Official Pittsburgh City Paper Valentine’s Day playlist
Let’s be frank: Valentine’s Day is a time for romance and, often, sex. Sometimes when you’re getting intimate with someone new or even a long-term partner, it helps to set the mood. So, get your candles out, dim the lights, put on your best cologne or perfume, and tune in to a sexy playlist. If…
Taste the romance with these Valentine’s Day Pittsburgh takeout deals
Love is in the air, and nothing makes a good Valentine’s Date like a nice dinner. If you want to avoid dining in a restaurant, while also not dealing with the hassle of cooking, there are several spots in Pittsburgh that have takeout specials for the holiday. Whether you’re looking for wine and chocolates or…
City-County Building showcases Charles “Teenie” Harris with The Man Behind the Lens
Pittsburgh has a number of celebrated Black artists who have come up in this city. Two names that always get mentioned are playwright August Wilson and photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris. This month, guests at the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh will get to appreciate Harris’ legacy with an exhibit in the grand lobby. Now on display,…
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announces $43.7B spending proposal in final budget address
After seven years, often defined by partisan standoffs over his far-reaching financial proposals and use of executive power, Gov. Tom Wolf leaves office next year. But as he delivered his eighth — and final — budget address to the Republican-controlled General Assembly on Feb. 8, the Democratic governor tried to strike a conciliatory note, lauding…
Pittsburgh author Angela Velez gives voice to first-gen college kids with debut novel
Choosing a college can present a stressful challenge for any young person. When you’re the first generation in your family to continue your education after high school, that process, while exciting, can be even more difficult to navigate. A Pittsburgh-based author explores this idea in a new book that draws on her own life as…
New coffee spots, passionate pastries, and more Pittsburgh food news
Round Table Coffee 5830 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. roundtablecoffeeco.com Admittedly, we are a little late to the game on this one. Round Table Coffee opened in December, but they just appeared on our radar thanks to a write-up in NEXTpittsburgh. Located in the former Crazy Mocha location, Round Table serves up coffee classics like lattes, cortados,…
Teen art contest offers cash prize, chance to research Black history
In celebration of Black History Month, the Alliance for Police Accountability is sponsoring a contest for teenagers in Allegheny County to submit art about a Black inventor, alive or historical. Entries are due on Mon., Feb. 28. “We are seeking art submissions from all youth selecting a Black historical inventor they think people aren’t familiar…
Pittsburgh coffee shops add warmth to cold-weather drinks with maple and brown sugar
Maple and brown sugar have become popular coffee flavor options over the last few months, especially since chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ added have featured them in various items on their menus. The warm, rich, classic flavors are perfect for the cold weather, even if you prefer it in something like an iced latte. Here…
The Princess is Right brings drag game show antics to New Hazlett Theater
Back in 2015, a new figure started to take shape on the Pittsburgh art scene. Calling herself Princess Jafar, the singer, drag artist, and performer played host to events, gathering others artists and creatives to perform alongside her. These events, titled Princess Jafar & Friends, gave stage time to various local up-and-coming artists. Princess Jafar will…
WPXI news producers to unionize with SAG-AFTRA
Last week, producers at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh announced their intention to unionize with SAG-AFTRA, a union representing approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, and other entertainment and media professionals. Producers first informed management at the station of their organizing drive on Jan. 18, with the presentation of a petition signed by 80% of their…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette staff wins major labor dispute over health care reimbursements
The strife at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has been well-documented, from the outrage following the removal of Black staff members from protest coverage, to its union president resigning over sexual misconduct allegations. But now, the people behind running one of the city’s largest and most distinguished publications can claim a victory thanks to a recent court…
Pittsburghers remember Peter Spencer with candlelight vigil, demand justice
Friends and family of Peter “Bernardo” Spencer held a candlelight vigil in his memory on Feb. 6 in Highland Park. Spencer, 29, a Jamaican immigrant from Pittsburgh, was shot and killed in Venango County on Dec. 12 while on a camping trip with coworkers. Spencer was fatally shot nine times, including multiple gunshots to his…
Lynn Cullen Live – 02/07/22
“It wasn’t their religion, it was their race. This is what Whoopie didn’t get, and so many Americans do not get. Especially, what so many on the Left don’t get. They see Jews, they see white. That’s what Whoopi saw, not what Hitler saw.” – Lynn commenting on Whoopi Goldberg’s statement claiming Jews were not…
Now Hiring: Jobs for plant and pizza lovers, plus more 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 info on your job opening for consideration to jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Director of Media Education. North Side community media and education center PCTV, with a mission to “empower, educate, and enhance the Greater Pittsburgh community,” is seeking…
Martell Covington chosen as Democratic candidate for District 24 special election
The Allegheny County Democratic Committee has selected Martell Covington as the candidate who will appear on the ballot for the April 5 special election for Mayor Ed Gainey’s former state House seat in District 24. Covington, a legislative aide to state Sen. Jay Costa, who currently represents some of the 24th District, and the vice…
Panel approves final Pa. legislative maps in bipartisan vote
The panel charged with once-a-decade redrawing of Pennsylvania’s 253 legislative districts has approved final drafts of the maps that’ll likely increase minority representation in the General Assembly, and likely close the gap between its Republican majority and the Democratic minority. During a meeting on Feb. 4, the Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved the redrawn state House…
Questions remain after Allegheny County jail investigation closes
The Allegheny County Police Department Jail Internal Affairs Section and the Allegheny County Jail administrative team say they have both completed their “separate, independent” investigations into complaints regarding out-of-cell time and use of force at the jail. These complaints come from declarations provided to Pittsburgh City Paper by nonprofit and advocacy organization Abolitionist Law Center…
Tull Family Theater marks five-year anniversary with expanded programming
The Tull Family Theater set out to bring not only a movie theater to Sewickley but a community resource. Since its opening in 2017, the venue has presented educational screenings complete with expert talks, served as a host for local film festivals, and offered programs geared to youth and seniors. The theater celebrates its fifth…
Pittsburgh out as potential host for 2024 Republican National Convention
In early January, Pittsburgh was named as one of four finalists to host the 2024 Republican National Convention. Spearheaded by local tourism group VisitPITTSBURGH, with additional support from Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, a Democrat, the bid quickly drew criticism from notable Pittsburgh figures like Allegheny County Councilor at-large Bethany Hallam (D-North Side), and Civil…
Pennsylvania recalls hundreds of medical marijuana vape products with little explanation
After sending two cryptic emails about a state-wide review of vaporized cannabis products, on Feb. 4, the Pennsylvania Department of Health emailed patients a third time announcing it was recalling some vaporized cannabis products it had previously approved. The email included a link to a list of more than 650 products and added ingredients on…
Mayor, state leaders call for more access to syringe exchanges during Prevention Point Pittsburgh visit
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey joined Pa. Department of Health Acting Secretary Keara Klinepeter on a tour of Prevention Point Pittsburgh on Feb. 3, calling for a change to state law on syringe access programs. Pennsylvania currently prohibits most syringe exchanges, like the Oakland harm-reduction nonprofit they visited, in most of the commonwealth. “In Pennsylvania, we…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Cobra, Thunderbird, and more (Feb. 4-5)
Fri., Feb. 4 POP ROCKS Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Join DJ Gun Ray and Datjawn for a night that celebrates the best pop music from the 2000s to now. Expect Britney, Rihanna, Missy, Doja Cat, and more. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. 21 and over. belvederesultradive.com DYSPHERIC Spirit 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJs XC-17, Yessi,…
Lynn Cullen Live – 02/03/22
We started with technical issues today but finally got going 15 minutes late. Lynn is discussing the NFL and the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores who is suing them for racism hiring practices. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Pa. Supreme Court to take over congressional redistricting fight
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is taking over the state’s congressional redistricting. In a 5-2 decision, the court ordered Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough to write up and submit her findings from last week’s arguments over the shape of the commonwealth’s new congressional map to the high court no later than next Mon., Feb. 7. McCullough…
Frick Park Bridge bus merch flies into Pittsburgh shops
Items inspired by Pittsburgh’s infrastructure failures are becoming as collectible as those bearing the city’s sports teams. After a Port Authority bus fell into a sinkhole on 10th Street in Downtown Pittsburgh, Sinkhole Bus merchandise quickly became popular. Most notably, artist Toby Fraley released his Sinkhole Bus Commemorative Ornament, and followed it up with his 2020…
Lynn Cullen Live – 02/02/22
Lynn is discussing the Washington Post piece by Dana Milbank about no guilt history teaching in Virginia schools. Plus the Washington Commanders football team and an update on the monkees that were in the accident last week. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
The top events in Pittsburgh for Feb. 3-9
Thu., Feb. 3 LIT • HYBRID Gertrude Stein was a renowned literary figure born in Pittsburgh, and the city’s literary community is celebrating what would have been her 148th birthday with Kathleen Dixon Donnelly at Riverstone Books. Stein was known as one of the leading modernist writers of the early 20th century, and her works…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Feb. 3-9
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “All things are inventions of holiness,” wrote poet Mary Oliver. “Some more rascally than others.” I agree. And I’ll add that in the coming weeks, holiness is likely to be especially rascally as it crafts its inventions in your vicinity. Here are the shades of my meaning for the word “rascally”:…
Pittsburgh abortion providers, advocates work to protect access in uncertain times
On Jan. 22, abortion advocates in Pittsburgh and across the country marked the 49th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade that guaranteed the right to an abortion. Local abortion providers and advocates wonder: will it be the last? “It’s a pretty hostile time for sexual and reproductive health care and for…
Viridis makes comfort food for veg heads
The landscape of vegan restaurants in Pittsburgh is pretty solid. With a few heavy hitters across the city, if you’re vegan, or just curious about the diet, you have a pretty good list to choose from. Viridis, a cafe on the South Side, opened in 2020, and has been serving up vegan comfort food ever…
Live music returns to Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
Recently, those who have ventured Downtown may have heard the mesmerizing sounds of local hip-hop and R&B talent floating from the Cultural District’s Greer Cabaret Theater. After a relatively quiet end of 2021 amid winter COVID-19 surges, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is bringing more live music events back to the Downtown scene, aiming to make…
