I don’t know much about Casey Mullen. But I also want to give a bump to Rachel Rosnick. I volunteered at a youth organization for years with Rachel and she is such an incredible advocate. I used to live in the district, but moved a few years ago so I can’t vote in this race - but I’m really rooting for her.

and the Quiet Storm before that.

My perpetual Pittsburgh 21st birthday suggestion is to start at Kelly’s for cocktails and then go to Belvedere’s for PBRs and dancing. It’s a winning combo.

I really like Arkham on Rt 8 in Allison Park. I don’t know a ton about comics and like to browse and pick up a few things every once in a while - I never feel intimidated when I go in. The owner (I think the only employee?) is always really nice and helpful. I highly recommend checking it out.

I saw it the week after it opened. I’ve warning everyone who asks - it’s very heavy. I feel like past Internationals have had more joy and whimsy to them - or at least a balance of serious topics and playfulness. But this one just brought me down. A lot of work about war, displacement, injustices, and oppression. I feel like I learned a lot from the show, but needed a breather and went and got a coffee at the cafe before continuing on.

I don’t think it was actually any smaller than years before - but it didn’t have any truly stand out pieces than past iterations of the show.