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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 20-22
Well, that’s an official wrap on summer, folks! It’s time to think about chilly nights, mugs of hot apple cider and the scent of falling leaves. Here are a few things to do while ushering in autumn during a still-warm weekend. Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival This weekend, musicians will fill...
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s ‘Dial M for Murder’ is a riveting mystery
Considering the explosion of popularity in recent years of true crime podcasts, British detective shows and mystery media like “Knives Out,” the timing for a classic thriller to hit the stage is apt. “Dial M for Murder” started out as a 1952 play by Frederick Knott and was brought to...
Police seek man who chased 2 people with a knife Downtown
Pittsburgh police have obtained an arrest warrant for a man accused of attacking two people Downtown with a knife on Friday. Shortly before 8 a.m. Friday morning, police were called to Penn Avenue and 10th Street for a dispute. A bicycle officer headed to the scene saw one man running...
New venture possibly coming to top of U.S. Steel tower
The view from the top of the U.S. Steel Tower, an iconic skyscraper in Downtown Pittsburgh, is breathtaking. People may be able to take in that site once again. Pittsburgh native Jeremy Goldman is working on a project through Honeycomb Credit to raise funds for tours such as those on...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 13-15
It may be Friday the 13th, but there’s a scary amount of fun stuff going on around Pittsburgh. Take a jaunt around town for tasty food, cool art or awe-inspiring homes. Pittsburgh County Fair Even in the city, it’s still possible to get homemade and homegrown products. Visit Allegheny Commons...
Review: ‘Hamilton’ still lives up to the hype
The 2024-25 season for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh started off with a bang at the Benedum Center. “Hamilton” — the season’s first show — continues to earn its place as a cultural juggernaut with a stellar cast and impeccable production. Starting in 1776 and ending with...
Western Pa. overflowing with Oktoberfest celebrations
Cheers to beers, bratwurst and celebrating Bavarian German culture as Oktoberfest celebrations are brewing throughout Western Pennsylvania. Inspired by Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest beer festival, most Americans are surprised to learn that Oktoberfest kicks off in September, not October, and the 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich runs from Sept. 21 to Oct....
Police: 3 taken to hospital after pedestrians struck by vehicle Downtown
Two pedestrians are in stable condition after being struck by a truck Tuesday evening Downtown, and the vehicle’s driver is in critical condition, police said. Pittsburgh Police, along with fire and EMS, were dispatched to Sixth Avenue at Centre Avenue around 7:15 p.m. for a report of two people, an...
Legacy of late Pittsburgh artist Javon Thompson lives on through anti-violence exhibit
Larry Milton’s best friend was the late artist Javon Thompson. The pair met in ninth grade and were inseparable until Thompson was shot and killed in the winter of 1994 at just 18 years old. Thompson was killed in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood during Christmas break of his freshman year at...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ shine for bedazzled crowd at Benedum Center
The reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has enjoyed 16 regular seasons and a constellation of spin-offs since it premiered in 2009. Each season chronicles famous drag diva RuPaul’s search for “the next drag superstar.” If the regular seasons uplift one superstar, each season of “All Stars” produces supernovas. And...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s a busy weekend in Pittsburgh! With three days off to bask in the last of summer and football season right around the corner, the city has plenty of excitement and relaxation to offer. If you want to avoid the insanity of the North Shore, there are definitely other happenings...
Thaddeus Mosley’s work adds to the public art across Pittsburgh
The sweltering heat soared above 90 degrees in late August, but world-renowned artist Thaddeus Mosley moved with a cool and humble aura as he debuted four monumental bronze sculptures in a solo exhibition with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on Thursday. Mosley, 98, was calm and debonair in a linen sport...
Pittsburgh mulls study on whether city should build its own animal shelter
Pittsburgh officials are looking into whether it would be more efficient for the city to open its own animal shelter instead of paying a local nonprofit for services. Currently, the city pays Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh $375,000 a year to house abandoned animals, according to Emily Bourne, a public...
Pittsburgh council goes back to drawing board with tiny house bill
A proposal before Pittsburgh City Council to permit regulated homeless camps Downtown, complete with utilities and services and possibly tiny houses, was withdrawn Wednesday. Two council members spearheading the initiative, however, said they intend to reintroduce the idea soon. Councilwoman Deb Gross, D-Highland Park, said she and co-sponsor Anthony Coghill,...
A Soulful Taste of the Burgh returns with must-try dishes
Since 2019, A Soulful Taste of the Burgh has enticed attendees with the comforting taste of soul food. This year, Downtown festival will expand its footprint further down the Boulevard of the Allies, running from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. The event features around 100 food and commercial vendors from...
Playa Bowls opening in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Described as a “superfruit bowl shop,” the first Playa Bowls location in Pittsburgh opens at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Strip District. The shop will serve a menu of more than 40 items, including the flavors of acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls; oatmeal bowls, juices, smoothies and...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 23-25
There’s a great crop of events happening all over Pittsburgh this weekend. From pretty performances to delicious food to maybe something a little weird, it’s a great time to try something fun or a little out there. Here are some ideas. Pittsburgh Ballet Under the Stars Hartwood Acres Middle Road...
50,000 pounds of car parts and 1 Beetle later, dredging improves Allegheny River
The ghosts of cars from the 1960s and earlier haunt the confluence of the Pittsburgh’s three rivers. Parts from up to 100 vehicles — many believed to be from a long-defunct Downtown parking lot — are submerged in the Allegheny River, according to Captain Evan Clark of Three Rivers Waterkeeper,...
Annual Barrel & Flow festival celebrates Black beer and spirits
At this year’s Barrel & Flow festival, more than 3,000 people flooded The Stacks at 3 Crossings in the Strip District, tasting beer, trying new restaurants and learning about the contributions of Black people to the beer and spirits industry. There were more than 150 vendors, including Black brewers, Black...
Barrel & Flow beer fest ‘making a real impact’ on the Black brewing experience
A few days before the Barrel & Flow festival, the event “Welcome to Pittsburgh: A Celebration of Black Culture,” presented by Crafted for Action and Velum Fermentation on the South Side, generated excitement. Day Bracey, founder of Barrel & Flow, describes the festival as both a community and a movement....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 9-11
After a long, rainy week, it’s time to relax and enjoy some downtime. From performances to parties, from celebrity appearances to festivals, Pittsburgh is jumping this weekend. Join in the fun with these events. Idina Menzel at the Benedum Center Broadway legend — and real-life Disney princess — Idina Menzel...
Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘Seussical’ is bursting with imagination
Rounding out its 2024 summer season, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera’s “Seussical” opened Tuesday night at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. With its bright colors and whimsical songs, the show will undoubtedly be a hit with the next generation of theater lovers who are just being introduced to live performances....
Pittsburgh moving ahead with food justice fund grants after slow start
Pittsburgh is moving ahead with a plan to distribute money from its food justice fund after a slow start that left some activists frustrated. The city included $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for the new fund, which intends to bolster fresh food access across the city, in...
Michelle Walker teaches Pittsburgh employees ASL and advocates for disability awareness
Michelle Walker placed her left palm underneath her right hand, forming a thumbs-up with her right hand. The palm of her left hand moved the right hand upward. This sign is part of American Sign Language and is a lifesaving contact sign that means “help.” She demonstrated emergency signs to...
Morning Roundup: Driver injured in Whitehall crash
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 29: Driver injured in Whitehall crash A driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Route 51 in Pittsburgh’s South Hills neighborhood. First responders, including six firefighters, were dispatched to the scene at 4:04 p.m.,...
