The Mr. Roboto Project has taken a “bold” move to end its mask mandate nearly four years after the release of COVID-19 vaccines and one year after the official end of the COVID-19 emergency. In a post on Instagram, the music venue stated, “we regretfully announce that we must lift our masking requirement.” The decision […]
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Pittsburgh Selected to Host 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is making a historic return to Pittsburgh in 2026. The announcement was made by the NFL at the Spring League Meeting this morning. The Draft is one of the league’s most anticipated events bringing hundreds of thousands to its host cities. This marks the first time since 1948 that Pittsburgh will host […]
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Pittsburgh Underwear Bike Ride Gears Up for 2024 Season
Exploring some of Pittsburgh’s 446 bridges is even more freeing on a bike in your underwear. At least, that’s the consensus among the few hundred participants of the Pittsburgh Underwear Bike Ride. The announcement of the Underwear Ride season rivals even Kennywood’s in excitement. Today, renowned artist Scott Kowalski announced the first ride for 2024. […]
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Heinz History Center Seeks Zoning Forgiveness For Ketchup Bottle
The Heinz History Center is appealing to the Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment to keep its iconic giant ketchup bottle outside the museum. The bottle, salvaged from Acrisure Stadium during its rebranding, was installed in December 2023. The appeal follows the discovery that the hurried installation violated city zoning requirements due to its height and […]
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Democratic Party Polling Potential Candidates Against Gainey
As I biked past the old nursing home, the residents flagged me down. “Hey Goggles, we know a secret.” Their platinum hair weaved stories from yesteryear, but more importantly, they had news about today. These elder women might not be a witches’ coven, but they speak truth. “The Democrats are trying to get Mayor Ed […]
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Armstrong Tunnel Reopens for Inbound Traffic
The Armstrong Tunnel, a crucial link between Pittsburgh’s Uptown and South Side neighborhoods, sees over 11,000 drivers daily. However, years of neglect left the tunnel in dire need of repairs. On March 4, 2023, the tunnel closed for rehabilitation. Today, the city and county celebrate a milestone as the inbound lane has reopened to traffic. […]
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Fat Cat Closes Its Doors in Pittsburgh’s Northside
Fat Cat, a fast-casual restaurant and music venue located in the Deutschtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s Northside, has closed. The restaurant, which opened in July 2023, served its final customers on March 30. Owners Cory Hughes and Alex Feltovich, who also run the award-winning Fig & Ash, announced the closure via social media. Despite a lineup […]
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Man Robs First National Bank in South Side
Pittsburgh’s Southside was the unexpected backdrop for a bold bank robbery this past Saturday. As police marched downtown in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, a criminal executed a brazen daylight bank robbery. The incident occurred at the First National Bank on the 1100 block of E. Carson Street around 10 a.m., unsettling the local community. […]
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Playwright Melannie Taylor’s ‘Teaira Whitehead’ Premieres
Melannie Taylor has an infectious smile. According to her, she is living the dream. She’s a playwright, and her dreams take the stage. This weekend, her new play titled Teaira Whitehead will premiere at the New Hazlett Theater. Her latest work delves into the real-life disappearance of a local teenager a decade ago, while weaving […]
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Hot Metal Bridge Church Seeks New Pastor
Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community is on the lookout for a compassionate and adaptable spiritual leader to serve as their interim Bridge Pastor. The urban congregation is jointly connected to the Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church. They are seeking an experienced minister to provide pastoral care and administrative leadership during a transitional period. Nestled […]