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City Theatre will not merge with Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Public Theater
Last August, three major local theater companies — City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO — announced they were considering the possibility of a merger. Today, the companies revealed that such a union is not in the cards — or, at least, not for all three. In a statement...
Prime Stage Theatre’s ‘Freedom House’ shines a light on a lesser-known moment in Pittsburgh history
Pop quiz: Where was the first ambulance service stafffed by paramedics with medical training established? It may surprise you, but it was in the Hill District in Pittsburgh. Our city has been a center for pioneering medical breakthroughs for decades; the polio vaccine, modern CPR and any number of other...
Review: City Theatre’s ‘Malcolm X and Redd Foxx’ is a poignant moment spent with 2 legends
The title of City Theatre’s ”Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem” is rather self-explanatory. But while the title might sound surreal, it’s actually a historical fact; Civil Rights Movement leader Malcolm X and comedy icon Redd Foxx were, in fact, lifelong friends who...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Jan. 23-25
We’re trudging through the doldrums of winter, with short days, freezing temperatures and a perpetual blanket of snow. Warm up this weekend with some fun events around Westmoreland County. Red Light and Blue Celebration This year will mark America’s 250th anniversary, and Westmoreland County will be doing it up in...
PRINT ONLY Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 23-25
January is one long month, and this has been an especially tough one. If you’re feeling stir- crazy, there’s lots to do all over Southwestern Pennsylvania this weekend where you can stay warm and still have fun. Here are a few ideas. Penguin-Palooza Especially in Pittsburgh, penguins deserve lots of appreciation....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 23-25
There’s no doubt that this is the hardest time of year to live in Pittsburgh, with all the dark, cold and snow. But when you venture out to have some fun, it’s always a great time to live in Pittsburgh. Here are a few events to remember why the city...
Pennsylvania Women Work receives grant from Citizens Bank for over-50 workforce development
Women over age 50 are the fastest-growing share of employed people in the United States. Citing those statistics, Pennsylvania Women Work is taking steps to encourage the trend. To support PWW’s efforts, the Champions in Action program of financial group Citizens, along with Trib Total Media, has delivered a $50,000...
Greensburg Restaurant Week offers great values, unique menus
If your New Year’s resolution was to try different foods or to patronize local businesses, the upcoming Greensburg Restaurant Week has you covered. More than a dozen local eateries will be dishing up special menus at discounted prices Sunday to Jan. 24 throughout the Greensburg area. The event was organized...
Horror comedy musical ‘I: Scream’ to show at Lindsay Theater
What if that refreshing bowl of creamy dessert tried to eat you back? In Aleen Isley’s new film “I: Scream — A Minty Musical,” a glob of chilly, sweet ice cream gains sentience and endeavors to consume everything in its path. The Lindsay Theater will show the film — which...
Review: Latest ‘Wicked’ production at Benedum Center is as enchanting as ever
I bet a lot of us are just plain “Wicked”-ed out at this point. Not only has the smash-hit show been running on Broadway since 2003, making it the fourth longest-running Broadway musical of all time, but we’ve also just had its blockbuster movie adaptations released at back-to-back Thanksgivings. It...
Here are things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Jan. 16-19
With many observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday, the upcoming long weekend offers an ideal opportunity to explore the diverse events happening throughout Westmoreland County. From orchestral history to community celebrations and outdoor adventures, here are the highlights for the days ahead. ‘The Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony’...
Here are 6 things to do in Pittsburgh this long weekend: Jan. 16-19
It’s the first long weekend of 2026, for many of us. That gives us some extra hours to enjoy ourselves and get out to see what the city has to offer. Here are some great events going on. Winterfest at The Frick Infuse your winter season with some brightness and...
HBO Max gives back to AGH staff with ‘The Pitt’ screening, gifting suite
Workers at Allegheny General Hospital got a big “thank-you” from HBO Max on Wednesday. The streaming service behind hit medical drama “The Pitt” set up a day-long “gifting suite” at the hospital. They also had an advance screening of season two, episode two of “The Pitt,” which wasn’t scheduled to...
‘Wicked’ tour prepares for 5-week run at the BenedumVideo
More than a dozen trucks carrying hundreds of props and set pieces lined up behind the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday, preparing to transform the historic theater into the magical world of Oz. The tour of “Wicked” returns with opening night on Wednesday for its sixth run in...
Pittsburgh Opera announces appointment of new general director
The Pittsburgh Opera announced Tuesday that it will enter a fresh chapter with new general director William Powers, who will take the reins on July 1 after the company’s 2025-26 season. Powers — who has decades of experience working in the performing arts and has spent much of his career...
Fight for the Right: Is the MAGA movement the future of the GOP?
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series examining the changing face of the country’s two major political parties. As former U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney prepared to step away from office in December 2024, he told reporters, “I’m a narrow slice, if you will, of what we used...
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