Collier’s Weekly
Pitt Should Be Headed Straight to the Real Show, Not Making a Pit Stop in Dayton
The insatiable drive for more tournament games has the unfortunate effect of leaving worthy teams out of the actual competition.
Collier’s Weekly: What a Viking Encounter Showed Me About the Past
The “Vikings: Warriors of the North Sea” exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center provides a good reminder of history beyond the recent past.
Collier’s Weekly: What I Learned Teaching Stand-Up Class
A reminder that in comedy — and most other fields — there's no secret knowledge, only craft and practice.
Collier's Weekly: What Depression Is and Is Not
After Sen. John Fetterman sought treatment for clinical depression, many people demonstrated sympathy and understanding. Unfortunately, others did not.
Downtown’s Problems Demonstrate the Need for Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh
If the Golden Triangle wants to thrive again, it needs to add neighbors, not office spaces.
Collier's Weekly: The Top 10 Uses for an Old Stone Pier
The foot of the bygone Wabash Bridge is for sale. Here’s what we’d do with it.
More of the Prophecies of Yinztradamus
Another ancient document was discovered during the transition from Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium.
Collier’s Weekly: Music Venues? Comedy Venues? After COVID, We Want Anything Goes Venues
Fortunately, such places are on the rise.
Collier’s Weekly: It’s Time to Change the Culture Around Hatred and Discrimination
Even as legal protections increase for the LGBTQ community, hateful rhetoric and behavior is on the rise. It’s time to actively stop it.
Collier’s Weekly: I’m a Grinch and I Love Holiday Lights
If for no other reason, they get us out of the house.
Collier's Weekly: Four Plans For Your Pre-Show Drink
If you’re headed to the Cultural District for a show, you’ll want to plan your evening cocktails in advance. Here are four ideas.
Collier’s Weekly: Seven More Sports Worth Your Attention
Can’t motivate yourself to follow the black and gold when they post a losing record? Fortunately, the world of sports is wide.
Collier's Weekly: Has Any Artist Played 10 Different Pittsburgh Stages?
In honor of Joan Jett’s big year in Pittsburgh, let’s try to find a band or performer who has conquered the entire region.
Collier's Weekly: It’s Time to Treat Our Addiction to Politics
Issues and causes need our attention — not the hopeless fray of modern politics.
Collier's Weekly: Let’s Get Josh Gibson’s Name Permanently Etched on Baseball’s MVP Award
The #JG20MVP campaign aims to honor the legendary player in a big way — and it’s getting close to reality.
Collier's Weekly: Frights and Fun Lurk in Castle Blood
The Halloween attraction in Monessen celebrates its 30th season with an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Collier's Weekly: A Sad Farewell to Go Ape Pittsburgh
The ropes course quietly announced that its North Park location won't reopen in 2023.
Allentown Chose a New Style — It Went Goth
The Hilltop neighborhood has embraced its status as Pittsburgh’s slightly spooky territory, and it seems to be paying off.
More Places You Can (and Can’t) Eat Like it’s the ’90s
In response to an October story, readers were quick to reach out with more of their favorite extinct or endangered chain restaurants.
Collier's Weekly: Concert Ticket Inflation Is Out of Control
Yes, everything costs more in the ’20s, but concert ticket prices are in a class of their own.
Collier's Weekly: At Last, Here Comes Pittsburgh’s Good Weather
Pay no mind to the folks who insist that a Steel City summer is time to party: The good times kick off about now.
Collier's Weekly: Duquesne's David Meets Florida State's Goliath Saturday
Odds are, the Dukes will provide little resistance in their season opener. But if they do, it’ll be the greatest moment in the history of Duquesne football.
Collier's Weekly: Gorillas In Our Midst
At the Pittsburgh Zoo, a new virtual-reality experience offers an up-close look at gorillas in the wild.
