Rotating sushi, a week of coffee, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Mad Mex, Condado Tacos, Square Cafe, Scratch & Co., and Pita My Shawarma, as well as a new coffee shop, a lamb fest, and more.
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Peoples Natural Gas offers Pittsburghers of all backgrounds a career path
As one of Pittsburgh’s largest employers with more than 1,500 employees in Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia, Peoples Natural Gas strives to make an impact in the Pittsburgh community. That takes shape in the services they provide, but also in the effort they have made to be one of the most stable, secure employers…
Pittsburgh-created fundraiser raises $1 million in donations for gamers with disabilities
For Steven Spohn’s 40th birthday in September 2020, his goal was to raise $1 million in funding towards gaming equipment and consultation to those who are disabled. Just under a year later, his goal was completed. Spohn, a lifelong Pittsburgher and the COO of The AbleGamers Charity, announced on Aug. 16 that his fundraising initiative…
Remember sourdough starters? These Pittsburghers are still keeping theirs alive
In late March and early April 2020, bread was everywhere on social media. Every few posts, someone would show off a focaccia or boule fresh out of the oven, often decorated with herbs or vegetables or seeds. Many people weren’t sure what to do with the extra time created by quarantines and canceled events and…
A baseball card of Pittsburgh Pirates great Honus Wagner shatters record
According to ESPN, a T206 Honus Wagner baseball card sold for more than $6.6 million on Mon., Aug. 16, shattering the previous record by more than $1 million. The T206 Honus Wagner baseball cards were originally placed in cigarette packs and were printed between 1909 and 1911. There are only about 60 T206 Honus Wagner baseball cards in…
Pittsburgh-based company becomes first Black-owned puzzle brand to be sold at Target
The call to support Black businesses is still as strong as it was last summer, and with popular Instagram pages like Black Owned Pgh, it has become easier than ever. Now a Pittsburgh-based Black-owned business is going national. A+X Puzzles is the first Black-owned puzzle brand to be sold at Target, where the product is available…
Pa. has long been home to refugees. Will Afghans be the next to find shelter here?
Five years ago, Noorulhaq Fazly decided to leave Afghanistan. Married and the father of two, Faazly had worked as a legal assistant in the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, aiding efforts to expand human rights in the country. But he managed instead to get a Special Immigrant Visa, or SIV, that the U.S. authorized for Afghans…
Rib Fest returns, a new donut spot, and more Pittsburgh food news
Rib Fest x Heinz Field 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Side. heinzfield.com This free-to-enter, family-friendly event is back for 2021 and promises days of good food, live music, and fun. Presented by Miller Lite, the fest will run from Thu., Sept. 2-Mon., Sept. 6 and includes what’s being touted as “the best ribs in the country,”…
Panel will discuss impacts of Battle of Blair Mountain labor uprising on workers today
A little less than 300 miles southwest of Pittsburgh stands Blair Mountain, West Virginia. One hundred years ago, it was the site of the largest labor uprising in U.S. history, during which laborers were subjected to aerial bombardment of gas bombs and gunpowder bombs. While the labor organizing actions of mine workers from a century…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/17/21
Video Archive Lynn and Susan are discussing many topics today. The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and CNN reporter Clarissa Ward. The Covid numbers are climbing again in Allegheny County and surrounding areas. And their time together last week celebrating their mothers birthday. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3…
Pittsburgh artist Carolyn Pierotti to debut solo exhibition Transference at Thoughtrobbers Gallery
For some, “transference” is a psychological term that conjures images of patients falling in love with their therapists, or things of that nature. But artist Carolyn Pierotti wants to expand your understanding of the term. Transference is the title of her forthcoming solo exhibition that will be on display from Sat., Aug. 21-Sat., Aug. 28 at…
Port Authority launches mobile pay for Pittsburgh-area buses and inclines
Pittsburgh has recently seen an increase in accessibility for non-car transportation with the implementation of additional bike shares, the start of e-scooters, and now, public transit riders will have the option to pay for their fares right from their phones. The Port Authority of Allegheny County announced that on Aug. 16 that transit users in…
Steel-Man: The Movie offers a thoroughly Pittsburgh take on the superhero
If you had to boil Pittsburgh down, “Steel, a DIY attitude, and zombie films” wouldn’t be a bad place to start. In that vein, filmmaker Mike Palmer is covering all his bases. Palmer’s debut feature film Steel-Man: The Movie is a Pittsburgh production to its very core. The film — which debuted at the Pittsburgh Independent…
Owners of Twisters in Bloomfield selling business, hope to keep it an ice cream shop
After selling soft serve ice cream to Bloomfield residents and other Pittsburghers for 22 seasons, Twisters Soft Serve Ice Cream owner Joe Argenas and his wife Jennifer have decided it’s time to move on. Argenas is selling the business and all of the equipment at 4210 Main St. for $350,000. He began informing people of…
Scratch & Co. collaborates with ZYNKA Gallery to showcase art in Troy Hill
Pittsburghers love a good local collaboration, and now, we’ll have one more to look forward to. Scratch & Co. in Troy Hill will join with the Sharpsburg-based ZYNKA Gallery to bring art into its restaurant space. The collaboration started how many do: with a simple conversation between two people with a respect for each other’s…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/16/21
Video Archive “Why do we think we can go into another country that has a totally different history and culture, and give them this gift that we feel we have? I don’t know what’s worse, our naivety or, again, our extraordinary arrogance.” – Lynn while speaking on the US pulling out of Afghanistan. Lynn talks…
Fake TMZ site set up by far-right conspiracy theorist tries to smear Conor Lamb
A serial far-right fraudster recently set up a fake gossip website in an attempt to smear U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Mt. Lebanon), claiming, with no evidence, that Lamb’s wife was having an affair with another member of congress, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), according to a report by the Daily Beast. The smear attempt was…
Five of the best non-local breweries that will ship beer to your house in Pittsburgh
While the pandemic made for a tough year for a lot of industries, it offered an opportunity for many in the beer industry. With so many people stuck at home missing their local pubs, if a brewery could get beer delivered to consumers, they’d do well. And with many states changing their shipping laws to…
Pittsburgh ranks 3rd best for “15-minute city” in America
Pittsburgh’s hilly terrain, car-filled roads, and abundance of bridges can present a challenge to walkers and bicyclists trying to get from neighborhood to neighborhood, but the city might be closer to a strong walking and bicycling metropolis than expected. A new report from moveBuddha ranks Pittsburgh third for having the greatest potential for transitioning into…
Allegheny County Jail COVID cases rise; half of employees and incarcerated individuals currently vaccinated
Over the past week, the Allegheny County Jail has seen a sharp increase in the number of incarcerated individuals and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. According to a press release, there are 83 positive incarcerated individuals in the facility, including the 10 already reported out. The jail’s current population is 1,713. Between Aug.…
The Wellness Collective brings Mental Wellness Speed Dating to Pittsburgh
Mental health is a topic that has been at the forefront of everyone’s mind for the past year. How we care for ourselves and those in our lives is an important topic and, according to Shanon Hughes, founder of The Wellness Collective, it’s especially important for Black families. “For Black folks, we have the pandemic…
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Tony Moreno praised and met with far-right militia that sports symbols linked to white nationalism
After losing the Democratic nomination in Pittsburgh’s mayoral primary election, retired police officer Tony Moreno secured enough write-in votes on the Republican ballot, and has since continued his campaign for mayor as a Republican. This has included run-of-the-mill campaign events and door knocking, but also meetings with far-right former radio host Wendy Bell. In that…
Pennsylvania prison guard union sues over state worker vaccine policy
The unions representing state workers in Pennsylvania have faced a choice in dealing with Gov. Tom Wolf’s new policy ordering tens of thousands of state employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly tests: To bargain, or to sue? According to a recent blog post by the president of the union that represents 11,000…
Tiny dicks descend on Pittsburgh
Penis art might have strong associations with middle and high school white boards, but a local artist is putting a new spin on the art form through the @412dickrescue Instagram account. The first post from the account, titled “Where’s Richard?,” dates back to May 20, 2021, with dicks dropping every day or couple of days…
Trans Q Live!, a showcase for LGBTQ+ performers, returns for its seventh year
Trans Q Live!, also known as TQ Live!, is set to return for the seventh installment of its annual performance showcase on Fri., Aug. 27. Unlike previous shows at The Andy Warhol Museum, this year’s TQ Live! will take place in Carnegie Museum of Art’s Sculpture Courtyard. TQ Live! co-producer Scott Andrew says their mission…
Allegheny County gains population for first time in six decades, says census
After decades of population loss, Allegheny County bucked its decades long trend and gained population, according to the newly released 2020 Census figures. The county added 27,230 residents compared to 2010, and the population of Pennsylvania’s second largest county now stands at 1,250,578. This is the first time that Allegheny County has added population in…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Trace Brewing, P Town Bar, and more (Aug. 12-15)
Thu., August 12 Inside Out – Mostbeautifullest Carnegie Museum of Art 4-8 p.m. This installation of Inside Out will feature DJ sets by huny, Joshua Orange, and Based Grace, all representing the Mostbeautifullest (The MoB), a collective with a mission to center the talents of Black women, femmes, and the BIPOC queer and trans community.…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/12/21
Video Archive Lynn is talking this morning about a federal judge denying requests to throw out defamation lawsuits over false claims that Dominion Voting Systems technologies were used to rig the 2020 presidential election. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/11/21
Video Archive Lynn is discussing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigning and the Senate passing the Infrastructure Bill. Plus Ryan Deto, Managing editor of Pittsburgh City Paper, is on to discuss scooters in Pittsburgh and more. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
TRALI program protects Pittsburgh’s urban green spaces one garden at a time
In terms of land ownership, a plot measuring .01 acres, or around 430 feet, seems paltry. It appears even more inconsequential when compared to over the 3,100 acres, and counting, Allegheny Land Trust has acquired and preserved over the past few decades. But even just a tiny plot of land can make a big impact…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Aug. 12-18
Thu., Aug. 12 STAGE • IRL Little Lake Theatre presents Mrs. Mannerly, a comedic play set in the 1960s. The show follows 10-year-old Jeffrey attending an etiquette class taught by infamous and strict teacher, Mrs. Mannerly. In her 36 years of teaching etiquette, Mrs. Mannerly has never handed out a perfect grade. However, Jeffrey stumbles…
Black-led Community Spotlight: Morgan Overton and Martell Covington of Young Democrats of Allegheny County
When Morgan Overton and Martell Covington met during their time at New Leaders Council of Pittsburgh in 2019, a friendship began. New Leaders, which describes itself as “the hub for progressive millennial thought leadership,” serves as a think tank for young progressives interested in leadership development. The pair would reunite during their time at the…
Allegheny County extended its local eviction moratorium, and data shows it’s necessary
For two days during the first week in August, tenants in Allegheny County had no protection in eviction cases due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium expiring and not being immediately renewed. The moratorium had been in place for months as a way to protect people from evictions during the ongoing…
Let’s Get Free art show highlights and supports incarcerated women and trans people facing life without parole
Prison art programs are hard to come by, especially if the particular prison houses women. Avis Lee knows this well as a formerly incarcerated person at SCI Cambridge Springs, a women’s state prison in Mercer County. “It’s, ‘What can we do for the men?’” says Lee. “And at the end of that, right before everybody…
Jian’s Kitchen offers a tour of harder to find Chinese cuisines in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine options abound, from Everyday Noodles and Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33’s more subtle and lighter Taiwanese options to Sichuan Gourmet and Chengdu Gourmet’s spicier Sichuanese cuisines. Although Northeastern Kitchen, which specialized in Dongbei cuisine, closed in late 2020, Jian’s Kitchen has since taken over the location and…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Aug. 12-18
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): According to Leo author Guy de Maupassant, “We are in the habit of using our eyes only with the memory of what people before us have thought about the things we are looking at.” That’s too bad. It causes us to miss a lot of life’s richness. In fact, said de…
