Vol. 28, No. 18
7 Days of Art
By CP Staff
Top 5 Organizations Looking for Volunteers
From mentoring middle schoolers to fighting hunger, there’s no shortage of opportunities to help your fellow Pittsburghers
By Rebecca Addison
2018 Election Guide: District 38 Pa. Senate, Stephanie Walsh vs. Lindsey Williams
Two Democratic candidates face off for the right to challenge Republican incumbent in November
By Sabrina Bodon
2018 Election Guide: District 21 Pa. House: Dom Costa vs. Sara Innamorato
Incumbent Costa faces challenge from political activist with strong grassroots support
By Ryan Deto
2018 Election Guide: District 34 Pa. House: Paul Costa vs. Summer Lee
A first-time candidate with political organizing skills takes on an entrenched incumbent
2018 Election Guide: District 20 Pa. House Race, Adam Ravenstahl vs. Mike Devine
A four-term incumbent is challenged by well-known community organizer
By Kim Lyons
Pennsylvania Democrats will choose the governor’s running mate; But which candidate would be the best sidekick for a run at a second term?
Lieutenant-governor candidates are not well known, but they could provide a small boost to the gubernatorial candidate in the general election.
Dispelling the myths about rum
“Take all the pretension out of it. The biggest thing with rum is that it’s fun.”
By Craig Mrusek
Pittsburgh’s Whitfield introduces bi-weekly lamb dinners
“I don’t have to worry about making it taste good because this lamb already tastes so good on its own.”
By Celine Roberts
Korean restaurant opens in Garfield
“I think food should be an expression of identity.”
Eat Me: Seitan “cheesesteak”
While comedy in Pittsburgh has always been a "guy’s club," it’s becoming increasingly inclusive
“I feel like, just as in every industry, we don’t get paid as much.”
By Lauren Ortego
Jim Rugg releases new Street Angel issue for Free Comic Book Day
“It’s a chance to get in front of a bunch of new readers.”
Vince Dorse's Untold Tales of Bigfoot
Fugazi’s Brendan Canty and Joe Lally reunite in The Messthetics
The cerebral stuff might make the music majors perk up, but the final product is pure fun
By Alex Gordon
Pittonkatonk brings the community together on Sat., May 5 at Schenley Park
“We’re talking about equal rights, access to clean air and clean water.”
By Meg Fair
Long live the Goblin King, Mikey “Tha Pants” Felice
Friends and family recount tales of the one-of-a-kind brother, best friend and punk promoter
Bastard Bearded Irishmen releases Drinkin’ to the Dead
BBI sets out to prove it isn’t just a St. Patrick’s Day band
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre celebrates choreographer/director Jerome Robbins in upcoming performance
“Jerry was about the art and he wanted people to dance to their fullest potential… he was a great artist, choreographer and a perfectionist.”
By Steve Sucato
Ted Pappas caps a distinguished 18 years at Public Theater with Hamlet
Aside from a few clever flourishes here and there, Pappas and crew let the text speak for itself.
Little Lake Theatre’s The Dresser depicts an actor past his prime
It’s a funny, smart and moving work featuring two extremely juicy roles for actors.
By Ted Hoover
Pennsylvania Rep. Daryl Metcalfe has proven himself unfit for office
Democracy isn’t supposed to be controlled by one person.
Jung Ho Kang’s reentry to U.S. illustrates what’s wrong with the nation’s immigration policies
Kang is now on his second chance before most people ever get their first.
By Charlie Deitch
Savage Love
Focus on this opportunity, focus on your career, and focus on that statistically significant number of nearby singles.
By Dan Savage
Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny
Lynn Cullen Live - 5/8/18
Audio & Video Archive
By Lynn Cullen
Lynn Cullen Live - 5/2/18
Lynn Cullen Live - 5/3/18
Lynn Cullen Live - 5/4/18
Lynn Cullen Live - 5/7/18
By Mars Johnson
Pittsburgh’s street trees are free upon request. So why do they often go to the city’s wealthiest residents?
By James Paul
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
By Colin Williams
Sophie Masloff seldom talked about her childhood. Were seedy family ties the reason?
By David S. Rotenstein
