CP Photo: Kaycee Orwig Anna Weber, White Whale events manager For many authors, going on a book tour is the highlight of getting published. They get to meet fans, sign copies of their books, and have moving conversations with readers on what they have written. But the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a problem: How do you go on a book tour when it’s not safe to be in the same room with so many people? Publishers and writers alike have risen to the occasion over the past year by creating virtual book tours, allowing authors to safely “travel” from city to city.
CP Photo: Kaycee Orwig A selection of tacos from California Taco Shop Cal-Mex is a cuisine that Pittsburghers probably haven’t heard much about. Like how Tex-Mex combines Texan and Mexican cuisines, Cal-Mex is a combination of authentic Mexican fare and California flavors. Unlike Tex-Mex, which has a strong focus on hearty and gut-busting dishes, Cal-Mex is about highlighting the fresh produce that proliferates in the Golden State. But luckily for Pittsburghers, those West Coast flavors are making their way to the Steel City, and California Taco Shop in Shaler is offering some delicious examples. The taqueria opened in 2019 and quickly became a local favorite. Though less popular than bigger restaurants like local Mexican food chains Condado or Mad Mex, people were reaching out to me about California Taco Shop anytime I mentione
CP photo: Kaycee Orwig Barbers Bobby Fletcher and Brandon Potts watch the action on East Carson Street from outside unisex salon Trending Styles in Pittsburgh s South Side on Sat., April 10, 2021. Earlier this month, the maximums for gatherings were raised, indoor dining capacities were increased, and restrictions on bar service were lifted, making this past weekend the second this year with more relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in place. With it being warm as well, with temps reaching the 80s, I knew the South Side was bound to be busy and full of life on Saturday evening.
East Carson Street is undeniably the hot spot for bars and nightlife in Pittsburgh. Ironically, this photo assignment came just two days before my 21st birthday in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, but I guess drinking on the job is always a
CP Photo: Jared Wickerham Delta 9 PA in Lawrenceville Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program continues to expand. What started as just a handful of dispensaries in 2018, the Pittsburgh region, and the entire state, is continuously adding on more dispensaries and providing long-overdue relief to patients with a wide variety of cannabis products and medications.
Pittsburgh City Paper reached out to Pittsburgh-area medical marijuana dispensaries to get more information directly from the sources to help patients determine which one might be the best fit for their needs. If you are one of the people who qualify for medical marijuana, and have acquired a certified Pennsylvania medical marijuana card, here’s a guide to help you navigate the growing list of dispensary locations now providing patients relief in Southwestern Pennsylvania
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