Pittsburgh/ Community & Society
Published on January 09, 2020
Top Pittsburgh news: Hundreds protest against war in the Middle East; Stewart to start filming; morePhoto: Allie_Caulfield/Flickr

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The popularity of drag brunches and other events show the scene’s mainstream appeal in Pittsburgh

When the Hard Rock Cafe in South Side started hosting drag brunches two years ago, the organizers ran into a problem: Many patrons had no idea about tipping etiquette, an integral component for both the show's energy and the performers' bottom line. 

Read the full story on Pittsburgh City Paper.

Hundreds take to Pittsburgh streets to protest Trump’s efforts to escalate war in the Middle East

On Saturday, Jan. 4, in Pittsburgh, more than 200 people gathered in Schenley Plaza to protest any escalation with Iran. The protesters denounced the current conflict in the Middle East, which has been ongoing since 2003, and called for an end to the wars. 

Read the full story on Pittsburgh City Paper.

Kristen Stewart film 'Happiest Season' to shoot in Pittsburgh later this month

A new decade brings another feature film to Pittsburgh: “Happiest Season” starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis. The rom-com begins shooting in mid-January.

Read the full story on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Google engineer encourages workers to avoid Pittsburgh over air quality concerns

An article written by a Google engineer is encouraging other workers to avoid Pittsburgh because of the air quality.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.

Man pleads guilty to beating and strangulating 25-year-old woman in East Pittsburgh

A man in prison who confessed to killing a 25-year-old woman in East Pittsburgh has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.


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