Pittsburgh rapper sues Allegheny County, jail staff over excessive use of force

Brian Conway
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July 2, 2025

Kush Wilkerson, who performs as Kush Wilkes, alleges Allegheny County Jail correctional officers repeatedly tased and assaulted him in July 2023

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nEWS

Pittsburgh braves thunderstorms to protest ICE raids

Brian Conway
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June 27, 2025
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The rally came one day after 14 were arrested in a raid at a Cranberry-area Mexican restaurant

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Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pa. for his arraignment December 9, 2024. Photo by Brian Conway.

EXCLUSIVE: Pittsburgh Police skeptical Luigi Mangione traveled to city before Altoona arrest

December 22, 2024
NYPD officers arrive in the lobby of the Altoona Police Department on Dec. 9 after the arrest of Luigi Mangione. Brian Conway photo.

Health executives scrubbed from Highmark, UPMC websites after UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

December 16, 2024

36 hours covering the assassination attempt on Donald Trump for the New York Times

September 27, 2024

Is that… optimism? From Pittsburgh’s long-suffering newspaper guild?

September 26, 2024

As Allegheny County Council considers Shuman lawsuit settlement, documents reveal President Judge pitched no-bid private juvenile detention contract to Harrisburg

July 24, 2024

Last week's Pittsburgh news, today #36

July 10, 2024
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Music

Eight of our favorite tracks from Pittsburgh bands (so far) this summer

Ben Gibbons
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July 1, 2025
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Eight standout songs released by Pittsburgh bands this June

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12 Noteworthy Pittsburgh Albums of 2024

December 31, 2024

New Pittsburgh Music from XC-17, Pro Video, and Hellcat Sneer / Your Elephant's Cousin

November 20, 2024

New Pittsburgh music from Wild Garden, Underneath and Leek Lone

November 3, 2024
Gina Gory July 15, 2023 at The Government Center. Photo by Eric Stevens.

New Pittsburgh Music from FLOOR BABA, Gina Gory, My Betsy

October 17, 2024

New Pittsburgh Music: Merce Lemon, Rex Tycoon and Wasted Space

October 2, 2024

Lessons we learned from Northside Music Festival

July 24, 2024
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What’s in the Box? Quantum Theatre's 'Caligari' Questions the Horror of Modern Times

Emma Diehl
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November 20, 2024
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East Meets Midwest: How Pittsburgh Changemakers Found Kindred Spirits in Dayton

Brian Conway
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June 13, 2024
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Most Wanted Fine Art teams up with BOOM Concepts for Miami Art Week

Brian Conway
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December 8, 2023
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