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Forget terrorist jokes, Muslim ban witticisms and “us vs. them” gags. Egyptian-American comedian Ramy Youssef nails his first HBO stand-up special, “Feelings,” by tackling universal predicaments — guilt, self-doubt, sex, dating, bad parenting — from hyper-specific angles. The New Jerseyan, 28, also wields an arsenal of pop culture references, replicating...

The Pittsburgh Fisher House is a 10-bedroom “home away from home” that provides a place for visiting families to stay, free of charge, while their loved ones receive inpatient medical care at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The Pittsburgh Fisher House is professionally furnished and features a common kitchen, laundry facilities,...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 41-37) fell to Gwinnett (Braves), 8-1. RHP Yefry Ramierez (1-3, 4.24) allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings in the loss. He struck out six, walked one and gave up four hits. CF Jason Martin (.232) drove in the Indians’ run with a double in the fifth inning....

Checkmate, honey, you’re the only one who’s got to choose … whether to read refreshing sports notes. Grab yourself a slice. We’re live from fabulous Las Vegas. • Keeping Phil Kessel would be arduous for the Penguins on many levels. But doing so while not extending coach Mike Sullivan’s contract...

Fourteen members of the Viola Allegheny Shotokan Karate dojo earned top honors and secured a spot on the prestigious Team USA Karate Kickboxing team after their performances last month in Detroit. The martial artists competed at the World Karate and Kickboxing Commission’s national championships and team trials June 8-9. “In...

It’s summertime, but Andrew Stimmel never has been this busy. That comes with the territory when accepting a new job, which the 2006 Franklin Regional graduate did June 14 when he became coach of the Marquette men’s lacrosse program after a highly successful three-year run as offensive coordinator at Yale....

Here’s where you can watch fireworks around Western Pennsylvania this Fourth of July holiday. July 3 • Findlay Township Independence Day Celebration, begins at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m., Recreation and Sports Complex, Route 30. No parking permitted on Route 30. • Hampton Township Community Day Celebration, fireworks at...

Even though one of the longest championship runs in WPIAL history came to an end this spring, it did not slow down that school from winning yet another Trib HSSN Sports Cup. Sewickley Academy won two WPIAL championships and one PIAA crown in the 2018-19 school year to cruise to...

Let’s get on this Pittsburgh summit. Not the top of Mt. Washington. The one tossed out by Pete Buttigieg at Thursday’s debate for Democratic presidential candidates. In a question about climate change, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., spoke as a leader of a not-coastal city that is still dealing...

Construction is set to begin in the next few weeks on the first of three phases of building projects planned in the Brentwood Borough School District that leaders say are needed for their aging infrastructure. The three phases of projects, which will likely occur over the next five years, are...

Poland ordered prosecutors to probe Ikea of Sweden after its local unit fired a man over his actions during a gay-pride corporate event, while ruling-party officials mulled a boycott of the world’s largest furniture retailer. The incident comes after Poland’s most powerful politician, governing-party boss Jaroslaw Kaczynski, said in the...

Growing up in Sewickley, Dante Maruca frequently visited the businesses and shops along Beaver Street, never imagining that he’d eventually be one of the proprietors. But 30 years after graduating from Quaker Valley, Maruca is the owner of El Fumador Cigars, selling premium cigars, pipes, tobacco and accessories. “I never...

A Tennessee man was behind bars Friday after allegedly causing a wild hit-and-run spree on a heavily-traveled section of Route 30 in Hempfield a night earlier, injuring two people, according to state police. “It was an epic meltdown that led to a very dangerous situation,” witness Ryan Read told the...

This is a word of thanks from the Fawn Township Board of Supervisors to Chief Dan Selfridge and Chief Chase Slepak of Fawn Township Volunteer Fire Departments 1 and 2 for their departments’ efforts during Fawn’s recent flooding. A special thank-you to D&D Auto Salvage and the Norris family for...

The Tribune-Review wrote two articles on Tay Waltenbaugh announcing his candidace for state Senate (“Retired human services executive Tay Waltenbaugh to challenge Kim Ward for state Senate,” June 12, TribLIVE; “Democrat Tay Waltenbaugh announces state Senate run in Jeannette,” June 12, TribLIVE). I felt a need to tell the other...

The article “Experts: Allegheny Township fracking case highlights importance of local elections” disturbingly shows how unconventional gas drilling could soon take place even in residential areas. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s cowardly decision to refuse to hear the case will profoundly and negatively disrupt forever the quality of people’s lives. The...

A look back at sports history in the month of June via the Associated Press archives....

A Johnstown man will appear in Cambria County court, accused of assaulting a 7th Ward Ambulance worker after she saved his life using Narcan, authorities said. Troy Darin Kendall, Jr., 34, who has addresses of the 500 block of Vine Street and the 800 block of Oak Street, waived his...

Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 10 a.m. July 11 – Knitting 101 • 9 a.m. July 14 – Volunteer Day • 6:30 p.m. July 19 – Shabbat in the Park;...

Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long explains his connection with Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, who his favorite account to follow on Twitter is and how he ended up on the cover of Sports Illustrated after the Virginia men’s basketball team’s national championship during Part 5 of this week’s “Huddle...

Two middle school students in Mr. Anthony Barbano’s class at Harrison Middle School in the Baldwin Whitehall School District were honored at an award ceremony presented by The Baldwin Historical Society. On June 10, Jude Fosmire was awarded a first place certificate by President Pat Lombardi while Chelsey Dowhy was...

Several years ago, I painted a bathroom in my house a rich, smoky blue. Everyone who sees it asks for the color name. When I answer, “Benjamin Moore’s Gentleman’s Gray,” the questioner inevitably looks perplexed and assumes I have conflated two colors, because there is nothing gray about the shade....

Here’s a great way to cool down on a hot summer day or evening. Serving a refreshing soup prepared with fresh ingredients can be part of a perfect picnic or a wonderful way to have lunch in your garden. These are just a few of the many soups that bring...