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Pittsburgh author Ed Simon examines guitars, footballs, and other important...
In his new book, author Ed Simon examines various objects that have acquired a patina of sacredness or gravitas across history and around the globe. A launch for Relic will take place on Thu., Jan. 11...
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Roving sex trailer Dungeon Crawler is coming to Pittsburgh's streets
Dungeon Crawler is a mobile sex dungeon secreted inside an ordinary trailer that can be ordered on demand like a bounce house for a birthday party. Currently, the trailer is being built and its...
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Jan. 11-17
Plan your week with a little help from this week's Free Will Astrology: a forecast that allows us to live our best lives in 2024 by understanding the patterns in our lives, seeking ancient advice from...
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Had to Be There captures the sights and sound of the underground in...
Had to Be There highlights images of the Pittsburgh punk scene from the 1970s through the 1990s, as seen and captured by photographer Erik Bauer. One night at the Electric Banana in 1984, vocalist...
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Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: the calm before the snowstorm edition
Suddenly some of the very things that set a house apart on our good days — a distinctive view, a verdant hillside of undevelopable green — are kind of your worst enemy for a few months. This too shall...
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Yinz gettin' hijacked? Amateur sleuth believes D.B. Cooper was a Pittsburgher
An amateur sleuth traced particles found on D.B. Cooper's tie to a Pittsburgh area steel mill, and even named a possible suspect. Well, everyone knows D.B. Cooper wasn't from Pittsburgh. What this new...
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Adda's sudden closure of all locations raises eyebrows and allegations of...
Adda's closure came as a surprise to many, including unionizing employees. Owner Sukanta Nag says the company was out of money, but customers and baristas alike suspect the move was to avoid meeting...
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I'm a local and I unironically love Primanti Bros.
Why does it feel like there’s a cringe factor in liking Primanti’s? Why wouldn’t the city fully embrace the Primanti’s sandwich — in all its uniqueness, history, and lore? Who are the Primanti’s...
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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week continues to offer enticing deals and exclusive...
The latest celebration of Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene runs from Mon., Jan. 15-Sun., Jan. 21, and aims to introduce guests to over 50 local restaurants through specialty menus often sold at a heavy...
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Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Summer Art Camp Director, Ballet Dancers, Balloon...
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings throughout the region, including fine dining restaurant manager, improv theater worker,...
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A winter beer festival, a cookbook benefitting prisoners, and more...
This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Apteka, Hello Bistro, Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Beerfest, as well as a cookbook made for and by prisoners and a Buffalo sauce...
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Lori Jakiela reflects on cancer bout with a new memoir and outlook on life
Lori Jakiela, a prolific Pittsburgh author and educator, produces her most poignant and heartbreaking work to date with They Write Your Name on a Grain of Rice. When Lori Jakiela published her first...
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Pittsburgh Pride will move Downtown this year — and steer clear of Kenny...
Pittsburgh Pride is moving back to Point State Park. Organizers say the move is a trial run, but the prime location offers more access and centrality on the weekend Kenny Chesney fans flock to the...
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Flux Bene finds joy in reuse, slow fashion, and big pockets
Founded by Rebekah Joy in 2017, Flux Bene — a local gender-neutral, zero-waste clothing line — aims to make a positive change by upcycling used garments and scrap fabric. Rebekah Joy views Flux Bene...
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Could HVAC training be the key to greener jobs in Pittsburgh?
Organizers at Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh, a local environmental justice network, urge County Executive Sara Innamorato to help residents switch to cleaner, healthier HVAC systems. It’s a period of...
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Pittsburgh's underground streams pose challenges and opportunities to fight...
The city's hidden waterways range in size from seasonal trickles to continuously flowing brooks with their own small watersheds. While many serve as part of the city's stormwater and sewer network,...
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Jan. 18-24
Plan your week with a little help from this week's Free Will Astrology: a forecast that encourages honing your constructive energy, living with style like Pierce Brosnan, and putting a ring on your...
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Where can kids play indoors in Pittsburgh?
In the cold of midwinter, these lesser-known indoor play spaces in Pittsburgh are perfect for kids to get their wiggles out. The endless grey days of winter can send adult humans (like me) into a lull…
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Prime Stage depicts Rosa Parks as more than the bus boycott
Despite being written for young audience members, Prime Stage believes its production of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott offers plenty for adults to learn about the famed civil rights...
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On the Rocks portrays the rise and fall of McKees Rocks' Primadonna Restaurant
The Primadonna was once the toast of Pittsburgh, attracting locals and celebrities alike. The book's co-author Maria Costanzo Palmer looks back at her father's restaurant through his eyes. Preceding...
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Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is real
Squirrel Hill is about as good as it gets for Pittsburgh-style urbanism, and even Mister Rogers bought in to its friendly, walkable neighborliness. Here are a few homes for sale and for rent to check...
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5 questions with FIDLAR
FIDLAR bassist Brandon Schwartzel speaks with Pittsburgh City Paper ahead of the band's appearance at Spirit. Few bands are as distinctly West Coast as FIDLAR, a Los Angeles-based punk and garage trio...
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Opinion: As politicians defend Israel's actions, I go crazy every day
I've been contacting representatives and protesting in hopes of a ceasefire, but as Fetterman, Deluzio, and other politicians show no sign of changing course, it's hard to not feel crazy. When people...
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Roberto Clemente's face may end up on a U.S. coin and Pittsburgh would be so...
A New York congressman wants to celebrate Roberto Clemente with a specially minted U.S. commemorative coin. It’s an understatement to say that Pittsburgh loves Roberto Clemente…
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Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Adult Store Clerk, Creative Producer for KDKA,...
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings throughout the region, including healthcare positions at Planned Parenthood, a Creative...
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