The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has announced ‘Refugium,’ a new art show by Brian Cohen. This exhibit will open at the Frick Environmental Center on January 25, 2024, with an opening celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will be free and open to the public. ‘Refugium’ is a collection of photos showcasing green spaces […]
Music Critic and Entrepreneur Clash on Social Media
Veteran music critic Scott Mervis of the Post-Gazette and music entrepreneur Jeff Betten of Misra Records have exchanged words and are seemingly willing to throw punches, according to social media posts. While it’s no Musk vs. Zuckerberg, for the Pittsburgh Music Scene, the result might be the same: all talk and no show. Before sunrise, […]
South Pittsburgh Reporter Changes Ownership
Dear Neighbor, Thank you for reading our newspaper. It means a great deal to us that the stories we share bring us together. As the days collect into years, we celebrate community milestones. This time, it’s one of ours. The South Pittsburgh Reporter has changed hands for the first time generations. Our stalwart Writer, Editor, […]
Sahar’s Food Lab Launches
The next best food truck doesn’t hail from Lawrenceville, but deep in the South Side Slopes. Sahar’s Food Lab has quietly launched this year with limited appearances across Pittsburgh as they test recipes for their 2024 menu. The truck, built from the ground up, features a pristine kitchen fit for any food show set. The […]
COHatch Offers Co-Working Space at South Side Works
COhatch, an Ohio coworking space provider, has opened its third Pittsburgh coworking space this fall at the South Side Works. This opening is the third in the Pittsburgh market, following Shadyside and Waterfront, which opened earlier this year. The South Side Works edition of COhatch boasts 37 private offices, 5 meeting spaces, and 50 coworking […]
Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods Executive Loves Street Fights
“Get into street fights.” Ed Stack, the Executive Chairman of Dick’s Sporting Goods, told me. The man became a billionaire by collecting and selling an arsenal of sports gear. Business is his competitive sport. He goes on to advise me, “And when it gets bad, make sure you have friends to back you up.” Ed […]
Pittsburgh Loses Two More Rite Aid Stores
Rite Aid, the well-known pharmacy chain, is closing another 32 stores across the country. This includes two more stores in Pittsburgh. The company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October and began sweeping closures across the nation. The stores that are closing in Pittsburgh are at 623 Smithfield Street downtown and 4934 Second Avenue in Hazelwood. […]
Pittsburgh’s City Archive Goes Digital: Now Available Online
While Pittsburgh is home to the modern library system, its archives had fallen into disarray. However, it’s not the type of disarray you might imagine. The Great St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936 didn’t destroy them; rather, maintaining, managing, and marketing 265 years of history is a massive undertaking. Here is the link for the […]
Ruggers Pub & I.C. Light Hosts Good Cheer Holiday Pop-up Bar
Ruggers Pub and I.C. Light have teamed up to spread ‘Good Cheer.’ Together, they’ve rethemed the grizzled Ruggers Rugby Pub into a bright holiday bar that even Santa’s helpers would look forward to visiting after a long day at work. This marks the Fourth Annual Good Cheer, and the official holiday bar by Pittsburgh Brewing […]
Re/Active Repurposes Activewear for New Adventures
Re/Active, an activewear shop, has opened in South Side. Its timing is perfect for those looking to burn off the extra holiday calories. The thrift store focuses on giving new life to clothes and their wearers. From top to bottom, Re/Active has sports bras, sweatpants, and barely-used running shoes. Hannah Webster, the entrepreneur behind the […]