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Three days after primary Election Day results were too close to call on May 17, the race for U.S. Congress in District 12 now has a proclaimed winner: state Rep. Summer Lee. The Associated Press called the results for Lee shortly after 6 p.m. on Fri., May 20, following a contentious five-way battle […]

Pittsburgh filmmaker and visual artist Chris Ivey is pretty candid when talking about his friend Brian Broome, the local author who has made waves with his award-winning memoir Punch Me Up to the Gods.…

Some of the most talented women and femme performers in Pittsburgh will soon gather to share their music and poetry. Girls Running Shit, a company that "empowers women/femmes to discover their passions," is bringing the latest rendition of their ongoing performance series, Speak Your Truth, to […]

An ongoing file of the best (and worst) city lists Pittsburgh gets ranked on in 2022 It's neverending. Year after year, month after month, Pittsburgh is named the best (or worst) city on a national list.…

Anyone who has lived in Pittsburgh long enough to see the opening of Garfield’s Nightmare at Kennywood was probably just as confused by the concept as the host of the popular YouTube channel Defunctland. As a result, Kevin Perjurer, who created and runs the series about vanished theme park […]

After Hours host Natalie Bencivenga interviews Mohammed Burny, a legislative aide for Pittsburgh City Councilor, Bobby Wilson. Tune in as they discuss Tuesday's primary election results.…

Cleveland might have the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but Pittsburgh will give its rival city a run for its money with a new musical exhibition at the Carnegie Science Center. Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World is described as being “packed with STEAM-based elements taking visitors […]

According to a new report by clean energy nonprofit Generation180, the amount of solar installed at K-12 schools in Pennsylvania almost doubled from 2020-2022, with Pittsburgh's Woodland Hills School District listed as one of its success stories.…

The report shows that 40 Pa. Republican lawmakers, who hold majorities in the state House and Senate, joined such groups More than 1 in 5 Republican state lawmakers across the country have joined at least one far-right Facebook group, according to a new report.…

Fri., May 20 Bubblepop!…

The Instagram comments are flooded with disappointed but loyal customers, lamenting about missing out on the chance to purchase a St. Patrick’s Day-themed pint and shot glass combo emblazoned with “Lovely Day to Piss in the Street” and “Let’s Get Fucking Shamrocked […]

Do you hear that? Sounds like an endless stream of corny, dad joke-level pickle puns. You know what that means — Picklesburgh is on the horizon to bring Pittsburgh residents and curious out of towners plenty to eat, see, and do.…

It would be an understatement to say that life has been quite hard for many people lately. As the pandemic continues, the world seems to be in a constant state of disarray.…

UPDATE, 9 p.m. May 20: Steve Irwin conceded the race on May 20, following the Associated Press proclaiming Summer Lee the winner of the Democratic primary election.The Democratic race for U.S. House District 12 is still too close to call the day after the 2022 primary election, but state Rep. […]

Last week at Phillips K-5 on Pittsburgh’s South Side, intrepid young mibsters approached a raised circular platform with fistfuls of marbles. They crouched down to examine the marbles scattered within the ring, looking for which ones might be easiest to knock out of the circle.…

Song from the Uproar: The Lives and Deaths of Isabelle Eberhardt will mark a few firsts for the Pittsburgh-based DEMASKUS Theater Collective. Besides being the first opera produced by DEMASKUS, it will also be the first time a Black woman will take on the lead role with the casting of Amanda Van […]

Name: Meryl Franzos Pronouns: She/her Title: Stylish woman about town Job/Work: Writer, “nonprofit whisperer” Websites: merylahfranzos.com, instagram.com/theicecreamsocialistparty How would you define your style? I’ve been trying to pin it down so it falls neatly into […]

This month of Soulshowmike’s Album Picks revives the gradual transition to, or coexistence of, The Soul Pod, my podcast exploring conversations with musicians and music lovers. Pittsburgh City Paper has hosted several soft launch episodes over the past year, and we look forward to building […]

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "I am so beautiful, sometimes people weep when they see me," declares comedian Margaret Cho. I would love for you to summon her level of self-esteem and bravado in the coming weeks.…

There was something noticeably missing from U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman’s Election Night Rally on Tuesday night: John Fetterman.…

The Pittsburgh CLO returns to the Benedum Center stage this summer with the promise of “six joyful, award-winning musicals.” The company, now in its 76th year, will also offer more to local fans of big, Tony Award-winning Broadway shows after a tumultuous couple of seasons. The Summer […]

Editor's note: This story was sent to Pittsburgh City Paper without a listed embargo and the map won't officially be released to the public until Tue., May 24. City Paper will update this story on that date with any new info.…

Starting a small business, whether that means a restaurant, a boutique, or a specialty goods store, requires a lot of work. But what every good business has is an image, a brand, one that delves into all areas of your shop and marketing online.…

The Government Center 715 East St., North Side. thegovernmentcenter.com Good news: the coffee bar at the Government Center is done.…

It’s March 7, 2020, and Pittsburgh psychedelic pop group Chariot Fade is getting ready to open for popular indie band of Montreal at Mr. Smalls Theatre. Chariot Fade — made up of Jesse Ley, Jonathan Chamberlain, and Stephen Gallo — has heard rumblings about some possible new […]