Community

Guide to Pittsburgh Face Mask Makers: volunteer, sew, donate

By Lindsay Patross | July 14, 2020

Pittsburgh Face Mask Makers: A look at all of the Pittsburgh groups that are sewing face masks to donate and you how you can help.

Dixie Beer to drop ‘Dixie’ and be renamed, Gayle Benson says

By Clint Durrett | June 26, 2020

Dixie Beer will drop “Dixie” from its name, according to owner Gayle Benson.

Allways Lounge

A window with a view: how the peep show at Allways Lounge is more than just a show

By Marielle Songy | June 22, 2020

What started as a way to continue a serving at a neighborhood bar has now turned into a way to give back to the community with more than a drink.

Three Artists Routing Sales Proceeds to 1Hood Media & Bukit Bail Fund

By Jessa Gibboney | June 18, 2020

A trio of Carnegie Mellon students are raising money for causes aligned with the Black community. 100% of proceeds go to Pittsburgh organizations.

PHOTOS: What a difference a phase makes – NOLA begins Phase 2 reopening

By Michael DeMocker | June 14, 2020

New Orleans began Phase 2 of reopening the city June 12, with some businesses finally able to open doors after months of being shuttered.

PHOTOS: They all masked for you: Audubon Zoo reopens after COVID-19 closure

By Michael DeMocker | June 14, 2020

No lion, New Orleans has missed its zoo. But on June 3, the Audubon Nature Institute re-opened the Audubon Zoo with safety measures in place. The facility is limited to 25% capacity and visitors must book an entry time on-line ahead of time.

PHOTOS: World Naked Bike Ride hits the streets, despite COVID-19 pandemic

By Matthew Hinton | June 14, 2020

Riders in various stages of undress participate in the 12th annual World Naked Bike Ride New Orleans at Markey Park in the Bywater before continuing on to the French Quarter Saturday, June 13, 2020.

PHOTOS: Black Masking Indians lead protest through the streets of Treme

By Matthew Hinton | June 14, 2020

Wearing all black instead of suits, members of the Black Hawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians take part in a “Peaceful Demonstration for the Young Black Generation,” in the Treme / Lafitte neighborhoods and the 7th Ward in New Orleans Friday June 12, 2020.

Thousands gather for peaceful protest against police brutality and racial injustice at Jackson Square in New Orleans

By Michael DeMocker | June 6, 2020

Thousands of people gather on Decatur Street in front of Jackson Square for a rally to protest the killing by police of George Floyd and others.

PHOTOS: Protesters march from Duncan Plaza to the CCC against police brutality

By Michael DeMocker | June 4, 2020

Thursday night, protesters against police brutality met at Duncan Plaza and marched to the Crescent City Connections.