Pittsburgh City Paper

The Pittsburgh City Paper stands as the top alternative weekly publication in Pittsburgh, emphasizing local news, opinions, and coverage of arts and entertainment. It acquired In Pittsburgh Weekly back in 2001. According to the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, as of September 28, 2001, City Paper ranks as the 14th largest alternative weekly newspaper in the United States.

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Steel City Horror Show haunts movie fans with secret screenings, spooky antics, and more

14 hours ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

Live reptiles, burlesque performers, paranormal investigators, and even Pittsburgh documentarian Rick Sebak have added immersive elements to The Steel City Horror Show. That the screening series is celebrating its first anniversary speaks to the enthusiasm of horror fans willing to attend an event where the featured film and guests are, mostly, kept under wraps. "I think the element of surprise is essential," organizer Sean Collier tells Pittsburgh City Paper.
WYEP expands its live music reach with first-ever Neighborhood Concert Series

1 day ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

WYEP spent 2024 celebrating 50 years of bringing emerging artists, local talent, and iconic acts to listeners. Included among the retrospectives, countdowns, and other anniversary festivities were, according to WYEP program director Liz Felix, discussions about “big things” the independent, nonprofit radio station could be doing. “One of the ideas we came up with was to start a live music fund,” she tells Pittsburgh City Paper.
Pittsburgh's saunas are cool places to be hot | Pittsburgh City Paper

5 days ago | pghcitypaper.com | Colin Williams

Whether you prefer a traditional, woodfired sauna, or one that's sleek and infrared-powered, these Pittsburgh area saunas can help you sweat out the winter blues.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: NIMBY vs. YIMBY edition

6 days ago | pghcitypaper.com | Michael Machosky

So, what’s the hot new partisan divide to fight about? It’s NIMBY vs. YIMBY! That’s “Not In My Back Yard” versus “Yes, In My Back Yard,” for those of you with actual lives/hobbies/interests. Do I have to take a stance on this? Yes (because I can’t think of anything better to write about at this second).
Homewood locals find self-sufficiency and health benefits in beekeeping

1 week ago | pghcitypaper.com | Atiya Irvin-Mitchell

If Elizabeth Lawrence was correct in saying, "The hum of bees is the voice of the garden," Homewood is full of humming. Specifically, after years of the Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Co-op, aka BUGS, empowering Homewood residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables, the co-op has widened its focus to include beekeeping.
An all-things-cannabis update on adult-use legalization, regulation, and the possible impact of Trump’s tariffs

1 week ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

Pennsylvania loves to tout its supremacy over Ohio in its friendly rivalry with the neighboring state. In Pittsburgh, that means talking smack on the Cleveland Browns, deriding Ohio “cuisine” like Cincinnati Chili, and mercilessly roasting Vice President J.D. Vance, who represented Ohioans before being elected to the second-highest position in government.
Is Pittsburgh really insulated from climate change? Experts say not so fast

1 week ago | pghcitypaper.com | Rachel Wilkinson

Four months before its 50th anniversary last April, Point State Park faced unprecedented flooding. Pittsburgh’s three rivers reached flood levels of more than 28 feet — the highest the park had seen in 20 years — submerging the fountain, swamping the lawn, and shutting down the infamous “bathtub” section of the Parkway East.
Lynn Cullen Live: Calling this a "constitutional crisis" does not adequately describe the reality we are now in. (04-15-25)

1 week ago | pghcitypaper.com | Lynn Cullen

Lynn and Susan talked about the open defiance of the Supreme Court by the Trump administration and how that means the United States as a nation of laws and due process is no more. The beginning of the American autocracy was apparent yesterday in the meeting between two dictators in the Oval Office. One the president of El Salvador. The other the president of the United States. It is a day that will live in infamy. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Mayoral candidates escalate war of words as O'Connor fossil fuel donations surface

1 week ago | pghcitypaper.com | Matt Petras

Democratic primary challenger and current Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor’s latest campaign fundraising haul includes thousands of dollars from fossil fuel executives. Thousands more came during previous months of his campaign. Campaign finance records for March show a total of $4,000 in donations from both the president and the CEO of Allegheny Petroleum Products Company and $1,000 from the chief technology officer of Somerset Coal.
A beer benefit for rescue cats, a basket of Easter specials, and more Pittsburgh food news

1 week ago | pghcitypaper.com | Rachel Wilkinson

Alternate Histories Studio 517 Greenfield Ave., Greenfield. alternatehistories.com On Sat., April 19 from 3-6 p.m., Alternate Histories teams up with Trash Cat Rescue and Hazel Grove Brewing to host Purrs n Beers, a charity event and studio sale. The free event features adoptable Trash Cat kitties in the studio, locally-brewed Hazel Grove beers for purchase, and “deeply discounted” prints, cards, T-shirts, and more from Alternate Histories. Attendees can RSVP on Facebook.