Author: Sean Collier
Pittsburgh's First Flugtag: Thrills, Spills and Hilarious Chaos
37 teams aimed their flying machines for the skies and all of them got wet, some sooner than others.
First Pittsburgh Underground Film Fest Raises Voices
A review of the PUFF opening-night film "Ovarian Psycos," plus reviews of "Detroit," "The Dark Tower" and more.
Five Essential August Events in Pittsburgh
Roller derby, the T-1000, Greta Garbo and more upcoming delights.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in August
This month: Wigle Whiskey’s Shot and a Beer Summer Sundays.
Bloomfield Bridge Tavern To Close in October
The 32-year-old bar, known for Polish fare and live music, is shuttering due to increasing insurance costs.
Pioneer Artist of Pulp Magazines Honored at First Pittsburgh-Area Pulpfest
Gloria Stoll Karn is one of the only women to illustrate and create covers for the pulp magazines of the 1940s.
Break It Down: Drink from the Cup
Now that the Pittsburgh Penguins have hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup for a fifth time, we thought we’d look back and break down the Pens’ quintet of championship runs — stats, dates and more (including, always, beating the Capitals).
Valerian and Dunkirk are (Very Different) Winners
Reviews of "Dunkirk" and "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets," plus local movie news and notes.
Young Slugger: Josh Bell is the Latest Up & Coming Pirate
The rookie first baseman is outpacing the team’s all-time mark for rookie home runs — and fans are taking notice.
A Band Called Creeper Made Me Love the Warped Tour Again
Returning to the Vans Warped Tour proves that the long-running festival can still surprise — and, against all odds, it's even a great time for grown-up punks.
Watch: George Romero's First Zombie Masterpiece
As eulogies for the filmmaker, who died Sunday, pour in from around the world, we thought we’d let Romero’s work speak for itself.
Latest Planet of the Apes Gets (Much Too) Serious
Reviews of "War for the Planet of the Apes" and "The Big Sick," plus local movie news and notes.
Go Hollywood with Andy at Stars of the Silver Screen
The Andy Warhol Museum's new exhibit is a personal glimpse at the artist's film obsession; find out the best times to visit.
A Great Spider-Man Flick Confirms That 2017 is the Year of the Superhero
A review of "Spider-Man: Homecoming," the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Meet Jahari, the Pittsburgh Zoo's New Pygmy Hippo
The three-year-old pygmy hippopotamus is the star of the new "Jungle Odyssey" exhibit.
Five Essential July Events in Pittsburgh
Fair food, sonic takeovers, giant movies and more upcoming delights.
Will Ferrell Tries to Recapture Some Magic with The House
Reviews of "The House" and "Despicable Me 3," plus local movie news and notes.
Condado Brings the Build-Your-Own Model to Tacos
At the new Downtown taco-and-cocktail joint, you can get anything you like atop your tortilla shell — but can your creation stack up to nearby alternatives?
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in July
This month: “The Vagical Mystery Tour” and the final days of the Rangos Omnimax Theater.
Among the Plants at Phipps – Leaves of Glass
A new show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens includes more than 40 glass counterparts to its massive collection of plants.
High-Wire Acts at Carnegie Science Center
The North Shore landmark's new ropes course is a draw for adults and youths alike.
Become an Expert On Pittsburgh's Miniature Railroad & Village
The Miniature Railroad & Village, housed at the Carnegie Science Center, is a whimsical and elaborate creation that contains plenty of details, so let’s break it down.
Buckle Up … Again, as Cars 3 Hits Theaters
Reviews of "Cars 3" and "47 Meters Down," plus local movie news and notes.
Best of the 'Burgh 2017
Host an event in Pittsburgh’s urban sustainable homestead. Join a club for mushroom hunters. Tour a coal mine. Listen to some banjo music. We list our new favorite experiences, food, drink, personalities, stores, items and activities in the ’Burgh.
Best of the 'Burgh: Personalities
From a burlesque bridge-builder to a philosopher-fermento –– our favorite Pittsburgh originals.
Best of the 'Burgh: Activities & Experiences
From banjo night to moonlit horseback rides to taking a 10-meter plunge –– our favorite things to do in the 'Burgh.
Best of the 'Burgh: Arts & Culture
From a dark cabaret to time travel without ever leaving home –– our favorites of Pittsburgh's Arts & Culture.
Kennywood Comicon is a Great Idea, and We Have the Proof
The inaugural event could become a perfect Father's Day tradition.
The Mummy Marks an Inauspicious Debut for the Dark Universe
Review of "The Mummy" and "It Comes at Night," plus local movie news and notes.
A Pair of Solid Music Festivals Emerge, After a Rocky Road
The Feed More Festival and Blues and Roots Festival will both raise money for great causes, in spite of a tumultuous 2016.
Instantly Iconic Wonder Woman Does its Hero Justice
A review of "Wonder Woman," in theaters today.
Five Essential June Events In Pittsburgh
Drag queens, roller coasters, giant monsters and more upcoming delights.
If Only the Baywatch Team Could've Saved Us From Jack Sparrow
Reviews of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" and "Baywatch," plus local movie news and notes.
Things Good to Know in Pittsburgh
This month, feel what it's like to fly like a bird without leaving the ground.
Pittsburgh's Flicks and Nightlife in June
This month: Tips on painting Pittsburgh.
The Alien Series Jumps the Shark with Covenant
Reviews of "Alien: Covenant" and "Everything, Everything," as well as local movie news and notes.
How David Freese is Helping to Keep Pirates' on Course
The Pirates’ infielder emerges as a team leader — and an offensive powerhouse.
Rangos Omnimax Theater to Close
The popular domed theater, a fixture of the Carnegie Science Center for 25 years, will close this July and be replaced with a state-of-the-art cinema.
Vital Happy Hour Alert: Great Cocktails at the Wigle Tasting Room
The third outpost of local distillery Wigle, found in the Omni William Penn Hotel, is an instant destination for cocktail fans.
Schumer's Sophomore Flick Isn't Bad, Just Disappointing
Reviews of "Snatched," "King Arthur" and "The Wall," plus local movie news and notes.
Good Clean Fun for All Ages (Adults Included) in Cranberry
Fun Fore All has evolved into a family-entertainment complex that actually boasts enjoyable diversions for kids and adults alike.
Faced With A Mountain of Hype, Guardians 2 Delivers
A review of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," along with local movie news and notes.
Josh Gibson is a Doomed Monarch in The Summer King
In the essential new production by the Pittsburgh Opera, the life story of the Negro Leagues' most famous slugger is rendered as a universal drama.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in May
This month: an arena adaption of Cirque Du Soleil's 25th show, OVO, arrives in Pittsburgh.
