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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 12h

This election cycle, the stakes are higher, and big players are spending more money and drawing more eyes to get their preferred outcome. “It’s not your grandfather’s retention election."

Deceptive ads and low turnout mean high stakes for Pa. Supreme Court justices up for retention - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

This election cycle, the stakes are higher, and big players are spending more money and drawing more eyes to get their preferred outcome.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 18h

Realizing now that the word "annual" is not accurate, as we put out an election guide for each cycle...

But anyway, here's some great information about this election!

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 18h

Our annual Election Guide is here! We've teamed up with @publicsource.org to bring you the most comprehensive, fact-checked, complete election guide possible.

Election Day 2025 is likely to bring about changes in the region. Your vote — or lack thereof — will determine the nature of those changes.

Election Guide 2025 - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

Election Day 2025 is likely to bring about changes in the region. Your vote — or lack thereof — will determine the nature of those changes.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 1d

Congrats to @awaltzcp.bsky.social for the award. And congrats to our Executive Editor @alitrachta.bsky.social for getting to hold it. Kudos to you both!

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AAN Publishers @aanpublishers.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Amanda Waltz of @pghcitypaper.com on winning the First Place 2025 AAN Award for Food Writing. Read more from Amanda: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/
##AANAwards #MadisAAN2025 #IndependentMedia #AltWeeklyExcellence #JournalismMatters #AANPublishers #FoodWriting

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 1d

Though Downtown’s Rivers Club might be best known for hosting presidents and local celebrities, this Halloween season, it’s welcoming Beetlejuice...

Getting spooked at The Nightmare Bar - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

Though Downtown’s Rivers Club might be best known for hosting presidents and local celebrities, this Halloween season, it’s welcoming Beetlejuice. On Fri., Oct. 3, the private club launched The Nightm...

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 2d

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 COO, an Associate Editor, farm laborers, and more...

Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, Apteka, Coldco Farm, and more - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

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 COO, an Associate Editor, farm laborers, and more.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 2d

Since the federal government is shut down indefinitely and in a state of (makes sad noises, gestures widely), we know it won't happen. But it would be a beautiful thing if Pa. actually had a National Park...

Pennsylvania’s State Parks and National Forests are readymade National Parks with federal investment

Western Pa. has a variety of beautiful natural sites that would need minimal work to make into National Parks.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 5d

When Pittsburgh makes a listicle entitled “Best Foodie Cities in America” I will help spread that propaganda far and wide...

Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: For the foodies edition - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

When Pittsburgh makes a listicle entitled “Best Foodie Cities in America” I will help spread that propaganda far and wide.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 6d

The sold-out circus, sponsored by AIDS Free Pittsburgh, included over 20 performers from Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington DC...

SWOON Alliance presents Cirque Erotique: Harvest Moon - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

SWOON Alliance hosted a sexy circus fundraiser on September 20, 2025 at Iron City Circus Arts. SWOON (Sex Workers Owning Our Narratives) is a Pittsburgh non-profit that works to end the violence and s...

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 6d

Some of yinz really hate bike lanes, huh? That’s a clear takeaway from the lawsuit and subsequent injunction currently stalling the construction of a protected bike lane along Penn Avenue between 22nd and 31st streets...

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Transit Talk: YOMPA (Yes On My Penn Avenue) - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

The lawsuit halting work on the Penn Ave. bike lane extension seems based on misconceptions.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 7d

Good catch! Well put it on the list for the next shirt. :)

Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 7d

Oh. And by purchasing this shirt, you’re also supporting your local alt weekly. :)

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 7d

We’ve been seeing a LOT of Pittsburgh nostalgia posts lately. Just a friendly reminder that this t-shirt (and sweatshirt and tote) exists:

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R.I.P. Old Pittsburgh T-Shirt

Feeling Nostalgic? The team at Pittsburgh City Paper has created the R.I.P. Old Pittsburgh T-Shirt to remember some of our favorite attractions, restaurants, clubs and moments in Pittsburgh history. ...

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Rue Morgue Magazine @ruemorguemag.bsky.social · 7d

On this day in Horror History, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD premiered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1968.

A black and white pic of a scary looking girl.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 7d

🎃THE FALL GUIDE IS HERE! 🍂

Our annual Fall Guide wraps up the Steel City's best autumn events, including an exhaustive list of Halloween favorites. Plus, this issue features The Young Dreamers Bookstore, a deep dive into one of Greenfield's favorite pubs, the craftiest alpacas around, and more!

Fall Guide 2025 - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

Throw on a sweater, order a PSL, and strap in for these fantastic fall events in Pittsburgh, including major music and comedy acts, touring Broadway shows, festivals, and more.

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Pennsylvania's Megaphone @pamegaphone.bsky.social · 10d

The nonpartisan Pennsylvania Bar Association endorses our PA Supreme Court justices for retention because they know our courts are fair and independent. #ProtectPACourts

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 9d

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 poll workers, a cafe manager, a sales rep, and more...

Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Elections Office, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Schell Games, and more - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

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 poll workers, a cafe manager, a sales rep, and more.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 12d

For one weekend, KST offers an opportunity to engage with the queer experience on multiple levels...

Queer culture shines at Kelly Strayhorn Theater - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

For one weekend, KST offers an opportunity to engage with the queer experience on multiple levels.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 12d

Something odd is going on in the local housing market: prices are dropping.

Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Drop Everything Edition - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

Something odd is going on in the Pittsburgh housing market: prices are dropping.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 13d

Halter’s familiarity with the city, along with our unique, recognizable colors and symbols, made Pittsburgh one of his favorite city flags to design:

August Halter’s redesigns got people asking: should Pittsburgh get a new flag? - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

Halter’s familiarity with the city, along with our unique, recognizable colors and symbols, made Pittsburgh one of his favorite city flags to design.

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 13d

Congressman Chris Deluzio joined energy advocates, educators and local leaders for a clean energy tour on CCAC's North Campus on Wednesday:

CCAC showcases clean energy innovations - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

Congressman Chris Deluzio joined energy advocates, educators, and local leaders for a clean energy tour on CCAC's North Campus on Wednesday.

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 14d

From @pghcitypaper.com: Patrick McGinty takes readers from the Rust Belt to Wall Street in Town College City Road: tinyurl.com/5n9aejxh

Patrick McGinty takes readers from the Rust Belt to Wall Street in Town College City Road - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

The Pittsburgh author crafts a story about a queer math prodigy from a struggling steel town, as he navigates the shifting terrain of masculinity, ambition, and belonging across Pennsylvania and beyon...

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 14d

And don’t forget our friends over at @qburgh.com

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Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 14d

NEW ISSUE!!

Featuring a reimagining of Pittsburgh's flag, a new release from a local author, historic Black photojournalism, a look inside the new Headstone Salon, this week's top events, and more!

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Sept. 24-30 2025 - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

Pittsburgh's arts and entertainment newsweekly. August Halter's redesigns got people asking: should Pittsburgh get a new flag? Black Photojournalism comes into focus at Carnegie Museum of Art. Headsto...

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