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Theater is BACK at Lincoln Park!
Just north of the Pittsburgh Airport, tucked near the Ohio river, sits a quiet little town that houses a Western Pennsylvania gem: The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. At Lincoln Park, their focus is on producing high-quality, state-of-the-art musicals, plays, concerts, ballets, and productions for patrons of all ages. This fall, Lincoln Park is back…
BEWARE: Cars are illegally parked on Pittsburgh sidewalks and we are so numb to it, we don’t even care anymore
Starting in early July, Pittsburgh started to see Spin e-scooters zipping around on the streets thanks to a new pilot program authorized by the state government. Electric scooter share has had plenty of critics in other U.S. cities, and Pittsburgh was not immune to similar criticism, as several people on social media complained about the…
5 non-funeral home things to do if you buy this former funeral home in Pittsburgh’s North Side
It’s not every day that a funeral home is put on the market, but the former mortuary at 614 N. Taylor Ave. on the North Side has been on the market for 110 days. The only catch? No funeral home businesses are allowed. The two Mexican War Streets side-by-side townhouses are being sold together, with…
Free Little Art Gallery starts a give art, take art movement in Sharpsburg
Art can spring up in the unlikeliest of places. In Sharpsburg, outside of a pizza shop, there’s not just art, but an entire art gallery, which really isn’t saying much since it’s about the size of a mailbox. Since late May, a Free Little Art Gallery has stood in the side lot of the Gino…
GOP-controlled panel hears bill to grant Pa. drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants
A Republican-controlled House panel held a rare hearing on a Democratic-sponsored bill, which would allow undocumented immigrants to get a Pennsylvania driver’s licenses. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-Philadelphia), would eliminate a 9/11-era law barring non-citizens from obtaining a license until the state Department of Transportation established their “lawful presence in the United…
What the infrastructure bill could bring to Pittsburgh, according to Allegheny County Executive
On Aug. 10, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill with bipartisan support, garnering 19 Republicans to join the 50 Senators from the Democratic caucus for a vote of 69-30. The bill, if passed by the U.S. House, will be the largest investment into American infrastructure in decades. It has its critics. Some…
Pittsburgh-based tech company Deeplocal requiring employees to be vaccinated
Deeplocal, a creative technology and design company based in Sharpsburg, recently announced that all of their employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and they will extend their flexible work policies. Deeplocal’s employees must be vaccinated by October 2021 giving the team a two-month period to prepare for and schedule their vaccinations. All employees…
Pittsburgh dance companies return to live performances for 2021-2022 season
After over a year and a half of dance performances either being canceled or moved online due to COVID-19, various Pittsburgh companies are making a return to live shows. Whether you’re looking for ballet or modern, the remainder of 2021 and into 2022 will see seasons full of classic renditions and premieres at venues all…
GOP-controlled Tioga County wants Mastriano to stop “unnecessary chaos” of forensic investigation
A Republican-controlled county in rural Pennsylvania has called for an end to the “unnecessary chaos” caused by a proposed forensic investigation into the 2020 general and 2021 primary elections. In a Tuesday statement, the Tioga County commissioners pushed state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin) to rescind his sweeping request for election equipment and voting records as…
Gluten-free brunch, Smashed Waffles, and more Pittsburgh food news
D’s SixPax & Dogz 1118 South Braddock Ave., Regent Square. ds6pax.com D’s SixPax & Dogz is still closed after a fire caused damage to the restaurant. According to a report from TribLive, police believe the fire was intentionally set. It reportedly only damaged the back end of the restaurant, but the establishment was still closed…
Popular Bloomfield bar Brillobox plans to reopen in fall 2021
The coronavirus shutdowns and economic recession led many local Pittsburgh institutions to permanently close. The Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland closed up shop permanently during the pandemic, as did longtime entertainment spot Rex Theater in the South Side. Last August, the popular bar and music venue Brillobox also announced that it was closing after…
A small alligator is on the loose in West Mifflin
It’s summer in Pittsburgh, and that means there is a good chance that a pet alligator will be roaming around after escaping its enclosure. And that is apparently what happened in West Mifflin. Early morning on Tue., Aug. 10, the West Mifflin Police Department shared a photo of a small alligator that was taken on…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/10/21
Video Archive Breaking news: Pittsburgh Public Schools are pushing their start date back. Plus, Lynn and Susan talk about how anti-vaxxers are continuing the spread COVID despite the advice of experts everywhere. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Letter to the editor: “We are sorry to be telling this story”
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Letter to the Editor is in response to “Abbey owner responds to CP story on Lawrenceville food hall,” printed on July 9, which was in response to a Pittsburgh City Paper story, “What’s keeping a proposed food hall in Lawrenceville from becoming a reality?”, originally published on July 7. To the…
Pittsburgh partners with German city to develop sustainable agriculture policies
The city of Pittsburgh is hoping to create a new sustainable agriculture program, and is partnering with a German city that has some experience with urban farming. The cities of Pittsburgh and Dortmund, Germany are partner participants in the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Program. The partnership involves developing localized policy based on gathering and…
Pittsburgh calls on artists to create public art for Homewood Park Improvement Project
Public art has become a way for artists to showcase their talents and for Pittsburghers to feel more connected to the city around them. Over the years, there have been more calls for artists to use the city as a display for their art outside of museums and galleries. In fact, earlier this year, the…
Here’s how Pennsylvanians fared at the Tokyo Olympic Games
After two long weeks of competition, the Tokyo Olympics came to a close on Sun., Aug. 8. So how did Pennsylvania’s more than two dozen Olympians do? David Taylor, Olympian and former Nittany Lion earned a gold medal in wrestling. Four-time Olympian Allison Schmidt won a silver medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay and a…
New techPLAYground offers digital, and analog, interactive fun at SouthSide Works
Museums are often places for quiet reflection and study, but a new collaboration between the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center is providing children a space where their participation with the exhibits becomes part of the art. The techPLAYground pop-up, designed for children ages 10 and up, opened on Aug.…
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Condado Tacos, an award-winning taco joint specializing in unique tacos, tequilas, and margaritas, is comin’ in hot with a new customer loyalty program, Condado Rewards, on Monday, August 9. A classic points-based program built to celebrate your uniqueness. Condado’s “come as you are” culture shines through the customized corners of their new app, giving you…
East End and Primanti Bros’ pickle beer returns just in time for Picklesburgh
Two Pittsburgh institutions, Primanti Bros and East End Brewing, are collaborating once again to bring back their popular brew, Almost Famous Pickle Beer, just in time to get excited for the return of Picklesburgh, which kicks off on Aug. 20. And this year, the popular brew has a new recipe. The pickle beer only appears…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/9/21
Video Archive “They’ve got beds in the cafeteria, they’ve got beds in the conference room, they’ve got beds in the auditorium, because their governor is playing chicken with the virus. He thinks he’s going to, somehow, come out ahead, and he’s going to be president of the United States someday.” – Lynn on how Republican…
Pittsburgh ranked with the lowest percentage of law firm partners of color in U.S.
The American Bar Association recently reported in their 2021 Profile of the Legal Profession that Pittsburgh has less than 3% of law firm partners of color as of July 2021, the lowest percentage of any large city in America. Miami at the highest with a 32% rate. Diversity in American law firm practices is increasing,…
City Visions art project to turn Pittsburgh neighborhoods into fantastic visions
A local artist wants to encourage Pittsburghers to view the city in a new light with an upcoming project. Thomas Van Hout, a self-described conceptual artist and experience designer, is starting City Visions, a public art exhibition distributing 50 teleidoscopes all over the region for people to find and enjoy. A teleidoscope is like a…
Pittsburgh-area Rep. Conor Lamb announces 2022 Pennsylvania senate run
On Fri., Aug. 6 at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers hall in Pittsburgh’s South Side, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Mt. Lebanon) announced his run for U.S. Senate. Lamb’s candidacy has been hinted at for months, and now joins a field of several other Democratic candidates, including Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, Philadelphia state Rep.…
New details released about upcoming Picklesburgh
Picklesburgh is returning to Downtown after a year off due to the pandemic, and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership released more information about the festival known for pickle-inspired food and beverages. Presented by Kraft Heinz and produced by the PDP, the festival will be open and free Fri., Aug. 20-Sun., Aug. 22, from 12-10 p.m. on…
Song Spotlight: “HEATWAVE” by Jordan Montgomery
On August 4, Jordan Montgomery of Driving While Black Records dropped $TILL NOT 4 $ALE, nine tracks he says he’s been working on since COVID started. One of the tracks “HEATWAVE” definitely brings the heat and shows off Montgomery’s talent. He raps about traveling and making a name for himself because, as he says at…
Pittsburgh filmmakers channel comedies of the past with mockumentary Bergeron Brothers
Movie trends are funny things. A style can dominate the box office for years, and be replaced just that quickly. So it went in the 1990s, with low-budget slacker comedies and “mockumentary” style films becoming go-to’s in the heyday of independent film, then falling by the wayside in favor of big-budget studio comedies. Now indie…
NAACP of Pa. criticizes firing of Black leadership at Sewickley Academy
Controversy has unfolded at Sewickley Academy over the recent removal of five administrators and one teacher at the private school in western Allegheny County. The removal has been linked to a parent group with apparent criticism of Critical Race Theory, which is a way of looking at American history through the lens of racism. And the…
Live Fresh Cold Pressed Juice + Smoothie Bar opens new location in the North Side
After introducing fresh pressed juice and smoothie bowls to Homestead in 2019, Brett Gilliam and his fiancee and co-owner Catey Burget had the idea to expand their juice bar to the North Side. Live Fresh Cold Pressed Juice + Smoothie Bar opened their new location on Western Avenue in the North Side on July 31.…
Republican 2022 gubernatorial hopefuls spar over Pennsylvania vote by-mail law
In the lead up to the 2022 governor’s race, some Pennsylvania Republican hopefuls are reaching for a new way to question conservative credentials — did their rival vote to approve no-excuse mail-in ballots? The attacks range from legal critiques of the law to broadsides accusing Republicans of selling out former President Donald Trump. And they’ve…
A list of Pittsburgh-area establishments renewing mask mandates and creating vaccine rules
On Aug. 2, the transmission level of coronavirus has reached a substantial level in Allegheny County. As a result, several businesses and establishments across the Pittsburgh region have responded by reinstated mask guidelines, and some have even established vaccination rules. For example, PPG Paints Arena announced in a press release on Aug. 3 that they…
Vestige Concept Gallery to explore intersections of disability and sexuality with photography exhibition The Tropic of Color
In 2009, artist Robert Coombs sustained a spinal cord injury after a trampoline accident. As a result, he became what’s described in the medical community as a C4-C5 quadriplegic — paralyzed in his legs, torso, and hands. Despite being unable to hold a camera — one review describes how he uses a wheelchair and controls his digital…
New bike lanes and speed humps coming to Pittsburgh’s North Side, in effort to improve road safety
Pittsburgh’s interest in biking is increasing, doubling to 2% of people commuting by bike over the past decade, and safer and more accessible bike infrastructure is following the trend. On July 31, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure began construction of bike lanes and speed humps on California Avenue on the North Side as part…
Richard Trumka, a Western Pa. native and lion of organized labor, has died
The president of America’s largest labor coalition, Richard Trumka, has passed away unexpectedly, according to multiple reports. Trumka was a Western Pennsylvania native, born and raised in the Mon Valley town of Nemacolin in Greene County, and served as president of the AFL-CIO labor since 2009. A close ally to President Joe Biden and several…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Fl. 2 Modern American, SouthSide Works, and more (Aug. 5-7)
Thu., Aug. 5 Inside Out – Jellyfish Carnegie Museum of Art 4-8 p.m. Jellyfish, Pittsburgh’s favorite queer dance party, is teaming up with CMOA to bring you a day party worth skipping out of work a little bit early for. Hear a variety of disco, pop, and more from DJs Ricky Moseln, Adam Shuck, and Stephanie…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/5/21
Video Archive Lynn is discussing that Allegheny County Employees were required to go back into their offices after the county ordered all of its workers back in July, even as the Delta variant of COVID-19 cases rise in the county. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/04/21
Video Archive Lynn is discussing the New York attorney general’s investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo that found that Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
A proposed Amazon distribution center is conflicting with Lawrenceville’s vision of a more pedestrian-friendly neighborhood
As Lawrenceville’s business district has grown and the neighborhood has gentrified, it has faced issues with housing, traffic, and pedestrian and bike safety, especially along Butler Street. Residents and community groups are trying to address these challenges and have created projects for the future, but many are worried that online retail giant Amazon has different…
Effort launched to take over the Allegheny County Democratic Committee from the inside
Over the last year, the Allegheny County Democratic Committee has seen a series of embarrassments, and a new group of committee members and political-minded residents say they are sick of it. In the spring of 2020, the ACDC — which functions as the Democratic party’s local arm in Pennsylvania’s second largest county — endorsed a…
Roadkill Gallery — a mobile art exhibit — visits different destinations across Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh artist and curator Chelsea Schilling has a passion for the strange. It comes across in her mobile gallery — Roadkill. It evokes a certain, almost abrasive image, one that is also very commonplace if you drive anywhere. “I wanted something a little weird and funky, something that would capture attention but also kind of…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Aug. 5-11
Thu., Aug. 5 EVENT • IRL Spirit hosts Nerd Night for those who love to ramble about their nerdy passions. The evening is filled with numerous speakers discussing topics including science, technology, pop culture, history, and everything in between. Before speakers come to the stage, a networking game will be held for those interested in…
As WYEP’s new program director, Liz Felix wants to help pull the music station out of the pandemic
Like many radio professionals, Liz Felix started out at her college station, in this case at the University of Illinois. She has bounced around different music stations in different cities throughout her career, but no position was like BirdNote. “It was really fun,” laughs Felix as she explains BirdNote, a public radio program based out…
Cocktails on wheels: Local women-owned Sips Mobile Bar comes to Pittsburgh
Rather than heading to the bar, what if the bar came to you? Two local women had the idea for a mobile bar on wheels to serve cocktails and beer anywhere in the city. After meeting at a local Pride event, Heather LaPaglia and Katie Sirianni decided to combine their creative drive and launch their…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Aug. 5-11
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The next two months will be a propitious time for you and your intimate allies to grow closer by harnessing the power of your imaginations. I urge you to be inventive in dreaming up ways to educate and entertain each other. Seek frisky adventures together that will delight you. Here’s a…
