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TV Talk: ABC, Disney+ revive classic ‘The Muppet Show’
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Ever since The Walt Disney Co. bought The Muppets in 2004, Disney’s efforts to keep the characters alive for new generations have met with limited success. From a TV movie (2005’s “The Muppets’ Wizard of...
Can Pittsburgh build it? LEGO skyline needs community votes
A Pittsburgh LEGO set has the potential to be reviewed by designers for production — but it needs 10,000 community votes first. At the beginning of January, creator “Chris74” posted a LEGO model of the Pittsburgh skyline on the LEGO Ideas crowdsourcing platform, which gives regular people the opportunity to...
Check out these parking chairs in PittsburghVideo
In many American cities, a parking spot is just a parking spot. In Pittsburgh? It’s a recognized and respected claim staked by a folding chair. Welcome to parking chair season. We compiled this video and photo galleries of parking chairs around the Pittsburgh region. Check it out....
Noah Kahan bringing ‘The Great Divide Tour’ to Pittsburgh’s PNC ParkVideo
Noah Kahan already has a Pittsburgh Pirates shirt from his last concert in the Pittsburgh area, so he’ll be right at home for his next show. Kahan, the folk-pop singer known for songs like “Stick Season” and “Hurt Somebody,” is making the jump from a sold-out show at the Pavilion...
Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president
LOS ANGELES — Trevor Noah once again roamed through the audience during his monologue to open the Grammy Awards, taking pokes at the stars while standing right next to them, but he saved his most pointed jokes for absentees, and elicited an angry post from the president. ” Nicki Minaj...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Spitbite
Spitbite’s first seven-inch record is 100% local, from the recording (Very Tight Recordings in Sharpsburg) to the pressing (Hellbender Vinyl in Lawrenceville) to the artwork (two original paintings by local artist Adam C. Rousseau). The heavy rock band’s A-side is “Final Form,” which is dedicated to the band’s trans friends...
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album
LOS ANGELES — Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize. “Puerto Rico, believe me when I tell...
DJ Pauly D brings a little Jersey Shore to Rivers Casino
Revelers lined up at Rivers Casino on Saturday night in their best club wear — with a generous sprinkling of “GTL” T-shirts thrown in. This wasn’t a typical night of partying; they were here to see a “Jersey Shore” legend. Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio reached the heights of international...
Pittsburgh local music releases for February 2026
February brings a few new albums and EPs, plus a 25th anniversary vinyl release in the Pittsburgh music scene. Here’s a look at those new local albums plus release shows scheduled for the Pittsburgh region in February: Radio 45 Power pop band Radio 45 is releasing a new single, “No...
Editorial: Elections don’t wait for a spotlight to matter
Everyone knows 2026 is an important election year. It is a midterm, carrying the familiar post-presidential pressure that takes the political temperature of the country. In Pennsylvania, it is also a gubernatorial year. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, the presumptive Republican nominee, recently secured an endorsement from President Donald Trump, and...
Recovery group marks 70th anniversary of ditching of B-25 bomber in Mon River
It’s been 70 years since a B-25 bomber ran out of fuel, splashed down on the Monongahela River near today’s Homestead Grays Bridge and was never seen again. A group fascinated by the story, and not giving up hope that the plane or parts of it may yet be found,...
Constitution Under Construction: Built for change
Constitution Under Construction is an ongoing series exploring the history, relevance and importance of amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Declaration of Independence was never a system of government. It was a statement of intent. What followed it showed that the Founding Fathers wanted to build something different — and...
Top February concerts for Pittsburgh: Dropkick Murphys, Rascal Flatts and more
After a relatively slow (but normal) January, the February concert schedule is getting to be a little more packed, including at least seven sold-out shows. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the Pittsburgh region in February. Top concerts Feb. 12: Dropkick Murphys, The Aggrolites, Haywire at Stage...
Flashback foods: The hunger for favorite foods from the past
You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone (as Joni Mitchell sang). Many beloved foods once enjoyed throughout the Pittsburgh region are no longer available. They’re missed and still talked about. But some live on in new iterations — or DIY versions. We spoke to some Southwestern Pennsylvanians about...
‘He cared’: Eugene Khorey, 1st principal of Brashear High School, dies
When Brashear High School first opened in 1976 — uniting racially diverse students in the Pittsburgh Public School District — Eugene Khorey was at the helm as its first principal. Just two months short of turning 100 years old, Khorey, of Munhall, who was known as “Gene,” died on Jan....
Classic arcade gallery opens in former Duquesne church
Pittsburgh’s retro gamers have a new place to play as The Church Arcade in Duquesne will open its doors on Saturday for a two-day grand opening featuring tournaments, craft beers, food trucks, music and of course, arcade games. Operated by the Pittsburgh Arcade Collective – a group of classic arcade...
Ghost Hounds singer SAVNT on bringing country rock to Byham Theater for Pittsburgh charity show
The next Pittsburgh concert for Ghost Hounds will take place in quite a different environment than their last one. Last April, they played outside of Acrisure Stadium as part of the Monster Energy Supercross Fanfest. But on Feb. 7, the country rock band with local roots will perform at the...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 30-Feb. 1
Let’s not even talk about the weather. It’s time to put it on the back burner and shake off the cabin fever for a weekend of dancing, dining, competing and more. Whether you love the cold and want to get outside or stay indoors and toasty, Pittsburgh is your playground...
Preserving National Opera House important for Pittsburgh and beyond
When irreplaceable spaces disappear from the Pittsburgh landscape, the damage to historical records is permanent. That’s the view of North Side resident Jonnet Solomon, who has dedicated 25 years to the preservation of the National Opera House, a Queen Anne-style mansion on the border of the city’s Homewood and Lincoln-Lemington...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Jan. 30-Feb. 1
It’s safe to say that after a frigid and snow-covered week, it’s time to shake off that cabin fever and rejoin the world for some good times away from your couch. Here are a few events around Westmoreland County that are a sure cure for those those cold feet and...
Giant Eagle again offers free home grocery delivery in wake of snowstorm
Once again, Giant Eagle will offer free home delivery for eligible grocery orders this Thursday through Saturday. The offer comes as Western Pennsylvania residents are restocking their refrigerators and trying to stay warm amid frigid temperatures. Eligible orders must cost at least $35 and be placed through the website or...
Andrea Bocelli bringing ‘Romanzo’ world tour to Pittsburgh
Famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s “Romanzo” 30th anniversary world tour will visit Pittsburgh this winter. Bocelli will celebrate “Romanzo,” his 1997 breakthrough compilation album, in a Dec. 21 show at PPG Paints Arena. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at ticketmaster.com. A presale for American Express card...
Bruce Springsteen takes aim at Trump in new song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’
Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, taking aim at President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city. The lyrics of “Streets of Minneapolis,” released Wednesday, describe how “a city aflame fought fire and ice ‘neath an occupier’s boots,” which Springsteen calls “King...
If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone
Waiting on an important letter or package? It could be a few more days. The U.S. Postal Service continues to face disruptions in Southwestern Pennsylvania after roughly a foot of snow buried the region Sunday, according to Mark Wahl, a spokesman for the agency. Carriers are skipping some homes due...
Jennifer Grey set for ‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel, filming this yearVideo
NEW YORK — Nobody puts Jennifer Grey in a corner. The “Dirty Dancing” star is finally about to reprise her role in the 1987 hit’s long-awaited sequel, going into production this year. Grey, 65, is officially confirmed to once again play her Golden Globe-nominated role of Frances “Baby” Houseman in...
