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As a resident in Pennsylvania, you know that there are a lot of rivalries within the state. It is the Steelers vs. the Eagles. It is the Pirates vs the Phillies. While we might be hopelessly divided in the sports world, there is one thing that all of us in Pennsylvania can agree upon, and…
On the Tahn: Dance parties at CMOA, Spirit, and more (June 9-11)
Thu., June 9 Inside Out Carnegie Museum of Art 5-9 p.m. Title Town will be at the first Inside Out of the season. Special guest Forrest Getemgump joins DJ J. Malls and Gordy G. for this outdoor dance event. Soul Biscuit and Trace Brewing will be on-site to cover any food and beverage needs. 4400 Forbes…
Filmmaker highlights role of Pittsburgh firm in London high-rise tragedy
Filmmaker Chris Ivey is working on a documentary on the role he says Pittsburgh-based manufacturer Arconic had in the fire at London’s Grenfell Tower, a 24-floor building that erupted in flames and killed 72 people in 2017.
State grant supports local work to improve health outcomes for pregnant people
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs has awarded the Pittsburgh-based Jewish Healthcare Foundation more than $1.4 million to improve health outcomes for babies and the people who birth them.
Living Dead Weekend welcomes horror fans back to Monroeville Mall
Find out what celebrities will be at this year’s Living Dead Weekend in the Monroeville Mall.
Survivors of long-term solitary confinement to speak on panel
Straight Ahead, the legislative arm of advocacy group Abolitionist Law Center, is hosting a virtual panel on ending solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons. The End of Isolation panel will feature two survivors of prolonged solitary confinement, Sarah Shourd and Arthur Cetewayo Johnson.
WAMO to host live panel for teens addressing recent gun violence
Gun violence has recently come under the spotlight across America, and the conversations have deepened here as Pittsburgh continues to witness its own share of the trauma. To make room for younger voices in these discussions, local radio station WAMO 107.3, “Pittsburgh’s #1 for Hip Hop,” will host Stop the Music, Stop the Violence, in…
Five-year funding award boosts 1Hood Media programming
Pittsburgh-based Black advocacy platform 1Hood Media has received a five-year funding pledge from New-York based arts foundation, the Wallace Foundation. 1Hood was one of 18 winning organizations out of 250 applicants seeking a share of the $100 million to “foster equity and improvement in the arts.”
Burgh Bus adds comedy to guided Pittsburgh tour
The Burgh Bus is touted as Pittsburgh’s first and only comedy club on wheels, with comedians for tour guides.
Lynn Cullen Live: Marjorie Taylor Greene Blunders (06/07/22)
Tune in as Lynn Cullen and her sister, Susan, talk about a wide variety of topics, including John Fettermans’ health, gun massacres, Turkey becoming Türkiye, and Marjorie Taylor Green’s blunders.
Market Square turns global in celebration of Pittsburgh’s culturally diverse communities
Find out what to expect during this year’s “World Square – Welcoming All of Pittsburgh’s Neighbors” in Market Square. Since 2019, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s event has showcased a diverse range of food, live music, dancing, and art from cultures all over the world.
More than half of Americans say abortion should be legal in all, most cases
Public opinion data from Pew Research Center shows that a majority of Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. We have the breakdown.
PizzaFest, home brewing, and more Pittsburgh food news
Market Square Beer Garden Market Square, Downtown. instagram.com/pghbrewersguild Every Friday and Saturday through August 27, try a variety of new locally-produced brews during the Market Square Beer Garden pop-up. Announced on the Pittsburgh Brewser Guild Instagram page, the event will serve beers by four to five local breweries every weekend, with a rotating schedule that…
Pittsburgh group prepares to send cookie tables to Uvalde
Volunteer bakers in Pittsburgh and Texas are currently preparing to assemble several traditional Pittsburgh cookie tables in Uvalde, Texas in the wake of the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 21 people, including 19 children, and wounded 17 others.
Row House Cinema to screen rare Andy Warhol screen tests and home movies
Row House Cinema, a single-screen movie theater located in Lawrenceville, will show a number of Warhol’s silent, 16mm, black-and-white art films as part of a new program, featuring “rare Warhol Screen Tests and home movies — some of which have never been shown publicly.”
Orthopaedic surgery good for your body but bad for planet, Pitt study finds
Research just published by University of Pittsburgh scientists highlights the unexpected environmental costs involved in routine procedures like knee replacements or cataract surgery.
Pride Month kicks off in Pittsburgh, drawing thousands to two major events
The first weekend of Pride was celebrated in multiple neighborhoods throughout the Steel City, with thousands gathering for both Pittsburgh Pride Revolution in Downtown Pittsburgh and SiSTers PGH’s first-ever Swissvale Pride.
SummaLumma DJ Festival brings national talent to Pittsburgh
SummaLumma, a new DJ Festival at Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, will feature DJ Femi, Wade Anthony, Slim tha DJ, KhanKuma, DJ Ash B, and Chosengifted.
Lynn Cullen Live: Guns control Republican Party (06/06/22)
Lynn is talking about the disproportionate weight to less popular states and how the Republican party is controlled by the gun lobby. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Pittsburgh’s top concerts: June 6-12
The Zells. Sat., June 11. 7 p.m. Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $12. thunderbirdmusichall.com. Last week, Pittsburgh’s The Zells released their second full-length record Ant Farm, a sizzling, fuzzy LP that builds upon the band’s mesh of post-punk and garage and indie rock. It was recorded in New York City during…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Community Events Coordinator, Fondant Specialist, and more
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week. If your company is hiring, send info including a job title, description, and salary range to jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Tree Adoption Program Manager. Local environmental nonprofit Tree Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time Tree Adoption Program Manager. The position will be responsible for…
McCormick concedes in Pa. GOP U.S. Senate primary race
Former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick has conceded in the Republican U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, clearing the way for celebrity heart surgeon Mehmet Oz to face Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the November general election. McCormick announced Friday night that he had called Oz earlier in the day to concede in the race, which…
New fund directs resources to underserved libraries in Allegheny County
The Allegheny Regional Asset District board of directors has unanimously approved a new fund offering $5 million in grants to libraries in “distressed” Allegheny County municipalities. The Transformative Community Library Fund, which will be distributed over four years, is meant to “strengthen the future of public libraries in our communities,” and create more equity in…
Pittsburgh to open 11 public pools by mid-June
Pittsburgh residents will soon be able to beat the heat once again at some of the city’s public pools. After struggling to hire lifeguards, the city of Pittsburgh announced that a number of local pools will soon open. A press release says that 11 Pittsburgh pools will open to the public on Sat., June 18. These…
Parkhurst food service workers at Robert Morris University allege unfair labor practices
Democratic congressional nominee Summer Lee and local labor leaders rallied with Parkhurst food service workers at Robert Morris University in support of their efforts to unionize, criticizing their employer’s alleged “low wages and meager benefits” and anti-union activity. Parkhurst’s RMU workers are organizing with Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ. On June 2, the workers…
Fetterman campaign calls GOP attack ad “frankly laughable”
The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a TV ad on June 3 that attacks U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman because of his ties to Bernie Sanders and other progressive politicians. “This ad is frankly laughable,” says Fetterman campaign spokesperson Joe Calvello in a statement. Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor since 2018, recently won the Democratic primary…
On the Tahn: Dance parties at Trace, Brillobox, and more (June 3-5)
Fri., June 3 Selecta Dollar Bank Main Stage 6-7 p.m. One of Pittsburgh’s most prolific DJs will take the stage at the Three Rivers Arts Festival to deliver plenty of hip hop, R&B, and other tunes sure to set the mood for a night exploring Downtown. 9th St., Downtown. Free. traf.trustarts.org Dyspheric x MESH Spirit…
Watch the first trailer for Billy Porter’s Pittsburgh-shot film Anything’s Possible
Despite reaching worldwide fame, Pittsburgh’s own Billy Porter has not forgotten his hometown. Besides coming back to the delight of local fans, and participating in events like the upcoming Pride on the Shore, he also brings creative projects here. Now his film Anything’s Possible, which is set in Pittsburgh and shot here in 2021, will…
Residents and professionals urge PA state legislators to take action against fracking
State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and Sen. Jim Brewster (D-McKeesport) hosted a public hearing June 2 on policy issues and the statewide health impacts of the shale gas industry. Participants spoke freely about their concerns. “Industry did not tell us that this radioactive material would be stored…
Restorations finally underway for historic National Negro Opera Company House in Pittsburgh
The National Negro Opera Company House sat ignored and neglected for decades, despite its significance as the home of the first African-American opera company in the country and as a center for Black culture in Pittsburgh. It even ended up on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2020 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Now…
12 spots for teens to enjoy summer in Pittsburgh
Summer in Pittsburgh is back. Parents know that their kids are going to be out and want them to be safe. Teens want to go out and have a summer to remember. So why not have both? Here are 12 places for teens to go during summer break. The Mr. Roboto Project 5106 Penn Ave,…
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Lynn Cullen Live: No Mow May (06/02/22)
Lynn is talking about the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard trial is not headline news and how the media uses it just for profits. Plus how good No Mow May is good for the eco-system, and anti-bacterial soap is noe better than regular soap. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on…
Doug Mastriano’s largest donor is Shake Shack’s bread maker
This story was first published on May 27 in Capital & Main. What does something as wholesome-sounding as a potato roll have to do with the assault on American democracy? The answer is James Martin. The Pennsylvania bread maker is the largest donor by far to the state’s far-right Republican nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano. Martin…
People We Love: Pittsburgh art installation goes international
Love is set to multiply in Pittsburgh this weekend, as a Downtown video installation depicting 140 enamored yinzers adds on 100 smitten smiles from York, England. Running since April 8, People We Love is a montage of videos taken of ordinary people instructed to gaze at photographs of a loved one while listening to a…
Lynn Cullen Live: Forced Birth (06/01/22)
Lynn is talking about abortion rights and the impact forced birth has on women. Plus the eco-system, Septo seconds, Demodex Mites, and more. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Queer landscape company brings activism into backyards across Pittsburgh
What if your yard was a space for hundreds of relationships between flowers, edible plants, bugs, and birds to unfold? What if your yard was a place where endangered native plant species could thrive, bringing Monarch butterflies and bees to your neighborhood? To Jess Runco, landscaping is a form of activism in the face of…
North Side pantry offers free services to Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ and HIV communities
Hugh’s Kitchen Food Pantry is open for pickup and delivery for members of the local LGBTQ and HIV community in need. The North Side’s Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, which aims to improve the health of LGBTQ+ and HIV communities, has offered a variety of services and programs to Pittsburghers since launching in 2017. Hugh’s Kitchen…
Married therapists run LGBTQIA counseling services “to do more for the community”
Meggan Hudspeth had been working in the community mental health field for 15 years and was feeling frustrated by the limitations of their professional role. Interested in holistic healing, Meggan says they wanted to find a way to connect with clients more deeply, noting that there are “lots of restrictions” in what they were able…
LGBTQ icon Joe King on Pittsburgh Pride, coming out, and Billy Porter
Joe King is determined to make sure this year’s Pride events return the city to its former glory. Following a few years of controversy after the dismantling of the Delta Foundation, which formerly hosted the largest Pride event in the city, King says the LGBTQ community and Pride “suffered greatly and sort of fractioned off.”…
Small Pittsburgh gay bar still stands, despite big development
The north side of Penn Avenue, between 15th Street and the base of the 16th Street Bridge in the Strip District, is a construction zone, with a chain link fence blocking the sidewalk and yellow caution tape encircling an abandoned shopping cart at the east end of the block. Just past multiple orange traffic cones…
Sidney Yaphit finds his rhythm at Swissvale People’s Pride
Sidney Yaphit has always been a musician. “I knew that before I knew that I was shorter than everybody else,” he tells Pittsburgh City Paper in a phone interview, “I knew that I wanted to dance and sing and that was always what lit me up.” This weekend, he’ll light up the stage at Swissvale…
Glittersty encourages patrons to wallow in sober fun and creativity
The word “sty” usually carries negative connotations, mostly as a way for frustrated parents to describe a kid’s cluttered room. But AJ Bee leans into it as the owner of Glittersty, a new, queer-owned creative space for Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ population. Bee even sells branded T-shirts bearing the silhouette of a pig. “I wanted a name…
Shuffle your fate with queer tarot card reader and astrologer Aurora Dawning
One of the things I have learned as a member of the LGBTQ community is that we love alternative ways of seeing and knowing things. Whether it’s astrology, personality type quizzes, or tarot, we are often calling on new ways of understanding ourselves. So when my editor suggested I get a reading from local queer…
Pittsburgh’s top events: June 2-8
Thu., June 2 MAGIC • IRL Sonic the Hedgehog is not the only one with rings. For over 20 years, magician Joshua Messado has been performing the art of linking rings for audiences all over the world, from Hollywood to Canada to Germany, and now Pittsburgh. Come see Messado perform both magic and comedy during…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: June 2-8
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A blogger named Sweetlikeacherry reminds us, “Some epiphanies are only possible when you put away your phone and go completely offline for a while.” She adds that sometimes you also need to at least partially avoid your phone and the internet if you hope to incubate new visions of the future…
Lynn Cullen Live: Canadian Gun Law (05/31/22)
“We need only look south of the border to know that if we do not take action firmly and rapidly it gets worse and worse and gets more difficult to counter” — Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Lynn and Susan are discussing Canada’s government introducing legislation to implement a “national freeze” on the sale and…
