May 29, 2018 Despite some pushback last year by its union, Pittsburgh police are revisiting the use of vehicle decals that support various events, including LGBTQ rainbows for Pittsburgh Pride month in June. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
Month: May 2018
SHHHH, it’s a secret! Exclusive night of dancing, drinks and food at undisclosed location
May 25, 2018 If you like secrets and dancing, then free your schedule for Saturday, June 2. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is hosting a three-hour dance party at an undisclosed location, to be announced 24 hours before the event. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette… Photo: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
UPMC nurses rally in McKeesport for union rights
May 23, 2018 Nearly 200 UPMC nurses rallied in McKeesport Tuesday evening to call on their healthcare employer for recognition of their union rights. Community members and elected officials including Braddock Mayor John Fetterman and Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner joined nurses at the local vigil to show their support for the union, despite flash…
Black bear sighted in Swissvale, Edgewood
May 25, 2018 Residents of Swissvale and Edgewood caught a glimpse of nature Thursday when a black bear cub apparently wandered into the vicinity. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
Checkers & Rally’s plans to open 24 restaurants in Pittsburgh. Should they?
May 25, 2018 Pittsburghers could see quite a few more fast-food franchises dotting the landscape in the near future. Tampa-based Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants Inc. is looking to add up to 24 new locations within the area. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette… Photo: Checker’s & Rally’s
Kennywood’s Phantom’s Revenge in the running for top American coaster
May 23, 2018 Pittsburghers who love roller coasters might tell you they don’t need to travel far from home to enjoy the thrill of fast turns and heart-stopping drops. Now the rest of the country is beginning to notice Kennywood’s Phantom Revenge roller coaster. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette… Photo: Kennywood.com
Pittsburgh Zoo debuts new zipline attraction
May 22, 2018 Visitors at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium can now catch a glimpse of exotic animals from a new perspective – a bird’s eye view. The Zoo’s new zipline attraction opens on Saturday, May 26, and runs through Labor Day weekend. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
Dancers balance physical and mental health
April 17, 2018 Kimmie Prokurat feels her best when fully rested, prepping plant-based meals for the week to align with her vegan lifestyle and writing in her gratitude journal. Mark Burrell made the switch to a vegetarian lifestyle about 10 months ago because he wanted to have a better, sustained energy throughout his busy days…
New leadership takes reins as President Bertha finishes term
April 10, 2018 United Student Government (USG) President Robert Bertha has high hopes for the new administration that will succeed him upon his graduation this April after the election of Kaylee Kearns as president and Brittany Arp as vice president. “Kaylee and I have worked closely together for a long time now and I’ve worked…
Book clubs engage readers around the Pittsburgh area
Groups cover a variety of books and topics, utilize local cafes and stores to discuss March 27, 2018 Alex Challoner wasn’t initially planning on starting her own book club when she moved to Pittsburgh from the West Coast – she actually wanted to join one. Grace Muller didn’t plan on starting one either, but when…
The Waitress Tales: sexual harassment
March 27, 2018 Sitting in silence at my desk in The Globe office two weeks ago, I read an article in The New York Times that moved me to tears. I was waiting to copy edit our last layout for the evening, well after most of our staff had already left. Instead of doing the…
Paylo clarifies dress policy for grads
March 27, 2018 As graduation looms ahead for seniors in many organizations across campus, policy for what is acceptable decoration to represent those organizations on graduation day remains in place, according to Dean of Students Keith Paylo. “Policy is policy,” Paylo said in a phone interview. “The only cords that are acceptable in a sense…
Walkaway Words 