Vol. 21, No. 38
A conversation with superhero-comics artist Alex Ross
Warhol show is the first retrospective of his work.
By Nick Keppler
Moving Mountains: Activists taking the battle to mountaintop-removal companies
"We face these repercussions, but the coal industry doesn't."
By Bill O'Driscoll
Sidewalk Art: City man spends a year observing life from street level
"I saw the world from the sidewalk. I didn't realize how angry people were."
By Chris Young
Stepping on the Gas
Despite a heated debate among Pittsburgh officials, interest in the city's natural-gas resources has cooled.
By Chris Potter
Questions Mounting: Lawsuit makes sex-abuse allegation against officer named in SCI-Pittsburgh probe
Inmate's claim names one of eight suspended prison guards
By Matt Stroud
Say, What?: Exec candidates struggle to address community concerns in BPEP debate
Rhetoric/personal jabs dominate event
By Charlie Deitch
Going smoke-free a success at New Amsterdam -- so far
"I think people are just getting used to it, because it's pretty much everywhere now."
By Hal B. Klein
Hunting the Wild Mushroom
A produce-delivery company has a sideline foraging for fungi
Bite Bistro
Friendly service, a relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices and an intriguing menu make this venue a welcome stop in Bellevue
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Reviews of new poetry books by Lori Jakiela and Bob Ziller
"The Mill Hunk's Daughter..." looks at the world of the stewardess; "Van Gogh Surfing" ranges from politics to lyrical observation.
Critics' Picks: Sept 23 - 28
Local shows by Trey Songz, Foo Fighters, NewVillager, Chromeo and Mt. Eerie
By Kate Magoc and Andy Mulkerin
New Shouts Shout New Songs on Sing New Shouts
"We wanted to bring the wholeness of the '60s together, all of those vibes and all of those looks."
By Patrick Bowman
Shade Cobain goes from selector to MC to producer
"My mom and stepdad used to freestyle battle each other. And then one day I jumped in."
By Rory D. Webb
Cerebral Rock
Host Skull mixes pop, performance art and cross-country drives
By Andy Mulkerin
On the Record: Bill Toms
The singer-songwriter and former Houserockers guitarist talks about his new album, Memphis
Wicked's an entertainment-industry juggernaut -- but it's also a good show.
Natalie Daradich, as Glinda, and Anne Brummel, as Elphaba, turn in powerful and fiercely committed performances.
By Ted Hoover
Bootleggin' and Bathtub Gin
Bricolage's Midnight Radio series takes on a Pittsburgh true-crime story with mixed results.
By Michelle Pilecki
Camino
It's like sticking an Anderson Cooper segment in the middle of "Watership Down."
By Robert Isenberg
Straw Dogs
Rod Lurie's remake devolves into ineffective culture-wars melodrama.
By Harry Kloman
Dolphin Tale
Plucky people help a plucky dolphin in this inspirational family flick
By Al Hoff
The Interrupters
A new doc looks at one group working to halt youth violence in Chicago
Savage Love
Short List: Week of September 22 - 27
By Mars Johnson
Both the Evergreen Cafe owner and his adversaries are calling authorities over the new loading zone
By Matt Petras
Confessions of a non-monogamous, compulsively caregiving eldest daughter
By Jessie Sage
Ed Piskor exhibition postponed over sexual misconduct allegations
Is Pittsburgh headed for a Catholic renaissance?
By Colin Williams