Megan Swift stories, Page 6
Final design unveiled for Tree of Life, construction to begin in 2026
An updated and final design was just unveiled for The Tree of Life in Squirrel Hill — which will house the planned museum and institution dedicated to uprooting antisemitism. With construction expected to begin in early 2026, the revised building design will have a smaller physical footprint than the previous...
Allegheny County to spray 9 neighborhoods for West Nile Virus
Additional mosquito samples in Allegheny County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Allegheny County Health Department confirmed Monday. In order to reduce the risk of human transmission, nine neighborhoods will be sprayed with insecticide as a mosquito control treament. The neighborhoods include:Brighton HeightsMarshall-ShadelandCalifornia-KirkbrideManchesterAllegheny CommonsMexican War StreetsPerry SouthFineviewTroy Hill/Spring Garden...
Waterspout watchers report over 2 dozen sightings on Great Lakes
Waterspouts appeared over the Great Lakes over the weekend, including Lake Erie, according to reports. The International Centre for Waterspout Research, a nonprofit that monitors the phenomenon, reported 23 waterspouts over Western Lake Erie and four over Eastern Lake Ontario on Sunday. A waterspout is a spinning column of air...
Morning Roundup: 22 Pennsylvania residents win prizes in Powerball lottery
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Sept. 8: In the wake of Saturday’s drawing of the estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, numerous winners in Pennsylvania are taking home a large chunk of change. Out of 22 residents who walked away with prizes, 19 won $50,000...
Steelers vs. Jets: What they’re saying in New York after loss
With a new quarterback and new head coach, the New York Jets suffered devastating disappointment at the hands of a former quarterback. Aaron Rodgers shook off gang green as he suited up for the black-and-gold and the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a season-opening win against the Jets at MetLife Stadium by...
How to add TribLive as preferred source on Google
To our loyal Trib readers: There’s now a way you can make sure Trib articles show up in your Google search results. The feature is called “preferred sources,” and it was just launched this August as a way for users to curate sites they love. “You can select your favorite...
Pittsburgh comic book artist designs Chappell Roan book cover
A new Chappell Roan-inspired comic book includes the work of Pittsburgh artist Sorah Suhng featured on the front cover. The latest installment in the FAME series by TidalWave Comics, which “celebrates the stories of influential personalities,” “FAME: Chappell Roan” spotlights Roan’s journey to music stardom in a 22-page format. The...
Where does Pennsylvania stand with school vaccine regulations?
After Florida’s surgeon general moved to end all state vaccine mandates, including school requirements, some Pennsylvanians may wonder if the same could happen here. As of now, every state has school vaccine mandates. If Florida follows through with the proposed plan, it would be the first state to completely withdraw...
Will Western Pa. be able to see this weekend’s total lunar eclipse?
Stargazers might have come across recent online posts about the upcoming total lunar eclipse this coming weekend that will result in a blood-red moon shining in the sky. Depending on the time zone, the total lunar eclipse will occur between Sunday and Monday, USA Today reported. Will Western Pennsylvania be...
Steelers will turn Emerald Isle black and gold to celebrate game in Dublin
To celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming game in Dublin this month, the team and Irish airline Aer Lingus are launching a series of fan events and activities with the goal of turning the Emerald Isle black and gold. The first-ever NFL regular season game in Ireland will take place on...
Dance Moms to host live ‘Back to the Barre’ podcast show in Pittsburgh
Dance moms Christi Lukasiak and Kelly Hyland are returning to their roots for a live show — in Pittsburgh. In an Instagram post on the pair’s podcast page, they announced the live event titled “Back to the Barre with Christi & Kelly: Live Barre Crawl.” Lukasiak and Hyland are marketing...
Trump announces Space Command move as rumor mill swirls about health
After multiple days of online chatter about President Donald Trump’s health, his announcement Tuesday afternoon from the Oval Office about relocating the U.S. Space Command cleared up any questions about the status of America’s leader. Trump announced that command headquarters will be located in Alabama — reversing the Biden administration’s...
Savannah Bananas bring tricks, flips to Pittsburgh’s PNC Park
Alex “Ziggy” Ziegler, a Butler native and bat trickster for the Savannah Bananas, choked up when he walked out onto the field at PNC Park on Friday. For those who don’t know, the Savannah Bananas are an exhibition baseball team known for Banana Ball — a fast-paced, entertainment-driven twist on...
Savannah Bananas bring viral social media act to PNC Park
The Savannah Bananas have stolen social media users’ hearts over the past few years, from viral TikTok dances to funny anecdotes — and this weekend, they’re poised to bring Banana Ball to PNC Park. Though the Bananas played their inaugural baseball season in 2016, their widespread internet fame didn’t start...
Travis Kelce partners with American Eagle to launch limited-edition clothes
Just a day after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement online, Kelce revealed his partnership with American Eagle Outfitters — for a limited-edition clothing line. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is the clothing and apparel retailer headquartered in South Side, which recently went viral over a controversial denim campaign...
Meet adoptable dogs and enjoy live music at Strip District Terminal
“Yappy Hour” is coming to the Strip District Terminal this week — to celebrate local Pittsburgh pups during National Dog Month. Dog lovers will get the chance to meet adoptable dogs in need of homes through One by One Rescue at the event. Running from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday,...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement takes internet by storm
In the same minute Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, internet users across the globe started to freak out — for good reason. texting my group chats that Taylor and Travis are engaged pic.twitter.com/OCR5OZW4x7— Sophie Vershbow (@svershbow) August 26, 2025...
I.C. Light Berry returns for limited time
For a limited time only, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. is bringing back its I.C. Light Berry drink. It’s a combination of regular I.C. Light and four berry flavors, including raspberry. Pittsburgh Brewing Company, which is headquartered at 150 Ferry Street in East Deer, said I.C. Light Berry is available for preorder...
Sheetz makes free hot dog offer for Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, Sheetz is offering two free hot dogs with any purchase to celebrate the opening of its 800th store. Customers can receive the hot dogs with any purchase at any Sheetz location — starting Thursday, the day of the grand opening, and running through Tuesday. The Labor...
New street drug ‘flysky’ causes alarm in Western Pa.
Pittsburgh-area doctors are sounding the alarm on medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer that’s increasingly permeating street drugs like “flysky” in Western Pennsylvania. And it’s not abating anytime soon. The drug continues to become more prevalent, and doctors say there are minimal clear treatment options for the severe withdrawal process. Unlike heroin...
Annual Kickoff and Rib Festival returns to North Shore
The Kickoff and Rib Festival returns to Acrisure Stadium to fire up football season with ribs, music, and tailgate fun. Twelve nationally recognized rib vendors will be featured along with free concerts. The festival runs during Labor Day weekend and is presented by I.C. Light. The PA Pork Council will...
T.J. Watt partners with Abercrombie & Fitch for clothing line
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has a new side hustle — he’s partnering with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for a clothing line. The collaboration, which was announced Thursday, includes Watt’s wife, former professional soccer player Dani Watt, as well. “Working with such a great design and marketing team at Abercrombie,...
Pumpkin Spice Latte returns for sweater weather
Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks in less than a week — a clear sign that fall is just around the corner. Known as the PSL for short, the drink makes its debut Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with real pumpkin, according to the Starbucks announcement,...
PNC Park near top of rankings in Yelp’s stadium eats
Pittsburgh’s PNC Park came out on top for local stadium food rankings in Yelp’s new Top 50 Stadiums for Game-Day Eats list. The park also ranked high nationally. Announced Wednesday, PNC Park made No. 2 on the list overall for “providing delicious and creative game day eats.” Acrisure Stadium took...
Walmart shrimp could have radioactive contamination, FDA says
Certain Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart stores in Pennsylvania could have radioactive contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on Tuesday. The shrimp was possibly contaminated with Cesium-137, or Cs-137, a radioactive isotope. It was detected in a single shipment of imported frozen shrimp in...
