Following the closing of one of Pittsburgh’s jazz clubs, Con Alma Ellsworth, and the will-they-won’t-they status of James Street, people made the safe assumption that jazz is dying in Pittsburgh. However, similar to the olden days, you just need to talk to people to realize there is jazz and music in the city. Here are […]
Adda Coffee Closes Amid Union Push
Adda Coffee & Tea House, a Pittsburgh coffee chain, has abruptly closed all four of its locations in an apparent response to staff unionizing. The company posted on Instagram on Thursday evening that they were financially unable to continue. According to former employees and video evidence, this announcement came hours after informing Adda’s owner, Sukanta […]
Councilman Bob Charland To Host Listening Tour
Bob Charland was officially sworn in as District 3’s City Councilman on January 8th. He succeeded longtime representative Bruce Kraus for the seat, primarily covering Southern Pittsburgh. Although Charland served under Kraus as Chief of Staff, he is kicking off his tenure with a listening tour. Citizens are invited to meet Councilman Charland at one […]
Angela Autumn Releases Electric Lizard Single
Angela Autumn may have moved to Nashville to chase big country dreams, but we won’t forget that she brought music to us at Bandi Schaum Community Garden (South Side) and Owl Hollow (Hazelwood) for years. She’s been a traveler on the road, her best friends being a well-stocked frame backpack and guitar. However, her new […]
Brian Cohen’s ‘Refugium’ Exhibition to Open at Frick Center
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has announced ‘Refugium,’ a new art show by Brian Cohen. This exhibit will open at the Frick Environmental Center on January 25, 2024, with an opening celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will be free and open to the public. ‘Refugium’ is a collection of photos showcasing green spaces […]
Music Critic and Entrepreneur Clash on Social Media
Veteran music critic Scott Mervis of the Post-Gazette and music entrepreneur Jeff Betten of Misra Records have exchanged words and are seemingly willing to throw punches, according to social media posts. While it’s no Musk vs. Zuckerberg, for the Pittsburgh Music Scene, the result might be the same: all talk and no show. Before sunrise, […]
South Pittsburgh Reporter Changes Ownership
Dear Neighbor, Thank you for reading our newspaper. It means a great deal to us that the stories we share bring us together. As the days collect into years, we celebrate community milestones. This time, it’s one of ours. The South Pittsburgh Reporter has changed hands for the first time generations. Our stalwart Writer, Editor, […]
Sahar’s Food Lab Launches
The next best food truck doesn’t hail from Lawrenceville, but deep in the South Side Slopes. Sahar’s Food Lab has quietly launched this year with limited appearances across Pittsburgh as they test recipes for their 2024 menu. The truck, built from the ground up, features a pristine kitchen fit for any food show set. The […]
COHatch Offers Co-Working Space at South Side Works
COhatch, an Ohio coworking space provider, has opened its third Pittsburgh coworking space this fall at the South Side Works. This opening is the third in the Pittsburgh market, following Shadyside and Waterfront, which opened earlier this year. The South Side Works edition of COhatch boasts 37 private offices, 5 meeting spaces, and 50 coworking […]
Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods Executive Loves Street Fights
“Get into street fights.” Ed Stack, the Executive Chairman of Dick’s Sporting Goods, told me. The man became a billionaire by collecting and selling an arsenal of sports gear. Business is his competitive sport. He goes on to advise me, “And when it gets bad, make sure you have friends to back you up.” Ed […]