Metal and lace sought for public art park project honoring women of Pittsburgh’s industrial history
Got any scrap metal or lace lying around? Make it part of a new art project set to go up in Pittsburgh’s Emerald View Park. The city of Pittsburgh’s Art in Parks project is currently seeking scrap metal, including old pipes, toolboxes, and other materials, as well as images and photographs of lace patterns as…
Advocates call for no contract; say proposed jail contractor “compared Black people to dogs”
A group of criminal-justice advocates is calling on Allegheny County officials to vote against a proposed contract for the Allegheny County Jail that involves a company with a leader who advocates says has “compared Black people to dogs.” Joseph Garcia is the leader of Corrections Special Applications Unit (C-SAU), a company that provides military-style training…
Dick’s Sporting Goods to open new Public Lands outdoor store in Cranberry
Dick’s Sporting Goods has been supplying rackets, cleats, protective gear, and other sports equipment to the Pittsburgh region for decades. Since then, the chain has expanded nationally, but is still based out of Moon Township. And now the locally based retailer is expanding into a new frontier, while still focusing on its roots. Dick’s announced…
Virginia-based craft brewery coming to Pittsburgh’s new Strip District development
Pittsburgh is set to welcome another craft brewery next year, further expanding the region’s growing beer scene. Announced on Sept. 14, the Virginia-based Aslin Beer Company will be moving into the Strip District’s Terminal building. According to Aslin’s Facebook page, a taproom and brewhouse will be coming to The Terminal — a new development on…
Pa. Senate GOP subpoenas voters’ social security numbers as part of controversial election investigation
With the 2021 general election now closer than 2020’s, Senate Republicans voted on Sept. 15 to request identifying information on Pennsylvania’s roughly 9 million registered voters as part of a legislative investigation of former President Donald Trump’s loss. The legal requests are the opening salvo in what could be a long, messy fight over the…
Sweetwater Center celebrates Mavuno Festival with art show, live music, and more
Each year, the Sweetwater Center for the Arts in Sewickley hosts the Mavuno Festival: Celebration of African American Arts and Culture. Mavuno is a Swahili word meaning “harvest” and “roots,” and the festival is dedicated to showcasing a wide variety of Black artists to speak to that history. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the…
Pittsburgh City Council approves American Rescue Plan allocation, Councilor Gross dissents
Pittsburgh’s city council passed four bills on Sept. 14 to approve the transfer of more than $90 million of federal funds given to the city by the American Rescue Plan. Despite the disapproval from City Councilor Deb Gross (D-Highland Park), the vote means that funds plan to be divided between more than $74 million to…
Negroni Week, a new donut spot, and more Pittsburgh food news
Trace Brewing 4312 Main St., Bloomfield. tracebloomfield.com Trace releasing a beer that pays homage to Night of the Living Dead director George A. Romero, and its bright, almost pumpkin orange color is perfect for spooky season. The beer, called Rhubarbara, has a 5.0% ABV and is the newest sour at Trace. A lactose-free gose, it…
Conor Lamb, other Pa. reps look to resurrect a Depression-era program as nation grapples with climate disasters
A Depression-era environmental work relief program may make a revival after a nearly 80-year hiatus. Last week, three members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation — U.S. Reps. Dwight Evans (D-Philadelphia), Susan Wild (D-Lehigh), and Conor Lamb (D-Mt. Lebanon), introduced the “Restore Environmental Economy and Improve Volatile Economy by the Civilian Conservation Corps Act of 2021,” or the…
Five places in Pittsburgh to devour smashburgers
A smashburger is pretty much what it sounds like: a hamburger patty that has been smashed onto the grill as it cooks, resulting in a thin patty with slightly irregular edges that crisp up nicely. The style apparently originated in America’s Great Lakes region, and has been replicated at many burger joints and restaurants since,…
Five of the best beers from Barrel & Flow Fest
Pittsburgh needs more things like Barrel & Flow Fest. One of the biggest and best Black-run beer festivals in the country, the event on Sat., Sept. 11 at SouthSide Works was a breath of fresh air in a city that has had problems supporting Black creatives, and a craft beer industry whose issues in attracting…
Sourdough Culture offers a tour of sourdough history and human connection from a Western Pa. author
It’s become a common joke among hobby bakers and cooks that recipe blogs tell the writer’s entire life story before readers have a chance to look at the recipe. Users usually click or scroll through rapidly to get to the recipe card, prioritizing speed and personal convenience over connecting with someone else through a shared…
Pittsburgh author Brian Broome named as a finalist for the 2021 Kirkus Prize
Earlier this year, Pittsburgh author Brian Broome released his memoir Punch Me Up to the Gods, and the book has received much acclaim from readers and critics alike. Now, the book is a finalist for the 2021 Kirkus Prize. The Kirkus Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards for authors of fiction, non-fiction,…
Song Spotlight: “Half My Fault” by Ghost Hounds
If you’re looking for a high-energy, bluesy bop, look no further than Ghost Hounds’ new track “Half My Fault.” The song comes off their sophomore album A Little Calamity released on Sept. 3. “Half My Fault” is everything that’s good about blues: brooding lyrics, soulful vocals, and sharp instrumentation. The piano perfectly accents the chorus of the…
Lynn Cullen Live – 9/13/21
Video Archive “These insurrectionists, these traitors have brought this challenge to a law that a majority of them voted for. Eleven of the fourteen brought the legal case, saying, ‘this is unconstitutional,’ voted for it.” — Lynn on republicans in Pa. trying to push for “forensic investigation”: of election results. Lynn covers this and many…
GOP-controlled Pa. Senate panel to vote this week on subpoenas in election probe
A Republican-controlled state Senate panel looking into alleged irregularities in the commonwealth’s elections will meet on the morning of Sept. 15 in Harrisburg to vote on whether to slap the Pennsylvania Department of State with subpoenas after the agency took a pass on the panel’s opening meeting last week. The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired…
Now Hiring: Mural Artist, Personal Assistant, and more job openings this week in Pittsburgh
We searched the web, and asked our readers to help us find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week. If your company or business is hiring, or you spot a cool job you think is worth highlighting next week, send it our way at jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Steward. East end nonprofit Union Project, an organization…
Allegheny County Dems charging $8k “gate fee” at nominating session for open court seat
On Sun., Sept. 12, the Allegheny County Democratic Committee will hold a nominating session in order to place a candidate on the November ballot for a recently vacated seat on the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas. In late August, Judge Guido DeAngelis notified officials that he was not seeking retention for another 10-year term. This…
Long-awaited Immersive Van Gogh exhibit announces Pittsburgh location, new October date
After months of anticipation and constant promotion, the show seemingly taking the world by storm, Immersive Van Gogh, has finally announced a location for the Pittsburgh stop of its nationwide tour. On Sept. 8, Lighthouse Immersive and Impact Museums, the two companies behind Immersive Van Gogh, named Lighthouse Artspace Pittsburgh as the location for the…
Pittsburgh celebrates Mac Miller at Blue Slide Park following third anniversary of his passing
Hundreds of fans gathered at Blue Slide Park on Fri., Sept. 10 to celebrate the life of Mac Miller, listen to his music, and create art a few days following the third anniversary of his passing in 2018. The annual event was organized and run by Zach Dimartini, Marc-Andre Lauzon, and Cody Lee, the team…
These Pittsburgh-area Republicans oppose vaccine mandates, despite their popular support and historical significance
President Joe Biden announced a vaccine mandate on Sept. 9 that required employers with more than 100 workers to have employees be fully vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19. Biden’s action aligns with public opinion, which is strongly in favor of corporate vaccine requirements for employees, but three prominent Pittsburgh-area Republican politicians have taken umbrage with…
Review: Documentary The Alpinist weighs the cost of chasing the ultimate high
Throughout Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen’s new documentary The Alpinist, various people describe the beauty and peace that comes with solo free climbing, with no ropes or assistance, just grip strength and vibes. “When I’m in the mountains on an adventure, life is so incredibly simple,” says Marc-André Leclerc, the reclusive Canadian climber at the center…
New road trip tours 9 Frank Lloyd Wright structures across Western Pa. and N.Y.
Frank Lloyd Wright might be most well known for his architectural work at Fallingwater in Fayette County, but he designed more than 1,000 structures over the span of his illustrious career. More than 500 of those designs came to fruition, and the Great Wright Road Trip makes it easy to visit nine of those sites…
Delivery robots have descended upon Bloomfield
Autonomous delivery robots have hit the streets of Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood. Starting sometime the week beginning on Sept. 5, Kiwibot delivery robots have been traveling down sidewalks in Bloomfield, as captured by posts on social media. Kiwibot is a robotics company based in Medellín, Colombia, with U.S. offices in California. According to the Pittsburgh Business…
Autonomous vehicle start-up Aurora names Pittsburgh as site of its corporate HQ
Aurora, the autonomous vehicle startup founded by ex-Google, Uber, and Tesla executives, announced on Sept. 9 that it has named Pittsburgh as the site of its official corporate headquarters. “With its incredible universities and focus on innovation, Pittsburgh has been home to Aurora since we were founded and we’re committed to continued growth right here…
Hip-hop musician Benji. headlines 2021 Pittsburgh Recovery Walk
After hosting a virtual event in 2020, the Pittsburgh Recovery Walk is returning to an in-person walk for its sixth year in Downtown Pittsburgh. The walk will occur on Sat., Sept. 11 at 1201 Waterfront Place in the parking lot across from the Heinz History Center at 9 a.m. The walk, which celebrates those in…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Club Cafe, Allegheny Overlook, and more (Sept. 9-12)
Many of the venues included on this list have implemented guidelines that require you to be vaccinated for entry or have a negative COVID test. Visit their websites to find out what rules are in place before attending an event or check out the updated Pittsburgh City Paper list of establishments renewing mask mandates and…
Lynn Cullen Live – 9/9/21
Video Archive Lynn is starting the show off with a wonderful obit story of Doctor Joseph I. Kramer who served the poor in New York and who lived a Life well Lived. Plus the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond Virginia. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on…
Lynn Cullen Live – 9/8/21
Video Archive Lynn is discussing the federal suit against UPMC, Its Physician Practice Group, and the Chair of Its Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery for Violating the False Claims Act which alleges that the defendants knowingly submitted hundreds of materially false claims for payment to Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health benefit programs over the past…
How a gift from a stranger helped kickstart my mental health recovery
Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. It all started with a muffin. Hmm, I guess it didn’t start with the muffin — it ended with one. You could tell she hated her job. The bagels were burned, the countertop cluttered with old receipts and neglected crumbs, and there were no straws or drink…
Pittsburgh artist Leah Patgorski shares her “cool safari guide” style
Name: Leah Patgorski Pronouns: She/her Titles: Artist/designer Interest/hobbies: Plants, gardening, running Websites: instagram.com/lpatgo and leahpatgorski.com Clothes Make featured guests get to select where they are photographed, what made you pick Morningside’s Lock & Dam Dog Shop? I picked Lock & Dam Dog Shop because it’s one of the few places where you can get lunch…
Seven Days in Pittsburgh: Sept. 9-15
Thu., Sept. 9 EVENT • IRL Head Downtown to the Cultural District for Lights On!, a multi-day festival welcoming guests back to in-person events and the official kick-off for RADical Days, featuring free events and activities throughout Allegheny County this fall. Thursday evening will feature performances from Arcade Comedy Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, August Wilson…
Hidden Media Network promises fun, immersive experiences, but some say everything’s not as it seems
At 11 a.m. on a Saturday, in a Downtown Pittsburgh storefront, I enter Wonderland. The Mad Hatter and White Rabbit are wearing masks, while the March Hare has on a clear face shield. Tables are set with porcelain teapots, clocks, and other knick-knacks, and fake vines cover the walls and ceiling. Overseeing it all is…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Sept. 9-15
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Between 37 and 41 BCE, Virgo-born Caligula served as third Emperor of Rome. To do so, he had to disprove the prophecy of a renowned astrologer, Thrasyllus of Mendes. Years earlier, Thrasyllus had predicted that Caligula, despite being well-connected, “had no more chance of becoming emperor than of riding a horse…
