Vol. 28, No. 33
Volume 28 Issue 33
Heroes & Sheroes celebrates the monumental influence of film/TV costume designer Ruth E. Carter
The exhibition will feature costumes from the 35-year career of the Academy and Emmy award-nominated designer, including Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, and Black Panther
By Tereneh Idia
Gov. candidate Scott Wagner says trans people must use bathroom of gender they’re assigned at birth
Wagner's words contradict his support for LGBTQ Fairness Act, which considers public accommodation based on gender identity.
By Ryan Deto
Why haven’t Pittsburgh’s Indian celebrations reached critical mass?
Despite being the largest immigrant group in Pittsburgh, the region’s Indian celebrations garner little attention from other demographics
New Dimension Comics thrives as Century III Mall empties out
“We’ve seen some dips, but things have kind of leveled off a little bit."
By Matt Petras
In Bloomfield, the old Little Italy remembers the past and moves toward the future
The old Little Italy was built for the immigrants who came to America around the same time. The modern Little Italy is based on that history.
By Alex McCann
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Lt. Gov. candidate John Fetterman rally for security officers
The new contract negotiations ask for a wage increase and improved health-care benefits
By Hannah Lynn
Updated: DJ says he was fired for sharing Arsenal poster banning rap and hip hop
The bowling alley's Yelp page was flooded with claims of racism. Arsenal denies discrimination claims, but silent on firing of DJ.
By Amanda Waltz
A lightning round with Sean Rosenkrans from The Allegheny Wine Mixer
“If you're dumb enough to catch a vessel on fire surrounded by water, you salvage some honor and go down with the ship.”
By Craig Mrusek
Coughlin's Law delivers a winning combination of pub fare and a serious beer selection to Mount Washington
The burger was served on a small, round plate and was covered in a glass bowl, like the one covering the rose from Beauty and the Beast.
By Lauren Ortego
Pittsburghers buying into City of Asylum Books
North Side bookstore is the place to find international, translated literature
By Rege Behe
Skull Fest returns for its 10th annual iteration
More than 60 bands will play 11 shows across town this weekend
Previewing Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's 2018-19 dance season
Festival of Firsts returns for Cultural Trust after a 5-year hiatus
By Steve Sucato
Bomba workshops connect Pittsburgh to Puerto Rico
In local music ensemble Calle Bomba, all moves and beats are significant.
By Maggie Weaver
Gabby Normal: Walk on the wrong side
“What it is about me that says to strangers, ‘I should tell that girl what a dummy she is’?”
By Gab Bonesso
Tereneh Idia: Who gets to be the (s)hero?
As a black child, I experienced stories without often seeing myself in them.
Tereneh Idia: Do not recoil when accused of perpetrating forms of injustice
“We devalue someone or an entire group when our speech does not reflect full humanity.”
Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/15/18
Audio & Video Archive
By Lynn Cullen
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/16/18
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/17/18
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/20/18 pt 1
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/20/18 pt 2
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/21/18
By Mars Johnson
A love letter, via Stormy Daniels, to the women and femmes who did not say no
By Jessie Sage
Pittsburgh loved its disco days, and Thomas Jayson packed the clubs
By Rachel Wilkinson
Pittsburgh’s heaviest hardcore band No Reason to Live will never die
By Eli Enis
Pittsburgh’s top 420 events
By CP Staff
