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. […]
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. […]
Jag Dev Convenience Store Employee Shot While Taking Out Trash
A late Saturday night shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side has left a convenience store employee wounded and the community on alert. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. near the Jag Dev convenience store at the 2100 block of East Carson Street. Police found the injured employee inside the store, shot in the chest while […]
Adda Coffee Closes Amid Union Push
Adda Coffee & Tea House, a Pittsburgh coffee chain, has abruptly closed all four of its locations in an apparent response to staff unionizing. The company posted on Instagram on Thursday evening that they were financially unable to continue. According to former employees and video evidence, this announcement came hours after informing Adda’s owner, Sukanta […]
Councilman Bob Charland To Host Listening Tour
Bob Charland was officially sworn in as District 3’s City Councilman on January 8th. He succeeded longtime representative Bruce Kraus for the seat, primarily covering Southern Pittsburgh. Although Charland served under Kraus as Chief of Staff, he is kicking off his tenure with a listening tour. Citizens are invited to meet Councilman Charland at one […]
Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lunar Lander Sets Sights on the Moon
The Peregrine lunar lander, built by Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology, is set to become the first US moon lander since the Apollo missions over 50 years ago. Scheduled for launch on Monday from Cape Canaveral, this mission represents a significant milestone in the resurgence of lunar exploration by the United States. The Peregrine mission, named after […]
Angela Autumn Releases Electric Lizard Single
Angela Autumn may have moved to Nashville to chase big country dreams, but we won’t forget that she brought music to us at Bandi Schaum Community Garden (South Side) and Owl Hollow (Hazelwood) for years. She’s been a traveler on the road, her best friends being a well-stocked frame backpack and guitar. However, her new […]
Brian Cohen’s ‘Refugium’ Exhibition to Open at Frick Center
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, […]