Three Rivers Arts Festival prepares for first year at new Arts Landing venue
The past few years have been quite a journey for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. After decades spent in Point State Park, the annual event moved into Downtown’s Cultural District in 2022, with closed-down streets serving as its venue. Then, in 2025, a shorter and smaller festival moved...
Pittsburgh Media Partnership Profile: YaJagoff!
After almost 10 years, YaJagoff! founders John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck are still keeping things positive. In addition to offering blog posts about the region and podcasts that spotlight local features of Western Pennsylvania, YaJagoff! also offers public relations and social media services to foster success in local businesses. Website:...
Heating up after dark: Night markets popping up in Western Pa.
A new addition has started to fill up the typical community event calendar over the past decade. Joining the ranks of holiday festivals, car cruises and fairs, the night market has become a staple of large and small communities all over the United States — and Western Pennsylvania is no...
Review: Pittsburgh Public Theater presents New Horizon Theater’s sweet and touching ‘Coconut Cake’ at the O’Reilly Theater
A week and a half after news broke about sudden upheaval at Pittsburgh Public Theater, its home at the O’Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh was mostly quiet — except for the smaller performance space on the third floor, where music, laughter, gasps and shouts can still be heard. Greeters helpfully...
Cheers to summer: Try these Western Pennsylvania beers that pair perfectly with warm weather
As the temperature and the sun stay high, decks and patios all over the region are finally getting some use. Casual backyard hangouts and late nights lit with overhead string lights will become more common, especially as Memorial Day approaches. And nothing pairs with an outdoor gathering on a warm...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 29-31
Soon it will be June. Live it up for the last weekend of May with music, great food and some shopping, all with these events around the area. Rock the Lamp Turn out for this tuneful fundraiser for the Lamp Theatre in Irwin. The event will have everything you want...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 29-31
It’s just about June, but we’ve got one more weekend of May left to go. Spend your spare time with your favorite movies, music, books and sports at these events. Brad Williams Comedian Brad Williams returns to the ‘Burgh for another night of laughs on his “Tall Tales Tour.” The...
Bell Acres couple gives new home to mysterious Sewickley Bridge photo
Some time ago, Shelley Wygant was browsing Rivertown Antiques in Ambridge when something caught her eye. It was a photograph that she ended up taking home with her — and that she believes has historical significance. “It was like 20 bucks,” Wygant, 66, of Bell Acres, said of the photo....
Review: Lyle Lovett shares stripped-down songs and personal stories at City Winery PittsburghVideo
Lyle Lovett may have a song for everything, but he also has a catalogue of stories to match. At his Wednesday night concert — the first of three at City Winery Pittsburgh in the Strip District — he paused after his first song to tell the tale of touring with...
Review: Musical adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at the Benedum Center is heavy on style
It’s like your 10th grade English class — with dance breaks. “The Great Gatsby” is, possibly, the Great American Novel, capturing the spirit of an era with vividly drawn characters and a critical eye on 1920s society. While author F. Scott Fitzgerald does sketch a memorable plot in the book,...
Zeppelin out, Skynyrd in: ‘Free Bird’ soars to No. 1 spot on the Memorial Day 500
This year, 102.5 WDVE listeners said, “Won’t you fly high, ‘Free Bird’?” For the first time since the countdown returned in 2019, the 1973 Lynyrd Skynyrd tune “Free Bird” sat atop the radio station’s Memorial Day 500. The countdown of the top 500 rock songs of all time deviated from...
Pittsburgh jazz musicians to perform Herbie Hancock retrospective
Herbie Hancock has arguably been one of the most influential artists in the history of modern jazz music. On May 29, a group of longtime Pittsburgh jazz players will be paying tribute to Hancock’s wide and varied repertoire with a live retrospective performance at Con Alma, a Downtown Pittsburgh jazz...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 22-25
We made it to a long weekend and to the unofficial start of summer. Relax, get the grill fired up and don’t forget to check out these events over the extra-long break. Spring Wine Festival Sip and dance your way through Memorial Day weekend at the Yinzer Valley Farms Spring...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 22-25
Unofficial start of summer? It’s about time! We’ll be basking in the long-weekend Memorial Day glow, and there’s plenty to do. Pittsburgh Pizza Olympics There are few questions closer to the hearts of Pittsburghers than “where in town can you find the best pizza?” Spirit in Lawrenceville will be determining...
Western Pa. students perform in Disney Musicals in Schools at the Benedum
Hundreds of elementary school students got to make their dreams come true on Wednesday, packing the stage at the Benedum Center to sing and dance. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust received a grant from Disney for the Disney Musicals in Schools program. Nine elementary schools in Allegheny, Washington and Greene counties...
Scott Timko edges out Ethan Nicholas to earn GOP nod in 12th state House District
The third time turned out to be a charm for Cranberry’s Scott Timko as he earned the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s primary election race in the 12th state House District after coming up short in two previous bids. Timko collected nearly 52% of votes cast compared to 48% for his...
WDVE Memorial Day 500 returns with earlier start timeVideo
After classic rock epics, including Elton John’s “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,” Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain” and Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” stretched last year’s Memorial Day 500 countdown to almost 11 p.m. on the Monday holiday, WDVE is taking precautionary measures this year and starting...
Review: ZZ Top play the classics with style at the Palace Theatre
First and foremost, a happy belated birthday to Dusty Hill, the legendary bassist for ZZ Top, who passed away in 2021. The sold-out crowd at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday got to see his bandmates perform on the day he would have turned 77. As for the band itself, ZZ...
Smashing Pumpkins announce fall tour stop at PPG Paints Arena
Today is the greatest day for Pittsburgh fans of alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins. The band’s unique and expansive “The Rats in a Cage Tour,” named for a lyric from their hit “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” will come to PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 6. Each show in this tour...
Nicholas, Timko seek GOP nomination in Butler County state House district
The winner of Tuesday’s contested Republican primary race in a Butler County state House district could have a shot of earning more than just the GOP nomination to run for the 12th District seat in November. Republican officials have said the primary winner also would likely be the party’s logical...
City of Pittsburgh announces 2026 Summer Concert SeriesVideo
There’s nothing like live music in the summertime, especially when it’s free. On Friday, the CitiParks Office of Special Events announced the schedule for their 2026 Summer Concert Series, presented by Citizens. The series includes 22 live music events in four city parks. From jazz to classical to rock, these...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 15-17
Take advantage of the (finally!) toasty weather this weekend and get out there. Here are just a few of the many things going on around Pittsburgh this weekend. Shadyside Art Festival Walnut Street in Shadyside is normally for browsing shops and restaurant offerings, but this weekend, it’ll be for browsing...
City of Pittsburgh’s Cinema in the Park summer schedule includes 13 parks
Grab a friend and a blanket — the City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation has released the schedule of free movies under the stars at parks across the city this summer. The Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park series will be hosted in 13 neighborhood parks with show...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 15-17
Why not do some exploring this weekend? From music to history to fun and games, there are plenty of options for new experiences and favorite hobbies around Westmoreland. Hempfield Township Founders Festival Check out a packed weekend of fun activities while coming together with the community to celebrate Hempfield Township....
Fayette County photographer’s work has cameo in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
About a year ago, Uniontown fashion photographer Robin Ann Moore received an email asking her to sign over the rights to some of her work for possible inclusion in an unnamed feature film. She was surprised but thought little of it, filled out the paperwork and moved on. “They never...
