Janine Faust
Pittsburgh CityPaper
Pennsylvania, United States
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International Color Festival encourages people of all backgrounds to celebrate Holi as a community
On April 28, celebrate the fourth annual International Color Festival, hosted by the Indian Community Center and Visit Carnegie. The celebration is based on Holi,... → Read More
Summer Lee, Legislative Black Caucus look to reform police procedures in Pennsylvania
If Antwon Rose II were alive today, he would be represented by state Rep. Summer Lee (D-Swissvale). Since winning her first election in May 2018, Lee has been in the streets with hundreds of demonstrators calling for justice for Rose after he was shot and killed by former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Roseld. → Read More
Vape Van hits the streets to bring CBD and vape products to your neighborhood
Food trucks are a summertime staple for hungry Pittsburghers. → Read More
Prantl’s famous burnt almond torte is being made into a new beer
Pittsburgh-based Prantl’s Bakery has earned a national reputation among cake lovers for its burnt almond torte — now they’re bringing the famous flavor to beer cans. Prantl’s announced Thursday that it’s teamed up with brewing company Platform Beer Co. to create “Torte,” a blonde ale inspired by the iconic dessert. → Read More
Young candidates in Pittsburgh are sick of 'waiting their turn'
There is a common criticism of young politicians like U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or Ilhan Omar: “wait your turn.” It implies candidates must gather a certain level of experience and the go-ahead from older authority figures before seeking office. → Read More
Pittsburgh has the most educated immigrants in the U.S.
Pittsburgh’s immigrants are the smartest in the U.S. The majority of foreign-born adults settled in the Steel City have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. Data compiled by the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social and Urban Research show the Pittsburgh metro area contains the highest percentage of educated immigrants in the nation. → Read More
Oakmont approves new ordinance to ward off fracking
The fracking industry has slowly been encroaching on Allegheny County’s suburbs over the past few years. Oakmont residents displeased with this trend have taken steps to ensure their borough won’t be home to a natural-gas drilling anytime soon. → Read More
Pennsylvania solar jobs increased amidst a national decline
Jobs in the solar industry have declined nationwide for the second year in a row — though that trend isn’t true for many individual states, and Pennsylvania is one of them. According to the 2018 National Solar Jobs Census, released by The Solar Foundation Tuesday, jobs in the solar industry declined nationally by 3.2 percent in 2018. → Read More
Horror movie renaissance comes at the perfect time for Pittsburghers trying to keep George A. Romero’s legacy alive
While most of the characters in his movies are the reanimated and diseased dead, a group of Pittsburghers wants to ensure George A. Romero’s legacy stays alive and healthy — and the horror genre’s recent revitalization is likely to be a big help. → Read More
Pittsburgh Women’s March to focus on progress, connections amidst national divide
Two years after grappling with its own conflict, 2019 Women’s March on Pittsburgh hopes to rebuild bridges even as the national organization breaks down. → Read More
As a potential storm approaches, Pittsburgh's snow plow tracker still down for upgrades
While it won’t be ready by this wintry weekend, a new version of Pittsburgh’s Public Plow Tracker site is expected to be up and running by the end of the month. → Read More