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INSIDE: WHY IS THERE A LABOR SHORTAGE IN PITTSBURGH?

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BY JARED WICKERHAM

Chrisarah Johnson, founder, CEO, and creative director of Good Days Brand, sells her most recent clothing pieces including T-shirts, shorts, and socks out of the trunk of her car along East Carson Street in the South Side on Sat., Aug. 14.

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A "Kitchen Help Wanted" sign hangs on the door of FatHeads in the South Side.

WANDERING WORKERS THE BIG STORY

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VERYONE HAS SEEN THE SIGNS. At several restaurants and retailers across Pittsburgh, workers have quit en masse or walked out and announced the establishment is closed with hastily made handwritten posters. Sometimes the workers share an emphatic “We Quit” message, sometimes they walk out without letting anyone know. Whether done out of frustration, organized labor action, or public safety, places like Subway, Family Dollar, and Burger King have faced dramatic labor shortages in Pittsburgh this summer.

“I THINK THIS [PANDEMIC] HAS GIVEN US AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK, ‘HOW DO WE WANT TO WORK?’” CP PHOTO: JARED WICKERHAM

A sign hangs on the door of Supercuts in the South Side.

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A "Now Hiring" sign is shown at Dunkin’ Donuts along Route 51.

The walk-outs have been so frequent, many have been left scratching their heads, trying to figure out what is driving this shortage of workers. Some have hypothesized that people are sick of working for low wages and are demanding to be better compensated. Others have guessed there are still lingering fears over coronavirus, as cases have started to increase and vaccination rates have slowed. And, there are likely other factors people might not have thought of at all.

It’s difficult to exactly point to one cause for Pittsburgh’s pandemic labor struggles, but Pittsburgh City Paper spoke to three local experts in hopes of providing some answers. Economists say Pittsburgh’s demographics are likely playing a part, as many of the region’s large number of older workers have been spurred into early retirement thanks to the pandemic, and replacing them with younger workers hasn’t come easy. They also note that,

while some industries like hospitality are seeing shortages, there appears to be a corresponding growth in warehousing and logistics jobs. Workforce development experts believe these shifts are likely caused by people looking for better pay and better workplace environments.

But Toni Felice, director of data and evaluation at local workforce development group Partner4Work, is among the experts who believe employers might need to start adjusting to the shifting desires of Pittsburgh’s changing workforce if they want to be able to make sure all their available positions are filled.

“The thing about Pittsburgh is we have a strong work ethic. We want to work,” says Felice. “I think this [pandemic] has given us an opportunity to ask, ‘How do we want to work?’ People used to define themselves by their career, and this pandemic has maybe helped people realize that they don’t want to live that way.”

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TOP INDUSTRIES Pittsburgh industries that have recovered the most since the pandemic began

BY LAURYN NANIA INFO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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FTER RECORD-BREAKING unemployment rates occurred when the coronavirus pandemic struck Allegheny County in March 2020, some industries in the Pittsburgh region have now almost fully recovered to their prepandemic number of employees, and some have even increased.

Pittsburgh City Paper has gathered data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to reveal which five industries have substantially recovered from the start of the pandemic to June 2021.

CONSTRUCTION In March 2020, the construction industry had about 59,100 employees. The rate dropped about 25,000 in the following month of April. However, construction is one of the only industries in Pittsburgh that has increased its current employment rate compared to before the pandemic. As of June 2021, construction employment has increased 10.3% to 65,900 employees compared to March 2020 figures.

FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES The number of employers in financial activities (such as banking, insurance, and real estate) in March 2020 was 76,000. The number of employed individuals as of June 2021 dipped only slightly by 1.8% compared to the March 2020 rate. As of June 2021, there are about 75,000 employees in Pittsburgh’s financial activities industries.

INFORMATION The information industry, with fields like tech, film, publishing, broadcasting, and media, almost fully recovered their employment rate from March 2020 to June 2021. The industry in March 2020 had 19,000 employees and only saw a 0.5% drop as of June 2021, with 18,900 employees. Two years ago in June 2019, there were 19,200 employees meaning that the rate decreased 1.6% to where it currently stands.

PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES The number of employees in the large industry of professional and business services (such as law offices, engineering services, call centers, and company headquarters) in March 2020 was about 179,300 jobs. The employment number in this industry only had a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to pre-pandemic figures, almost matching that number with 179,100 jobs as of June 2021. However, in June 2019 the industry had 184,300 employees, meaning their employment rate has decreased by 2.8% since then.

TRADE, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY Workers in the trade, transportation, and utility industry sell merchandise at wholesale and retail, transport passengers and cargo, and provide utility services. The number of employees in the Pittsburgh region in this industry had 203,400 employees in March 2020. Since then, the Trade, Transportation, and Utility industry has faced a 1.9% decrease compared to June 2021 with about 199,600 employees. •

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A "Now Hiring" sign is shown at Domino’s Pizza along Route 51.

SLOW RECOVERY Like most regions in America, Pittsburgh’s economy hasn’t fully recovered to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. After a steep and large drop in employment in April 2020, Pittsburgh and other regions saw a large and steep increase in employment up to fall 2020. But where Pittsburgh differs from other regions is that since the fall increase, employment has stayed relatively flat, while other regions are seeing a slow, but steady climb in employment closer to pre-pandemic levels. As of June, the Pittsburgh metro area workforce totaled 1,160,100 workers, whereas employment numbers were closer to 1,210,000 before the pandemic.

Felice thinks the quality of jobs available isn’t exactly encouraging people to sprint back into the workforce. Partner4Work compiles job listings and quantifies them, and Felice says most of the job openings over the last 30 days have been in retail.

She says these positions have currently and historically offered low wages and tend to have employees work erratic and inconsistent schedules.

“Why aren’t people coming back? Some of that is the quality of the job and some of that is the scheduling,” says Felice.

Additionally, many retailers and restaurants don’t offer workers much of a career ladder, if any at all, according to Felice. Because of this, Felice understands that many employees are going to jump to different jobs that offer better pay and better scheduling.

Felice says employers, especially those in hospitality and retail, would be smart to raise wages, accommodate schedules better around employee needs, and develop career ladders so workers can build a future for themselves. And she says that trend may be catching on, even if employers in those local industries have a ways to go.

“I think some employers are very open to it,” Felice says of improving pay and working conditions at restaurants and retail. “And there is data about how onboarding a new employer is costly, so avoiding turnover benefits employers, too.”

“THERE WAS THIS BIG SHOCK TO THE ECONOMY AND PEOPLE STARTED TO LOOK AT DIFFERENT AVENUES TO GROW.”

NEW OPPORTUNITIES According to Jim Futrell, vice president of market research at the pro-business group the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, there are only two industries in Pittsburgh that have more employment today than they did before the pandemic: construction and transportation/warehousing.

Futrell says it’s likely the transportation and warehousing industry — which includes jobs at places like Amazon distribution centers and warehouses for large grocers like Giant Eagle — has attracted many workers who used to work in the hospitality industries. He explains that restaurants and other hospitality fields tend to offer the lowest pay of any industry in Pittsburgh, and with warehouse job growth thanks to Amazon moving to western Allegheny County and Giant Eagle beefing up its logistics workforce in response to the pandemic, workers have been likely drawn to those places because of better pay.

“There was this big shock to the economy and people started to look at different avenues to grow,” says Futrell.

Additionally, even though restaurants have seen some dramatic signs of worker shortages, Futrell says that Pittsburgh’s hospitality industry is making a rebound in employment. However, he says there are still shortages when it comes to industries related to business travel, which hasn’t resumed on a large scale since the pandemic.

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MOST OTHER PLACES ARE INCHING BACK, BUT WE AREN’T INCHING BACK.”

Smoothie King: Smoothies with a Purpose and a Job with a Purpose

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DEMOGRAPHIC ISSUES Overall, Futrell says there are likely several factors contributing to Pittsburgh’s slowerthan-average employment recovery compared to other regions. Beyond low wages, and other industries siphoning off workers, Futrell says that Pittsburgh’s population growth has always been a factor working against employment growth.

According to the census, the Pittsburgh region did actually grow for the first time in decades, but that growth rate of 0.6% was still well below national average.

“Population growth in the area, that is a factor,” says Futrell. “It brings in workers and creates demand for additional goods and services.”

University of Pittsburgh economist Chris Briem warns against explaining the labor shortage as the fault of any one issue, and says that there are COVID and nonCOVID issues at play, as well as national issues that Pittsburgh can’t really control, like ones related to childcare and health.

“Some of the workforce was the last to be vaccinated, though not sure that is an issue anymore,” says Briem.

But he does say that, in addition to slow population growth, Pittsburgh demographics may have contributed to a new worker shortage. Briem explains the age of Pittsburgh’s workforce is older than most regions, and says COVID likely spurred on some retirements. And, he adds, Pittsburgh is likely struggling to replace those jobs

f you’re looking for a purpose and not just a job, Smoothie King is looking for you. The industry leader since 1973, Smoothie King prides itself on its ability to provide guests with a quality, delicious product, while giving them an experience they want to come back for. In order for the brand to continue to live up to its goals and mission, they need the right team members behind the bar making it happen. Smoothie King has a simple recipe for success: Hire the best people, use the best ingredients and blend with a purpose!

Locally owned and operated by Elizabeth Szabo and Jeremy Haley, Smoothie King in Wexford and Bridgeville have strived to develop a cohesive team of individuals who love what they do, feel respected, are empowered in their roles, and are committed to fostering exceptional guest experiences.

This is your chance to join a winning team, as Smoothie King was named FIRST PLACE in the Best Smoothie and Juice Bar Category in Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best Of Pittsburgh” 2020 reader’s poll.

“We want to provide an exceptional experience for our team as well as our guests. It’s no secret that there are a lot of job opportunities out there right now, especially within the food and beverage industry,” Szabo says. “But Smoothie King is a unique place to build your career.

We’re making smoothies; there are no grills, no grease, no fryers, there’s no cooking, and no unreasonable hours.”

Smoothie King’s menu is divided into categories by Purpose: “Stay Slim,” “Get Fit,” “Be Well,” and “Take a Break” blends. Despite the voluminous menu and wide variety of smoothie options available, Smoothie King is able to streamline its operations with a recipe management engine so no memorization is required.

“If you can follow simple step-by-step instructions and portion accurately, you can make a smoothie. A great personality is what we are really looking for. The rest we can train you on,” says Szabo. “If you have a smile, we want you,” concurs Haley.

With more than 1,300 locations and over 45 years of brand equity, Smoothie King continues to carve out a niche market in the food and beverage industry.

Smoothie King smoothies are made with countless combinations of fruits, veggies, supplements, and enhancers for endless ways to Rule the Day. Each blend is crafted to help customers achieve their health and fitness goals, using whole fruits and organic veggies, athlete-friendly proteins, and other wholesome ingredients — never any syrups or artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Jeremy Haley, who worked for SKFI, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer before joining Szabo’s team in Pittsburgh, is also a seasoned restaurant industry veteran with many years of experience in other quick-serve concepts. Haley’s past experiences in the food and beverage industry have given him an even greater appreciation for the unique environment at Smoothie King.

“What I love about Smoothie King is our mission to inspire a healthy and active lifestyle; it’s a wonder-

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A "Now Hiring" sign is shown at Dunkin’ Donuts along Route 51.

thanks to a lack of available college students currently in the region due to the pandemic.

“I think a lot of [college students] tended to stick around for a time, but they weren’t here to graduate in place,” says Briem, noting that COVID policies kept many college students remote, and thus not living in Pittsburgh like they normally would. “And you add all that up, and you see a serious shortage in younger workers.

Most other places are inching back, but we aren’t inching back.”

Briem says this phenomenon highlights the importance of Pittsburgh’s universities to its overall economy, and he hopes it reminds people of students’ necessary role in the region.

“They are an underappreciated part of the local labor force,” says Briem.

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THIS PHENOMENON HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF PITTSBURGH’S UNIVERSITIES TO ITS OVERALL ECONOMY, AND [BRIEM] HOPES IT REMINDS PEOPLE OF STUDENTS’ NECESSARY ROLE IN THE REGION.

ful place to work,” says Haley. “Every single day you come in and learn something new that is going to help you in your future. Smoothie King is as much fun as you can have while you’re at work.”

Smoothie King is seeking candidates who are: outgoing, team players, comfortable speaking with guests, and excited about the brand and its mission to inspire people to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

See what local customers have to say about Smoothie King’s staff: “Great tasting smoothies - Staff was informative and helpful to a first-time customer.” – A.P. “Love this place. Glad I found it. Staff was amazing, helpful and patient!” - R.S. “Great customer service; offered help with menu, great tasting smoothie…” – E.G. “The nicest people ever” –C.B. “Keep up the great work guys… impressive speed of service and never ceasing high quality and integrity of its workers.” – L.S.

Smoothie King offers up to $15 an hour, based on experience and availability, plus tips, and employees receive a free smoothie each shift. Employees, if eligible, may receive a gas reimbursement when traveling to the store outside of a certain radius.

Smoothie King is open seven days a week, 7 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday; 8 am to 9 pm Saturday; and 9 am to 8 pm Sunday. They are urgently seeking full-time Managers and Team Members, particularly for weekday daytime shifts, but also always need part-time help for evenings and weekends.

“We are dedicated to finding the right people to join our team. We aren’t just a team, we are family. This is the perfect role for someone who is passionate about hospitality and serving a product you can believe in.”

Interested applicants can apply at www.smoothiekingpa.com for either Pittsburgh area Smoothie King location, located in Wexford at 11199 Perry Highway, or Bridgeville at 1025 Washington Pike in the Chartiers Valley Shopping Center.

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NEW BEGINNINGS Corrosion Specialist Kerry Swietlicki, Peoples

Good places to look if you are thinking about changing careers in Pittsburgh

BY LAURYN NANIA // INFO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

Peoples Natural Gas offers Pittsburghers of all backgrounds a career path. s one of Pittsburgh’s largest employers with more than 1,500 employees in Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia, Peoples Natural Gas strives to make an impact in the Pittsburgh community. That takes shape in the services they provide, but also in the effort they have made to be one of the most stable, secure employers in the area for Pittsburghers of all backgrounds.

Peoples has made a commitment to their current and future workforce and company culture by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among their employees and future hires. They also offer continuous training, hold importance to proper working conditions, create opportunities for employees to grow in their fields and to develop a career path.

Peoples looks to represent the diversity of Pittsburgh in everything they do. From entry-level roles to upper management, they strive for people from all backgrounds and walks of life to be a part of the Peoples family. “It is so very important to hire, train and promote diverse employees within Peoples. The ability to share and educate each other on the nuances and characteristics we demonstrate at work improves our combined efforts,” said Monica Alston, Manager, Operations Construction & Administration. Peoples is actively offering and searching for residents within the City of Pittsburgh to apply for these roles, and they offer help to guide you in being a successful part of their team.

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ing and making sure their employees develop and thrive within their roles. They provide extensive onthe-job training that allows employees to feel comfortable performing their jobs. This training also encourages those in Pittsburgh who may not have an entire resume full of relevant work experience to still feel comfortable applying!

These are just some of the reasons why Peoples employees often settle into a stable and long-lasting career with the company. Between the extensive training, the competitive pay and benefits, and the active and ongoing promotion from within by current employees, it’s no wonder that many employees have been members of the Peoples family for more than two decades.

So if you’re looking to be a part of your community and work in a role that offers growth potential, look for Peoples. As Manager of Construction Operations John Walko says, “We provide gas service to a diverse community. If we hire from within those communities, we get employees who take pride in their work. Our employees need to come from all walks of life. As a manager of a large work group at Peoples, I get to see the benefit of having a strong, diverse work group that strives to reach common goals. I have an appreciation for all employees who work together, share values and put in the effort to accomplish tasks as a team.”

With that in mind, Peoples is looking for more new employees from within the City of Pittsburgh to join the ranks. These entry-level positions, like the currently open Fitter/Laborer positions in Gibsonia, Kittanning and Wilkinsburg, provide training, stability, and competitive wages and benefits to those who take on the role. With multiple openings available, including many field positions around the city, Peoples Natural Gas has an opportunity for you!

Monica Alston - Manager, Operations Construction & Administration

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For more information about Peoples Natural Gas open positions, visit their career page.

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NEMPLOYMENT RATES and layoffs

skyrocketed in March 2020 due to the pandemic, but businesses in Pittsburgh have slowly reopened in the last few months and have started hiring as vaccinations have become available.

Yet as businesses reopen and search for employees, the mindsets of some workers have changed due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, with many preferring remote work and wanting better pay, leaving current employment rates below prepandemic levels.

For those seeking new employment, Pittsburgh City Paper has compiled a list of organizations, schools, and training facilities good for a career change, and highlighted some fields that are currently in high demand.

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CONSTRUCTION

The construction industry has a higher employment rate as of June 2021 compared to its pre-pandemic rate in March 2020. The industry’s employment has jumped 10.3% since before the pandemic, with a total of almost 66,000 workers in the Pittsburgh region.

Most construction labor jobs only require a high school diploma or GED. However, most higher wage jobs in construction require a certification at a trade school, which is typically a two-year program and much less expensive than college. The average hourly wage of construction and extraction workers in Pittsburgh in May 2020 was $25.93, and the average yearly salary was $53,940, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Notable trade schools in the Pittsburgh region offering construction courses are Trade Institute of Pittsburgh (tipgh.org) and Triangle Tech (triangle-tech.edu).

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NURSING

Nursing jobs dominate the Pittsburgh region and the state, and their growth doesn’t appear to be slowing down. According to the Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, the Pittsburgh region expects to add more than 1,000 new nursing positions by 2026.

Nursing is a tough field and it requires a degree, but there are several well-ranked nursing programs in Pittsburgh.

The University of Pittsburgh (pitt. edu), Carlow University (carlow.edu), and Chatham University (chatham.edu) all offer well-ranked nursing degrees.

The Community College of Allegheny College (ccac.edu) also offers an Associate Degree Nursing Program, available at five college sites including the California University of Pennsylvania. Allegheny Health Network (ahn.org) also runs its own nursing school.

The average salaries for Registered Nurses are around $70,180, well above the average annual Pittsburgh-area salary of $57,000.

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TECH

Technology is one of Pittsburgh’s fastest growing industries. Tech jobs require education and experience, but according to the Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, the Pittsburgh region expects to add more than 500 Software Developers and Database Administrators by 2026. Tech companies have been expanding in many neighborhoods in the city, like East Liberty, Oakland, and the Strip District.

Those looking for work in the tech field should look for job listings on the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s website at pghtech.org.

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JOB OPENINGS IN PITTSBURGH We know the pandemic has been hard on many Pittsburghers, so we invited area employers to send us their job openings. Whether you’re looking for a new career — or looking for someone to fill a position, stay tuned for our new weekly online feature compiling job listings from across the region. This week, find more information on the following positions, plus additional listings, at pghcitypaper.com.

NONPROFIT Assistant Director of Development.

Responsible for performing myriad development functions to generate restricted and unrestricted funds. Carnegie Science Center, tinyurl.com/ CPCSCDevelopment Community Living Supervisor Direct Care.

Oversee daily operation of assigned community home(s). Serve as the on-call person. Achieva, tinyurl.com/CPAchievaDirectCare Community Organizer. Expand base of supporters and mobilize Black people to take action on reproductive justice issues. New Voices for Reproductive Justice, tinyurl.com/ CPNewVoicesCommunity Crew Member. Responsible for creating a clean, safe, disinfected, and comfortable environment for the animal collection, visitors, and staff. National Aviary, aviary.org/about-us/jobs Customer Service Associate. Handle and organize materials, as well as give donors and shoppers great customer service. Construction Junction, cjreuse.org/about/jobs

Member Relations Coordinator. Responsible for management of the Pittsburgh Membership program, including stewardship of long-term member relationships. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, pittsburghkids.org/about/careersopportunities/careers Patient Access Service Representative.

Answer and direct telephone calls, ensure each patient has complete registration and admission record, schedule patients for appointments, and collect co-pays/deductibles. The Children’s Institute, tinyurl.com/CPChildrensPatient Project Organizer. Provide leadership in implementing voter engagement program, building power among Black women, femmes, and folx who are unregistered or infrequent voters. New Voices for Reproductive Justice, tinyurl.com/CPNewVoicesOrganizer Retail Warehouse Coordinator. Develop strategies, handling, and organization of materials, as well as lead staff in associate positions and manager on duty responsibilities.

Construction Junction, cjreuse.org/about/jobs

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Education Manager. Responsible for hiring, scheduling, and supervising diverse team of educators. Collaborates with Early Childhood department on developmentally appropriate programming and facilitation in exhibits.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, pittsburghkids. org/about/careers-opportunities/careers

Administrative Assistant Sr. Level/ Production Coordinator. Provide high-level operational, production, and administrative support to the Vice President and Executive Producer of MCG Jazz and other staff members.

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Jazz, tinyurl.com/ CPMCGJazz

Events Coordinator. Book and coordinate private and corporate facility rentals; coordinate all hosting logistics on day of events; assist in the planning of marketing and fundraising events; provide effective presentations to prospective clients. Have a proactive and ongoing sales strategy. National Aviary, aviary.org/about-us/jobs

Associate Director. Assist with programming, proposal writing, and marketing. Kente Arts Alliance, gail@kentearts.org

Fall Attendant. Temporary (seasonal) employees.

Assist in fast-paced customer service for Venture Outdoors/Kayak Pittsburgh rental locations, generally open from May through October.

Kayak Pittsburgh, tinyurl.com/CPKayakPgh Kitchen/Commissary Attendant. Prepare animal diets and make deliveries throughout the zoo. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, hr@pittsburghzoo.org

Assistant Manager of Donor Relations.

Support fundraising initiatives and event coordination for individual donors. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, trustarts.org/pct_home/about/ employment

strategize donor communications. Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, tinyurl.com/CPBachCommManager Development Manager. Responsible for researching new foundation prospects and government opportunities, grant writing, funder reports, corporate sponsorships, and individual donor research, cultivation, and tracking. New Hazlett Theater, newhazletttheater.org/about/ employment Development Systems Associate. Provide data management to support donor services for individual, corporate, and public sector giving.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, trustarts.org/pct_home/ about/employment Event Operations Assistant. Assist team on city wide festivals, events, and art projects in a hands-on way. Flyspace Productions, tinyurl.com/ CPFlyspaceEvent Event Operations Coordinator. Assist with event creation and maintenance, show settlements, and inventory management. Provide daily support to several guest services functions.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, trustarts.org/pct_home/ about/employment Game Day Team Member. Be committed to consistently delivering “WOW! Moments” to create lifetime memories and lasting relationships for guests. Pittsburgh Pirates, tinyurl.com/CPPghPirates Manager of Individual Giving. Develop individual fundraising strategies to increase both revenue and donor base. Provide day-today management of membership program.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, trustarts.org/pct_home/ about/employment Manager of School and Community Programs. Implement and manage teaching artist residencies and workshops with local school districts and community organizations. Oversee summer arts programs. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, trustarts.org/pct_home/about/employment Marketing Director. Oversee all aspects of digital engagement, marketing, and advertising in support of the museum’s mission. Mattress Factory, mattress.org/jobs Marketing Manager. Develop and execute marketing plans to actively engage the community. New Hazlett Theater, newhazletttheater.org/about/employment Production Manager. Part-time, year-long contract position. Determine design and production aspects of each play in the season, including production goals, schedule, and budgets. Prime Stage Theatre, email resume to resume@primestage.com or tinyurl.com/ CPPrimeStageTheatre Production Specialist. Assist in audio, lighting, video, and staging throughout the year.

Flyspace Productions, tinyurl.com/CPFlyspace

Attendant/Housekeeping for Special Events. Serve as on-site contact for events, keep spaces clean, stock paper supplies, and more.

Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, tinyurl.com/ CPCHMHAttendant

Program & Events Manager. Actively look for opportunities and strategies to best serve patrons and represent the theater, and be driven to provide radical customer service to artistic partners and patrons. New Hazlett Theater, newhazletttheater.org/about/employment

Communications and Operations Manager.

Manage social media content and enhance\

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Community Living Specialists Full Time & Variable Hour Mainstay Life Services $15.50 - 16.50/hr Mainstay Life Services is a nonprofit organization providing an array of supports to people with developmental disabilities, and their families. We are committed to assisting the people we support reach their fullest potentials within communities.

The Community Living Specialist will be responsible for providing 1:1 support to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Allegheny County and surrounding areas. This position will assist with community activities, daily living skills, and increase/maintain individuals ability to live independently.

• Generous Benefits Package for FT employee • High school or equivalent (Required) • Valid driver’s license (Required) • Must be 18 yrs old Visit our career page at www.mainstaylifeservices.org to complete an application or call/text 412.303.0420 or 412.298.9037 EOE

Port Authority is seeking a Manger of Project Controls and Asset Planning to manage and coordinate the project control and project planning activities of the Planning and Development Division.

Performs a full range of program management and control functions for projects of various scope, size, complexity; manages the development and implementation of cost and scheduling tools and methods for establishing, measuring, monitoring, controlling, and reporting progress and performance of capital projects; manages the Transit Asset Management program, serves as technical advisor to assigned project managers related to project controls systems and procedures to help achieve on-time and on-budget goals.

Essential Functions: Manages project controls and support activities with regard to administration and management of capital and operating budgets including the supervision of the Budget/Project Controls Analysts.

Manages activities related to the budgeting, accounting, tracking, reporting and verification of all costs associated with division operating and capital budgets, i.e. variances, professional service contracts, construction/procurement contracts, force account activities. Leads team in performing liaison activities related to grant applications, requests of funding, project controls and audits by internal and external groups. Responsible for the administration and procedures required to effectively monitor design work, procurement activities, contracts, and project budgets for the division.

Assists project managers in planning, programming, budgeting, scheduling, reviewing and reporting of activities for capital projects.

Job requirements include: BS Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in project controls, asset management, accounting, or budget administration of projects. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/ management experience. Professional and effective communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Valid PA driver’s license. Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows suite of products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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We are hiring for Servers, Host/Hostess, Server Assistant, Dish Washer, Line Cooks (experience preferred)

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infractions of rules or intrusion. Operate metal detector equipment and ID scanner. Thunderbird Music Hall, contact@roxianlive.com Special Events Coordinator. Assist with execution, oversight, and planning of special events and programming around Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, downtownpittsburgh.com/about-pdp/staff/ employment Venue event security, parking attendant, guests services, and more. Hiring for all positions this concert season in Burgettstown.

Live Nation-Pavilion at Star Lake, tinyurl.com/ CPStarlake

FOOD & DRINK Assistant General Manager. Oversee day-today operations, FOH and BOH employees, and customer service. Redbeard’s Sports Bar & Grill in Mount Washington, info@redbeardspgh.com Baker. Produce high-quality attractive, healthy baked goods. Contribute in achieving department goals for sales, margin, labor, and exceptional customer service. East End Food Co-op, eastendfood.coop/were-hiring Barista/Cashier. Responsible for everything that happens in front of house to make the cafe run, from making coffee, to developing drink recipes, making cocktails, stocking shelves, dishes, cleaning, running events, and more. De Fer Coffee & Tea, defer.coffee/de-fer-careers Bar Manager. Elevate bar program, focusing on unique beer, classic craft cocktails, and natural wines. Experience is great, but not 100% required. De Fer Coffee & Tea, defer.coffee/de-fer-careers Bartender/server. Make drinks, serve tables, sell cigars. Blend Bar, tinyurl.com/CPBlendBar Cake Decorator. Organize orders. Attention to detail. Ice and decorate cakes. Prepare various desserts, cupcakes, etc. Potomac Bakery, tinyurl.com/CPPotomacDecorator Cook. Perform all functions relating to producing high-quality prepared foods in a quick, friendly, and efficient manner. East End Food Co-op, eastendfood.coop/were-hiring Cook/Baker/Chef. Make simple, yet delicious cafe-style food from scratch (as often as you can) with elevated ingredients. De Fer Coffee & Tea, defer.coffee/de-fer-careers Cooks. Cool tavern seeks experienced cooks for high volume. Bigham Tavern, tinyurl.com/ CPBighamCooks Entry level brew-side position. Assist with a wide variety of brewery tasks including helping to run the canning line, setting up orders for pickup, help with off-site events, as well as a wide range of workplace projects. East End Brewing Co., eastendbrewing.com/employment Food and Drink, Parking, and Grounds Crew. A variety of fun seasonal jobs are available at popular annual festival. Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, tinyurl.com/CPRenFestSeasonalJobs Host. Outgoing host wanted. Weekend availability required. Previous experience working in an upscale dining environment preferred. Bridges & Bourbon, tinyurl.com/CPBBHost

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Hosts. $100 sign-on bonus in first paycheck.

Greet and seat guests at Warrendale bar.

Manage wait list, take phone-in orders and reservations. House of 1000 Beers, tinyurl.com/ CP1000BeersHosts Kitchen production personnel. Will assist in all areas of candy production. On the job training.

Located 10 minutes north from Pittsburgh on bus line. Betsy Ann Chocolates, betsyann.com Kitchen staff and front-of-house clerks.

Local Hazelwood bakery looking for kitchen staff and FOH clerks. Previous experience a plus, but not required. Offers benefits. La Gourmandine, email lagourmandinebakery@gmail.com or tinyurl.com/CPLaGourmandine Line Cook. Create and execute a high quality culinary menu. Steady hours and a competitive rate, based on experience. Bridges & Bourbon, tinyurl.com/CPBBLineCook Line Cooks. Knowledge of deep fryer, grill, and sauté cooking. Redbeard’s Sports Bar & Grill in Mount Washington, info@redbeardspgh.com Line Cook and Prep. Seeking multiple positions. No experience necessary. Hiring is based on character, aptitude, and willingness to be a team player. Burgh’ers Brewing, burgherspgh.com/careers Manager and Shift Leader. Ensure store is following all franchise policies. Work on line when necessary. Supervise all employees. Safe, deposits and Till accountability; wear an “owner’s hat” when running the store. Smoothie King Wexford/Bridgeville, smoothiekingpa.com Managers, bussers, runners, line cooks, dishwashers, and more. Now hiring for all positions. Great pay with opportunity to make tips and flexible hours. Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Brewery & Restaurant, tinyurl.com/ CPHofbrauhaus Multiple positions. Hiring both front and back of house in Downtown Pittsburgh. Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers, Bartenders, Barbacks, Hosts/ Hostess. Redbeard’s on Sixth, redbeardspgh.com/ employment.php Operations Assistant. Work in start-up food hub environment. Harvie Farms Pittsburgh, harvie.farm/blog Server. The latest offering from Flyspace Productions provides excellent bar service on the go from one of their fleet of vintage vehicles transformed into luxury tap trucks and bars. Pittsburgh Mobile Bars, tinyurl.com/ CPFlyspaceServer Servers. Friendly, should have liquor, wine, and beer knowledge. Redbeard’s Sports Bar & Grill in Mount Washington, info@redbeardspgh.com Shift Supervisor/Ice Cream Maker. Ensure smooth operation of store during shift and supervise up to two employees. Must be comfortable with cash register, and opening and closing. Will be trained to make high quality ice cream. Apply in person at Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream, 207 Atwood St., Oakland.

Store Clerks. Provide stellar customer service.

Take orders for breakfast pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Potomac Bakery, tinyurl.com/ CPPotomacClerk

Team Members. Learn all franchise procedures, and work on the line when necessary. “Friendly upselling” of nutritional supplements and vitamins.

Food Service experience preferred but not required. Smoothie King Wexford/Bridgeville, smoothiekingpa.com

shear work on top of the head. Paid time off, growth opportunities, competitive hourly wage and tips. Diesel Barbershop, dieselbarbershop.com/careers

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Account executive. Sells transit advertising to Pittsburgh-based agencies and businesses in order to meet quarterly sales goals. Port Authority of Allegheny County, send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to agiammanco@portauthority.org

Behavioral Health Counselor. Work directly with individuals with various disabilities in a residential setting. Implement behavior plans, coach and train staff, and input data all on your own schedule. UPMC, tinyurl.com/ CPUPMCCounselor Behavioral Health Technician. Seeking someone detail oriented with a knowledge of ABA and interventions relevant to Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Children’s Institute, tinyurl.com/CPChildrensTechnician Family Based Mental Health Clinician and Licensed School Based Mental Health Professional. Provide intensive therapeutic interventions and support services to families with children and adolescents who meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis and are at risk for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization or other out-of-home placement. Every Child, Inc., tinyurl.com/CPEveryChild Medical Assistant. Assist in greeting patients, admitting, preparing patients, signing-out patients, and more. Washington Physicians Group, tinyurl.com/ CPWPGMedAssist Nurses. Join immunization team with flexible work hours. All staff are independent contractors.

Pathways Wellness Program, tinyurl.com/ CPPathwaysNurses

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Assistant Manager Eastside. Knowledge of dog care industry a plus, but not required.

Requires outgoing personality, dedication to providing an unparalleled experience for clientele, and, of course, a love of dogs.

The Dog Stop, tinyurl.com/CPTheDogStop Front Counter Associate. Greet customers, manage the flow of fittings with seamstresses, take payments and process orders. Alterations Express, tinyurl.com/CPAltAssociate Retail sales personnel. Will train in packing and retail selling of premium chocolates.

Part-time/seasonal hours. Shoppers Route 8 location. 4-5 hour shifts, no Sundays. Betsy Ann Chocolates, betsyann.com

Submit a future listing by emailing jobs@pghcity paper.com

Nursing Assistant/Care Partner. Responsible for meeting and maintaining established patient care standards and providing patient/family centered care. Washington Health System, tinyurl.com/CPWHSCarePartner Phlebotomist. Collect and process blood samples and other specimens for inpatients and outpatients. Washington Health System, tinyurl. com/CPWHSPhlebotomist Registered Nurse. Provide and manage nursing care for an assigned specific population of patients and families. Washington Health System, tinyurl.com/CPWHSNurse Weekend Coordinator. Coordinate activities of staff of assigned community home on the weekends. Achieva, tinyurl.com/ CPAchievaCoordinator

BEAUTY & WELLNESS Barber Manager. Responsible for daily operations of barbershop. Paid time off, growth opportunities, competitive hourly wage and tips.

Diesel Barbershop, dieselbarbershop.com/careers Barber Shop Coordinator. Greet clients, put information into computer, check out after completion of service, and schedule next appointment. Part-time. Competitive hourly rate and commission. Diesel Barbershop, dieselbarbershop.com/careers Barber Stylist. Should have industry experience with ability to perform a fade (1/2” or less) with

Sales Associate. Part-time sales help of 2-3 days per week and one weekend per month. All three locations are hiring. Wild Birds Unlimited, contact Laura Hansen at wbuwex@hotmail.com

Seamstress/Tailor. Experience in alterations and tailoring industry.

Benefits and flexible scheduling (closed every Sunday.) Includes tailoring and altering of clothing, formals and bridal. Alterations Express, tinyurl.com/CPAlterations

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TECH Robotics Software Engineer. Develop machine automation and autonomy software including perception, mapping, and path planning using geometric based, machine learning, and fusion techniques. Velocity Works, tinyurl.com/ CPVelocityRobotics SharePoint Developer. Hybrid schedule. Requires minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience.

Design, build, and maintain sophisticated SharePoint enterprise solution(s) and workflows that are consistent with the organization’s vision to deliver reliable and highly available content and solutions. Velocity Works, velocityworks.io/ it-careers

SKILLED LABOR Fitter. Entry level laboring position working on extensive natural gas pipeline system.

Responsible for maintenance and installation of pipelines, Fitters can expect to operate heavy equipment, hand dig, repair leaks, and more.

This position may respond to callouts and work in inclement weather. Peoples Natural Gas, peoples-gas.com/careers Landscape Laborer, Maintenance Technician, and Skilled Construction Laborer. Build360 Construction (part of the RE360 family) is looking for experienced and ambitious members to join their team. They own several hundred units in the Pittsburgh area and are growing rapidly. RE360, tinyurl.com/ CPRE360Construction

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OK, NOW WHAT? Thoughts on climate crisis, injustice, and what’s been the summer of 2021

BY TERENEH IDIA // CPCONTRIBUTORS@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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WAS IN A COMPLETE Viola Davis in Fences crying mode. Eyes draining tears, nose leaking, mouth drooling and turned into a frown as I tried to explain my overwhelming sadness to my father over the phone. I talked and talked. Well, I squawked and squawked. After a few minutes, I was actually surprised how patient he was. There was a pause, I was finally silent and caught my breath in that hard-to-find-the-air moment after crying.

But when the hurt from my heart escaped through the words from my lips, I was calm enough to listen.

He said, “OK, now what?”

I was taken aback. He clearly did not understand the full extent of my pain. After I finished a shorter, more focused version of the story, I expected him to come to “my side” in clarity. Yet, he only repeated the same three little words again.

“OK, now what?”

This time I listened. I think my head, neck, and shoulders sighed in understanding. “Oh, OK, what you’re saying is, Dad, what you mean is, ‘That happened and what am I going to do about it?’”

Which brings me to where we are as humans on planet Earth. As a Black woman, I am aware that not all of us on this planet have contributed to our climate crisis, democracy crisis, health crisis, and all of the other injustices going on in the world around us. But as an American, I know I have done more damage than I would like to admit or to be able to easily quantify and not only because I am horrible at math, but because while we can physically see much of the damage, we have yet to feel the damage we have caused.

So what am I going to do about it?

Option 1. Give up. This is the easiest, and, I think, from the major media reports, expected — maybe even hoped for — approach. You see, if we give up on the planet, the plants, the animals, and each other, well ... We’ll probably just spend as much money as humanly possible. “Let’s eat and drink because tomorrow we die.”

Wear that plastic out. Swipe away, spend it all away. Maybe at some point, when it is safer, the 2020s will mirror the roaring 1920s in its bacchanalian revelry?

Maybe it already is? Is that what this time now is shaping to be? This push and pull

of, “I must go out and party. I have been in the house too long” vs. “I am scared of everyone out there, and I have no desire to see another living soul.”

Option 2. Fight. I do not mean boxing gloves, I mean thinking cap, work gloves, and pushed-up sleeves. Even within the seemingly hedonistic, “Let’s eat and drink because tomorrow we die” lies a space to pause and reconsider what action comes next, as this sentiment is taken from the Bible.

The ephemeral nature of life is also in that statement, as is value and celebration of what is here. The glorious beauty of what we have is in there, too. That sentence is a call to action because tomorrow is the day to fight for what is valuable. I think the Earth in its present flawed form with all of its species are worth fighting for. Even if we had a hundred planets to choose from, I’d still choose Earth.

Option 3. Sit on the Fence. Now, this is not the same as giving up. Sitting means staying in the same place. Doing nothing in the fight but also thinking that you’re “not making things worse.” Using Martin Luther King Jr.’s words, “The silence of our friends.” We won’t forget those silences.

Based on our limited and miseducation in schools, the Eurocentric curriculum is filled with men and wars. You think this is who humans are, that this is all we can do. Forgetting that most of human history, most of the human experience is not written down at all.

So much of our innovation, knowledge, community, and love for each other is not known. How dangerous would it be to know of sharing resources that got us from Southern and Eastern Africa as a species to spread throughout the world? I think only a balanced and considered approach to nature, to resources, in gender, in culture, and more could make us successful enough to exist to this day.

What species of animals destroys its own habitat? Is that civilization? What side are you on?

If it is not clear already, I choose option 2. I will fight. I may cry at times like Davis’ Rose Maxson, but I won’t give up.

Please understand, I have survived apocalypse in my DNA, I am a Black woman from Pittsburgh after all.

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BUT AS AN AMERICAN, I KNOW I HAVE DONE MORE DAMAGE THAN I WOULD LIKE TO ADMIT OR TO BE ABLE TO EASILY QUANTIFY ... BECAUSE WHILE WE CAN PHYSICALLY SEE MUCH OF THE DAMAGE, WE HAVE YET TO FEEL THE DAMAGE WE HAVE CAUSED.

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VEGGIE DELIGHT

BY KIMBERLY ROONEY 냖㵸蔻 KIMROONEY@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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FTER A SMALLER-SCALE series of pop-ups in 2020, Pittsburgh VegFest is returning in person for its 2021 festival. Attendees can sample vegan dishes from local restaurants and food vendors, shop at local small businesses, and meet animal-friendly nonprofits — all while listening to live music from local bands and musicians.

“The excitement we have seen from Pittsburgh and surrounding for VegFest has been so positive and overwhelming and, honestly, makes us so excited for the event,” says VegFest co-founder Leila Sleiman. “It was always our goal to display and promote the best veg food options in the city, the talented crafters, and small businesses and the animal organizations.”

VEGFEST 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 21. Allegheny Commons Park, North Side. Free. pittsburghvegfest.org

The seventh annual VegFest will take place on Sat., Aug. 21 in Allegheny Commons Park on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

The festival will be free for all to attend, kicking off with the Happy Vegan Pet Walk, led by local celebrity pig Doc the Pig, before opening up for attendees to visit vendors and enjoy a free bounce house and obstacle course, climbing wall, and face painting.

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The festival began in 2015, sponsored

by Justice For Animals, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit founded by Sleiman and Natalie Fristick. Now, VegFest is a standalone event, one that has been voted multiple times as the Best Food Festival in Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of Pittsburgh readers’ poll.

Due to the pandemic in 2020, Sleiman and Fristick had to get inventive with connecting vendors to Pittsburghers interested in vegan food. They created a series of six weekend pop-ups around the city with pre-sales to keep attendance low, and encouraged people to shop VegFest vendors online.

But making the transition back to a fully in-person festival this year has been easy for the pair, since the founders have five years of experience with preparing and running the festival. Since necessary safety precautions continue to change as COVID cases rise in Allegheny County, Sleiman encourages attendees to follow all local and state guidelines at the time of the festival.

“IT WAS ALWAYS OUR GOAL TO DISPLAY AND PROMOTE THE BEST VEG FOOD OPTIONS IN THE CITY, THE TALENTED CRAFTERS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS.” More than 50 food vendors will be in attendance, including Onion Maiden, Allegro Hearth X B52, and Pitaland. A variety of beverages — caffeinated, alcoholic, and otherwise — will also be available from vendors such as Pittsburgh Juice Company, Black Forge Coffee, Treecup Tea, and Wigle Whiskey. For those craving a sweet snack, Sugar Spell Scoops will offer cashew-based ice cream, and Valkyrie Donuts will have vegan treats, among others.

The festival will also feature nearly 40 small businesses selling clothing such as Goods and Evil Clothing, Grape Cat, and Closet Rehab, and artists including Snail Berry Art and Modrnwitch Illustrations.

Vendors selling books, jewelry, soap, doula services, meal prep services, and more will also have tables.

Plus, attendees will be able to talk to representatives from animal nonprofits such as Plant-Based Pittsburgh, Vegan Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Vegan Society.

Animal rescue organizations, such as Save Our Strays and Animal Friends Sanctuary will also be present, three of which — Biggies Bullies, Hello Bully, and the Proper Pit Bull — are dedicated to pit bulls, a collection of dog breeds often viewed with the misconception that they are inherently aggressive.

While exploring and visiting various vendors, attendees will also get to listen to live music from musicians and bands like Fox Chapel native Sloane Simon, who was a contestant in Season 19 of American Idol. Jay Michales, Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, The Optimists, Truth and Rites, Dinosoul, and Normal Creatures will also perform throughout the late morning and afternoon.

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SOULSHOWMIKE’S ALBUM PICKS

BY MIKE CANTON CPCONTRIBUTORS@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

CONFESSION: I was never really a Prince follower. Fandom isn’t earned by liking or loving 30 songs of a megastar, and it requires knowing things like discography sequence, the “phases,” and credits. Now, this doesn’t mean that Prince is not important to me. I have total respect, but there’s just a personal resonance that doesn’t happen. You understand. Everyone knows at least one icon that way.

Welcome 2 America is the 2021 posthumous album that trickled in via some early singles. The title track opens with a bassline reminiscent of “People Make The World Go Round” by The Stylistics. That didn’t make a great first impression, but then everything went north quickly. One reviewer observed nine of the twelve tracks are radio friendly. I counted off the same. Most significantly, “Welcome” is rife with social commentary, and it’s interesting to hear The Purple One’s perspective in the period it was recorded, 2009-10.

I deliberately listened to the album as background music while multitasking. Were I totally unfamiliar with Prince, this album would have blown me away. Much of it is earthy and stripped-down. Not being an acolyte, “Welcome” makes me think about digging into that huge discography to find another 100 gems. • WHILE I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION, check out Weedie Braimah’s album The Hands of Time when it drops in September. Rex Theater regulars will remember his djembe playing with The Nth Power. Some might call it World Music. For me, it’s home.

Mike Canton is the longtime host and producer of The Soul Show on WYEP 91.3FM. He recently launched a syndicated edition of the program, now airing in three markets. Both are produced in his Electric Basement Studios. Canton is also a Pittsburgh-area voice artist.

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Customers shop for records at The Government Center’s new location on East Street on the North Side before an evening of shows on Fri., Aug. 13.

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COLLECTORS' PARADISE

BY DANI JANAE // DANIJANAE@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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location on East Ohio Street in January 2019, The Government Center has quickly become a favorite for Pittsburgh record collectors. But it’s not just a place to buy and sell music, the shop also doubles as a venue for local and traveling bands. Now, the record store has moved a few blocks away to a new, larger space on East Street in the North Side, and the move has resulted in big things coming. For owner Josh Cozby and events

coordinator Derek January, the changes are welcome and exciting.

Cozby says they were presented with the opportunity to buy a building that would allow them to have more financial flexibility, which was important in their decision to move to East Street. Their new location is a lot larger than their previous spot, which was a big deciding factor.

That means they now have even more space for records. “But more importantly, we got space for a stage where we can

“WE HAVE A REALLY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY GIVEN WHERE WE ARE TO BRING A LOT OF PEOPLE IN … NOT JUST FOR RECORDS, BUT FOR SOME ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNITY, FOOD, DRINKS.” properly host live events,” says Cozby. “And then in our building, we’re also putting in an espresso bar. There’s a tenant space for what, eventually, we think, will be some sort of bar and small food operation.”

January says the space for the retail store is particularly exciting because it’s a place where people can gather whether or not they are in the market for a record.

Many local spaces that would have served as social hubs have closed down, some due to the pandemic, and so The Government Center hopes to bridge the gap.

“We have a really unique opportunity given where we are to bring a lot of people in … not just for records, but for some entertainment, community, food, drinks,” says January. “And that may be, in turn, what will start them being a record collector.”

Cozby and January actually met at the shop. Cozby moved to Pittsburgh three years ago with his family after being a public school teacher in Oregon. He says he wasn’t crazy about the place he was living, always had a dream of opening a record store, and Pittsburgh seemed like just the place to start a business.

January was a customer when the shop had only been open for about a month. Cozby mentioned to January that he wanted to throw a big grand opening party, but he was new to town and didn’t have the connections to local acts and other businesses to pull off such an event. So he

THE GOVERNMENT CENTER’S GRAND REOPENING with The Gotobeds, Rave Ami, and BRNDA, followed by dance party led by Diamond Life 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 20. 715 East St., North Side. Free. thegovernmentcenter.com

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brought January on board, and he continues to run events for the shop.

January is a Pittsburgh native who grew up in the Fox Chapel area. He went to Duquesne for media management and production and later worked in marketing and promotions for Stage AE, and spent some time at iHeart Radio before coming to The Government Center.

For both Cozby and January, music is more than just their jobs.

“As I’ve gotten older and life presents different challenges, it’s still sort of the same. [Music] is this thing that I use to kind of process what’s going on in my life, to get me out of my own head and see things from another perspective,” says Cozby. “You know, listening to diverse voices and ideas in ways that I might not in my normal life.”

The same is true for January, who has played in a few bands himself.

“Music, I feel like it shaped my personality, you know, music shaped who I am. It’s connected me to so many people,” he says.

“Music is everything to me and it always has been, so getting to work in an environment where we are connecting with people, where I’m constantly meeting people who feel the same way. It’s the best job ever.”

While the advent of streaming services virtually wiped out the need for buying physical media, there is still a market for vinyl, and you can find record collections in many homes in Pittsburgh and beyond. It has persisted as a form of music listening, in part, due to its affordability, but, according to Cozby, it also allows for a specific connection with the artist who created the music.

“I think, in that sense, it’s literally, and kind of metaphorically, a connection with the person who made it, with the artist,” says Cozby.

This connection to the artist is what keeps people coming into The Government Center, and with the new space, the pair hopes people may initially come for the records or live music but stay for the new amenities being added to the venue.

They’ll celebrate their second grand (re-)opening together on Fri., Aug. 20.

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ASHA VERESHCHENKO crosses her

legs as she sits on the windowsill of Boheme in Lawrenceville with Bat, her tiny, 7-month-old Chihuahua excitedly climbing over her. She’s dressed in black, but her neon yellow modern mullet and red eyeshadow juxtaposes against her dark outfit, much like her own artwork.

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Vereshchenko has considered herself an artist since before she can remember. From her birth in Russia to growing up in Detroit to her past 20 years spent in Pittsburgh, the South Side artist has matured along with her talents, and is now the fashion designer and owner of Electric Cat Shop.

“It’s my twisted sense of humor mixed with pop culture,” Vereshchenko says about her designs.

Boheme, located at 5156 Butler St., is an indoor market that opened in July 2021, featuring a variety of local artists and vendors seeking an in-person location. Each business is separated into small sections of

the building, Electric Cat is among other shops that sell items like vintage clothing and handmade soaps and candles.

Vereshchenko’s corner section in Boheme faces a window looking onto Butler Street, allowing people to peek at her designs from the sidewalks. Her work easily draws attention with a vibrant color

palette and avant-garde designs she uses in the majority of her work.

The wall of Vereshchenko’s section is painted in large waves of orange, pink, and blue pastels resembling rainbow sherbet melting on a hot summer day. The front of the section is filled with colorful shelves that match the pastel waves and hold an abundance of earrings, necklaces, prints of paintings, and hand-painted vests, all designed and crafted by Vereshchenko.

She says she incorporates a lot of dark humor into her work, which can be seen in her earrings resembling porcelain China tea cups spilling blood and large statement earrings reading “Fuck Off” in cursive letters.

“I HAVE A BRUTAL HARD PAST ... BUT IT’S ME, AND WHY IT’S MADE ME INTERESTING.” “I started with just buying molds and resin on Etsy, but those aren’t my designs.

They’re just pre-made molds, and I just put colors in, basically,” Vereshchenko says about her jewelry designs. “But as soon as I made enough from that, I got a membership at a makerspace so I could use a laser cutter.”

Vereshchenko first uses Adobe Illustrator to virtually design her necklaces and earrings, then uses a laser cutter on an acrylic base or recycled material to transform her designs into jewelry.

Aside from designing and crafting jewelry, Vereshchenko also hand paints clothes like leather jackets, using the sleeves and empty backs as her canvas.

An impressive blue-and-green gradient jacket accented with monster mouths featuring razor-sharp teeth and eyes took her a month to paint.

Vereshchenko says she isn’t as focused on painting clothes as she is creating jewelry, due to the immense amount of

“IT’S MY TWISTED SENSE OF HUMOR MIXED WITH POP CULTURE.”

time it takes to complete the projects, all while not selling the clothing for what it’s worth.

“I’m trying to establish the small things first, that it can be my bread and butter, while the right buyers come and buy my art and jackets and everything else,” she says.

Although Vereshchenko is now able to make Electric Cat her primary focus and full-time job, it wasn’t always that way.

“I have a brutal hard past and you know, that’s never gonna go away. But it’s me, and why it’s made me interesting,” Vereshchenko says.

Prior to her Electric Cat endeavors, Vereshchenko’s art was primarily painting, which she says was very difficult to make a living off of. Though her paintings were able to travel in showcases around the world, it didn’t make ends meet.

“In my twenties, I pretty much ended up like an alcoholic, and just depressed,” she says. “I was spending all of my money on art supplies and booze, and that was my life.”

Years later, when she turned 30, Vereshchenko says she made an effort to turn her life around, get sober, and continue therapy. This was also when she became interested in photography and drag queens, who are a muse in her work and personal fashion.

Vereshchenko says she used to photograph drag queens at local clubs and bars around Pittsburgh, like Blue Moon in Lawrenceville, and fell in love with the fashion and makeup incorporated in drag.

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While Vereshchenko does not personally perform in drag shows, she still dresses extravagantly, accented with outlandish makeup when attending events, and looks like a piece of art herself. As many drag queens tend to create their own outfits, Vereshchenko makes custom pieces for them to include in their wardrobes.

And though there are dark themes tied into Vereshchenko’s jewelry and clothing, she says the colors she uses are often vibrant compared to her previous work.

“My painting I did when I was deep in depression — it was mostly just venting and getting all of that out. So it was dark and bitter and gross,” Vereshchenko says.

When Vereshchenko got sober, she says she had a creative block where she couldn’t paint anymore.

“I’m happy now,” says Vereshchenko as she sits in her shop, surrounded by pops of color.

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THU., AUG. 19 LIT • IRL If you’re a fan of salacious crime, sciencefiction, and horror stories with eyegrabbing art, PulpFest invites you to experience a weekend of all that and more. Head to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Cranberry for a celebration of pulp magazines, a colorful genre that flourished between the 1930s and 1950s. Find fascinating items in the dealer room, or hear talks from collectors, artists, and other experts on the subject.

Continues through Sun., Aug. 22. 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars. Membership fee and registration required to enter. pulpfest.com

EVENT • IRL Whether you like it or not, Little Italy Days is back for four days of food, live entertainment, and more. Those of Italian descent, and Italians at heart, will find vendors selling pizza, cannolis, and other favorites, plus a bocce tournament and appearances by local celebrities, all in Bloomfield’s business district stretching down Liberty Avenue.

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Unvaccinated guests are encouraged to wear face masks and social distance during the event. Continues through Sun., Aug. 22. Liberty Ave., Bloomfield.

Free. littleitalydays.com

FRI., AUG. 20 COMEDY • IRL Get ready to laugh when Mexican-born comedian and actor Felipe Esparza performs at the Pittsburgh Improv.

Esparza, who has stand-up specials, recurring television appearances, podcasts, and more under his belt, will stop in the city during The Unmasked Tour. He’s also noted for filming two versions of his Netflix special Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones, one in English and one in Spanish. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 22.

166 E. Bridge St., Homestead. $20-70. improv.com/pittsburgh

EVENT • IRL You might as well jump when the world’s most extreme pogo stick competition Pogopalooza returns to Pittsburgh.

Taking place at two locations,

Downtown’s Market Square and Wilkinsburg, the event will wow audiences with incredible, gravitydefying leaps by various jumpers and the Xpogo Stunt Team. Go various days to see everything from high jumps to the best pogo tricks. Continues through Sun., Aug. 22. Market Street, Downtown and 1256 Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg. Free.

Registration required. xpogo.com/ pogopalooza

SAT., AUG. 21 DRAG • IRL Become the ultimate scream queen when the 1985: SLASHER PROM comes to P Town Bar. Hosted by Elizabeth Wayne and Kat De Lac, the drag show will include local talent, as well as special appearances

by The Boulet Brother’s Dragula contestant Maxi Glamour and California-based burlesque act Sgt. Die Wies. Presented by Funeral Parlor, the event invites audiences to tease their hair, put on their best retro prom wear, and enjoy a night of horrorthemed glam. 8 p.m. 4740 Baum Blvd., Oakland. $25-100. facebook.com/ funeralparlorpgh

FILM • IRL Some movies are so bad, they’re good.

Others are just bad. Really bad. Celebrate one of the most notoriously terrible movies ever made when Jump Cut Theater presents a special screening of Manos: The Hands of Fate at the Parkway Theater. The 1966 cult horror curiosity follows a family in Texas who become mixed up with a cult leader and his stammering sidekick, Torgo. Legend has it the movie was made on a bet, and it shows. Manos is the first installment in Jump Cut’s four-part Roadshow program.

10:30 p.m. 644 Broadway Ave., McKees Rocks. $8. jumpcuttheater.org

SUN., AUG. 22 MUSIC • IRL Enjoy a night of jazz on the river when local music legend Robert Humphries hosts a cruise on the Gateway Clipper. Humphries and his RH Factor Band will play during the Jazz on the River Boat Ride, which will also feature the vocal stylings of Dred “Perky” Scott and Anita Levels, and 2021 Roger Humphries Pass it On Award Recipient, Tim Stevens. Proceeds will benefit the Robert L.

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12:30-4 p.m. 350 W. Station Square, South Side. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. rogerhumphriesband.com

MON., AUG. 23 EVENT • IRL The Black Cat Market kicks off its weeklong anniversary celebration with DIY Cat Toy Day. Make your own cat toys with supplies provided by the cafe, which, for the past three years, has operated a space where people can meet adoptable cats.

The festivities continue all week with discount admissions to the cat room, a craft fair, and an info session on fostering rescue cats, as well as free stickers, photo ops, and plushies for the kids. Continues through Sun., Aug. 29. 5135 Penn Ave., Garfield. Free. Appointments recommended. blackcatmarketpgh.com

TUE., AUG. 24 ART • VIRTUAL Carnegie Museum of Art once again combines art and movement for another edition of Chair Yoga. The 30-minute

online class takes viewers through a series of gentle stretching, breathing techniques, and more, all with the added support of a chair. Each lesson begins with a look at a work of art from CMOA’s collection, which will then inspire the physical activity. Chair Yoga will take place over Zoom. 11-11:30 a.m. Pay what you wish. cmoa.org/calendar

WED., AUG. 25 FILM • HYBRID Reel Q and City of Asylum will present a screening of Tropical Malady. Directed by celebrated Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, the 2004 work follows a soldier’s mystical journey through rural Thailand, which includes a romantic tryst with a male villager who suddenly disappears. The film went on to win the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. The event will take place in-person at the Sampsonia Way Tent, and will stream online at City of Asylum @ Home. 8 p.m. 318 Sampsonia Way, North Side. Free. Registration required. alphabetcity.org/events • PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER AUGUST 18-25, 2021

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Job requirements include: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of two (2) years out-ofhome sales experience. Highly self motivated with a proven track record of success. Must possess a strong work ethic. Must be able to balance multiple tasks and be a team player. Must be able to travel to and from customer businesses via public transportation or automobile. Professional and effective communication skills.

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In re petition of Ashley Cicirello for change of name to Neena Cicirello Kerr. To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 9th day of September, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for

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To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 14th day of September, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for

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In re petition of Ernest Martin Sanchez Jr. for change of name to Ernest Martin Sanchez. To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 17th day of September, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for

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To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 16th day of September, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, PA, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for: Shannon D. Sacca, Esquire Attorney for Petitioner.

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