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This season, we are offering a Holiday Discount on all City Paper merch! Get 20% off with code Holiday20. Sale runs 11/26-12/31.
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This was our X-mas list for Santa. Will we get what we want by next year? We hope so ...
Here’s what we want Santa to bring Pittsburgh for Christmas
Dear Santa, the Pittsburgh City Paper staff, have made a list, please check it twice. We love this town, but it could be improved by a few things that are naughty, and a few that are nice.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This was our X-mas list for Santa. Will we get what we want by next year? We hope so ...
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including an event planner and a director of operations, plus a new workforce program and more...
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: The Pittsburgh Pirates, Mt. Lebanon Magazine, RentHelpPGH, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including an event planner and a director of operations, plus a new workforce program and more...
If you look at a lot of houses — or lots of very similar things of any kind — eventually, your brain will start seeing patterns where there are none...
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Houses as Pittsburgh athletes edition
Here’s a bunch of Pittsburgh houses that remind us of Pittsburgh sporting semi-legends.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
If you look at a lot of houses — or lots of very similar things of any kind — eventually, your brain will start seeing patterns where there are none...
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House Republicans advance sweeping anti-trans bills ahead of holiday break qburgh.com/house-republ...
House Republicans advance sweeping anti-trans bills ahead of holiday break
Originally published by our partners at The19th on December 17, 2025. Just ahead of her resignation in January, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene cut a deal to ensure that her signature anti-trans bill w…
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December 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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We were curious about transparency at Pittsburgh Water. An investigation found nearly two-thirds of board resolutions passed without discussion. In the first meeting after the published findings, board members asked 40 questions of agency staff. buff.ly/ibACoOp
Pittsburgh Water board asks questions after transparency investigation
Pittsburgh Water board members asked nearly seven times more questions following a Public Source investigation into transparency at the public utility.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
We were curious about transparency at Pittsburgh Water. An investigation found nearly two-thirds of board resolutions passed without discussion. In the first meeting after the published findings, board members asked 40 questions of agency staff. buff.ly/ibACoOp
We added more resources to our running list of free holiday meals in Pittsburgh on Dec. 18 at 3:36 p.m.
Where to find free or low-cost holiday meals in Pittsburgh this December
Several Pittsburgh organizations are offering free holiday meals, grocery distributions, and food support for individuals who could use a little extra help this holiday season.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
We added more resources to our running list of free holiday meals in Pittsburgh on Dec. 18 at 3:36 p.m.
Find Holiday markets, movies, and laser shows, DJ dance parties, high school hoops at PPG Paints Arena, and other big events in Pittsburgh this week...
Pittsburgh’s top events: Thu., Dec. 18-Wed., Dec. 24
Holiday markets, movies, and laser shows, DJ dance parties, high school hoops at PPG Paints Arena, and other big events in Pittsburgh.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Find Holiday markets, movies, and laser shows, DJ dance parties, high school hoops at PPG Paints Arena, and other big events in Pittsburgh this week...
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If you’re not reading Rachel Wilkinson’s Food News column in @pghcitypaper.com then you’re going to miss out on things like the Queer Arm Wrestling Pie Eating Spaghetti Dinner Rent Party and that’s on you. That and more here: www.pghcitypaper.com/food-drink/s...
South Side Burger King strikes again, The Park House reopens, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week's food news includes updates on Spirit, Baby Loves Tacos, Old Thunder Brewing, Murray Avenue Grill, and more.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
If you’re not reading Rachel Wilkinson’s Food News column in @pghcitypaper.com then you’re going to miss out on things like the Queer Arm Wrestling Pie Eating Spaghetti Dinner Rent Party and that’s on you. That and more here: www.pghcitypaper.com/food-drink/s...
For those who felt the city’s response was inadequate, “They’re right. Plain and simple.” @colinbwilliams.com
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Why are Pittsburgh's snow plows MIA?
A recent storm highlighted issues with Pittsburgh's fleet of snow removal vehicles, and the app built to track them.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
For those who felt the city’s response was inadequate, “They’re right. Plain and simple.” @colinbwilliams.com
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Ahead of the region's first true mega-event next April, officials are helping businesses prepare...
ONE wants NFL Draft visitors to experience the "real" Pittsburgh
Ahead of the region's first true mega-event next April, the NFL Draft, officials are helping businesses prepare.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Ahead of the region's first true mega-event next April, officials are helping businesses prepare...
This week's food news includes updates on Spirit, Baby Loves Tacos, Old Thunder Brewing, Murray Avenue Grill, and more...
South Side Burger King strikes again, The Park House reopens, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week's food news includes updates on Spirit, Baby Loves Tacos, Old Thunder Brewing, Murray Avenue Grill, and more.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This week's food news includes updates on Spirit, Baby Loves Tacos, Old Thunder Brewing, Murray Avenue Grill, and more...
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a literacy coach and a professional soccer tryout opportunity, plus a new workforce program and more...
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Riveters SC, R Wine Cellar, Jerry's Records, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a literacy coach and a professional soccer tryout op...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a literacy coach and a professional soccer tryout opportunity, plus a new workforce program and more...
Pittsburghers care a lot. And we don’t care what you think — the yin and yang of Yinzerdom(?)
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Yin and yang of Yinzerdom edition
Pittsburghers care a lot. And we don’t care what you think — the yin and yang of Yinzerdom.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Pittsburghers care a lot. And we don’t care what you think — the yin and yang of Yinzerdom(?)
Employees at the region’s only independent abortion clinic are negotiating for higher pay, healthcare, benefits including parental leave, codified gender inclusivity practices, and other protections...
Pittsburgh’s People of Year 2025 — Labor: ARHC Union Workers
Since unionizing in June, workers at the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center (ARHC) have been holding the line. The newly-formed Allegheny Reproductive Justice Union (ARJU), affiliated with the Offic...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Employees at the region’s only independent abortion clinic are negotiating for higher pay, healthcare, benefits including parental leave, codified gender inclusivity practices, and other protections...
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Really enjoyed editing this @punkademic.bsky.social piece for @pghcitypaper.com about two of our city's analog repair shops.
In a digital world, Pittsburgh is an analog paradise
At places like Galaxie Electronics and Bernie's Photo Center, young people are relearning the joys of vinyl, film, and slowing down.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Really enjoyed editing this @punkademic.bsky.social piece for @pghcitypaper.com about two of our city's analog repair shops.
Our breakdown of "Sam McCool’s New Pittsburghese: How to Speak Like a Pittsburgher," a 40-page guide covering the ins and ahts of yinzer vocabulary.
Making sense of a 1982 guide to Pittsburghese
Breaking down Sam McCool’s New Pittsburghese: How to Speak Like a Pittsburgher, a 40-page guide covering the ins and ahts of yinzer vocabulary.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Our breakdown of "Sam McCool’s New Pittsburghese: How to Speak Like a Pittsburgher," a 40-page guide covering the ins and ahts of yinzer vocabulary.
This week's food news includes updates on Carmi Soul Food, Grist House, Creative Chem Co., 7 Brew Coffee, holiday cookie events, and more...
Jeff Goldblum and coffee, bikes and beer, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week's food news includes updates on Carmi Soul Food, Grist House, Creative Chem Co., 7 Brew Coffee, holiday cookie events, and more.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This week's food news includes updates on Carmi Soul Food, Grist House, Creative Chem Co., 7 Brew Coffee, holiday cookie events, and more...
The scoop shop will serve Leona's signature lactose-free ice cream plus "cozy" treats for winter visitors...
Leona's sandwiched into Garfield's growing food scene
The scoop shop will serve Leona's signature lactose-free ice cream plus "cozy" treats for winter visitors.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The scoop shop will serve Leona's signature lactose-free ice cream plus "cozy" treats for winter visitors...
Today at 10 a.m., our own @colinbwilliams.com will be on City Cast for a fun holiday quiz!
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The City Cast Pittsburgh daily podcast and the Hey Pittsburgh daily newsletter are made by Pittsburghers for Pittsburghers.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today at 10 a.m., our own @colinbwilliams.com will be on City Cast for a fun holiday quiz!
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If every book begins with a central question, the one Sherrie Flick asks consistently throughout hers is, what does it mean to be from Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh writers Jessie Sage and Sherrie Flick talk "Rust Belt feminism" over pool at a South Side dive bar
If every book begins with a central question, the one Sherrie Flick asks consistently throughout hers is, what does it mean to be from Pittsburgh?
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December 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
If every book begins with a central question, the one Sherrie Flick asks consistently throughout hers is, what does it mean to be from Pittsburgh?
I’ve said plenty of strange things in this affordable real estate column, mostly in jest, but there's one error I make pretty regularly...
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Bad Take Hall of Fame edition
I’ve said plenty of strange things in this column, mostly in jest, but there's one error I make pretty regularly.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I’ve said plenty of strange things in this affordable real estate column, mostly in jest, but there's one error I make pretty regularly...
We have a print issue dropping this Friday! Thanks for your patience, since this issue was supposed to be on newsstands this Thursday, but due to a printing issue, it is running late. In the meantime, you can check out our new mega-issue online at pghcitypaper.com.
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We have a print issue dropping this Friday! Thanks for your patience, since this issue was supposed to be on newsstands this Thursday, but due to a printing issue, it is running late. In the meantime, you can check out our new mega-issue online at pghcitypaper.com.
For over a decade, Harrison Apple has worked to preserve the city’s queer past. This year, Apple continued their efforts as co-founder of the Pittsburgh Queer History Project (PQHP)...
Pittsburgh’s People of Year 2025 — Visual Art: Harrison Apple
Queer history has undergone more than its fair share of erasure, including in Pittsburgh. Local bars, clubs, and other spaces that, over the decades, served as safe havens for the city’s LGBTQ populat...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
For over a decade, Harrison Apple has worked to preserve the city’s queer past. This year, Apple continued their efforts as co-founder of the Pittsburgh Queer History Project (PQHP)...
The automated rideshare service will begin driving in Downtown Pittsburgh soon...
”Yinz ready to ride?” Self-driving Waymo cabs will return to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s roads have proved challenging for previous autonomous vehicle companies. However, Waymo’s vast experience could mean smoother going this time around.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The automated rideshare service will begin driving in Downtown Pittsburgh soon...
In this issue, Pittsburgh City Paper is proud to shine a light on these helpers, all of whom are making our city a better place in a different way, in the world of politics, business, culture, and beyond...
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People of the Year 2025
In this issue, Pittsburgh City Paper is proud to shine a light on these helpers, all of whom are making our city a better place in a different way.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In this issue, Pittsburgh City Paper is proud to shine a light on these helpers, all of whom are making our city a better place in a different way, in the world of politics, business, culture, and beyond...
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