Billy Ludt
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After years of being ignored by the video gaming industry, gamers with disabilities are building the community and technology they need
Pushing a button on a video game controller doesn't require a lot of physical effort for the average gamer. → Read More
The Pittsburgh Knights look to bring large-scale eSports competitions to the Steel City
“We see the Knights as being the fourth major global franchise in Pittsburgh.” → Read More
The 50th season of dirt-track racing gets underway at Lernerville Speedway
Since October 1967, the small community of Sarver has hummed with the sound of idling engines every Friday evening at the Lernerville Speedway. → Read More
The Pittsburgh Pucas bring the Gaelic sport of hurling to the Steel City
For the people of Ireland, competing in the sport of hurling is a matter of county pride. → Read More
Pittsburgh Obama Academy junior Sead Niksic makes a splash in state swimming tournament
“He’s one of the top swimmers in the region and state.” → Read More
Love and Baseball: Super Pirates fan tying the knot at PNC Park on April 8
Most people know Demitrius Thorn from his resemblance to former Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez. Donning a No. 24 jersey, baseball pants and a cap, the 39-year-old spent many a game in section 26 of PNC Park, catching the eyes of fans, cameras and Alvarez himself, who stood mere feet away. → Read More
Pittsburgh’s City of Play launches Ludovia, a ‘fitness class for social skills’
“As it gets monotonous, please commit to that feeling.” → Read More
Pittsburgh’s Steel City FC is keeping players on the pitch
For many athletes, there aren’t always options to continue competitive play after college graduation. For women seeking soccer leagues in Pittsburgh, recreational games might not provide the level of competition they seek. → Read More
Video game Night in the Woods tells a mysterious tale of Western Pennsylvania
“Perfect characters or aspirational characters are kind of boring.” → Read More
Pittsburgh’s Lyndsey Smith & Soul Distribution deliver a new EP
“Sometimes you have to lose control a little bit in order to find that order and find that place of peace.” → Read More
Skull Fest must-sees
Set cash aside for some 40s and tall boys of PBR, sew some floss back through that Aus Rotten patch and replace all your missing studs, because, Pittsburgh, it’s time for Skull Fest! Happening Thu., Aug. 18-Sun., Aug. 21, Skull Fest 8 boasts a lineup of more than 60 bands. → Read More
Pittsburgh’s LGBT sports leagues provide a safe space and competitive spirit
At Donora Field in North Park on Aug. 7, with the sun at its peak, players sit in pop-up tents, waiting with anticipation. The managers scrutinize their clipboards to determine team lineups in the final seconds before the umpire calls players to the field. → Read More
Pittsburgh neighborhoods spend a 'Night Out' for community and police relations
Despite public tension, communities gather to build stronger relationships with police. → Read More
Pittsburgh Go: Catch Pokémon and get healthy around Pittsburgh
Pokémon Go is getting more gamers off their couches than any smartphone game before it. The new mobile application requires users to physically walk around... → Read More
Pittsburgh entrepreneur starts first Pokemon ride-hailing application
Pittsburgh resident Tom Larkins has released a ride-hailing app for Pokemon Go users. → Read More
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Pittsburgh City Paper's daily updated blog about news, music and arts in the city. → Read More
New mobile Pokemon game takes you on a tour of Pittsburgh
The newly launched mobile Pokemon application brings the game to the streets of Pittsburgh. → Read More
Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial celebration will showcase the city’s past, present and future
What better way to celebrate our city’s bicentennial than with a parade full of puppets — giant puppets. On July 9, the city will host a Bicentennial Day Parade that runs Downtown, from 11th Street to Point State Park. → Read More
Pittsburgh Pride attendees reflect on the event’s purpose in the wake of Orlando mass shooting
Early Sunday morning, a man armed with an assault rifle opened fire in a gay club in Orlando, killing 49 people and injuring more than 50 others. While officials say the gunman claimed allegiance to the Islamic terrorist organization ISIS, and the details of Omar Mateen’s motives are still being worked out, what’s clear is that this was an attack on the LGBT community. → Read More
Thousands gather outside Consol Center for Pittsburgh Penguins Game 5; Pens lose, trash strewn
Pittsburgh Penguins lose Game 5 to San Jose in Stanley Cup Finals → Read More