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Burgh’ers Brewing brings smashburgers and beer to The Highline
Everyone loves a good smashburger, a very thin burger packed with flavor from the bits that browned during cooking, especially made by the Granddaddy of smashburgers, the purveyors of beef and beer, Burgh’ers Brewing. They were the first elevated burger joint to bring smashburgers to the mainstream in the greater Pittsburgh area. The burger joint…
Soundscape.social merges video games and concerts for an interactive virtual music experience
In the era of social distancing, in-person concerts were one of the first large-scale events to be delayed or cancelled. Many musicians took to livestreams or pre-recorded concerts to continue interactions with their fans, but University of Pittsburgh PhD students Pat Healy and Hannah Standiford have created a new way to listen with music virtually…
E-bikes coming to Healthy Ride bike share thanks to grant from Heinz Endowments
Pittsburgh’s bike share, aka Healthy Ride, has seen a lot of success over the years, with record-breaking ridership last year and an expanding network. But one thing that has always been an impediment for riders are Pittsburgh’s hills. Healthy Ride bikes are heavy, and data shows that stations at the top of hills empty out…
A secret burrito club, a traveling beer market, a backyard barbecue, and more Pittsburgh food news
OPENINGS Bier’s Pub 900 Western Ave., North Side. bierspub.com After six months of being closed due to the pandemic, Bier’s Pub has let its customers know that it will reopen on Thu., June 3, posting on Facebook, “Thank you for your support during this crazy past year and we look forward to having you back!”…
Pittsburghers honor George Floyd with vigil on the anniversary of his death
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds. It was caught on video and a wave of Black Lives Matter actions followed across the country, including in Pittsburgh. Chauvin was found guilty on second-degree murder, third-degree…
Watch out for cedar apple rust, the creepy orange fungus that could damage Pittsburgh trees
There’s plenty to watch out for while exploring the Pittsburgh wilderness this summer, including poison ivy and parasites like ticks. One thing humans don’t have to worry about, despite its appearance, is cedar apple rust, a bright orange fungus that grows on trees in the spring and summer. “Usually, you’ll see it on the junipers,”…
After increasing wage to $15 an hour, Klavon’s says all positions are filled, morale is up, and prices haven’t been raised
As Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor in the Strip District began resuming full operations, they faced a pair of common problems in the final pandemic days — understaffing and low application rates. To kill two birds with one stone, Klavon’s owners took the leap of faith and more than doubled their wages to from Pennsylvania’s minimum…
PHOTOS: Meet Ben Muti, Troy Hill’s urban beekeeper
Ben Muti wears many hats — literally and figuratively. When he’s not helping others as a nurse in Shadyside, he’s giving back to his community with the actual fruits (and vegetables) of his labor. His various ducks, which can sometimes be heard throughout the Troy Hill neighborhood, even produce eggs that Ben will often share…
Rick Santorum fired from CNN gig after racist comments about Native Americans
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has said a lot of controversial, offensive, and homophobic things over the years. The Pittsburgh-area native and Republican had a political career filled with offensive statements that drew the ire of several groups located outside the state. Even after losing re-election into the Senate in 2006, his career of controversial…
World Square celebrates immigrant and refugee communities in Pittsburgh with Downtown event
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is primed to return to Downtown Pittsburgh this June, with free outdoor live shows, artist markets, and more. And in addition to those festivities, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Welcoming Pittsburgh will host the World Square in Market Square event, as a way to highlight the city’s immigrant…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/24/21
Video Archive Lynn is reflecting on the one year anniversary of the George Floyd killing by a police officer and the discrimination of African American Farmers. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Cheerleaders Strip Club say they deserve access to federal COVID funds, lawsuit
Pittsburgh strip club Cheerleaders and several other strip clubs across the country recently filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Small Business Administration in a Pennsylvania federal court, claiming the federal agency is freezing them out of COVID-19 relief funding for bars and restaurants. In the suit, seven companies who own a total of eight strip…
Erie candidate Tyler Titus scores historic win as first trans county executive nominee
With a win in the Erie County Democratic primary election on Tuesday night, Tyler Titus could become the first openly transgender person in the United States to serve as a county executive. Titus, a mental health professional and small business owner, emerged victorious with 32% of the vote in the four-way race, according to unofficial…
barebones productions’ Patrick Jordan debuts first-ever virtual play, following year of livestreamed talk show
Patrick Jordan, the artistic director of Braddock theater company barebones productions, doesn’t skip a beat as he stops mid-Zoom interview to wave off camera at his two-year-old daughter who’s just entered the room on her way to the bathroom. “Sorry,” he pauses mid-sentence. “Hey Pepper!” You can hear her singing to herself in the background…
Local artist highlights Pittsburgh community gardens in silkscreen series
When COVID restrictions began in Pittsburgh, many were cut off from in-person communities and social networks. Community gardens became a place where people could not only interact with others safely outdoors but also connect with their neighbors and access fresh food and free resources. Through a collaboration with Neighborhood Allies, local artist Charlie Barber began…
Criminal justice reforms, progressive victories, and other takeaways from a historic 2021 Pittsburgh primary election
History was made on May 18, 2021. Ed Gainey secured the Democratic nomination for Pittsburgh mayor, almost certain to become the city’s first-ever Black mayor. He ran on progressive policies, and to the left of incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto on policing. He focused his campaign on racial and economic inequalities, promising to do more to…
Trans, Intersex and Nonbinary Alliance seeking public comment on expanding all-gender bathroom access in Allegheny County
Public bathrooms have become a battleground for trans rights in the U.S., as lawmakers across the country have targeted these necessary spaces as a way to either show support for or deny access to certain groups. As if the issue was not already fraught, one local group is raising awareness of another unexpected hurdle to…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/20/21
Video Archive Good Morning, Lynn is discussing Senator Mitch McConnell declaring his opposition to the Jan. 6 Commission. Plus Texas Governor Gregg Abbott saying the people of Texas have the right to decide their own health decisions on Mask mandates but then passed a restrictive abortion bill. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last…
Lynn Cullen Live – 5/19/21
Video Archive “Although I know him to be a good man, a conscientious, hardworking public servant, eight years is enough.” – Lynn on Mayor Peduto after losing the primary to State Rep. Ed Gainey. Lynn is talking about yesterday’s primary and how the results could change Pittsburgh. Listen to today’s episode of Lynn Cullen Live.…
Pittsburgh City Paper‘s Coloring Issue: Getting Around ‘Tahn
Alex Salyers @alexsalyers on Instagram alexsalyers.com Getting Around ‘Tahn This year’s annual Coloring Issue, “Getting Around ‘Tahn,” is all about celebrating alternative ways to get around the city without a car. As news editor Ryan Deto points out in his story, “Why Pittsburgh is above average for non-car transit, and how it might be getting…
Pittsburgh Trails Word Search
Hike, bike, and paddle your way around Pittsburgh — can you find these popular trails? Three Rivers Heritage Trail — Hike and bike, friendsoftheriverfront.org/three-rivers-heritage-trail Pittsburgh City Steps — Hike, communitywalk.com/pittsburgh/pa/pittsburgh_stairs/map/444504 Allegheny County Parks Trails — Hike and bike, alleghenycounty.us/parks Rachel Carson Trail — Hike, rachelcarsontrails.org/trails/rachel-carson-trail Great Allegheny Passage — Hike and bike, gaptrail.org Eliza Furnace…
The long journey to Pittsburgh’s Central Park
The green scape is so inviting, my father describes it as Pittsburgh’s Central Park. The long park from Brighton to Cedar with several names: West Park, Allegheny Commons, North Park — I just call it Our Park, “our” being the North Siders who walk themselves, their kids, or their dogs on the tree-lined pathways capped…
The past, present, and future of trolleys in Pittsburgh
Trolleys are often romanticized as a quaint, bygone mode of travel, relegated to black-and-white images and that song Judy Garland made famous in the film Meet Me In St. Louis. Now they are widely regarded as a novelty, a thing to rent for weddings or to charm tourists. But Scott Becker, executive director and CEO…
Black-led Community Spotlight: Black Girls Do Bike brings women together around cycling
Pittsburgh is increasingly becoming a more bike-friendly city. With the construction of bike lanes and more programs and initiatives being brought forth for cyclists, the city continues to make progress in becoming a safer place for cyclists to ride. And Black Girls Do Bike, the brain child of founder Monica Garrison, has been doing that…
Pittsburgher on mission to run all of city’s nearly 4,800 streets
Most people have a typical running route, or maybe a handful that they cycle through for a change of pace. But after running marathons and growing tired of his usual routes, Edward May decided to run all the streets of Pittsburgh, thousands of them. May’s Run All The Streets project, or RATS for short, began…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: May 20-26
Thu., May 20 BIKE • VIRTUAL Riding a bike in urban settings can be intimidating for just about everyone, and unfortunately, bike commuting is disproportionately male. But building confidence is possible for everyone, and bike-advocacy group Bike Pittsburgh wants to help. At its virtual Women & Non-Binary Confident & Comfortable Cycling Workshop, bike experts will…
Why Pittsburgh is above average for non-car transit, and how it might be getting better
Like most Americans, Pittsburghers are still mostly reliant on personal vehicles to get around. The majority of city residents still use cars to get to work and run other errands, and life without a car still has many barriers. But unlike many cities in America, Pittsburgh actually offers a fair number of non-car travel options,…
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: May 20-26
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As you enter a phase when gradual, incremental progress is the best progress possible, I offer you the concluding lines of Taurus poet Adrienne Rich’s poem “From a Survivor”: “not as a leap, but a succession of brief, amazing movements, each one making possible the next.” I especially want to call…
