Collier's Weekly: Why Political Ads on TV Are a Waste of Your Time
No one among us — from endlessly informed political wonks to steadfastly uninterested social ostriches — is dumb enough to actually be convinced by these ads.
Pittsburgh Penguins Flip The Script For Openers Against Rangers in New York
There wasn’t much to be excited about as the playoffs commenced. But an inspired effort in Game 1 established the Penguins have a different narrative in mind against the Rangers.
Kenny Pickett to Steelers: Can It Get More Pittsburgh than That?
We’re trying to conceive of a more Pittsburgh moment than the Steelers’ first-round draft selection.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Leianna
This young man is under a year old and a bit shy. Make an appointment to meet him at Animal Friends.
Why Steelers Should be Talking About QB Malik Willis With Conviction
There’s a reasonable chance a raw but tantalizing prospect from Liberty University will be available on the 20th overall selection of the NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: RJ
RJ is very friendly and social, but he could benefit from some training. Make an appointment to meet him at Animal Friends.
Challenge for the Pittsburgh Penguins: Get Defensive Down The Stretch
The injury to goaltender Tristan Jarry has complicated the Pens’ already uncertain prospects for the upcoming playoffs.
Watch: Pittsburgh Magazine Honors Dr. Freddie Fu as 2021 Pittsburgher of the Year
With his boundless energy and spirited optimism, the late Dr. Freddie Fu built a world-class sports medicine program that turned Pittsburgh into a go-to international destination not only for surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists, but for many of the world’s best banged-up athletes.
Places We Love: The Manor Theatre in Squirrel Hill
Unlike many modern theaters, which are more than happy to bury you so deep in a recliner that you have to crane your neck to see your neighbor, the Manor offers a truly communal experience.
He Lives in Exile in Pittsburgh – For His Writings About Cuba
Jorge Olivera Castillo, now a writer in residence at City of Asylum, comes to Pittsburgh after years of persecution in his native Cuba.
Spotlight: Going Back to the Plant at The Carnegie Museum of Art
An in-depth Carnegie Museum of Art exhibition of photography by Gordon Parks brings Pittsburghers inside a bustling grease plant — where your relatives may be waiting.
Stories of Our Neighbors: The Teacher Is In
Stephanie Jankowski schools readers on why educators matter so much.
Pittsburgh Pet of The Week: Clyde
He is family-friendly, so he can live with children of all ages. Make an appointment to meet him at Animal Friends.
Collier's Weekly: The Pennsylvania Turnpike's Next Big Problem
Within a decade or so, the Turnpike will face an existential problem: It won’t be necessary. (It barely is now.)
Four Places in Pittsburgh Where You Can Game Like It's the ’90s
These arcades and gaming cafes are popular destinations.
Pirates’ Prospects: Not Hopeless, But Close
We’ve all seen this movie before. We know how it ends. The key will be leaving the theater once we realize we’ve seen enough.
How Devan Shimoyama’s Art Works on Pain and Healing Resonate Internationally
Shimoyama’s work shines — literally and figuratively — when he applies what might be considered the “feminine,” playful and dazzling accessories found in a dressmaker’s drawer.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Buzz
This domestic shorthair is a sweet boy who loves to have fun. Make an appointment to meet him at Animal Friends.
Collier’s Weekly: Book Bans Are Back, and as Backwards as Ever
Pittsburgher Jesse Andrews’ young-adult novel “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” has made the ALA’s top 10 list of most challenged books, as part of an embarrassing new censorship movement.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Before Tossing Out First Pitch, Michael Keaton Unloads on Pirates' Ownership
The Academy Award winning actor's criticisms more than a decade ago are still being heard today.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Croc
This retriever lab/mix guy is looking for his forever home. Make an appointment to meet him at Animal Friends.
Andy Warhol’s Back in Court, Reminding Us That Creation Is Often Reinvention
Recontextualizing to create new art is a proud Pittsburgh tradition.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Councilwoman Michelle Madoff Hosts Party in the Bathroom
Madoff became one of the most colorful members of City Council during her 15 years in office.
