Collier’s Weekly: Rising Temperatures, Meet Red Tape
The city is struggling to meet the demands of high temperatures.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pittsburgh’s First Gay Pride Week
As Pittsburgh Pride expands to record-breaking numbers, we take a look at the first celebration in 1973.
Tension and Contention Accompany Tomlin Extension
The Steelers have been making changes at a furious rate for some time now. But changing head coaches clearly isn’t on team president Art Rooney II’s agenda.
Four Chord Celebrates 10 Years of Music at Carrie Furnace
All-American Rejects headlines the festival, which has spread to two days.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Miss Periwinkle
Periwinkle is an affectionate girl who loves to be brushed and pet. Make arrangements to meet her at Animal Friends.
Collier’s Weekly: There’s No Easy Answer to Housing Problems — But Effort Is Better than Complaints
While there have been ample complaints about the city’s housing issues, a new county initiative aims to actually provide solutions.
What Do Folks Think of Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Arts Festival?
The 65th annual free art and music event heads into its final weekend, ending Sunday with the Ben Folds concert at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Kettle Corn
Kettle Corn can be salty and sweet at the same time! Make arrangements to meet him at Animal Friends.
Pittsburgh Lit: Read a New Flash Essay Each Week with "Short Reads"
“People’s attention spans aren’t always what they used to be,” says Hattie Fletcher, who started “Short Reads" early last year.
How Comedian Asher O’Briant Is Bringing “Queer Joy” to Stand-Up Comedy
O’Briant’s musical stand-up special, “One-Man, No-Woman, Show,” is in the middle of a run at local theaters.
Collier’s Weekly: Food Worth Skipping the Potato Patch for at Kennywood’s Bites & Pints
There’s enough fresh and festive fare at Kennywood that you might do the unthinkable and skip the fries.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: An August Wilson Play Wins Four Tony Awards
‘Fences’ was Wilson’s second play in his Century Cycle to premiere on Broadway, and the only one of his plays to take home the top prize.
Things to Do in Pittsburgh This June
One of Pittsburgh’s longest-tenured theaters is bringing song and dance to the outfield, presenting a musical review at Wild Things Park.
NHL Playoffs Betray Penguins’ Plight
It’s clear the teams that are still playing are doing so for a reason. And it’s just as clear what the Pens lack and how far away they are from a championship.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Parker
This smart boy is absolutely goofy, loves pets and cuddles, and is a ball of fun. Make arrangements to meet him at Animal Friends.
Pittsburgh’s Josh Gibson Is Now One of MLB’s Greatest
Adding statistics from the Negro Leagues into Major League Baseball’s records puts new players on top.
Collier’s Weekly: Should Barry Bonds Be in the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame?
The team announced that Bonds, along with Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen, will be inducted this August.
This Week In Pittsburgh History: The Pittsburgh Agreement Is Signed
On May 31, 1918, Czech and Slovak immigrant representatives in Pittsburgh came together to sign The Pittsburgh Agreement, which formed the basis for the new nation of Czechoslovakia following World War I.
“The Science Behind Pixar” Is Larger Than Life
Feel like a kid again at this interactive exhibit, which runs through Jan. 5 at the Carnegie Science Center.
It’s More Like Wilson Then Fields for the Steelers
The team has a chance to get what they want from both of their new quarterbacks, provided Russell Wilson and Justin Fields hold up their end.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Macaroni
Macaroni enjoys chin scratches and playing with feathers and pipe cleaners. Make arrangements to meet her at Animal Friends.
This New Warhol Exhibition Contains Some Dark Pop Art
“KAWS + Warhol” at The Andy Warhol Museum juxtaposes the two artists’ commercial works as well as their darker themes.
An Irrational Response to Steelers’ Schedule, Just Because
The annual math projections in May are pointless, given the inherent volatility of an NFL season. But where’s the fun in acknowledging any of that?
