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Amazon, UPS each want 2,000 seasonal workers in Western Pa.
Amazon and United Parcel Service Inc. each want to hire about 2,000 workers in advance of the holiday shopping season for its distribution centers in Western Pennsylvania, the companies said this week. Workers looking for full-time and part-time seasonal jobs with the competing major shipping and delivery companies can earn...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 4-6
It may be October, but not every activity has to be about the fall season. Between football games, pumpkin carving and Halloween costume selection, maybe you need a break! Here are a few things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Dormont Street and Music Festival Take a stroll through Dormont...
August Wilson’s niece highlights his life, film adaptation of ‘The Piano Lesson’
The latest adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson’s work, “The Piano Lesson,” will hit theaters on Nov. 8. Wilson’s niece and executive director of The Historic Hill Institute, Dr. Kimberly Ellis, gave the keynote speech on Sept. 27 at the 109th meeting of the Association for the Study of...
New apartment complex in Uptown to aid homeless
Pittsburgh-based nonprofit Bethlehem Haven on Wednesday broke ground on an Uptown site that will provide affordable housing to the homeless. Dubbed Uptown Flats, the four-story building will include 34 apartments, various services to support residents and administrative offices for Bethlehem Haven, which offers housing and other support to homeless people....
Returning to Pittsburgh, acting troupe turns Shakespeare on its tipsy head
Audiences at the Greer Cabaret Theater will once again get to experience the immortal words of William Shakespeare spoken — or, rather, slurred — by one very wasted cast member. “Sh!tfaced Shakespeare” has been touring here since 2018 and returns from Oct. 2-13 with its hilarious version of the comedy...
Banners with Nazi symbols found on West End, Tenth St. bridges
Pittsburgh Police removed two banners bearing Nazi symbols on city bridges early Saturday morning. One of the banners was found on the West End Bridge near the Route 65 intersection, according to police. The other was on the Tenth Street Bridge. Both signs were removed, photographed and taken as evidence....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 27-29
Spooky season is here! Enjoy the sounds, sights and scents of fall, if that’s your thing — or avoid it altogether if it isn’t — with events and activities around the area this weekend. Here are some suggestions. Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk For the second year, Prime Stage Theatre...
5 things to know about the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
It’s the last weekend in September, and it is going to be a great one. More than 9,000 people from 38 states are scheduled to participate in several events on Saturday and Sunday culminating with the annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. It is an annual tradition...
Soluna cafe in the Strip District announces it’s closing
With a message shaped like a heart and made of coffee beans Soluna, a Latin-inspired cafe in Pittsburgh’s Strip District announced on social media Tuesday it will be closing for good on Sunday. Known for handcrafted coffee, baked goods and Latin-inspired dishes, ownership shared a message that “After much reflection,...
Doors Open Pittsburgh offers unique river tour of the city’s iconic landmarks
On a hot Saturday afternoon in July, more than 100 guests boarded the Gateway Clipper Fleet’s Duchess. They traveled along the three rivers for 90 minutes and learned about the buildings and bridges that make Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh. “It’s a different viewpoint from the river,” said Paul Tellers of Mt....
Patrick Cassidy talks about mom Shirley Jones in advance of gala honoring her
On Saturday, Pittsburgh CLO will honor Shirley Jones, Western Pennsylvania native and legend of stage and screen, with a Broadway star-studded gala celebration at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. Jones was born in Charleroi and grew up in Smithton — her family owned Jones Brewing Co., which made Stoney’s...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 20-22
Well, that’s an official wrap on summer, folks! It’s time to think about chilly nights, mugs of hot apple cider and the scent of falling leaves. Here are a few things to do while ushering in autumn during a still-warm weekend. Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival This weekend, musicians will fill...
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s ‘Dial M for Murder’ is a riveting mystery
Considering the explosion of popularity in recent years of true crime podcasts, British detective shows and mystery media like “Knives Out,” the timing for a classic thriller to hit the stage is apt. “Dial M for Murder” started out as a 1952 play by Frederick Knott and was brought to...
Police seek man who chased 2 people with a knife Downtown
Pittsburgh police have obtained an arrest warrant for a man accused of attacking two people Downtown with a knife on Friday. Shortly before 8 a.m. Friday morning, police were called to Penn Avenue and 10th Street for a dispute. A bicycle officer headed to the scene saw one man running...
New venture possibly coming to top of U.S. Steel tower
The view from the top of the U.S. Steel Tower, an iconic skyscraper in Downtown Pittsburgh, is breathtaking. People may be able to take in that site once again. Pittsburgh native Jeremy Goldman is working on a project through Honeycomb Credit to raise funds for tours such as those on...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 13-15
It may be Friday the 13th, but there’s a scary amount of fun stuff going on around Pittsburgh. Take a jaunt around town for tasty food, cool art or awe-inspiring homes. Pittsburgh County Fair Even in the city, it’s still possible to get homemade and homegrown products. Visit Allegheny Commons...
Review: ‘Hamilton’ still lives up to the hype
The 2024-25 season for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh started off with a bang at the Benedum Center. “Hamilton” — the season’s first show — continues to earn its place as a cultural juggernaut with a stellar cast and impeccable production. Starting in 1776 and ending with...
Western Pa. overflowing with Oktoberfest celebrations
Cheers to beers, bratwurst and celebrating Bavarian German culture as Oktoberfest celebrations are brewing throughout Western Pennsylvania. Inspired by Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest beer festival, most Americans are surprised to learn that Oktoberfest kicks off in September, not October, and the 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich runs from Sept. 21 to Oct....
Police: 3 taken to hospital after pedestrians struck by vehicle Downtown
Two pedestrians are in stable condition after being struck by a truck Tuesday evening Downtown, and the vehicle’s driver is in critical condition, police said. Pittsburgh Police, along with fire and EMS, were dispatched to Sixth Avenue at Centre Avenue around 7:15 p.m. for a report of two people, an...
Legacy of late Pittsburgh artist Javon Thompson lives on through anti-violence exhibit
Larry Milton’s best friend was the late artist Javon Thompson. The pair met in ninth grade and were inseparable until Thompson was shot and killed in the winter of 1994 at just 18 years old. Thompson was killed in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood during Christmas break of his freshman year at...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ shine for bedazzled crowd at Benedum Center
The reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has enjoyed 16 regular seasons and a constellation of spin-offs since it premiered in 2009. Each season chronicles famous drag diva RuPaul’s search for “the next drag superstar.” If the regular seasons uplift one superstar, each season of “All Stars” produces supernovas. And...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s a busy weekend in Pittsburgh! With three days off to bask in the last of summer and football season right around the corner, the city has plenty of excitement and relaxation to offer. If you want to avoid the insanity of the North Shore, there are definitely other happenings...
Thaddeus Mosley’s work adds to the public art across Pittsburgh
The sweltering heat soared above 90 degrees in late August, but world-renowned artist Thaddeus Mosley moved with a cool and humble aura as he debuted four monumental bronze sculptures in a solo exhibition with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on Thursday. Mosley, 98, was calm and debonair in a linen sport...
Pittsburgh mulls study on whether city should build its own animal shelter
Pittsburgh officials are looking into whether it would be more efficient for the city to open its own animal shelter instead of paying a local nonprofit for services. Currently, the city pays Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh $375,000 a year to house abandoned animals, according to Emily Bourne, a public...
Pittsburgh council goes back to drawing board with tiny house bill
A proposal before Pittsburgh City Council to permit regulated homeless camps Downtown, complete with utilities and services and possibly tiny houses, was withdrawn Wednesday. Two council members spearheading the initiative, however, said they intend to reintroduce the idea soon. Councilwoman Deb Gross, D-Highland Park, said she and co-sponsor Anthony Coghill,...
