UPDATE: Former Pa. House Speaker Mike Turzai says he’s not running for governor
UPDATE, Jan. 21: JUST KIDDING. In a statement on Jan. 19, Turzai announced he would not be running for governor. “While I did not formally announce my candidacy for Governor, I was encouraged by friends and supporters to consider running this year,” reads his statement. “I was honored to serve the Commonwealth as Speaker making a…
Senate committee advances bill to increase tax credit caps for scholarship funds
A proposal to increase the tax credit caps for businesses that donate money to scholarship funds for private schools advanced out of a Senate committee Wednesday, with the author claiming it will “save lives.” Opponents, however, argue the legislation will hurt public schools and lead to higher taxes. Drafted by Sen. Mike Regan (R-York), the…
New Planned Parenthood CEO ready to fight for abortion rights
For the first time in almost 40 years, Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania has a new CEO. A University of Pittsburgh graduate, Sydney Etheredge returns to the city to lead PPWP after spending 10 years working for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America on the national level. PPWP’s previous CEO of 37 years, Kimberlee Evert,…
Submissions now open for Three Rivers Film Festival and Pittsburgh Shorts and Script Competition
Are you a filmmaker looking for somewhere to show your work? A major Pittsburgh film organization just put out a call for submissions for two upcoming local festivals. Film Pittsburgh announced that it is now accepting films for both the Three Rivers Film Festival and Pittsburgh Shorts and Script Competition. The back-to-back events, both of…
A new sandwich spot, donuts galore, and more Pittsburgh food news
Baby Loves Tacos 4508 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. babylovestacospgh.com Baby Loves Tacos announced via Instagram that they are working on opening Give and Go Sandos, a new restaurant to be located next door. The concept will feature sandwiches, soup, salad, sides, baked goods, bottled drinks, boxed lunches, and party trays, with an option to “pay it forward.” More…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/18/22
Good Morning, it is Lynn’s birthday today, and it’s Sus-day. Lynn and Susan are talking about a girl who took a selfie on top of her car that was sinking into an icy river. Plus they talk about the weather and streets getting plowed and the word Thrice. This and more today on Lynn Cullen…
Calls for further investigation after Allegheny County Jail officials deny allegations of abuse
After Pittsburgh City Paper published seven declarations written by individuals incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail, including accusations that they experienced potential violations of out-of-cell time requirements, arbitrary use of solitary confinement to punish minor offenses, and intimidation from corrections officers armed with less-lethal weapons, Allegheny County held a press conference on Jan. 14 to…
Pittsburgh artist provides vital creative space “for and by Black people”
A black box is a system that can be viewed in terms of its inputs and outputs without any knowledge of its internal workings. The term is most commonly used to refer to things such as the workings of an engine, an algorithm, the human brain, or an institution or government. Black box testing refers…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/17/22
“I turned it off… This guy actually said that the person who would do this would have to be a psychopath. That’s when I lost it. There were a million psychopaths all over Europe? No, they were everyday humans, people like we know, you know. People under fear, who under stress crack. It doesn’t even…
Jobs for cyclists, poets, and 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 Marketing and Communications Manager. Sewickley arts nonprofit Sweetwater Center for the Arts is hiring a Marketing and Communications Manager. The position will be responsible for coordinating…
New Phipps show An Ocean of Color offers orchids, bonsai trees, live fish, and more
Already sick of the cold weather? Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has a cure for the winter blues with their new exhibit. Opening Jan. 15, Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: An Ocean of Color includes vibrant orchids, fruiting and flowering bonsai trees, and more. An Ocean of Color is the latest iteration of the annual…
New year, new calls for artists in Pittsburgh
Whether or not you adhere to the idea of New Year’s resolutions, there’s always that nagging urge to start fresh and do all the things you have been putting off. If that urge applies to getting your art out there into the public, various galleries and organizations throughout Pittsburgh are looking for new works to…
North Side cat celebrity Ethel on Western gets lots of love on Twitter
Ethel on Western Avenue, a minor North Side celebrity cat who has been a fixture of the street since late 2016, is finally getting the clout she deserves. “This is my favorite house in Pittsburgh,” Twitter user @rosapolverosa tweeted on Jan. 10, alongside a picture of a sidewalk-level window under a stone stoop occupied by…
Pa. borrowers to see relief after $1.85B settlement with Navient for ‘predatory’ practices
Navient, one of the country’s largest student loan servicers, has reached a $1.85 billion settlement with a coalition of state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania, to resolve years-long allegations of abusive and predatory practices. The agreement, announced by a group of state attorneys general on Jan. 13, will deliver $1.7 billion in private student loan cancellation…
Pittsburgh arts and cultural organizations receive National Endowment for the Arts grants
A long list of Pittsburgh arts organizations representing film, dance, literature, and more were recently awarded major grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Several Pittsburgh nonprofit arts organizations received Grants for Arts Projects funding amounts ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 as part of a nationwide, $33.2 million effort by the NEA to help provide “more…
Pitt disenrolls unvaccinated students as local universities grapple with COVID requirements
As the Spring 2022 semester begins, the University of Pittsburgh announced it had “disenrolled” an unspecified number of non-exempt, unvaccinated students for their refusal to get a COVID vaccine. “The most successful and sustainable approach to keeping our community healthy and safe is one that utilizes vaccination as a condition of studying or working on…
Condado Tacos expanding with two new locations in Pittsburgh region
Since entering the Pittsburgh market in 2017, Condado Tacos has quickly become one of the region’s most popular restaurants. Starting with its first location in Downtown Pittsburgh at the corner of Liberty Avenue and 10th Street, the Mexican-food joint served up tasty tacos, inventive dips, and popular margaritas. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain then expanded to…
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/13/22
Good Morning. Lynn has a guest today, Jessica Nordell. They are discussing Jessica’s book “End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias.” Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Lynn Cullen Live – 01/12/22
Lynn is talking about inflation rising 7% in 2021, the largest 12-month gain since June 1982, according to Labor Department data released Wednesday. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Moonlit Burgers serves up a satisfying smashburger with a surprising kick
Burgers are everywhere in Pittsburgh. You can get them at gas stations, bars, food trucks, and even fine-dining establishments. But when it comes to a certain fast-food style burger called a smashburger, the options start to become limited. Luckily for those in Dormont and the South Hills, a new joint has opened up and has…
The end of a COVID love story
Early in the morning, I woke up alone in the last bed I will share with my now ex-boyfriend. I was awakened by a trio of dogs at my friend Chelenge’s home in Kenya. The dogs had smelled a lion, apparently lions smell very bad. I left the cottage and walked up to where they…
The Coloured Section makes way for Black artists
The journey of an artist is inspiring to watch. But for Black artists, the journey can be fraught with deadends, missed opportunities, and outright discrimination. While this is a national problem, it is especially notable here in Pittsburgh where Black artists often feel they are kept out of artist circles, and are left to make…
UPDATE: Kelly Strayhorn Theater says “give me liberty” with MLK Day event
Update, 12 p.m. Sun., Jan. 27: Give Me Liberty: East Liberty Celebrates MLK Day has been rescheduled to take place on Sat., Feb. 5 from 1-4 p.m. Update, 8 p.m. Sun., Jan. 16: According to Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s Instagram page, this event has unfortunately been canceled due to the snow storm. Neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh have gone…
The top events in Pittsburgh for Jan. 13-19
Thu., Jan. 13 EVENT • VIRTUAL Get the dirt on dirt when the Three Rivers Urban Soil Symposium comes to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Organized by the Pittsburgh Urban Soils Working Group, the event is described as “an exploration of urban soils and their relation to urban agriculture, environmental justice, and community health.” Featured…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Jan. 13-19
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn biologist Robin Wall Kimmerer wrote a meditative book about moss. It was her response to questions she had been wondering about: Why has this inconspicuous plant persevered for 350 million years? While so many other species have gone extinct, why has moss had staying power through all the Earth’s climate…
