Namaste Momo Corner brings comfort of Nepalese cuisine to Pittsburgh’s South Hills
Pittsburghers find a lot of foods comforting. Pierogies, cookie table treats, jugs of Turner’s iced tea, french fries on everything. We should add Nepalese cuisine to the mix. Pittsburgh is home to small, but growing, Nepali Bhutanese communities in neighborhoods like Carrick, Brentwood, and Whitehall in the South Hills. Thousands of refugees from Bhutan have…
A book is coming out about the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owners’ legacy and it’s … something else
Remember when the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ran an editorial defending President Trump’s use of the word “shithole” when he was describing African countries? The editorial also postulated that calling someone racist for doing racist things was a step too far, and that only mass-murdering white supremacists can be deemed racist. You probably do remember it because…
Do yourself a favor and spend your cold, Pittsburgh winter with this Danish porridge
I often look at food as a necessity, not a comfort. I joke that, should the absolute downfall of society happen, I’d be the first to disappear into the woods, living out my post-apocalypse life eating bugs and edible weeds. Then I came upon an Atlas Obscura article titled “The Danish Christmas Porridge That Appeased…
OP-ED: Sharpsburg Human Rights Ordinance was more contentious than it appears
This was never a story about passing an ordinance. If it were, then the last several months might make sense. It might make sense that an informed borough council worked hard to craft a meaningful Human Rights Ordinance that would protect, not only LGBTQIA citizens, but citizens of every race, color, religion, national origin, age,…
Pittsburgh venues celebrate passage of Save our Stages Act for economic relief
Like many cities across America, Pittsburgh has unfortunately lost some of its longtime music and entertainment venues due to coronavirus, including South Side’s beloved Rex Theater in September. And with coronavirus cases rising again this winter, many other venues that have held on have been desperate for help to keep afloat. Thanks to the passage of the…
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How to Get a Pennsylvania Marijuana Card
Pennsylvania residents may be unaware that several medical conditions qualify for medical marijuana treatment. Under Pennsylvania’s program, more and more patients are trying to obtain a medical marijuana card. The process of obtaining your Pennsylvania Marijuana Card is actually fairly straightforward. What is the Process of Obtaining a Card? To qualify for a Pennsylvania Marijuana…
Pittsburgh advocacy groups and distillery hand out meals for families and pets just before Christmas
On Wed., Dec 23, three groups are partnering together to distribute hundreds of grocery packages and bags of dog and cat food to needy families and their pets. 412 Food Rescue is teaming up with the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team and local distillery Maggie’s Farm Rum to distribute 420 grocery boxes and 400 bags…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/22/20
Video Archive Interesting Yiddish terms is where Lynn is starting the conversation with Susan today. Due to the weather Lynn wasn’t able to see the Jupiter and Saturn conjunction last night, but Susan was. They are talking about how you might still be able to see it over the next few days if the sky…
Fig & Ash launches pay-it-forward program, a Christmas tree made out of bread, and more Pittsburgh food news
Openings Steve and Benny’s Chicken Shack 1032 Pennsylvania Ave., Monaca. facebook.com/steveandbennyschickenshack Popular food truck Steve and Benny’s is now open in Beaver County, according to Good Food Pittsburgh. The menu includes its well-known fried chicken sandwich, chicken nuggets, sides, and a rotating menu of Creole and Southern-inspired dishes. Announcements Fig & Ash 514 E. Ohio…
McKeesport checkpoints and warrantless searches in response to shot police officer potentially unconstitutional, say experts
On Sun., Dec. 20, a McKeesport police officer was allegedly shot by a suspect, who has been identified by police as Koby Francis. When Francis was arrested from his vehicle for allegedly violating a Protection from Abuse order, the police reported seizing a firearm and putting him in a police vehicle. Upon arrival at the…
Bethani Cameron announces Pittsburgh City Council run for District 4
Believe it or not, there will be more elections in 2021, and in local races, there is at least one candidate who has announced her run. Bethani Cameron (D-Overbrook) announced on Monday her run for Pittsburgh City Council in District 4. The district represents neighborhoods in the South Hills, including Beechview, Brookline, and Carrick, and…
TABLE Magazine launches second emergency relief fund for Pittsburgh food service workers
TABLE Magazine has launched another fundraiser to support Pittsburgh food service workers in the wake of continued pandemic shutdowns. TABLE, a Pittsburgh lifestyle publication dedicated to covering the city’s food and drink scene, is asking people to support the Food Service Emergency Fund, which will distribute much-needed monetary aid to servers, bartenders, and other food…
Con Alma launches new takeout dinner packages with livestream jazz
Con Alma in Shadyside is a nightlife hotspot, offering a top-notch menu of Latin American-inspired eats, paired with sets of soul-filled, live jazz. And although the restaurant has transitioned to takeout, there’s still a way to experience a night out at Con Alma from your own home, with dinner and livestreamed music. The dinner and…
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu recognized in new biography as extraordinary on and off the field
Troy Polamalu is arguably the best strong safety ever to play football. His honors, including being selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020, are numerous. Polamalu’s flair for the game, his anticipation, and his ability to diagnose plays was unrivaled during his 12-year career. But very few people, save for select teammates…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/21/20
Video Archive We are a month away from the inauguration, and Lynn can’t imagine what may happen between now and then. One rare thing we know will occur is a celestial event tonight – Jupiter and Saturn’s great conjunction. The planets will be close enough to each other that they will be appear like a…
Seven places to cross-country ski around Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh just had one of its snowiest December days in history. And yes, it’s still a pandemic, too. But why not make lemonade out of the lemons? And, in this instance, make some fun out of historic levels of snow. Downhill skiing is always fun, but it’s pretty expensive, not to mention crowded. But you…
Local gift guide: City Paper edition
If you’re still scratching your head for the right gift idea, then you’ve come to the right place. Here at Pittsburgh City Paper, we have some gift suggestions that you literally won’t find anywhere else because they’re all branded with our name and logo. For the avid reader, local arts lover, or just plain weirdo…
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania now offers hormone therapy for transgender and non-binary patients
Today, Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania announced that transgender and non-binary patients can now receive testosterone hormone therapy or estrogen/antiandrogen therapy at any of the organization’s family planning centers. Visitors to the PPWP website will find a page specifically designated for information and resources on the service, including how to prepare for initial treatments and visits. Kimberly…
Sharpsburg passes LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance, following a failed attempt this fall
Last night, Sharpsburg borough unanimously passed a nondiscrimination ordinance that would grant civil rights protections to LGBTQ individuals within the borough. This comes several weeks after the borough council rejected the ordinance 4-3 on its first go around, and after an advocacy effort cropped up in Sharpsburg to campaign for the LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance. Sharpsburg…
Hallmark releases another Hanukkah movie aimed at people who have never heard of Hanukkah
It’s December, and that can only mean one thing: an incessant stream of made-for-TV holiday movies. Last year, Lifetime and Hallmark, the two biggest producers of cheap holiday movies, introduced viewers to the novel concept of Hanukkah movies. You might be wondering ‘what’s a Hanukkah movie?’ And the answer is that it’s a movie about…
Sen. Toomey spearheading push to end emergency pandemic lending program, report
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Lehigh) is pushing to include language in the emerging COVID-19 relief bill that would terminate an emergency lending program run by the Federal Reserve by year’s end, a move that critics say will limit the incoming Biden administration’s ability to address the nation’s economic woes, according to a published report. The…
Where to find holiday takeout in Pittsburgh
This year has been anything but normal, so why bother with cooking on the holidays? Instead, indulge in one of these holiday feasts — some traditional, some new — from a local restaurant. Apteka 4606 Penn Ave., Garfield. aptekapgh.com Apteka is offering Wigila, a traditional Polish holiday dinner, for pre-order and pickup. Dishes include barszcz…
Books for Change requests donations for its anti-racist book drive
Books for Change was created by the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development to educate young children about discrimination, prejudice, and racial injustice using a variety of books. Now, Pitt is asking people to donate certain titles to further the project’s mission with the Raising Antiracist Readers book drive. Donors can now purchase and…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/16/20
Video Archive Beginning on a slightly different note today, Lynn is talking about the stories of some extraordinary women she’s read about recently. Two of these women are Nannette Streicher, piano maker and Beethoven’s best friend, and Lidia Menapace, an Italian resistance member in WWII, and women’s rights activist. Later in the show Pittsburgh City…
Allegations of sexual misconduct against a former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalist were an open secret. Did the universities he worked for help keep it that way?
Last week, the New York Times reported on former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Michael Fuoco’s history of alleged sexual misconduct. The story detailed accusations against Fuoco of inappropriate behavior, sexual harassment, and mental abuse from several women over several years. Reporting by the Times implied that the Post-Gazette and the union that represents its journalists, which…
What local LGBTQ organizers and legislators say must be done post-election
The election in November was framed as a crossroads, and while President-elect Joe Biden came out on top on the national level, down-ballot races in Pennsylvania showed Democrats losing ground and seats. As many paced around on election night and the days to follow, local LGBTQ activists were already forging ahead with the work that…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Dec. 17-23
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to researcher Nick Watts and his documentary film The Human Footprint, the average person speaks more than 13 million words in a lifetime, or about 4,300 per day. But I suspect and hope that your output will increase in 2021. I think you’ll have more to say than usual —…
August Wilson’s work shines in Netflix adaptation of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
The experience of watching the film adaption of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is intensely bittersweet. Sweet, because of the privilege of seeing Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson’s work put to film by some of the best actors of this generation. Bitter, because we’re deprived of the experience of seeing it in theaters, and because one of…
Black-led community spotlight: Center of Life strengthens Hazelwood
Hazelwood has changed Tim Smith for the better, just as he’s bringing positive changes to the neighborhood through his nonprofit, Center of Life. When Smith’s family first came to the neighborhood in 1980, his father was a pastor at Hazelwood’s Keystone Church and Smith was studying to become a banker. Now, 40 years later, Smith…
Takeout Review: The Vandal
Last week, I broke my typical resolution of “voicemail first” and answered a call from an unknown number in Pittsburgh. To my surprise, it was Joey Hilty, co-owner of The Vandal in Lawrenceville. The night before, I had ordered takeout from the Butler Street eatery, and Hilty was calling to get direct feedback, asking if…
Paola Corso’s Vertical Bridges pays tribute to Pittsburgh’s beloved city steps
Every time Paola Corso’s grandmother saw a church, she made the sign of the cross. Corso adopted her grandmother’s tradition when she crossed a bridge over one of the three rivers in Pittsburgh: “In the name of the Allegheny, the Monongahela, and the holy Ohio, amen,” became Corso’s personal prayer. In Vertical Bridges (Six Gallery…
Soulshowmike’s Album Picks: Candidates for the top selections of 2020
As a radio host with deadlines, there’s a tendency to skim tracks of a new album. Sometimes, there’s a note-to-self that the album is worthy of more attention. Let’s cover two 2020 releases that received the full listen. Bryony Jarman-Pinto released Fish Factory Sessions as a follow-up to her 2019 debut, Cage and Aviary. After…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Dec. 17-23
Thu., Dec. 17 DANCE • VIRTUAL Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dances into your living room with Fireside Nutcracker, a virtual production following a young girl swept into a holiday adventure full of romance, danger, and magic. Even though it’s not on an in-person stage, the show still features all the elements that have made it a…
Ho-ho-how will Santa find his way to kids this year?
Stating that the holidays look very different from previous years has become a cliché at this point. But for people like Lance Skapura, a professional Santa Claus who has performed in and around Pittsburgh for the last seven years, the rote sentiment still carries a lot of weight. “Everything is a little bit more somber…
