Collier’s Weekly
Collier’s Weekly: You’re Supposed to Act Differently When You’re Not at Home
We seem to have left a few social graces back in the pre-pandemic era.
Collier’s Weekly: Concerts in Pittsburgh Can Keep You Forever Young
With a little tenacity and a little compromise, you can revisit the heady concertgoing days of your youth this (and every) year.
Collier’s Weekly: MLB’s Rule Changes Are Great. Let’s Plus Up the Promotions, Too
Here's a modest series of proposals — some practical, some ridiculous — for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ upcoming promotional schedule.
Collier's Weekly: Maybe Kennywood Isn’t Fully Secure — But Nowhere Else Is, Either
In the midst of an inquiry from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office, it’s worth remembering that the beloved park is the victim of a gun-violence trend — not an enabler of it.
Collier’s Weekly: Journey Beyond the Rivers and Tunnels, Please
The traffic in Pittsburgh is, on the whole, not even worth mentioning. Stop sticking to your corner of the county.
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.
Collier’s Weekly: I’ve Seen the Delightful Future of Gas Stations
A trip to Texas and frequent stops at Buc-ee’s has me craving roadside joy.
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.
Collier's Weekly: The Rise of the Activity Bar
Pinball? Duckpin bowling? Vintage arcade machines? There’s a boom in bars with games — and some are nailing the trend better than others.
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.
