Bill Peduto skeptical of Uber’s plans to resume autonomous-vehicle testing
Peduto wants Uber to have autonomous-vehicles drive slower than 25 mph before the company resumes testing in Pittsburgh.
While recent incidents of racial discrimination in coffee shops have garnered national attention, it’s nothing new for people of color in the industry
On April 12, at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, two black men were waiting at a table to meet a third person for a business meeting. A manager noticed they hadn’t purchased anything and called the police. The men were arrested. A fellow patron, Melissa DePino recorded a video of the arrest. It went viral, and…
Sen. Toomey bill repeals Obama-era anti-discrimination regulation in auto industry
The guidance was meant to ensure racial minorities weren’t over charged; Toomey said it threatened auto dealers’ ability to negotiate.
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/22/18
Video Archive Susan is joining Lynn today from Arizona. They’ve started off discussing the censored graduation cake going viral. A Publix wouldn’t write Summa Cum Laude. Then they’ve moved on to the story of a long lost relative they’ve just found out about in attempt to avoid depressing topics. Audio Only Archive Stream or download…
MP3 Monday: Mike Hitt
Mike Hitt is back after a three-year hiatus, with “Eulogy”
Kittens invade Butler Street for Lawrenceville Cat Crawl
Photo highlights from the Lawrenceville Cat Crawl
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/21/18
Video Archive Lynn is starting off the week with a few small stories. Did you know smells can be trademarked? They can, and Hasbro has recently trademarked the smell of Play-Doh. Also, a study has shown that Lynn’s hometown Green Bay is the #1 drunkest city in America. In a follow up to a story…
Six Iconic Pittsburgh Couples
In the spirit of the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, let’s take a look at some of Pittsburgh’s most iconic couples of yesteryear and today! Although they don’t rival the House of Windsor, these couples are royalty to Pittsburgh natives. 1. Jimmy Stewart and Gloria Hatrick McLean A post shared by Silver Screen Kings…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/18/18
Video Archive After a fire alarm test to kick off the show Lynn is jumping right in. She’s discussing the things the Trump administration is doing that don’t get a lot of coverage such as the undermining of programs, and remaking the judiciary. She is also talking about International Rescue Committee president David Miliband, and…
The Pennsylvania Republican Party thinks ‘jagoff’ is a profanity
In a tweet, PA GOP blurs out the word “jagoff” as a way to criticize lieutenant-governor nominee John Fetterman and to raise money.
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/17/18
Video Archive Traffic on the way in this morning is causing Lynn to think about humanity. Inconsideration seems to be an epidemic in our society. Each small action causes a ripple effect touching so many people, and not in a good way. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/16/18
Video Archive It’s a somber day here today. Lynn is starting the show discussing journalist integrity. There is some good news though, Summer Lee and Sara Innamorato both won their primary races yesterday. The energy and excitement of these young women shows the movement Lynn spoke of on previous shows. Audio Only Archive Stream or…
Eat Me: Chocolate glazed donut
Location: 21st Street Coffee and Tea, Downtown Ambiance: This quick in-and-out cafe is a nice relaxing spot to spend a few minutes in before heading back to the office. What we ate: Chocolate glazed donut from Relish Co. Cost: $3.50 Hot take: A friend called this donut a “fistful of gluten” and they were right…
Pro-LGBTQ group says lack of LGBTQ non-discrimination law hurts Pittsburgh’s chances at landing Amazon HQ2
Some of the fastest growing towns in the Pittsburgh area lie just across the Allegheny County border in counties like Butler and Washington. Townships like Cranberry and Peters have enjoyed influxes of several thousand new residents over the years. These areas are very attractive to new residents thanks to their modern amenities, newly constructed homes,…
Goest Ryder seeks to inspire with his own story of resilience
It’s not the first time he’s been on the Smiling Moose’s stage, but on this night, he’s the de facto emcee on a bill featuring several other hip-hop artists. A dozen smartphones rise above the crowd to capture the man in the spotlight. “[I] made a lot of sacrifices for this,” he says. “We ‘bout…
Stage 62’s Dogfight is elevated by stellar vocal performances
In 1991, the independent film Dogfight, starring River Phoenix, was released. Over the years it’s become something of a cult favorite. Set in San Francisco in 1961, it tells the story of three soldiers — the night before their posting to Vietnam — who’ve agreed to be part of a “dogfight.” This charming, and misogynistic,…
NOFX’s craft beer and punk festival, Punk in Drublic comes to Pittsburgh
On May 20, a craft beer and punk festival named for NOFX’s 1994 album Punk in Drublic will come to Pittsburgh. The festival was born when Cameron Collins, a punk rock fan and co-founder of Brew Ha Ha Productions made a call to Fat Mike, the lead vocalist and bassist of NOFX, and suggested a…
Summer Fairs and Fests
ONGOING Pittsburgh Neighborhood Festivals. citiparks.net MAY 27 Big Gay Picnic. Spend an afternoon outside and enjoy food, drinks, DJs and dancing. North Park Lodge, Allison Park. pittsburghpride.org MAY 28 Memorial Day Celebration. Soldiers & Sailors Hall, Oakland. soldiersandsailorshall.org JUNE 1-10 Three Rivers Arts Festival. Downtown. 3riversartsfest.org JUNE 1-2 Western Pennsylvania Trolley Meet. Model railroad and…
Comedian John Mulaney returns with a new Netflix special, Kid Gorgeous at Radio City
John Mulaney isn’t the first comedian to perform with a musician on stage — Hannibal Buress had a DJ for years; Mitch Hedberg had his stand-up bassist — but bringing a Grammy award-winning producer and composer and his wurlitzer on stage for a Radio City Music Hall special is something new and unexpected. But it’s…
Ferment Pittsburgh and Chatham’s CRAFT explore culture through cultures
Food is one of the primary channels for passing on and enlivening cultural heritage. Taste can be the key that unlocks powerful family memories or fosters connections between family members and friends when they are apart. Ferment Pittsburgh and Chatham University’s Center for Agriculture, Food and Transformation (CRAFT) are both interested in fostering these connections…
Summer Kids
ONGOING Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Library branches throughout the city offer daily kids’ and teens’ programs — like story time, singalongs, STEM workshops and literature discussions — all summer. Multiple locations. carnegielibrary.org Carnegie Science Center. Most of the ongoing science exhibits are kid-centric, including SpacePlace, roboworld and the Highmark SportsWorks. The Exploration Station teaches youth…
Free Will Astrology
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Born under the sign of Taurus, Edmund Wilson was a renowned 20th century author and critic who wrote more than 30 books. He also served as editor for Vanity Fair and The New Republic, and influenced the work of at least seven major American novelists. When he was growing up, he…
The Hills and the Rivers release The Fool & the Magician
The Hills and the Rivers The Fool & the Magician Self-released thehillsandtherivers.com On its latest record The Fool and the Magician, Appalachian folk collective The Hills and the Rivers have crafted a ten-song endeavor with roots and album imagery based on tarot symbolism. And just as pulling cards in a deck can provide you guidance…
Summer Music
May 17 Basement, Citizen. Rex Theater Typesetter. The Mr. Roboto Project Fleet Foxes, Amen Dunes. Benedum Center Blue October. Mr. Smalls Lou Barlow. Get Hip Ana Popovic. Jergel’s Rhythm Grille Marmalakes. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls Kash’d Out. The Stage at Karma Cycles. Cattivo Whitney Peyton. The Smiling Moose Drift Mouth. Howlers May 18 The…
Reese Hayes’ Half Bath webseries on Vimeo
It might be hard to believe, but this web series was produced in nine days. Written by Reese Hayes, whose credits include Netflix’s MINDHUNTER and produced in part by fellow Pittsburgh filmmakers Erick Rigby and Daniel Kusnir, who also served as director of photography, Half Bath is an enjoyable addition to the growing collection of…
Summer Films
If you’re fed up with the endless cycle of movie sequels, universe building and rebootery, this summer is, well … kind of a mixed bag. There’s the predictable lot of hotly anticipated sequels and franchise add-ons, but also a cache of promising low(er) budget indies, riskier festival fare, experimental local programming and, of course, new…
Even more over the top than the first, Deadpool 2 ups the comical violence, cultural references and lewd humor
I have a confession to make: I don’t really like superhero movies. That feels like a particularly dicey confession to make right now since Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War are breaking box-office records left and right. My apathy toward superhero movies is based in their constant attempts to do everything: action, science fiction and…
PULLPROOF studio aims to provide printmaking tools to the Pittsburgh arts community
Makerspaces are places one can go to use tools that are otherwise inaccessible or unaffordable. Oftentimes, these tools are critical in the development of an artist’s practice. No one knows this better than Charlie Barber, Christina Lee, Aaron Regal, Anna Shepperson and Matt Van Asselt, the artist lead team behind PULLPROOF Studio, an in-progress printmaking…
Summer Outdoors
ONGOING City Pools. Citiparks pools are open June 11 through Labor Day. Programs include swimming lessons and swim teams. Purchase seasonal pool tags or pay a daily entrance fee. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/parks.html Spray Parks. From May 26 until early fall, enjoy cooling off without having to swim. Parks in Hazelwood, East Hills, Shadyside, Troy Hill, Beltzhoover and…
Hir, from barebones productions, is a vicious, funny, must-see drama
Start with family dysfunction writ large, stir in heaps of souring masculine privilege, spice with gender continuum, garnish with physical and verbal humor — and there you have Taylor Mac’s Hir at barebones productions’ Black Box Theater, directed by artistic director Patrick Jordan. Pronounced “here,” hir is a non-gender-specific pronoun, objective case, and Mac makes…
Savage Love
Savage Love Live at Denver’s Oriental Theater last week was epic. I fielded sex questions in front of a sold-out crowd, singer-songwriter Rachel Lark performed amazing new songs, comedian Elise Kerns absolutely killed it, and Tye — a token straight guy plucked at random from the audience — joined us onstage and gave some pretty…
Top 5 Hiking Trails
Emerald View Park Encircling the neighborhoods of Mt. Washington, Duquesne Heights and Allentown, this trail offers scenic views of the city. pittsburghparks.org/emerald-view-park Frick Park Spanning more than 500 acres, this park has several hiking trails. pittsburghparks.org/frick-park Rachel Carson Trail Named for environmentalist Rachel Carson, this Western Pennsylvania trail spans more than 170 miles. rachelcarsontrails.org Riverview…
Despite decriminalization, Pittsburgh’s marijuana-possession arrests are on the rise
When Pittsburgh City Council passed a marijuana-decriminalization ordinance in December 2015, it was seen as a victory on many fronts. Local governments would see fiscal savings thanks to fewer resources being used to arrest and prosecute individuals. Progress was promised in reducing the disproportionate arrests of black people in the city. And, hopefully, vulnerable populations…
Summer Arts
CURRENT 707 and 709 Penn Galleries. You Will Arrive (work by Kara Skylling), through June 17. 937 Gallery. Terracotta CoLab (explores the intersection of historical architectural terracotta and digital fabrication), through May 26. The Andy Warhol Museum. Adman: Warhol Before Pop (300 objects on display — from rare drawings and photographs to vintage advertisements, artist…
CMU art professor Angela Washko creates a simulation artwork about pickup artists
A woman walks into a crowded bar in Los Angeles. She’s there to meet her best friend but can’t find her anywhere. Killing time until her friend shows, the woman steps up to the bar and orders a drink. As she stands there she feels the weighty gaze of several men fall on her. She…
Starship Mantis celebrates Trapped in the 9th Dimension at Spirit, Sat., May 19
Imagine finding your human form suddenly transformed into that of an alien and being trapped in the ninth dimension, all while heartsick and hungry for some sense of affection and normalcy. That’s precisely where debut album Trapped in the 9th Dimension finds the members of Starship Mantis, entwined in a sonic drama. The album is…
Lauren Valley’s Electric Women project provides a space for women of color
According to a 2017 study conducted by The City University of New York Guttman College, a place known for its cultural abundance, women of color make up fewer than six percent of artists represented by top galleries in New York City. Pittsburgh artist Lauren Valley doesn’t need a report or statistics to tell her women…
7 Days of Concerts
The sun is showing its face again, so you have no excuse to hide within the confines of those bedroom walls with a pint of ice cream. Instead, bring your pint of ice cream along and take a nice walk to any one of these fine shows on each day of the coming week. Thursday…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/15/18
Video Archive It’s Election Day! Go out and vote. Lynn and Susan are talking about the large number of women who are running in PA. As one of the states with the lowest number of women in office this is important. They are also discussing this weekend’s royal wedding, and the best way to watch.…
Party philosopher Andrew W.K. performs at Mr. Smalls Tues., May 22
Andrew W.K. has been partying since his 2001 release I Get Wet. Now, 17 years later, he’s released a fifth album, You’re Not Alone. City Paper chatted with W.K. by phone to talk about sustaining and motivating the celebratory lifestyle. What keeps the party going? I think we’re all bonded together in our pursuit of…
