State Rep. Austin Davis to enter Lt. Gov race with Dem Josh Shapiro’s backing
Josh Shapiro is expected to tap a Western Pennsylvania state representative to be his running mate in 2022. Shapiro, the state’s attorney general and, so far, the Democrats’ only candidate for governor in 2022, will publicly endorse state Rep. Austin Davis (D-Mckeesport) as his pick for lieutenant governor in the coming weeks, Democratic sources told…
Healthy Ride has started process of adding electric-assist bikes to its fleet
Healthy Ride bikes have become a mainstay in Pittsburgh, providing residents with a public transportation alternative to buses or driving. The program will soon go a step further with the addition of electric bikes. Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, and Healthy Ride recently announced the Pittsburgh Bike Share Electrification and…
Audubon workers in Pennsylvania vote to unionize
After a year-long effort, Audubon workers in Pennsylvania overwhelmingly approved a vote to unionize on Dec. 13. The state workers at the Audubon Society — a nonprofit conservation group dedicated to preserving birds and bird habitat — will organize with the Communication Workers of America national labor union, and according to a press release, the…
Enhance your holiday feast with entrees, desserts, and more from Pittsburgh-area restaurants
DiAnoia’s Eatery 2549 Penn Ave., Strip District. dianoiaseatery.com DiAnoia’s offers Family Style holiday dining that can feed anywhere from 6-20 guests. Try whipped ricotta, cacio e pepe, a beet and citrus salad, or steak Florentine with add-ons like veal, shrimp, crab, and caviar. Orders must be in for pickup by Thu., Dec. 23, as the…
New medical marijuana dispensary coming to Pittsburgh’s South Side
East Carson Street will soon be home to the South Side’s first medical marijuana facility. BEYOND / HELLO will open a new medical cannabis dispensary on Wed., Dec. 15 and a ribbon-cutting will happen at 10 a.m. Nina Butchko is Director of Retail Operations for Pennsylvania at BEYOND / HELLO and says the cannabis company…
Southern comfort food, fish feasts, and more Pittsburgh food news
B52 5202 Butler St., Lawrenceville. b52pgh.com After functioning as a take-out-only restaurant for most of the pandemic, this Mediterranean-American vegan spot has opened its door to the public once again for dine-in service. Masks and proof of vaccination are required, and hours are Tues – Sat from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bar Marco 2216 Penn Ave., Strip…
Pittsburgh pop-up selfie museum offers perfect spot for holiday photos
Pittsburgh is well-known for its impressive array of cultural institutions, including the Carnegie museums, one devoted to pop artist Andy Warhol, and another to late Pittsburgh Pirates player Roberto Clemente. But the art of the … selfie? Yes, Pittsburgh even has a museum for that. While there’s only a short time left to visit Simply…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/14/21
Video Archive Lynn and Susan are talking about many things today including Dust Mites, Ironed Sheets, 16 point rack female deer, cat birth’s and a concentration camp baby reunited with her sisters. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Resonance Works to present “innovative” take on Hansel and Gretel
The tale of Hansel and Gretel has become a familiar one, played out again and again in various forms of media. Now, a Pittsburgh performing arts company will present a new take on the tale with an upcoming film premiere. Resonance Works will introduce local audiences to a filmed adaptation of 19th-century German composer Engelbert…
Pa. court to hear arguments over releasing voters’ identifying information as part of election investigation
The case over the release of Pennsylvania voters’ identifying information — driver’s license numbers and partial Social Security numbers — as part of a taxpayer-funded election investigation heads to court this week. Oral arguments in the now-consolidated case brought by legislative Democrats and Attorney General Josh Shapiro to challenge the review of the 2020 general…
Senate candidate Oz in Pittsburgh says he likes “beer and sandwiches”
On Dec. 13, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mehmet Oz shared a video on social media announcing he was visiting Pittsburgh as part of his campaign, noting that the Steel City has “beer and sandwiches.” Commonly known as Dr. Oz on his daytime television program, Oz entered Pennsylvania’s Senate race on Nov. 30, just a…
Pittsburgh rinks to go ice skating this winter
Winter is here, and the cold, snowy weather offers the chance to experience outdoor activities like ice skating. With the opening of the new Hunt Armory in Shadyside, Pittsburgh City Paper decided to highlight a number of local rinks to bust out your blades and get your skate on. Hunt Armory The most recent addition to the…
Concert Preview: Diet Cig, Killswitch Engage, and other live shows coming to Pittsburgh in January
Fri., Jan. 7 Kiwi Jr., Nap Eyes, and The Zells at Club Cafe 56-58 S. 12th St., South Side. clubcafelive.com Join indie-rockers Nap Eyes and Kiwi Jr., along with The Zells for a night of live music. Kiwi Jr. just recently released their second album, Cooler Returns, and Nap Eyes released Snapshot of a Beginner…
Community input sought for new Riverview Park bike/pedestrian bridge
Riverview Park in Pittsburgh’s North Side will eventually be getting a new access point thanks to the Davis Avenue pedestrian and bicycle bridge that will connect to the large city park’s western side. According to a press release, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto commissioned a study on the possibilities of a new bridge to connect Brighton…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/13/21
Video Archive “You sort of numb up. I think a lot of us are in that state. Exhausted by the pandemic, exhausted of being afraid. Exhausted by being afraid of so many things: the lives of our loved ones, the survival of our country, the horror of the climate crisis which we see play out…
State committees to hear feedback on efforts to change Pa. fireworks law
After years of pleas from residents, municipalities, and first responders — and failed legislative attempts — reform could be coming to Pennsylvania’s fireworks law. The House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees will hold a joint hearing this Wednesday at 9 a.m. to discuss fireworks regulations, which have prompted safety concerns across the commonwealth…
Now Hiring: Buccos designer, Bonsai Horticulturist, and more job openings this week in Pittsburgh
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week. If your company is hiring, send your listing for consideration to jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Procurement Manager. Pittsburgh medical relief nonprofit Global Links, dedicated to “improving health in communities with need,” is seeking a full-time Procurement Manager to lead the organization’s rescue and purchasing…
Freeland is an understated tour through the trials of pot farming
It feels as though there’s been a noticeable shift in movies since the pandemic, particularly towards characters who have retreated from society. From a woman giving it all up in Nomadland to a hermit-like chef in Pig, to Bo Burnham being confined to a single room in Inside, we’re seeing more and more stories of…
Port Authority wants bus-only lanes and other upgrades for Homestead-McKeesport corridor
During a virtual meeting on Dec. 7, the Port Authority of Allegheny County presented a transit improvement plan for an oft-used corridor between Homestead and McKeesport in the Mon Valley. The proposed upgrades along the corridor are part of Project R of Port Authority’s NexTransit 25-year plan, and the upgrades would include creating bus-only lanes,…
Pa. Supreme Court tosses Wolf administration school mask mandate
The majority-liberal Pennsylvania Supreme Court dealt a blow to Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic management policies on Dec. 10, toppling the administration’s mask mandate for K-12 schools and child care facilities. The high court issued its per curiam order vacating the mandate shorty after 3:30 p.m. on Dec.10. It did not include an opinion, but said…
Prantl’s Bakery taking over Priory space in Pittsburgh’s North Side
It was in the works for a few months, and now it is official: Prantl’s Bakery is coming to East Ohio Street in the North Side, taking over the former Priory Fine Pastries space. The Priory Hotel has operated the bakery storefront as an offshoot of the nearby hotel for 15 years, and owner John…
McGinnis Sisters descendant and food historian discusses legacy of game-changing markets
When recalling her days working with her family at McGinnis Sisters, Dr. Ashley Rose Young remembers driving with her mother to Pittsburgh-area farms like Trax and Triple B to pick up produce. “They were always supporting local farmers,” says Young, daughter of the late Sharon McGinnis Young, one of the three sisters who owned and…
Music for the Movement to benefit organizations fighting police brutality and mass incarceration
Art has long been a part of the fight for change. From poets leading protests, to protest songs, artists have added their voices to those of activists who are working for justice. With this history in mind, University of Pittsburgh student Eli Alfieri has organized the Music for the Movement festival, featuring some big-name Pittsburgh…
COVID-19 “surge” contributing to longer waits at Pennsylvania hospitals
Pennsylvanians in need of care may experience longer than usual wait times as COVID-19 continues to put stress on the nation’s healthcare system, two Pennsylvania health care facilities confirmed this week. The increased wait times are, in part, a result of increased COVID-19 cases across the commonwealth, which contributed to the deaths of 654 people…
Healthy Ride temporarily removing bike-share stations ahead of 2022 changes
Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh’s bike-share nonprofit, has seen success over the years with growing ridership and expansion into different city neighborhoods. And bigger changes are to come in 2022, likely the addition of electric-assist bicycles, aka e-bikes, to the fleet. But first, Healthy Ride will be removing some stations to prepare for those changes. According to…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at The Mr. Roboto Project, Thunderbird Music Hall, and more (Dec. 10-12)
Fri., Dec. 10 AURA: Reimagined Kelly Strayhorn Theater Alloy Studios 7-9 p.m. Clara Kent and Ian Brill have collaborated on AURA: Reimagined as part of the Freshworks residency at Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Kent is an Afro-Oglala Lakota singer-songwriter and emcee from Homewood. Brill creates interactive, performative, and multisensory environments that will enhance the viewers’ experience…
Three Strip District projects get redevelopment grants to expand riverfront access
On Dec. 7, state rep. Emily Kinkead (D-North Side) announced that three buildings in Pittsburgh’s Strip District will receive major renovations due to a $2.25 million state grant. The grant funding from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will be used on redevelopment projects at the former Wholey’s warehouse building, the Bayardstown project, and the 3…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/09/21
Video Archive Lynn is talking about Fox News personality Ainsley Earhardts’ comment about the Fox News Channel headquarters Christmas Tree being set on fire. Earhardt said that the man arrested for allegedly burning down the Christmas tree in New York was attacking, among other things, Hanukkah. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5…
5 Pittsburgh restaurants changing the toast game
B52 Cafe 5202 Butler St., Lawrenceville. b52pgh.comAfter a long break, B52 Cafe just reopened its doors to indoor dining again in Lawrenceville. The full vegan and Mediterranean cafe features several delicious toasts, topped with ingredients such as cashew cheese and avocado. Try the almond butter toast, topped with apricot or raspberry preserves, or sliced banana.…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/8/21
Video Archive “Our own Senator, Patrick effing Toomey said her ideas were ‘radical for America’s financial system.’ She was born in the Soviet Union and consequently even though she’s got the skills, the qualities, the smarts, she cannot serve because she cannot be trusted.” – Lynn on Saule Omarova’s nomination for the banking regulator position…
Clara Kent lights up her music with Aura: Reimagined at Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Two prolific artists are working together for the first time to create an immersive audiovisual experience at Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Musician Clara Kent and light sculptor Ian Brill have joined forces to create Aura: Reimagined. Set to stage this weekend at KST’s Alloy Studios, the work is described in a press release as a “personal…
Bearing witness: My path to recovery after trauma rewired my brain
There weren’t enough characters to type out the feelings trapped in the pit of my stomach as I watched my timeline fill with posts about the tragedy. I had spent the better part of the post-midnight hours scrolling through tweets under the Astroworld Festival hashtag. It felt like a fever dream all of humanity shared…
American Bastard or American Badass? Jan Beatty exemplifies both in new memoir
The cover photo shows a young girl smiling as she points a toy gun at the camera. At first glance, the book’s title seems to be American Badass. But the correct name of Jan Beatty’s memoir is American Bastard. Both titles ring true. Beatty, a poet and writer from Regent Square who was adopted just…
Black-led community spotlight: Angel Ford of Lavish Lamb
Many people look forward to fall and winter to dress up in their best fashions. The cold presents an opportunity to combine and layer pieces that you normally wouldn’t put on together if the temperatures were higher. For Angel Ford of Lavish Lamb, style, regardless of the season, is about dressing the way you want,…
Among Women brings thriving contemporary Serbian art scene to Pittsburgh
On one wall of 937 Gallery in Downtown Pittsburgh are what look like typical class group photos, all hung chronologically from kindergarten age to senior prom. But a closer look reveals something uncanny — the students in each photo all have the same face, that of Serbian artist Milica Ružičić. Entitled Annual, the work, which…
Mayor-elect Gainey puts controversial transit project on hold as multi-modal vision of Hazelwood Green becomes more uncertain
When development plans for Hazelwood Green, originally called Almono, were proposed, the vision for the large project at the former industrial site in Hazelwood was clear: a “Complete Streets” office park and multi-use housing development designed for high-quality use by pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users, and drivers. After the infrastructure for the development was complete,…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Dec. 9-15
Thu., Dec. 9 TALK • VIRTUAL Get a sense of what the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit has in store for 2022 with an online pre-event. The Racial Justice Town Hall is part of what’s described as a “multicultural initiative of the Black and White Reunion,” and primarily addresses issues affecting the Black community. The town…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Dec. 9-15
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A fashion company called Tibi sells a silver mini dress that features thousands of sequins. It’s also available in gold. I wonder if the designers were inspired by poet Mark Doty’s line: “No such thing, the queen said, as too many sequins.” In my astrological estimation, the coming weeks will be…
