Book Review: ‘The Madhouse Effect’
”Right there, we had a prima facie case that we were warming the planet and affecting Earth’s climate system.” The Madhouse Effect
A Place in Pittsburgh Where You Can Create and Connect
Songbird Artistry on Penn Avenue in Central Lawrenceville is a whimsical store that often becomes a hub of conversation and community.
Five Essential May Events
Comics (the kind on paper), comics (the kind with microphones), cats and more upcoming delights.
Sink Into a Trippy High School at Row House Cinema
The Pittsburgh premiere of offbeat cartoon "My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea" is the local film event of the week.
A Refreshing Action Flick and a Redundant Thriller
Reviews of "Free Fire," "Unforgettable" and "The Promise," plus local movie news and notes.
Dive Bar & Grille Expands to South Side, Remains Charming
The latest outpost of the small, Wexford-born chain isn't flashy, but offers good beer and grub.
More Cars, More Stars and More Mayhem in "Fate of the Furious"
Reviews of "Fate of the Furious" and "Gifted," along with local movie news and notes.
Stack'd Burgers and Beer Brings Burger Construction to Oakland
The burger-and-beer joint is nothing to write home about, but it earns its place in the middle of a busy neighborhood.
Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin and a Pleasant Enough Movie
Reviews of "Going in Style" and "Smurfs: The Lost Village," plus local movie news and notes.
Five Essential April Events
Beer, birds, a musical trip to the funeral home and more upcoming delights.
Lazy Boss Baby Won't Impress Parents or Kids
Reviews of "The Boss Baby," "Ghost in the Shell" and "The Zookeeper's Wife" plus local movie news and notes.
Stuff of Legends
Pittsburgh Opera will debut its first world premiere, a story with local ties, in “The Summer King: The Josh Gibson Story.”
Market Square's Big New Bar is Surprisingly Good
You may not want to be charmed by City Works, but the beer-and-bites spot will likely win you over.
Top 10 Things to Do in Pittsburgh in April
This month's best bets in the ’Burgh.
Pittsburgh's Can't Miss Concerts in April
This month's lineup includes The Decemberists, Vieux Farka Toure and of Montreal.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in April
A preview of this year's JFilm Film Festival plus the Black Political Empowerment Project's annual jazz concert fundraiser.
The CMU Film Fest Opens with One of 2016's Best
Reviews of two films appearing at the 2017 Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival: "I, Daniel Blake," and "The Eagle Huntress." Plus local movie news and notes.
The (Very Good) Brewery You Should Be Patronizing in Homestead
Voodoo Brewery is an enticing alternative to the many chains in and around the Waterfront.
Book Review: “The Light on The Wall” & “Jackknife: New and Selected Poems”
The early poems here share much in common with the characters found in Bruce Springsteen’s “The River” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town.”
That Old Disney Magic Returns in Beauty and the Beast
Reviews of "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Belko Experiment," plus local movie news and notes.
Take a Hike: 10 of the Best Trails in the Pittsburgh Area
Lace up your sneakers or hiking boots and head outdoors for 10 great walks for spring.
Daytripping: Brave the Cave
Take a subterranean journey at Laurel Caverns.
