Zachary J. S. Falck offers a rather a fascinating study of our understanding of what a weed actually is, while local poet Angele Ellis releases her latest collection. Both are worthy of being added to your summer reading list.
Finales of the International Poetry Forum and the Gist Street Reading Series were hard hits, but Pittsburgh’s literary scene—made of indie publications, small press organizations and everything in between—continues to grow and receive recognition.
"The Archipelago: A Balkan Passage" recounts Isenberg’s travels as he makes his way from Pittsburgh to the once-war-torn land of the former Yugoslavia.
This book a fine reminder that the local newspaper is on the scene documenting the life of our region long before the historians ever get around to it.
Every year the Pittsburgh faithful celebrate that legendary Game 7 of the 1960 World Series by gathering at the old Forbes Field wall in Oakland. They listen to the original broadcast and cheer anew as Maz wins it for us all over again.
