By Makenna Smith Kelly Sanders has dreamed up a real-life love letter to Pittsburgh during the upcoming NFL draft: A day-party, or “darty,” packed with football-shaped pizzas from No Horns Pizza, sausage sandwiches, or “sandies,” from Parma Sausage, Millie’s ice cream scoops, and “The Draft Draft” from East End Brewing. Sanders, the owner of retail store…
By: Robert Fornataro When most people think about adult fitness, they picture treadmills, weights, or maybe even a yoga mat. But three nights a week, Monday through Wednesday, at 8:00 p.m., the sound of feet hitting a spring floor has become the normal to many as a very different kind of workout. At Gymsport Athletic…
Laura McCarthy, social worker, 45, voted via mail-in ballot, so that she could volunteer on Election Day. She said that it is important to vote this year to “maintain the Supreme Courts.” Over her lifetime, McCarthy finds voting to be “more and more urgent” than in the past. Thelma Helich, a Mt. Lebanon resident, stands…
In chilly Downtown Pittsburgh, the smell of Primanti Bros. sandwiches wafts through the air as voters filter in and out of polling places, bringing another unmistakable scent with them: politics. Pennsylvania voters are heading to the polls for a pivotal election featuring several high-profile races. Three state Supreme Court justices are seeking reelection, while additional…
Environmental education specialist at Point State Park, Jack Lachendro knows leaves like the back of his hand. Every fall, leaves litter forest floors. Local parks balance keeping paths and recreation areas clean and tidy for park-goers, while also considering the environment. “The best thing we can do—at least in my personal opinion—[is] see all of…
By: Nicholas Brown Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates is quietly redefining local nightlife in the Alle-Kiski Valley, one acoustic set and Vietnamese iced coffee at a time. Founded in 2020, the cafe now operates at two locations, the original shop in Tarentum and the other in the Heights Plaza in Harrison’s Natrona Heights neighborhood. Utilizing…
Kamala Harris addresses the crowd at “Get Out The Vote” rally at Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Pittsburgh, PA. | Michelangelo Pellis Volunteer for Project 26 encourages students at Point Park University to vote. | Gavin Petrone Volunteer sets up for the day in front of polling place on Pittsburgh’s East End. |…
How did Pittsburgh earn the title of a union city, and what are some current labor movements? By: Erin Yudt A local university is about to present the largest labor union to the state National Labor Relations Board in nearly two decades — if enough members sign on. The University of Pittsburgh’s over 10,000 full-time…
A Point Park University police car on First Avenue Downtown. Photo by Carson Folio. By: Isaac Graves Holidays are a great time to celebrate traditions with family or friends, but sometimes when people get a bit too rowdy, first responders must get involved. Think about Independence Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and New Years Eve. During…
By: Erin Yudt With the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, a journey through the musical eras of Swift’s career, set to hit Acrisure Stadium in two days, fans are preparing their friendship bracelets and perfectly themed outfits. Francesca Dabecco, newsletter editor at City Cast Pittsburgh, is no different, but her connection with the country turned pop…
