Vol. 27, No. 41
The restaurant industry is now the Pittsburgh region’s biggest employer. Can anything be done to ensure that wages grow too?
“Raising wages is going to provide a boost in the local economy and that is important.”
By Ryan Deto
Gun reform gets attention in the wake of mass shootings, but advocates say citizens should always keep an eye on local and federal firearm legislation
“We cannot give in and sit back complacently, or else nothing will be done.”
By Rebecca Addison
Pittsburgh filmmaker sells his Honda and cashes in his savings to fund his dream film project
“If you want to direct, if you want to produce, go start directing, go start producing.”
By Stephen Caruso
What We Wish Had Happened At the White House
A Super Sid Adventure
By CP Staff and D.J. Coffman
Threadbare Ciderhouse and Meadery to open on the North Side
“We’ll be billing it much more like a wine.”
By Celine Roberts
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Union Standard vs. Scratch Food & Beverage
Moscow Mules transition from summer to fall
Grandma B’s is a friendly lunch counter in the Hill District
Try breakfast (pancakes, eggs) or lunch (burgers, hoagies, fries)
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Onions and Vegetables, two ways for two people
My creations at the time were limited to “Sesame Oil Noodles” and the terrible “Sugar Pasta.”
By David Bernabo
A new fast-casual spot, Honeygrow, opens in East Liberty.
High-tech kiosks help customers to customize their orders
By Meg Fair
The Tropical Itch
“As with a lot of these old tiki cocktails, you usually have to dial back the booze.”
French comedian Gad Elmaleh on coming to America
“I have to earn every laugh.”
By Sam Leonard
Q&A: Sherman Alexie discusses motels, hotels, banned books and Trump
"Twitter is a rough draft of humanity and I prefer my own edit."
By Alex Gordon
Arto Lindsay performs at The Andy Warhol Museum Oct. 18
All of his music, be it noisy or lush, is part of one bigger thing
By Mike Shanley
Looming plays Mr. Smalls Oct. 17
“We wrote the record through Google Docs.”
Pittsburgh City Council declares Oct. 18 DJ Appreciation Day
“I can’t tell you how many group chats I’m in with DJs who weekly throw each other gigs, lend each other equipment, work on music together and try to grow together.”
Living Colour brings new hits and old favorites to Allentown’s Le Crème Music and Arts Festival
“That song put us in some very interesting places as a young band.”
By Troy Michael
New Local Release: Paddy the Wanderer
Critics' Pick: Shake Your Unlucky Off at James Street
By Hannah Lynn
Critics' Pick: Dark Wave Cabaret at Cattivo
Critics' Pick: Whitney Rose at Club Cafe
Bricolage and the Carnegie Museums team up for DODO
Immersive theater work digs deep into the Carnegie Museums
By Bill O'Driscoll
Resistance is fertile for Ananya Dance Theatre
“What does it mean for women to stand at edge of resistance all the time?”
By Steve Sucato
Our Town at Pitt Stages
We should not demand that great works of art adapt themselves to our little lives
By Ted Hoover
The Matchmaker at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
Chantelle Guido is scintillating as the iconic Dolly Levi
By Stuart Sheppard
Equus at Pittsburgh Public Theater
A theatrical war horse’s once-provocative denouement can’t redeem it any more
By Harry Kloman
Reel Q, the Pittsburgh International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, opens at the Harris
The 32nd annual event offers feature films, programs of shorts and parties
By Al Hoff
Blade Runner 2049
Fantastic production values elevate Denis Villeneuve’s broody dystopic drama
Loving Vincent
A bio-pic about Vincent van Gogh is created from 65,000 oil paintings
Kill Me Please
This moody Brazilian film is a coming-of-age story that features a serial killer
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
A bio-pic that tells of the unconventional household that gave birth to the comics-book icon
Chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain searches for Pittsburgh’s Parts Unknown
The city has all the elements that make for a compelling stateside episode
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview 2017
Can Super Sid lead the Pens to their third-straight Stanley Cup?
By CP Staff
The Pittsburgh Penguins have a shot to win their third straight Stanley Cup, but are they up for the challenge?
There’s no question that this team could win a third championship
By Josh King
A third straight Pittsburgh Penguins championship would be a major accomplishment in the world of sports
The Penguins have won as many titles in the past 16 months as the New York Rangers have in 76 years.
By Mike Wysocki
Former Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury adjusting to life in Las Vegas
“Last year is last year, and this is a new season with a new team.”
By Jesse Granger
An open farewell letter for Pittsburgh Penguin Marc-Andre Fleury
I wanted to take a minute to thank you for all of the time you spent in Pittsburgh
By Charlie Deitch
Ring Of Honor takes over Stage AE on Oct. 13
“It’s been a long journey, but each week we make progress and advance. That’s awesome to be a part of.”
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History
A look back at events that you’ve either forgotten about or never heard of in the first place
Savage Love
By Dan Savage
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/11/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/12/17
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/13/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 10/17/17
Watch a time-lapse video of illustrator D.J. Coffman creating this week's cover
By D.J. Coffman
By Mars Johnson
The choices are few but the stakes are high in Pa.'s upcoming primary
By Colin Williams
Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food news
By Rachel Wilkinson
Power-ranking the Pirates' 2024 walkup music
The cassette-tape comeback has reached Pittsburgh's record stores
By Ethan Beck
