White Whale Bookstore hosting talk on foraging and cooking with author Sara Bir
The Fruit Forager’s Companion is a book filled with recipes, tips, and tricks for the everyday forager. Free talk starts at 7 p.m.
On the 50-year career of rock and roll photographer Henry Diltz
“When the first slide hit the wall, 8-feet wide, glowing in the dark, and all my friends were there to comment and laugh and ask for more, more … That, to me, was magical.”
Increasingly Surreal Work Assignments: College Issue edition
City Paper’s graphic designer Maya Puskaric explains how she got the shot for the cover of our college issue
Sen. Pat Toomey highlights Pa. businesses hurt by tariffs in letter to Trump administration
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump declared to Pittsburghers that steel was coming back. Now as president, his tariff policies may be hurting companies that work with steel. According to a list compiled by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Lehigh), the Pittsburgh area has nine manufacturers that are being harmed by Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium.…
Amy Schumer and Friends come to Heinz Hall on Sept. 21
Tie up your pigtails, pull out your leather jumpsuits, unearth your back tattoos — Amy Schumer’s coming to town. The Amy Schumer and Friends tour — featuring Rachel Feinstein, Bridget Everett, and Mia Jackson — comes to Heinz Hall on Sept. 21. Schumer is a theatrical jack-of-all-trades. She does not limit her talent to standup;…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/28/18
Video Archive Tuesday means Lynn is being joined by her sister Susan. They are starting the show today discussing the use of preferred pronouns, and how Lynn has trouble keeping up. They are also talking about the word slut, and how it should be used for men too. That has led to a discussion of…
Hazelwood residents march for better pedestrian access out of their neighborhood
On Monday morning, about a dozen marchers walked down Irvine Avenue in Hazelwood to highlight the lack of safe pedestrian and cyclist access in the neighborhood. Irvine has one sidewalk, and many sections are overgrown, with uneven pavement and parked cars that force pedestrians into the roadway. Hazelwood resident Connor Sites-Bowen organized the march and wanted…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/27/18
Video Archive The obit page is where Lynn is getting a lot of today’s show. The death of Senator John McCain is the first topic of discussion this week. Lynn is talking about Trump’s response his death, or more appropriately the lack of response. The prolific playwright, Neil Simon also died over the weekend. Then…
State House candidate Michele Knoll and the momentum of female politicians in Pa.
In this election cycle, women voters prefer Democrats by a massive margin. According to a June Quinnipiac Poll, 58 percent of females support Democrats compared to 33 percent who support Republicans. It’s one of the largest gender gaps ever polled. Combine that with polls saying women, especially young women, are more enthusiastic about voting in…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/24/18
Video Archive We’ve reached the end of a busy week. Lynn is starting off the show talking about David Pecker, CEO of National Enquirer, reaching an immunity deal with prosecutors. She is also discussing when Trump will pardon Manafort. She doesn’t doubt it will happen. It’s just a question of when. Time has created a…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/23/18
Video Archive The Manafort trial is still a topic of discussion for Lynn today. A lone juror has spoken out, Paula Duncan. She has said that a single juror was the reason there was not a guilty verdict on all 18 charges. As a Trump supporter, Duncan said she “did not want Paul Manafort to…
Lynn Cullen Live – 8/22/18
Video Archive A lot has happened since Lynn was last on. As expected she is starting off today’s show discussing the Paul Manafort trial results, and Michael Cohen pleading guilty. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Gab Bonesso chats comedy with JC Coccoli
Born in McKees Rocks but based in California, comedian JC Coccoli has a homecoming as part of the Pittsburgh Comedy Festival. This is her interview with our Gab Bonesso. Hey JC, thanks so much for doing this. I need to know, because there is a lot of confusion, are you a Pittsburgh Comic or a…
Drew Cranisky wraps up nearly four years writing about booze in Pittsburgh
After nearly four years, I am wrapping up my tenure as one of City Paper’s resident booze writers. And, like many of the drinks I consumed during that time, it’s bittersweet. As I look back over my columns, I am reminded of the unique and wonderful position Pittsburgh drinkers are in. We have plenty of…
A devout Pittsburgh Catholic attends Mass following report on clergy sex abuse
August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation for Roman Catholics. This year, this blessed commemoration fell just hours after the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office released its scathing report on clergy sexual abuse. Still, my family and I went to Mass — about that there…
Steve Sucato: For whom was it a game-changing summer?
As Pittsburgh’s new dance season gets ready to rev up, so too does my coverage of the area’s scene. Welcome to the first edition of my brand new, bi-monthly column devoted to giving City Paper readers pertinent news, views, and insight into artists that help shape dance in the ‘Burgh and beyond. This has been…
Reading Women exhibit at CMU gallery depicts women owning their spaces
Historically, museum art depicting women is made by men. The latest exhibit at Carnegie Mellon University’s Miller Institute for Contemporary Art (Miller ICA), which runs through September 9, showcases Reading Women — a series by photographer Carrie Schneider depicting women reading books in their own spaces. “Frequently women are represented through the male gaze or…
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church
Pope The supreme pontiff is global leader of the Catholic Church. As apostolic successor to Saint Peter, the Bishop of Rome is based at the Vatican, and is infallible in his definitions of faith and morals. Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) is the 226th pope. Cardinals These senior leaders are appointed by the pope.…
(Not) Losing My Religion
In my world, there’s a Bible on the coffee table, a crucifix hanging above three doors, and bed from which I pray the Act of Contrition every night. But in my view, bread is bread, wine is wine, and a lot of sins should never be forgiven. Raping children is one of those sins. Homosexuality…
Father’s molestation by a priest made him a stranger to his daughter for a quarter-century
This is an edited excerpt from Animal You’ll Surely Become, a work of poetry and nonfiction scheduled for release by Tolsun Books in October. __ I met my father for the first time when I was 25. He’d been in rehab over a year. He asked to come see me in Pittsburgh. For the first…
Adam Crowley: Lost prospects nothing to cry over for Pirates fans
I’m sick of the Pirates being damned if they do/damned if they don’t. For years, these have been refrains from fans: Spend Nutting, win Nutting! Do something meaningful at the deadline! The Pirates actually did do something this season. They acquired pitchers Chris Archer and Keone Kela — moves made to bolster the ballclub’s postseason…
Who’s who in Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal
A look at significant figures in the Catholic Church sexual assault scandal: Josh Shapiro Pennsylvania Attorney General Viewed by many pundits as a viable Democratic candidate for higher office, Shapiro, 45, won election as the commonwealth’s 50th attorney general in 2016. His office initiated an investigation that resulted in a grand jury report alleging decades…
Pittsburgh’s new brewery guild wants to show off every beer made in Allegheny County
The number of craft breweries in Allegheny County has increased dramatically in the past few years. It wasn’t long ago that you could count them on one hand. Now there are 32. The industry has grown so fast in Pittsburgh that breweries have had scant chance to organize. But that’s changing. Last year, 30 breweries…
Free Will Astrology
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I think you’ve done enough rehearsals. At this point, the apparent quest for a little extra readiness is beginning to lapse into procrastination. So I’ll suggest that you set a date for opening night. I’ll nudge you to have a cordial talk with yourself about the value of emphasizing soulfulness over…
New Pittsburgh Public Theater director hopes to bring inclusivity, twists on tradition to theater season
Marya Sea Kaminski recently left Seattle to take over as the artistic director of Pittsburgh Public Theater, bringing with her a long and varied resume as a director, writer, and performer. She replaces Ted Pappas, who announced his retirement in 2017 after leading Public Theater through 18 years of creative and financial success. A few…
Country-punk duo Birdcloud lands at Spirit on Aug. 29
A band like Birdcloud often gets stamped with a disclaimer along the lines of “this ain’t your mother’s country music.” The duo usually has the word “raunchy” slapped somewhere around their name — a word that, when applied to women, rarely comes out sounding like a compliment. The Nashville-based duo, consisting of Jasmin Kaset and…
Pennsylvania’s Catholic Church abuse scandal reverberating loudly in Pittsburgh
Catholics in Pittsburgh, by the numbers 769,779 Catholics in Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses 30% Portion of population that identifies as Catholic 472,770 Catholics Southwestern Pennsylvania has lost since 1980 90-100 Number of priests the Pittsburgh dioceses will lose once consolidation is complete in 2025 The report released last week of widespread sexual abuse at Pennsylvania…
Pittsburgh New Works Festival brings original one-act plays to Carnegie Stage for its 28th year
After 28 years of producing original one-act plays, the focus of the Pittsburgh New Works Festival remains the same. “The mission of the festival is to serve the playwright in the best way possible,” says managing director Andy Coleman. This month, theater companies from across the region will come together to present 18 plays –…
Menuette’s pop-up dinners are inspired by, and mimic, musical composition
We all know Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony — the four punching notes are a cinematic signal of despair. Beethoven roots his composition on the four-tone motif, building the piece around the short theme. Christian Schulz, on the other hand, composes with gourds. Schulz is the head chef of Menuette, a new addition to Pittsburgh’s pop-up food…
PedalPGH bike festival is celebrating 25 years. What was biking like in Pittsburgh before it started?
Today’s Pittsburgh is pretty good for cyclists. There are trails, protected bikes lanes, streets with traffic-calming designs that make it easier to share the roads with cars. Between 2010 and 2016, Pittsburgh nearly doubled the number of its bike commuters, adding 1,260 cyclists. It’s not perfect (no city is), but it’s miles better than it…
Where to turn for help
To report a child in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. For more information, visit keepkidssafe.pa.gov. ChildLine and Abuse Registry Part of Pennsylvania’s mandatory child protective services program, ChildLine receives verbal and electronic referrals 24/7. 800-932-0313 or www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home PA Coalition Against Rape This private — and publicly — funded organization advocates for victims of sexual assault. There…
