

House of Tears serves a bloody, slasher-inspired murder mystery shot in Pittsburgh
Local filmmaker Joshua Poe makes his feature-length-film debut with the story of a dinner party gone horribly wrong.
Can you buy love? It’s complicated
The relationship between a sex worker and a client may be transactional, but we’re still human beings.
Lynn Cullen Live – Lynn and Susan talked about Luigi Mangeone and his apprehension in Altoona. (12-10-24)
Lynn and Susan talked about Luigi Mangeone and his apprehension in Altoona. Also, how it’s realistic not to feel optimistic now but that doesn’t mean you should not remain hopeful. Losing hope is losing it all. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
New documentary thrashes through early days of Pittsburgh’s heavy metal scene
In the Days of Iron and Steel pays tribute to the bands that launched Pittsburgh’s heavy metal scene, including one of the first all-female acts in the genre.
A whale of a bagel shop, a cookie tour, a jolly breakfast, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s food news includes updates on Balena Bagels, Row House Cinema, Grist House, Raising Cane’s, City Kitchen, and 412 Food Rescue, as well as two big cookie events and a chance to dine with Santa.
Macauley Culkin invites you filthy animals to a holiday screening of Home Alone
Head to Johnstown, Pa. for a night dedicated to Culkin’s breakout film, his work with various screen legends, and more.
Lynn Cullen Live – The public response of delight at the brazen assassination of an insurance executive in NYC. And more. (12-09-24)
Lynn talks about the rage behind the public response of delight at the brazen assassination of an insurance executive in NYC and likens it to the rage that sent Donald Trump back to the White House. Also, the stunning toppling of Bashir al-Assad and how it weakens Russia and Iran. And love letters to Steelers…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Rivers Club, New Sun Rising, CMU, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week including an Environmental Justice Grants Manager, Paralegal, Chef de Cuisine, and more.
Shop local and find stellar gifts with Pittsburgh City Paper’s Gift Guide
For Pittsburgh City Paper’s local gift guide, we revisited some of our favorite shops, artists, and craftspeople that we’ve featured over the past year and built this handy resource.
Yinzer Yums of Yesteryear: High octane eggnog
Homemade eggnog is better than storebought. Just don’t add too much alcohol to it…
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Singled Out edition
Put this in my personal ad: “If beautiful isn’t in my price range, weird will do.”
Lynn Cullen Live – We gotta find rays of hope where we can. (12-05-24)
It’s been 100 years since a president’s own party rejected a cabinet choice. And that this crowd of cowardly republican senators have stood up to Trump on Gaetz’s nomination and likely Hegseth’s as well, suggests Trump is not as all powerful as he’d like to be and that the constitutional balance of powers is still…
Lynn Cullen Live – Gaetz, the Florida Sheriff and soon Hegseth….all incompetent Trump administration choices. (12-04-24)
Gaetz, the Florida Sheriff and soon Hegseth….all incompetent Trump administration choices will be gone before they even began but the parade of dangerous candidates like Kash Patel and Dr. Oz and RFK and Noem and Gabbard seems endless. Also, heartening to see the South Korean peoples’ response to their would-be autocratic president imposing martial law.…
Pitt women’s volleyball is the toast of the town. A pro team is the logical next step
In a city fully devoted to its professional sports teams, the most remarkable success story in local sports in 2024 might not be the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, or Riverhounds, but instead the recent domination of the Pitt Panthers women’s volleyball program.
Locally, Trump’s “retribution” is already here
Trump promised “retribution” throughout his campaign. With Trump now bound for office again, the promised arrests, deportations, and censorship of the media feel very real. Locally, both Democrats and Republicans say this has manifested in threats, retaliation from conservative employers, and hostility to journalists.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Dec. 5-11
This week’s FREE WILL ASTROLOGY takes lessons from the trees and unveils blessings from the stars.
Pittsburgh’s top events: Dec. 5-11
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh? From a LEGO lovers’ dream at Brick Fest to a holiday pet party to Kansas’ 50th Anniversary Tour and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
Pittsburgh’s oldest restaurants still serve up new delights
For the holiday season, Pittsburgh City Paper visited some of the city’s oldest restaurants, all of which have operated for more than a century. They span Gilded Age fine dining, family-owned pubs, and a beloved historic brewery — and promise to get guests in the spirit.






