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Meet the Medical Assistants on the Central Outreach Hep C Cure Squad
Since 2017, Central Outreach Wellness Center has been running a hepatitis C outreach program, focusing on the addiction recovery communities. Testing sites, which use rapid test kits, have been set up at methadone, suboxone, pain management clinics, and homeless shelters across Western Pa. Today, Central Outreach is the leading curing center for hepatitis C in…
Shake-up at Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates as executive director resigns and staff calls out widespread racism and transphobia
Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates executive director Emily Callen has stepped down mere days after the group Save Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates called for her resignation. Today, Save PPPA rejoiced online over the news that Callen was no longer with the reproductive health care provider and advocacy organization. In a letter released on its website, the group…
Allegheny County Jail restores policy allowing physical books delivered to inmates
Today, Allegheny County Jail warden Orlando Harper announced a reversal of a recent policy instituted by the jail that banned inmates from receiving physical books purchased by friends and family members, instead granting inmates access to a limited amount of eBooks to read on tablets. The jail has restored its previous policy, now allowing books to…
Pennsylvania legalizes autonomous delivery robots, classifies them as pedestrians
Last month, Pennsylvania legalized autonomous delivery robots, which can weigh up to 550 pounds without cargo and typically roam sidewalks to delivery goods in urban and suburban environments. The law’s passage went largely unnoticed, and it became law without Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature. It passed mainly along partisan lines, with Republicans supporting the law and…
New report shows how disproportionately Black people in Pittsburgh are incarcerated, arrested, and confronted by police
The Abolitionist Law Center (ALC) released a report today outlining their findings that show stark imbalances in how disproportionately often Pittsburgh’s Black population is incarcerated, arrested, and confronted by police and the criminal-justice system. In a press release, the ALC describes the report as analyzing “trends in arrests and bail decisions, highlighting the impact of…
Shop from a variety of Black-owned small businesses at latest Downtown Pittsburgh holiday pop-up
This year has driven a lot of holiday shoppers online in an effort to avoid crowds as the coronavirus sees yet another spike. But for those who still want that in-person experience, and want to support local businesses, there are still safe options, including the upcoming Black Market: Holiday Edition pop-up in Downtown Pittsburgh. Taking…
PA GOP says current COVID outbreak not an emergency, and is fundraising off of it
Last week, virtually everyone in Pennsylvania who owns a cell phone received a public safety alert, warning them about the rapidly rising coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the state. The alert was apparently sent through the emergency alert system, and it asked people to stay home and social distance to help stem the spread…
Lynn Cullen Live – 12/1/20
Video Archive Lynn is being joined by her sister Susan today. They are starting off talking about how coronavirus is touching every one of us. They are also remembering renowned Pittsburgh journalist Eleanor Schano who died of Covid-19 at the age of 88. On a less serious note, they are discussing astronauts going to the…
Local artist gift guide: Ceramics
Supporting local artists and businesses is a good practice to have year-round, but it’s especially relevant during the holiday season. Why buy a discounted hunk of plastic as a gift when you can instead give a thoughtful and handmade piece of art, all while supporting your community? Throughout the gift-giving season, Pittsburgh City Paper will…
Allegheny County receives over $1.2 million to provide emergency cold-weather shelter to homeless population
As winter nears and temperatures drop, the question of how to serve vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity is once again posed. This is especially dire now, as COVID-19 has drastically changed how shelters operate. Now Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will deliver a round of funding to help organizations in Allegheny County and across…
Lynn Cullen Live – 11/30/20
Video Archive Lynn is back after three weeks away, and she has a lot to discuss. First up, the surge of Covid-19 that is expected between now, and the end of the year, and the Pope’s recent statement criticizing those who are protesting the restrictions. She is also talking about the election process, it’s security,…
Ziccarelli continues to say certain mail-in ballots shouldn’t be counted, even after courts disagree
Republican state Senate candidate Nicole Ziccarelli trails incumbent Democrat Jim Brewster by 91 votes in Pennsylvania’s 45th state Senate District, but she is still fighting over whether hundreds of mail-in ballots should be counted. About 300 mail-in ballots from Allegheny County, which were turned in on time and filled out properly except were missing hand-written…
Pa. Supreme Court throws out GOP challenge to 2.5M mail-in ballots
Dealing them their second legal defeat of the weekend, Pennsylvania’s highest court has thrown out a Trump campaign-aligned challenge to the state’s effort to certify mail-in ballots, according to a published report. On Saturday, the state Supreme Court unanimously overruled a lower court’s order blocking the certification, arguing that the underlying lawsuit was filed months…
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Bloomfield and Garfield Businesses Shine Bright This Holiday Season
At the end of an unprecedented year comes a holiday season unlike any other. Small businesses are taking a hard hit this year, and Bloomfield Development Corporation (BDC) needs you to close the Amazon tab and set your sights closer to home. We want to reward you for supporting the small businesses that support our…
Five authentic Mexican dishes to try in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has a deep history of immigrants, and a corresponding love of foods from other countries, mostly from Eastern Europe, Italy, and Germany. But Pittsburgh doesn’t have an extensive history of Mexican immigrants in the area, which means authentic Mexican food is a bit harder to find. The region does have plenty of good Mexican-American…
OP-ED: If we want to undo Trumpism in Butler County, we have to reckon with class
Despite knowing that facts don’t change people’s minds, I still use them all the time, especially when I’m talking to my family about politics: “Joe Biden is a Catholic, not a Scientologist,” or “The government isn’t hoarding a secret coronavirus vaccine,” knowing full well that my claims are not persuasive. Mostly, this is OK. Except…
Workhorse Collaborative wants to promote your arts organization or nonprofit
Compared to many groups, arts nonprofits and organizations face more difficulties finding the time and money to dedicate to marketing and communications. Emily Willson and Jackie Baker, the co-founders of Workhorse Collaborative, a local boutique consulting firm specializing in arts marketing and organizational strategy for the arts, are more than aware of these challenges. The…
Seven places to find London Fog Lattes in Pittsburgh
For Pittsburgh City Paper staffers Jordan Snowden and Abbie Adams, nothing says cozy winter like the sweet and gentle taste of a London Fog latte. A London Fog is simply a fancy name for an Earl Grey tea latte, but it’s the perfect pick-me-up on a dreary Pittsburgh day, of which there are so many.…
Takeout review: Pickle pizza at Spak Brothers Pizza
Last week, Spak Brothers Pizza in Garfield brought their pickle pizza out of retirement. Pickle pizzas have been around for ages, but blew up when the internet discovered (and immediately hated) the dill-ridden slices, making pickle pies almost as divisive as the ongoing pineapple pizza debate. The now-infamous pies typically swap red sauce for a…
Making Holidays Great Again
You’ve suffered through four years of your conservative uncle talking about building the wall and locking her up. Now that Trump has lost the election — yes, he really did lose, people! — it’s time for liberals to finally enjoy their meals in peace. We asked local comedians to help give us some one-liners and…
10 Reasons to Stay Home This Thanksgiving
Last week, after both the county and state hit their highest number of COVID-19 cases, the Allegheny County Department of Health advised residents to stay home for the holidays to help slow the spread. It seems like common sense, right? Stay home this year to help ensure that your family and friends live to see…
Black-led community spotlight: Anti-poverty group Circles is getting a new start, channeling focus to boosting Black homeownership and entrepreneurship
Circles of Greater Pittsburgh is a longstanding organization that has been fighting poverty throughout the city for years. This hasn’t been easy, as the poverty rate within the city of Pittsburgh is over 21%, according to 2019 U.S. Census data. And in Black neighborhoods, it’s even worse. In Pittsburgh, there are white neighborhoods that face…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Nov. 26-Dec. 2
Thu., Nov. 26 ART • IRL Multimedia artist Gavin Benjamin combines his own photography with everything from paint to Swarovski crystals to make eye-catching collages of regal figures and local legends like Roberto Clemente and Josh Gibson. His exhibit Heads of State is now on display at Boxheart Gallery. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Fri.,…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Nov. 26-Dec. 2
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You live best as an appreciator of horizons, whether you reach them or not.” Those words from poet David Whyte would be a perfect motto for you to write out on a piece of paper and tape to your bathroom mirror or your nightstand for the next 30 years. Of all…
