Alex Gordon
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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In Vivarium, Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots shelter in place (indefinitely)
When real estate agents refer to a “forever home,” it’s usually not taken literally — just that the lawn is green, the neighbors are nice, the schools are good, and that you may be compelled to stay there for a very long time. → Read More
These lawyers are offering free or discounted representation for arrested protesters
On Mon., June 8, the Allegheny County District Attorney's office announced that the charges for 39 cases related to recent protests have been dropped. The exact number of total cases still active is unknown, but an assistant from Lisa Middleman's office estimated the number of arrests to be around 70. → Read More
Pandemic Crossword
DOWN 1. App for Gen-Z 2. Local univ., briefly 3. Not delivery of dining in 7. App criticized for sticking it to restaurants 10. Extra... → Read More
At Home With: Jasmine M. Cho
Everybody is dealing with COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — connecting with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start. → Read More
At Home With: slowdanger
Everybody is dealing with COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — connecting with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start. → Read More
What does the 'green phase' of Pennsylvania’s reopen plan actually mean?
On Friday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the most recent round of reopenings around the state, including the first counties to enter the "green phase" on... → Read More
At Home With: Steve Spohn
"If anybody knows how to get a hold of Joe Manganiello’s people, tell ‘em I’d love to be friends and play Dungeons and Dragons sometime! → Read More
Everything's Gonna Be Alright: Kenny Chesney's May 30 Pittsburgh show has finally been postponed
Well, it finally happened. Kenny Chesney's Heinz Field performance scheduled for May 30, along with the rest of his tour, has been postponed, according to Essential Broadcast Media. → Read More
At Home With: DS Kinsel
Everybody is dealing with COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF... → Read More
How Pittsburgh's Muslim community is celebrating Ramadan during coronavirus
After a week operating with almost a dozen of his workers staying home due to coronavirus protections, Abdullah Salem started to debate whether he should... → Read More
At Home With: Joy Ike
Everybody is dealing with COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — connecting with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start. → Read More
At Home With: Maya Haptas
Talking skateboarding and sauerkraut with the founder of Shred Your Fears → Read More
At Home With: David Bernabo
"I’ve become an amateur birdwatcher, in that I look at birds outside of my window and wonder which birds they are." → Read More
At Home With: Rick Sebak
Everybody is dealing with COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — connecting with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start. → Read More
At Home With: Ed Piskor
"Remember when something like COVID-19 was sci-fi? It even has a sci-fi name." → Read More
Mayor Peduto looks ahead to Pittsburgh's "new normal" in speech on COVID-19
During a brief speech today from the City-County building, Mayor Bill Peduto touted the city's response to COVID-19 related restrictions and quarantines, noting that as of yesterday, 327 ICU beds remained open across the county. "Thank you to all who have been staying home and working to flatten the curve," said Peduto. → Read More
At Home With: Matt Galluzzo, president and CEO of Riverlife
"Riverlife is a nimble and very merry band of rebels." → Read More
At Home With: Gia Fagnelli
Everybody is dealing with the COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — connecting with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start. → Read More
Edible Engagements
For the past six weeks or so, I've been collecting answers to a survey about Pittsburghers' favorite healthy-ish munchies. → Read More
At Home With: Steve 'Stevo' Parys
Everybody is dealing with the COVID-19 quarantines and restrictions in different ways. While there's no single right way to cope — social distancing and staying TF home aside — staying connected with friends, family, and neighbors is a good place to start. → Read More