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Well folks, some news. Ownership is folding @pghcitypaper.com. I wish I could say this was more surprising. I'll be on the lookout for new roles while I continue to teach and hopefully find places to publish some stories I haven't finished. In the meantime, I'm all ears for opportunities.

Sushi tacos, coffee subscriptions, and more Pittsburgh food news This week's food news includes updates on Lorelei, Okane Sushi Bar, Burgatory, Better-Maid Donut, Colombino Coffee, Sea Monkey, and more.

This week's food news includes updates on Lorelei, Okane Sushi Bar, Burgatory, Better-Maid Donut, Colombino Coffee, Sea Monkey, and more...

CP Year in Review: A&E editor Amanda Waltz’s favorite stories of 2025 Pittsburgh City Paper A&E Editor Amanda Waltz looks back on her favorite stories from 2025.

As 2025 draws to a close, Pittsburgh City Paper‘s editorial staff members select their favorite stories from the year. Relive A&E editor @awaltzcp.bsky.social's 2025 highlights...

CP Year in Review: News editor Colin Williams’ favorite stories of 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, Pittsburgh City Paper‘s editorial staff members select their favorite stories from the year. Relive news editor Colin Williams’ 2025 highlights below: Will the real John Fett...

As 2025 draws to a close, Pittsburgh City Paper‘s editorial staff members select their favorite stories from the year. Relive news editor @colinbwilliams.com 2025 highlights...

This year, Public Source has shared the journeys of people with disabilities into and through the work world. Newly certified as a paramedic, John Mitchell has his sights on becoming an ER doctor. www.publicsource.org/autism-disab...

Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: City Winery, Kane Community Living Centers, Children's Museum, and more Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week.

Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a Human Resources Manager, an Art Educator, two wine-related jobs, and more...

Here’s what we want Santa to bring Pittsburgh for Christmas Dear Santa, the Pittsburgh City Paper staff, have made a list, please check it twice. We love this town, but it could be improved by a few things that are naughty, and a few that are nice.

This was our X-mas list for Santa. Will we get what we want by next year? We hope so ...

Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: The Pittsburgh Pirates, Mt. Lebanon Magazine, RentHelpPGH, and more Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week.

Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including an event planner and a director of operations, plus a new workforce program and more...

Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Houses as Pittsburgh athletes edition Here’s a bunch of Pittsburgh houses that remind us of Pittsburgh sporting semi-legends.

If you look at a lot of houses — or lots of very similar things of any kind — eventually, your brain will start seeing patterns where there are none...

House Republicans advance sweeping anti-trans bills ahead of holiday break Originally published by our partners at The19th on December 17, 2025. Just ahead of her resignation in January, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene cut a deal to ensure that her signature anti-trans bill w…

House Republicans advance sweeping anti-trans bills ahead of holiday break qburgh.com/house-republ...

Pittsburgh Water board asks questions after transparency investigation Pittsburgh Water board members asked nearly seven times more questions following a Public Source investigation into transparency at the public utility.

We were curious about transparency at Pittsburgh Water. An investigation found nearly two-thirds of board resolutions passed without discussion. In the first meeting after the published findings, board members asked 40 questions of agency staff. buff.ly/ibACoOp

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Where to find free or low-cost holiday meals in Pittsburgh this December Several Pittsburgh organizations are offering free holiday meals, grocery distributions, and food support for individuals who could use a little extra help this holiday season.

We added more resources to our running list of free holiday meals in Pittsburgh on Dec. 18 at 3:36 p.m.

Pittsburgh’s top events: Thu., Dec. 18-Wed., Dec. 24 Holiday markets, movies, and laser shows, DJ dance parties, high school hoops at PPG Paints Arena, and other big events in Pittsburgh.

Find Holiday markets, movies, and laser shows, DJ dance parties, high school hoops at PPG Paints Arena, and other big events in Pittsburgh this week...

South Side Burger King strikes again, The Park House reopens, and more Pittsburgh food news This week's food news includes updates on Spirit, Baby Loves Tacos, Old Thunder Brewing, Murray Avenue Grill, and more.

If you’re not reading Rachel Wilkinson’s Food News column in @pghcitypaper.com then you’re going to miss out on things like the Queer Arm Wrestling Pie Eating Spaghetti Dinner Rent Party and that’s on you. That and more here: www.pghcitypaper.com/food-drink/s...

Why are Pittsburgh's snow plows MIA? A recent storm highlighted issues with Pittsburgh's fleet of snow removal vehicles, and the app built to track them.

For those who felt the city’s response was inadequate, “They’re right. Plain and simple.” @colinbwilliams.com

www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/infra...

ONE wants NFL Draft visitors to experience the "real" Pittsburgh Ahead of the region's first true mega-event next April, the NFL Draft, officials are helping businesses prepare.

Ahead of the region's first true mega-event next April, officials are helping businesses prepare...

South Side Burger King strikes again, The Park House reopens, and more Pittsburgh food news This week's food news includes updates on Spirit, Baby Loves Tacos, Old Thunder Brewing, Murray Avenue Grill, and more.

This week's food news includes updates on Spirit, Baby Loves Tacos, Old Thunder Brewing, Murray Avenue Grill, and more...

Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Riveters SC, R Wine Cellar, Jerry's Records, and more Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a literacy coach and a professional soccer tryout op...

Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a literacy coach and a professional soccer tryout opportunity, plus a new workforce program and more...

Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Yin and yang of Yinzerdom edition Pittsburghers care a lot. And we don’t care what you think — the yin and yang of Yinzerdom.

Pittsburghers care a lot. And we don’t care what you think — the yin and yang of Yinzerdom(?)

Pittsburgh’s People of Year 2025 — Labor: ARHC Union Workers Since unionizing in June, workers at the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center (ARHC) have been holding the line. The newly-formed Allegheny Reproductive Justice Union (ARJU), affiliated with the Offic...

Employees at the region’s only independent abortion clinic are negotiating for higher pay, healthcare, benefits including parental leave, codified gender inclusivity practices, and other protections...

In a digital world, Pittsburgh is an analog paradise At places like Galaxie Electronics and Bernie's Photo Center, young people are relearning the joys of vinyl, film, and slowing down.

Really enjoyed editing this @punkademic.bsky.social piece for @pghcitypaper.com about two of our city's analog repair shops.

Making sense of a 1982 guide to Pittsburghese Breaking down Sam McCool’s New Pittsburghese: How to Speak Like a Pittsburgher, a 40-page guide covering the ins and ahts of yinzer vocabulary.

Our breakdown of "Sam McCool’s New Pittsburghese: How to Speak Like a Pittsburgher," a 40-page guide covering the ins and ahts of yinzer vocabulary.

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Jeff Goldblum and coffee, bikes and beer, and more Pittsburgh food news This week's food news includes updates on Carmi Soul Food, Grist House, Creative Chem Co., 7 Brew Coffee, holiday cookie events, and more.

This week's food news includes updates on Carmi Soul Food, Grist House, Creative Chem Co., 7 Brew Coffee, holiday cookie events, and more...

Leona's sandwiched into Garfield's growing food scene The scoop shop will serve Leona's signature lactose-free ice cream plus "cozy" treats for winter visitors.

The scoop shop will serve Leona's signature lactose-free ice cream plus "cozy" treats for winter visitors...

City Cast Pittsburgh The City Cast Pittsburgh daily podcast and the Hey Pittsburgh daily newsletter are made by Pittsburghers for Pittsburghers.

Today at 10 a.m., our own @colinbwilliams.com will be on City Cast for a fun holiday quiz!

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Pittsburgh writers Jessie Sage and Sherrie Flick talk "Rust Belt feminism" over pool at a South Side dive bar If every book begins with a central question, the one Sherrie Flick asks consistently throughout hers is, what does it mean to be from Pittsburgh?

If every book begins with a central question, the one Sherrie Flick asks consistently throughout hers is, what does it mean to be from Pittsburgh?

Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Bad Take Hall of Fame edition I’ve said plenty of strange things in this column, mostly in jest, but there's one error I make pretty regularly.

I’ve said plenty of strange things in this affordable real estate column, mostly in jest, but there's one error I make pretty regularly...