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Philly Beach Boy lovers heat up the South Side

by Justin Jacobs in Arts & Entertainment

While on record, Dr. Dog sounds like Brian Wilson recording with Neutral Milk Hotel after they've all drank margaritas. Live, the band veers into power-pop territory. Is that an insult? Well, ordinarily, yes. But not in this case, as the band puts on one of the most fun indie-dance parties around.…

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West Side Story heats up in Pittsburgh

by Kelsey Shea in Arts & Entertainment

The Benedum Center will become the West Side of New York this August when the Pittsburgh CLO puts on its production of "West Side Story." Described as "electrifying and passionate," "West Side Story" is one of the most popular musicals to hit Broadway's stage.…

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Wanamaker learning to finish strong

Wanamaker learning to finish strong

Pitt sophomore Brad Wanamaker takes a shot last season against Providence. Wanamaker, who averaged 2.2 points in the spring, has taken strides this summer.

by Zack Chakan in Sports

Despite playing in a summer league filled with opponents and teammates alike, Brad Wanamaker competed like he had something to prove. And thus far, Wanamaker might be the breakout star of the league. Wanamaker notched 20 points for FWG Realty in the team's first-round beatdown of PGT in Monday's second playoff game.…

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City-style market moving in on Forbes

by Holden Slattery in News

Lisa Campbell remembers walking from the Giant Eagle supermarket in Squirrel Hill to the nearest bus stop carrying several grocery bags, when the weight of her food became too much for two of her paper bags to take, and the handles ripped off. She then stopped to transfer some of her food to the bags that had not broken.…

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UPMC becomes first in nation to warn about cell phones, cancer

by Drew Singer in News

The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute issued an advisory this morning detailing precautions to take to avoid the potential health risks of cell phones, the first time a U.S. hospital has issued such an advisory. "Although the evidence is still controversial, I am convinced that there are sufficient data to warrant issuing an advisory to share some precautionary advice on cell phone use," said UPCI director Dr.…

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Frontman unleashes Brand New acoustic sound

by Justin Jacobs in Arts & Entertainment

It's rare when a band devoid of mainstream exposure can sell out a 650-seat club. It's even rarer when such a band's front man can sell out such a club playing by himself. But this was the case Monday night as emo's anti-hero Jesse Lacey, of tortured-soul punkers Brand New, took the stage at Mr.…

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