Jody DiPerna When we started talking about forming the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism in March of 2020, we did not know how the readers would respond or how sustainable it would be, but we…
County Council votes to sue Allegheny County over…
The council approved the suit 9-4-2 in an attempt to bring forth a vote over whether Latrobe-based Adelphoi can contract with the county to reopen the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center. By James Paul The Allegheny…
First Silent Film Festival Kicks Off in Pittsburgh
by Matthew Benusa The Pittsburgh Silent Film Society is having their very first silent film festival, and whether you’re a silent film neophyte or a dedicated silent moviegoer, there’s something to watch. The festival runs…
Book Excerpt, “Death in Custody: How America Ignores…
Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, and Jay D. Aronson, PhD. This month, Johns Hopkins University Press released “Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth and What We Can Do About It" by will be…
Director of PINJ sues Allegheny County over First…
Attorneys from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Yale Law School Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic sued Allegheny County, on behalf of Brittany Hailer, the director and co-founder of the…
Quantum Theatre’s “Hamlet” Creates New Space and Life…
by Matthew Benusa Shakespeare is old hat. Every theater in the world does “Hamlet.” There are thousands upon thousands of different versions of Hamlet from the Miltonian Hamlet of the 17th century to recent editions…
Allegheny County Jail warden announces retirement
By Brittany Hailer After over ten years at the helm, Allegheny County Jail Warden Orlando Harper announced his retirement on Tuesday. His last day as warden will be Sept. 29. “I have been honored to…
Smithfield United Church of Christ leaders break silence…
By Matt Glover Allegheny County Department of Human Services closed the Smithfield United Church of Christ homeless shelter in June due to lack of air conditioning, but church employees say taxpayer dollars are still being…
Shadyside’s Cozy New Bookstore
story by Matthew Benusa /photos by Matthew Glover Pittsburgh’s newest bookstore doesn’t care to sell you books. The Cozy Corner Bookstore is here to give away the vibes. Enter the store at 5879 Ellsworth Ave…