Virginia Montanez

Pittsburghers are simply not accustomed to this long a stretch of dealing with blistering sun blindness while driving. We haven’t seen a cloud in five days. We are fighting for our lives out here.

Someone tell WTAE they can send me to Paris and I will cover the game for them and will even record cute little features where I visit various cafes and markets and I will also sign an ironclad agreement releasing them of any protest-related liabilities as they pertain to my person and possessions

Me, being forced to use Microsoft OneDrive: “please can you just save my work to the cloud consistently and without drama?” OneDrive:

Today while we were driving in downtown Pittsburgh on Grant Street with the windows down and the sun out my 19-year-old daughter put her hand out the window and took a deep inhale and smiled up at the buildings and said, “I love this city so much.” I have done my job. 🖤💛

A beautiful day to smack a 3,000-pound gourd in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Did you know that on more than one occasion in history, Pittsburgh’s inclines broke free with riders inside and plummeted down the hillside? Team, hold on to your butts as your favorite historian unlocks a new fear. (📸: aftermath of the 1909 incident!) www.pittsburghmagazine.com/pittsburghs-...

Midterm voting is underway. In case you don't know where your legislative candidates stand on transit, the minimum wage or the high cost of everything, @chwolfson.bsky.social asked them for you www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-v...

Covid, flu and pneumonia vaccines all in one arm at the same time. Will, as usual, keep you all posted on any superpowers I develop. 💪🏼

I swear to God I will burn it down, Strip District. My eyes are burning.

Both Pitt and the Steelers dry this weekend? Solid chance it happens. The latest on post-tropical Isaias’ track and rain forecast in Pittsburgh right here. It’s Saturday, Oct 10th. #isaias #3Things2Know #Pittsburgh #herewego #steelers

Measles is here, Pittsburgh. 79% vaccination rate is atrocious and exactly why we are in this situation. What now? Something has to change, and it feels like it should start with school vaccine exemption policies.

Absolutely awful. Wow.

Pittsburghers refusing to turn their furnaces on yet even though it went down to 40 last night. It’s me. I’m Pittsburghers.

Pittsburgh’s own Jim Lokay out there in DC just killing it

Sweater weatherrrrr! You get a sweater! And you get a sweater!

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History out here keeping it yinzer in the Hall of Botany 🖤💛

Read the whole article for more of his shameful behavior over the years and then marvel that he keeps getting reelected. Wild even for Butler and Lawrence counties. Note his fellow legislators still aren’t calling for his resignation, just for an apology. Madness. He should resign.

Everything's so expensive! But you don't want to eat at home every ... darned ... night. Well, @publicsource.org today launches our $15ish Pittsburgh Meal Map. Check it out. www.publicsource.org/mealmap/

Looking forward to John explaining to us that we are too stupid to understand why he is doing this and also how this is indicative of him being a rational Democrat.

I don’t swear often, but when I do, it’s usually to say, “motherfucker, what are you doing?“ to other drivers in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

The PLCB board really thinks we are an achingly stupid populace.

2026 versus 2021. “Every time.” Make it make sense.

There’s a new Breathing Space in your inboxes, loves. It’s a fun one. 💛🖤

This Gainey investigation is going to get so so messy now that the affidavit is public, but already I can’t tell you how BATSHIT BONKERS BANANAS INSANE this part is. I legitimately can’t wrap my head around this level of municipal stupidity.

My quarterly reminder to you that my book is good and funny and I have all the best words. You should read it.

The most insane thing about Pitcairn cooperating with ICE is that have you seen Pitcairn lately? You'd think they'd want people moving in; instead, they're convinced "illegals" are in their community "murdering Americans." Pitcairn will become even more dilapidated now. www.wtae.com/article/penn...

Quick jaunt to Point Pleasant, WV and back today. What an experience! Everyone should go at least once.

Recently the city of Pittsburgh has published a series of Insta posts about their “Welcoming Week” and every single one is awash in bigoted comments from locals screaming about immigrants and assimilation. This truly excellent piece is relevant. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/o...

Peering into my closet at all my cute sweaters like

Psst. It should always be closed to vehicular traffic.

Excellent work from the P-G on this. Really sobering stories and statistics. www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026/...

This is who John Fetterman sided with tonight. Gisele, blink twice and I will be there in 30 minutes, girl.

This can’t be interpreted as anything other than him actively trying to help the GOP win elections. He got elected by promising to do the exact opposite. He was never Pittsburgh’s son. He was always a cosplaying interloper who lied for votes. That will be his legacy.

Me, texting my 19-yo daughter: “send me a pic from the game!” My daughter:

I’m officially too old to understand [checks notes] words

Mostly deaf, currently missing one hearing aid that’s out for repair, and I page my phone that I left somewhere in the house

COMMENTARY: @theatlantic.com gets to the bottom of the tragic death of a Pennsylvania baby linked to measles. RFK Jr. calls the cause of death "fabricated," but MMR vaccination rates nationwide are down for no good reason as people are getting sicker. #TheFinal5

The science shows that having a purpose and staying social can actually prevent dementia even in people who have markers of Alzheimer’s in their brains. It’s wonderful that people who love their work increasingly choose to keep longer holds on their purpose. 🖤💛 www.post-gazette.com/news/educati...