Pittsburgh City Paper

09/07/2024

Having your city’s housing stock appreciate in value is a good thing. But rapid, intense appreciation is also not great. Here's a closer look...

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/columns/affordable-ish-housing-in-pittsburgh-rust-belt-appreciation-edition-26633847

09/07/2024

This week, I recreated Bessie Gant's Shrimp in Bread Cups recipe from 1940. Don't worry, oneBURGH ... no needed here.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/food-drink/yinzer-yums-of-yesteryear-bessie-gants-shrimp-in-bread-cups-26634652

09/07/2024

We were curious to see who still frequents these private, elite clubs and what appeal they hold for their members...

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news/boldly-going-to-the-duquesne-club-and-rivers-club-where-few-but-rich-white-men-had-once-gone-before-26622554

09/07/2024

This year's 33rd Pittsburgh Irish Festival will bring the craic to the Carrie Blast Furnaces Sept. 6-8...

Pittsburgh Irish Festival Brings Ireland to the Burgh

09/07/2024

The unknown story of the McKees Rocks strike of 1907, the great Lego spill of 1997, and more...

The unknown story of the McKees Rocks strike of 1907, the great Lego spill of 1997 and why that Coke or Pepsi you're enjoying could...

09/07/2024

See The Drowsy Lads when they take the stage on Sat., Sept. 7 at 4:45 p.m. and on Sun., Sept., 8 at 2:30 p.m. at PIF's Jameson Amphitheater:

The Ohio-based band appears in Pittsburgh for the first time to deliver a rousing set of traditional Irish music.

09/06/2024

The Ugliest Pet Contest voting round has begun! � The winner gets a $50 gift card from Petagogy�and 2 General Admission tickets to the bash!

Vote today and every day through Monday, Sept. 16 to crown the “Ugliest Pet in Pittsburgh.”

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09/06/2024

This week, I recreated Bessie Gant's Shrimp in Bread Cups recipe from 1940:

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/food-drink/yinzer-yums-of-yesteryear-bessie-gants-shrimp-in-bread-cups-26634652

09/06/2024

Having your city’s housing stock appreciate in value is a good thing. But rapid, intense appreciation is also not great. Here's a closer look:

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/columns/affordable-ish-housing-in-pittsburgh-rust-belt-appreciation-edition-26633847

09/06/2024

From violets to milkweed to native berries, Pittsburgh's backyards and woods contain some culinary treasures — once you know how to safely use them...

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news/environmentalists-and-parks-staff-are-spreading-the-word-about-pas-many-edible-native-plants-26627801

09/05/2024

Lynn discusses the unknown story of the McKees Rocks strike of 1907, the great Lego spill of 1997, and why Stand Your Ground laws are for men only, not women abused by men...

The unknown story of the McKees Rocks strike of 1907, the great Lego spill of 1997 and why that Coke or Pepsi you're enjoying could...

09/05/2024

🌮 TACO-BOUT A GIVEAWAY🌮

Pittsburgh Taco Festival is a Few WEEKS AWAY! So, we are giving away 15 pairs of Taco Festival tickets! All you have to do is:

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2️⃣ Like this post

3️⃣ Tag a fellow taco loving friend the comments below! It's that easy! The more friends you tag, the more chances you have to win!

Don't miss out on this delicious opportunity! 🌮 Can't wait to see you at the festival, and get your tickets now at bit.ly/pghtacofest2024 if you don’t want to roll the dice!
The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Friday, 9/6 at noon!

Good luck, taco enthusiasts! Don't forget to share this post with all your taco-loving friends so they don't miss out on this delicious opportunity!

09/05/2024

The Ohio-based band appears in Pittsburgh for the first time to deliver a rousing set of traditional Irish music. 🎻

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-entertainment/the-drowsy-lads-brings-big-happy-musical-family-reunion-to-the-pittsburgh-irish-festival-26622334

09/05/2024

While individual clients and fans can’t single-handedly undo the centuries of whorephobia that contribute to our labor conditions, here are a few tips on how to make s*x workers’ lives better...

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/columns/s*x-work-is-work-heres-how-to-show-you-know-that-26628076

09/05/2024

When first looking into therapeutic cuddling, a practice that encourages and facilitates consensual, platonic touch among adults, questions certainly arise: What is involved? Who does it benefit? How do you find a cuddling event in your city?

Crystal’s Cuddle Therapy club meetups encourage play and consensual, non-s*xual touch among adults looking to connect with others

09/05/2024

Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From Nicki Minaj to a family-friendly polo match to the grand reopening of the Glitterbox Theater, there's always something happening in the Steel City!

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09/05/2024

Plan ahead with this week's Free Will Astrology, a guide to the stars under the influence of Mars...

Plan ahead with this week's Free Will Astrology, a guide to the stars under the influence of Mars, and a makeshift Irish drinking thesaurus.

09/04/2024

Matt’s Maker Space’s Brick Clubs use team-building exercises with Lego-building to encourage social and emotional development for kiddos who may need some help socializing. :

Matt’s Maker Space’s Brick Clubs use team-building exercises with Lego-building to encourage social and emotional development for kiddos who may need some help socializing.

09/04/2024

📰NEW ISSUE!!📰

It's the CLUBS issue! Featuring Pittsburgh's ethnic social clubs, exclusive clubs, a LEGO club for kids, the local 'Cuddle Club,' this week's top events, and more...

Pittsburgh's alternative newspaper features Pittsburgh news, dining reviews, concert previews, film reviews, opinions, arts and entertainment, and culture.

09/04/2024

There are few cultural institutions that connect Pittsburgh’s present to Pittsburgh’s past as thoroughly as the city’s ethnic social clubs...

There are few cultural institutions that connect Pittsburgh’s present to Pittsburgh’s past as thoroughly as the city’s ethnic social clubs.

09/04/2024

Given cultural shifts toward greater inclusion, the rise of remote work, and plans to transition Downtown into a more residential neighborhood, we were curious to see who still frequents private, elite clubs and what appeal they hold for their members:

We were curious to see who still frequents these private, elite clubs and what appeal they hold for their members.

09/03/2024

Jackworth Ginger Beer, a new brewery in Larimer, is taking a familiar drink and making it fresh:

Jackworth Ginger Beer, a new brewery in Larimer, is taking a familiar drink and making it fresh.

09/03/2024

The organization hopes fired-up membership can help them push for a return to higher bus frequency, 24-hour service, and a bold plan for better infrastructure. 🚎

The organization hopes fired-up membership can help them push for a return to higher bus frequency, 24-hour service, and a bold plan for better infrastructure.

09/03/2024

Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week including a nonprofit CEO, social workers, brewery staff, and more...

Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week.

09/03/2024

Come celebrate all roads to recovery from addiction and those who travel them! Join us at the 2024 Pittsburgh Recovery Walk on Saturday, Sep. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1201 Waterfront Place in Downtown Pittsburgh. For more information, visit pghrecoverywalk.org

09/03/2024

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Dave and Andy's Homemade Ice Cream, Smoke Barbecue Taqueria, East End Food Co-op, One Day to Remember, and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, as well as a cob-worthy event, an update to Pa. liquor laws, a line of Steelers spirits, a South Side bar crawl, and a chili cook-off...

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Dave and Andy’s, Smoke Barbecue Taqueria, East End Food Co-op, One Day to Remember, and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, as well as a cob-worthy event, an update to Pa. liquor laws, a line of Steelers spirits, a South Side bar crawl, and a chili coo...

09/03/2024

In addition to barges carrying coal for steelmaking and other products, the new lock will be used by many local recreational boaters heading to Pittsburgh for a day on the water:

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news/the-john-p-murtha-locks-and-dam-in-monessen-reflects-infrastructure-investments-and-reliance-on-steel-26592852

09/02/2024

Congrats, TJ!

T.J. Watt announced on social media that he and his wife, Dani, are expecting their first child in February of 2025! Congrats!!!

09/02/2024

Need a last-minute hiking retreat? Here are some great options:

Pittsburgh has no shortage of abandoned landmarks and ruins you can encounter on hikes – and some of them don’t even require you to leave the city limits.

09/02/2024

So, what constitutes “affordable” in Pennsylvania, anyway?

What actually is affordable? Let's get technical.