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Producer Bruce Spiegel talks about his film “City of Steel” alongside former steel workers during a small screening for students in the William Pitt Union on Monday.
'City of Steel' documentary screening sheds light on Pittsburgh's industrial decline through steelworker narratives
By Jiya Narwal, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
Opinion | Neoliberalism is a disease
By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist • September 19, 2023
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By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer • September 19, 2023

Peter’s Pub announces upcoming closing

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(TPN File Photo)

Peter’s Pub, a staple of the Oakland bar scene, will close its doors at the end of the month after 44 years of business.

The popular bar on Oakland Avenue announced its upcoming closing on its Facebook page in a post Wednesday afternoon.

“It is with heavy hearts, and tears in our eyes, that we announce our retirement,” the post said.  “The Leventis family and staff would like to thank you for all the years of love and support.”

 

Alum, Past and Present Employees, Customers, and Friends, It is with heavy hearts, and tears in our eyes, that we…

Posted by Peter's Pub on Wednesday, May 16, 2018

 

Peter’s will have a farewell sale on Friday, May 25, to send off the bar. Food and drinks will both be half off throughout the day.

Do you have any favorite memories of Peter’s Pub? We’re bidding farewell to Peter’s in next week’s paper and we’re looking for your wildest stories from the past 44 years. Shoot us an email at [email protected]