBD vs. Medical Marijuana?
Susan Merenstein, Pharmacist and Owner of LabNaturals CBD has over 40 years of Holistic Clinical Pharmacy experience and has always prided herself on being open to new and innovative ways to help her clients, both people and pets, lead healthier lives. That’s why Susan developed LabNaturals CBD, a line of People and Pet friendly, easy-to-use,…
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PurePenn making impact in Mon Valley Community
As a rapidly growing force in the Pennsylvania medical marijuana industry, PurePenn is committed to improving the lives of Pa. patients by providing the highest quality medical marijuana products. However, it’s not the only commitment they have made to the region. PurePenn also has a deep commitment to giving back to the City of McKeesport…
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Five questions about getting your medical marijuana card, answered by an expert
Medical marijuana is becoming more and more prevalent in the state of Pennsylvania as a way of treating a variety of symptoms. However, with a growing number of people looking to sign up has also come an increase in questions related to the process of obtaining your medical card. Releaf Specialists is here to help.…
Democratic Allegheny County Councilor makes insensitive remark about motion denouncing anti-trans sports bills before voting against it
In an April 13 Allegheny County Council meeting, Councilor Bob Macey (D-West Mifflin) made an insensitive remark when debating a motion to denounce state and federal legislators prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in youth and collegiate sports. In response to a nonbinding motion meant to signify that council is opposed to attempts by other governments…
The city of Pittsburgh’s 2021 first round street paving schedule is here
Spring is here, and that means the intoxicating smell of … fresh asphalt. That’s right, street paving season is back in the city of Pittsburgh, and Pittsburghers can finally get excited about fewer potholes and smoother rides. On April 12, Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure released the first round of the city’s asphalt pavement…
Oscars 2021: Academy Award preview and predictions
We’ve had many milestones recently on the path back to normalcy. But one stands out among them all: the return of celebrities congratulating each other for truly incomprehensible amounts of time. That’s right, the Oscars are BACK. In all seriousness, like all industries, it was a strange and subpar year for movies. As you’ll read…
Song Spotlight: “No Lie” by KELS
“No Lie” by KELS has an old-school R&B feel that is comforting, but will still be enjoyed by a modern audience. KELS started her career in jazz, and it shows — her jazzy vocal twang is accompanied by the song’s muted drum beats and solo guitar. She’s performed in Pittsburgh, Columbus, and New York City,…
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Solevo Wellness offers personalized treatments for anxiety | Medical marijuana for anxiety
Fear and anxiety are adaptive responses essential to coping with threats to survival. Certain anxiety disorders may have unique symptoms, but they all have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening. Trauma, excess stress, genetics, medical problems, comorbid mental illnesses, and even drug and alcohol use are…
Pittsburghers fill East Carson Street during weekend with more relaxed restrictions
Earlier this month, the maximums for gatherings were raised, indoor dining capacities were increased, and restrictions on bar service were lifted, making this past weekend the second this year with more relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in place. With it being warm as well, with temps reaching the 80s, I knew the South Side was bound to…
Pennsylvania joins national pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Matching a federal order that came down Tuesday, Pennsylvania has paused the use of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccination until at least April 20, pending a review by the Food and Drug Administration. Federal regulators recommended the pause out of an abundance of caution after learning that six women developed “rare and severe” blood…
A Hibachi food truck, authentic Haitian cuisine, and more Pittsburgh food news
News Grist House 10 E. Sherman St., Millvale. gristhouse.com The Millvale location of Grist House is closed until further notice as of Fri., April 9 as the location undergoes construction on a new building addition. However, the Collier location (301 Sgt. Messergschmidt Road, Oakdale) will remain open. At this time, there is no precise date…
Ten Evenings authors announced for Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures 2021-22 season
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures has announced the authors for its 31st season of Ten Evenings, a lecture series featuring celebrated writers who share their research and creative work. The season opens Sept. 20 with Brit Bennett, who will discuss her No. 1 New York Times best-selling book The Vanishing Half, and closes May 9, 2022…
New PAC focused on racial equality in education endorses PPS school board candidates
This year, issues at Pittsburgh Public Schools have taken on an increased scrutiny in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a big budget deficit, and a proposed — then rescinded — plan to close several school buildings. With the PPS student population being majority Black, all of these decisions impact Black people the most. A recently launched political organization,…
Classic Lines bookstore in Squirrel Hill purchased by Riverstone Books
Classic Lines bookstore has been a staple in Squirrel Hill for years, not to mention Pittsburgh’s vibrant independent bookstore scene. It earned acclaim from local community groups and even once was named a finalist in Publisher’s Weekly Bookstore of the Year award. But, like many small businesses, the bookstore was hit hard by COVID-19, and…
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Obtaining a Medical Marijuana Card with Herbal Care Rx
Herbal Care Rx can provide low cost certifications over the phone for those who want to get their medical marijuana cards, as well as low cost recertifications, also over the phone. Our fees are the lowest in the state. Certification for a new patient card is $125 (with an additional discount for Veterans/SSI/Disability to $75…
An international game of telephone is underway, and 7 Pittsburgh artists are playing
Earlier this year, 950 artists from 70 countries participated in a game of Telephone, the childhood game where a message is passed from person to person. This time, a message was passed from art form to art form; changing from poem to painting and so on. Of these 950 artists, seven were Pittsburghers: Mary Mazziotti,…
National Negro Opera Company House in Homewood receives $500,000 for restoration
A major Pittsburgh-based nonprofit is helping to bring the National Negro Opera Company House in Homewood, an important piece of the city’s Black history that has stood vacant for over 50 years, back to its former glory. On April 12, the Richard King Mellon Foundation announced it would give a $500,000 grant to help save…
Allegheny County Health Department starts providing Mon Valley poor air quality alerts
The Allegheny County Health Department will now be providing public alerts when air quality forecasts show a potential for poor air quality in the Monongahela River Valley. According to a release, these air quality alerts for the Mon Valley will begin on April 12. Residents can access these air quality alerts using Allegheny Alerts app,…
Lynn Cullen Live – 4/12/21
Video Archive Lynn is talking about today’s parents: “American parents just constantly, and needlessly, exhaust themselves dreaming up activities for their kids when all they have to do is live their normal productive lives and let the kids come along, learning as they go.” Also on today’s show, this weekend, Lynn became engulfed in something…
Some Black Pittsburgh leaders disagree that Black people are only leaving city by choice
Since 2014, the city of Pittsburgh has lost more than 7,000 of its Black residents. Most of those Black people are leaving for suburbs within the Pittsburgh metro area. From 2010-2019, for every Black resident leaving the Pittsburgh metro area entirely, 4.6 Black people are only leaving the city but staying in greater Pittsburgh. This reality…
Take your time: tips for cooking with tofu from a Pittsburgh sous chef
The pandemic forced a shift in many people’s relationships to food — ordering in rather than going out to eat, cooking more often, or, in some cases, simply learning to cook. For me, the pandemic represented an opportunity to improve my repertoire of tofu recipes. A little more than a year later, I’ve expanded my…
A conversation with Kazuo Ishiguro on latest novel Klara and the Sun
It’s a question that’s intrigued Kazuo Ishiguro since he started writing. When told his latest novel, Klara and the Sun (Knopf), lingers long after its final pages, he wants to know why. Why do some books linger, he asks, and why do some, even if they are enjoyable, fade away? “Sometimes books that you don’t…
PHOTOS: Pittsburghers rappel down Mount Washington during 28th annual Emerald View Park cleanup
On Saturday morning, members of the Explorers Club of Pittsburgh and the Mountain Rescue Group took part in the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s 28th annual Emerald View Park cleanup in Mount Washington, rappelling down the hillside to pick up trash along the way. The crew retrieved a large number of items that had been dropped or…
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Summer Camps around Pittsburgh continue to plan safe ways to provide activities this summer
The pandemic has caused a lot of cancellations over the last year and with continuing precautions, the Summer Camps here in Pittsburgh have found ways to still bring the entertainment and learning opportunities to our children this year. Here is a list of 6 summer camps that have put together safety precautions and an agenda…
Dannielle Brown and Duquesne University reach settlement over claims surrounding death of her son, Marquis Jaylen Brown
On April 8, attorneys for Dannielle Brown — who was up until recently on a months-long hunger strike in protest over the death of her son Marquis Jaylen Brown, a student at Duquesne University — announced that Brown and the university had reached a settlement related to claims made surrounding his death in October of 2018. Brown…
Five places to find vegan pizza (and more) in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily known for its pizza, but we do have a number of places in the city where you can get a pretty good slice. Whether it’s the ongoing Mineo’s vs. Aiello’s debate, or the cold cheese on a hot slice debacle, Pittsburgh’s pizza is a hot topic with locals. But if you suffer…
A famous Pittsburgh haunting to get big screen adaptation from New Line Cinema
Pittsburgh may be known for zombies thanks to its connection to Night of the Living Dead and its sequels, but the city also boasts some pretty terrifying ghost stories. And one of the most notable ghost stories was just picked up by New Line Cinema and is set to become a film. According to reports…
Expanded and renovated Downtown branch of Carnegie Library to reopen later in April
After a year-long renovation, the Downtown branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is reopening for limited in-person services on Tue., April 20. And before it reopens to patrons, the library branch is also inviting community members to tour the newly renovated space on Sat., April 17, with a social-distant friendly event. Upon reopening, the…
Bankrupt Bodega opens throwback shop, gallery, film lab in Bloomfield
Walking into Bankrupt Bodega’s eclectic new space in Bloomfield gave me similar vibes to hanging out at my local skate shop as a kid. Given the tube televisions, vintage cameras and clothing, and colorful images hanging on the walls, it was like stepping back in time. But owner Pat Bruener has concocted the perfect space…
Decolonized Futures presents weekend-long Resound/Revision Festival: Indigenous Pittsburgh and Otherwise Worlds
Decolonized Futures, a project launched by The Center for the Art in Society at Carnegie Mellon University, has immersed listeners and viewers in the culture of Indigenous groups with music, art, tours, and more. Now Decolonized Futures organizers will envision a time unaffected by colonialism with the Resound/Revision Festival: Indigenous Pittsburgh and Otherwise Worlds. Taking…
A new Southern fried chicken joint, a popular spot relaunches its brunch menu, and more Pittsburgh food news
Openings & Re-openings Tupelo Honey Cafe Coming to Station Square. tupelohoneycafe.com Tupelo Honey Cafe, a southern fried chicken chain, is set to arrive in Pittsburgh in Fall 2021 and is coming to Station Square. This new chicken joint shouldn’t be confused with Tupelo Honey Teas, a locally owned tea shop in Millvale. The southern restaurant…
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s New Play Contest winner When We Fall will premiere in June
Pittsburgh Public Theater named Emma Gibson the winner of its first New Play Contest for her play When We Fall. Gibson received a $500 honorarium and a Public PlayTime premiere of her play June 17-20 as the finale of the virtual Classics N’at Benefit Series. Gibson is a British theater-maker and poet who now lives…
Lynn Cullen Live – 4/08/21
Video Archive It’s the Pirate’s Home Opener and Lynn has a question: “What are the republican faithful supposed to do in terms of sports?!” After boycotting the NFL, NBA, and now MLB, there’s not many games left that they can attend. Other topics she’s discussing: Yahoo Answers is on its way out, new variants of…
Lynn Cullen Live – 4/07/21
Video Archive Lynn’s talking about MLB’s decision to move the All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver Colorado over Georgia’s new restrictive voting laws. Former Pittsburgh Pirate, Steve Blass had this to say: “I’m proud to have been a member of Major League Baseball for taking that stance because it’s not the easiest one. There’s probably…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: April 8-14
Thu., April 8 ART • VIRTUAL While the amount of visible stars in a Pittsburgh sky has changed over the years, they still remain an inspiration and guide for many artists and writers. Yet as night’s darkness receded due to technological developments with electricity and light, humanity’s relationship with the night sky changed throughout the…
Sex workers in Pittsburgh discuss local impact of damaging anti-trafficking law FOSTA-SESTA
When FOSTA-SESTA was signed into law three years ago by then-President Donald Trump, the bill was championed as a landmark moment in the war against sex trafficking. It received bipartisan support, with Republicans and Democrats viewing it as a way to rein in illegal online activity and hold websites accountable for allegedly enabling and abetting…
Artist Humaira Abid explores Pakistani and American cultural taboos in new exhibit at Contemporary Craft
Humaira Abid has always been searching for home. She grew up in Pakistan after her parents immigrated there when they were young. Pakistan, at the time, was one of the top countries taking in refugees. Abid’s childhood was rife with stories of refugees’ struggle to make a home in a new place. In 2008, she…
Claussen Cafehaus pretzel shop brings an affordable and unique lunch option to Bloomfield
Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield has a vibrant lunchtime economy. The thoroughfare is positioned between two large hospitals, and workers, patients, visitors, and doctors need to eat. All along the avenue, there are scores of different take-out joints serving tacos, soul food, pizza, coffee, Chinese food, and Thai dishes. Claussen Cafehaus is a new addition to…
Afro Yaqui’s second album invites listeners into a world beyond white supremacy and patriarchy
It’s not common to hear pipa, saxophone, erhu, and lyrics in Spanish, English, and the Nahuatl indeigious language all in the same space. But Afro Yaqui Music Collective brings them all together in their second album Maroon Futures. The music collective’s latest album, available now from Neuma Records, imagines a world after capitalism and without…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: April 8-14
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Susan Sontag defined “mad people” as those who “stand alone and burn.” She said she was drawn to them because they inspired her to do the same. What do you think she meant by the descriptor “stand alone and burn?” I suspect she was referring to strong-willed people devoted to…
