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Podcast: Western Pennsylvania is experiencing a cultural, economic change
Western Pennsylvania is experiencing a visual, cultural and economic change, and the Beechview neighborhood in Pittsburgh is at the heart of it. From 2010 to 2020, Pittsburgh’s overall population saw a modest growth of less than 1%. In stark contrast, the Latino population in Pittsburgh experienced a staggering 80% increase....
Podcast: Potential nationwide scam hits Carrick event venue
A recent alleged concert booking scam has affected a venue in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood. Audiovisual company Hearcorp owns the event venue and former church at 25 Carrick Ave. Chief operations officer Brendan Elder recalled his conversation with Alex Bowen, who wanted to book a concert featuring orchestral renditions of Dr....
Dangerous currents: Safety protocols lacking for rafting and kayaking at Ohioplye
Andrea Yealy was 16 when she hopped in a two-person inflatable kayak rented by a friend’s family on Sept. 16, 2000, at Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County. They paddled without a guide down a 7-mile section known as the Lower Yough. Andrea was wearing a helmet and life jacket...
Podcast: Penn State and the higher education divide
Is there an impending higher educational divide? Penn State announced the restructuring plan for its branch campuses this week. Two local branches, Fayette and New Kensington, will be consolidated under the Allegheny branch. This also comes with a 10% decrease in staff and faculty for all bridge campuses. Simultaneously, Penn...
From the Newsroom Podcast: Going down? The state of Pittsburgh inclines
In this episode we’re talking about a Steel City identity staple, the Pittsburgh inclines. The Monongahela Incline and its slightly younger sibling, the Duquesne Incline, were built in the 1870s to easily and quickly transport Pittsburghers to their destinations throughout the city. Related: • Pittsburgh is the king of inclines,...
From the Newsroom Podcast: Expert insight on Trump’s hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money trial on May 28, becoming the first former president to become a convicted felon. For many observers, the focus was on Trump’s reaction, while Trump and his supporters claimed the trial was rigged....
From the Newsroom podcast: TribLive unpacks the exclusive interview with Marc Fogel
Marc Fogel is an international teacher from Oakmont. Until the fall of 2021, the 63-year-old traveled to various countries teaching history. In August 2021, Fogel was arrested in Russia for the possession of 17 grams of medical marijuana, prescribed in Pennsylvania for his back and knee pain. Fogel is currently...
Podcast: Pittsburgh’s ties to Oppenheimer and the Atomic Age
The promise — and peril — of the power of the atom cast long shadows over Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. TribLive News Editor Jon Silver talks about Pittsburgh’s ties to the Atomic Age and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the creator of the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer’s wife, Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer, was born in...
Podcast: Controversy surrounds Pittsburgh’s questionable payments to contractor
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration is embroiled in a controversy involving questionable payments to a contractor and use of p-cards as payment. The city’s Department of Parks and Recreation department has paid Mario Ashkar almost $23,000 for his work as a contractor. The payments have been via municipal credit cards,...
From the Newsroom podcast: A look at Westmoreland’s register of wills battle
In Westmoreland County, commissioner Ted Kopas has called for the resignation or removal by impeachment of the Register of Wills Sherry Magretti Hamilton. Earlier this month, two judges found Hamilton in direct criminal contempt on three counts: disobedience or neglect by an officer of the court; official misconduct as an...
From the Newsroom podcast: A look at the student protests at Pitt
Over the past few weeks, universities and colleges across the country have seen unrest tied to the growing public sympathy for Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war. The University of Pittsburgh also saw a version of this national protest with its own Schenley Plaza as the site of students’ pro-Palestine encampment....
From the Newsroom: Ponderosa’s last frontier in Pennsylvania
This week’s episode features reporter Joyce Hanz joining Zac Gibson to dive into the nostalgia and loyalty surrounding the last Ponderosa Steakhouse in Pennsylvania. Butler County has one of the last of 16 Ponderosa restaurants left in the country. It’s located in Center Township. Visitors travel from New York, Virginia,...
‘We’re having buns of fun’: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile stops in RossVideo
The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile made a stop at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ross Township on Wednesday. The vehicle, which is famously shaped like a giant hot dog on a bun, drew a large crowd of people who wanted to get a peek inside the vehicle and get a...
Talk to the Trib: Fans travel great distances, wait in line to experience Steelers training campVideo
Training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off this week as the team gears up for the upcoming season. Spectators, fanatics and fans came to Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent College Thursday excited to see their favorite players. Some fans, like David and Claire Hodgson, who came all the...
Photos: Post Malone leaves Star Lake crowd saying ‘Wow’
Rapper Post Malone performed Wednesday night at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown. The nearly sold out pavilion maintained its high energy from the beginning, with the opener Beach Fossils. The “If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying” tour opened with a string ensemble and dramatic stage lights. In...
Talk to the Trib: Anthrocon closerVideo
The Anthrocon convention in Pittsburgh has wrapped up festivities for the year. With the furry convention “Anthrocon” coming to a close, some attendees offered their thoughts on their interactions with non-furry Pittsburgh natives and what they liked most from this year’s convention. Furries, Squish and Shiba traveled from the west...
Talk to the Trib: Convention-goers at AnthroconVideo
Anthrocon, the second largest furry convention globally, is taking place in Downtown Pittsburgh this weekend. Attendees in fursuits gathered in droves at the David Lawrence convention center to experience the events, classes, and vendors. Visitors came across a variety of brightly colored animals with their own creative twists to add...
Pittsburgh’s ‘The Jungle’ basketball court has shot at full renovation in online contestVideo
A basketball court nicknamed “The Jungle” in the North Side is currently in the running with three other courts to receive a full renovation. Every Court Has A Story hosted the voter-based competition on its website. Video previews of the four courts — one each in Pittsburgh and Kansas, with...
Pogopalooza’s high jump sets world records in Market Square
Pogopalooza returned to Pittsburgh this weekend for an active showcase of the world championships of pogo sticking. The main events began Friday, June 23, with the high jump competition. Spectators gathered at Market Square to watch the athletes run their practice jumps. Pogopalooza has been touring cities for the past...
Talk to the Trib: Summer and snowballs at Carnegie Science Center
Summer officially began Wednesday, and the Carnegie Science Center brought back a little snow to the forecast. Families showed up to celebrate the annual Snowball Day at the Carnegie Science Center. Some had saved their snowballs to launch into the Ohio River with large slingshot devices. This past winter was...
Talk to the Trib: Juneteenth and hip-hop
The University of Pittsburgh and 1Hood Media, collaborated to host “This Thing We Call Hip-Hop,” an event celebrating Juneteenth and the 50th anniversary of the emergence of the popular music genre. The Friday event included music, trivia, and a panel discussion with Pittsburgh native artists including Fedd The God and...
Bare minimum Mondays: A healthy work-life balance or just slacking off?
A new concept is taking a turn on social media among Millennials and Gen Z — bare minimum Mondays. This new trend has gained popularity for seeking to emphasize a healthy work-life balance. Essentially, a bare minimum Monday is a Monday where someone eases into the work week by doing...
Talk to the Trib: Tale of 2 vendors at Three Rivers Arts FestivalVideo
We wanted to catch up with a few artists before the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 64th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival wraps up this weekend. Two vendors, Aimee Manion and Baba Berthe, were happy to talk with us on video about their crafts, their businesses, and what they love...
Hip-hop event brings history, culture to Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh is teaming up with 1HoodMedia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the emergence of hip-hop. “This Thing We Call Hip-Hop” will take place at the Black Box Theater at 460 Melwood Ave., in Oakland. Artists and academics will come together in a discussion, hosted by Chantel...
It’s Global Running Day, here’s where to run in Pittsburgh all summer long
Wednesday is Global Running Day, a day that encourages people to get out and go for a run worldwide. Global Running Day’s beginning The holiday began in the United States as National Running Day in 2009. It continues to promote being physically active and the benefits of running for exercise...
