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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 5-7
Brrr! Winter weather has arrived in Pittsburgh and we’re all feeling the chill. But that’s no excuse to stay home — bundle up and head out to see what’s going on in the ‘Burgh this weekend. Handmade Arcade Holiday Market It’s the thought that counts when it comes to gift-giving,...
Q&A with CMU grad Adam Brett, who is making his national tour debut as Wadsworth in ‘Clue’
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Recently, The Oracle spoke with actor Adam Brett, who is making his national tour debut as Wadsworth in “Clue,” which is running...
Detroit’s own crime-fighter RoboCop finally stands guard in Motor CityVideo
DETROIT — RoboCop has finally found a permanent home in Detroit. A statue looming 11 feet tall and weighing 3,500 pounds began standing guard over the Motor City on Wednesday afternoon. “It was snowstorm, dark and below 30 degrees and there was a steady stream of people driving by,” after...
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches may be mislabeled in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the states affected by a recall of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches that may be incorrectly labeled “Cheese.” Anyone with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product, the company’s announcement on the U.S. Food &...
Where to move that Elf on the Shelf? Parents offer some creative tips
A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, Calif., was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like the doll, named Elfie, had painted on their kitchen wall. Neesley used Tootsie...
Country singer Megan Moroney bringing Cloud 9 tour to PittsburghVideo
Country singer Megan Moroney is making the jump to arena headliner. The “Am I Okay?” singer announced a 2026 arena tour, including a stop in Pittsburgh. Her Cloud 9 tour will visit PPG Paints Arena on June 16, 2026. Moroney played a sold-out show earlier this summer on June 20...
CBS News to host prime-time ‘town hall’ with Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk
NEW YORK — Turning Point USA leader Erika Kirk will speak about the aftermath of her husband Charlie’s killing in a prime-time “town hall” event televised by CBS News on Dec. 13, the network said Thursday. The event will be moderated by Bari Weiss, the network’s new editor-in-chief and founder...
TV Talk: Gillian Anderson, Lena Headey make ‘Abandons’ worth watching
Netflix’s matriarchal Western “The Abandons” offers a terrific showcase for stars Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey, and creator Kurt Sutter (“Sons of Anarchy”) knows how to build a season-long story that’s propulsive and entertaining, even if this is no “Deadwood.” But there’s also reason to be wary that “The Abandons”...
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms....
One Tech Tip: Up your Christmas shopping game with AI tools
Shopping assistant chatbots were a novelty a year ago. Now, they’re everywhere. After rolling out AI-powered assistants, online retailers and tech companies have been adding more artificial intelligence features to make online shopping easier and more convenient. The latest crop of AI-powered shopping services and tools made their debut in...
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.’s, dies at 84Video
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions,” “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” has died. He was...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Jeff Plate on ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ show coming to PittsburghVideo
After more than 25 years of touring, it’s just not feasible for Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s stage production to get any larger. ”We’ve reached the point of we can’t get much bigger, considering the schedule that we run when we do these tours,” drummer Jeff Plate said. “Eight shows in five days...
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny dethrones Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
NEW YORK — The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift. On Wednesday, the streaming giant...
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floorVideo
ASHLAND, Va. — The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored. The bandit was something of a nocturnal menace: bottles were smashed, a ceiling tile collapsed and alcohol pooled on the floor. The...
Carmi Express soul food to close location on Pittsburgh’s North Side
Carmi Express, the popular Pittsburgh soul food restaurant, announced it will close its brick-and-mortar location on the North Side. Doors will officially close Dec. 12, according to social media posts on the restaurant’s Instagram and Facebook accounts. “This decision comes with deep reflection, gratitude, and a heavy heart,” the post...
Oldest tree in Allegheny County stands a little mightier after Eagle Scout project
A Pine-Richland High School senior sought to give special recognition to a piece of Western Pennsylvania history for his Eagle Scout project. Carlton Fogliani of Boy Scout Troop 150 repaired and refurbished the site of the Penn Tree in Richland Township Community Park. The majestic oak tree, believed to have...
TV Q&A: Why doesn’t a Christmas classic air on TV anymore?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: Can you explain why “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas” is not on TV? I’ve searched the Christmas listings for the past several years and it’s...
Seven Springs set to open its slopes
As the first significant snowfall of the season rolled through Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Seven Springs Mountain Resort announced its official season opening. The Somerset County resort, which received its first snow of the season Nov. 10, will open for skiing Saturday. A celebration will include a live DJ, cookies,...
Gallery: 1st snow of the season falls on Pittsburgh and Western Pa.
The first snowfall of the season hit Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, blanketing the region with a several inches of snow, closing or delaying schools, and bringing out shovelers to start cleaning up. Though some light snow showers are still making their way through the area, the heaviest...
Heinz History Center asks local artists to envision ‘My America’
As 2026 draws closer, more and more signs of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday are popping up throughout Western Pennsylvania. In Westmoreland County, two replicas of Pennsylvania’s iconic Liberty Bell were unveiled in Greensburg and Murrysville, decorated by local artists to mark the country’s semiquincentennial. In Allegheny County, the...
Trisha Yearwood talks new Christmas album and show with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
When country music star Trisha Yearwood first envisioned 2025, she thought it would be a “quiet year.” It didn’t quite work out that way. With her husband Garth Brooks not touring, Yearwood figured to work on a Christmas album with an accompanying winter tour. But then she unexpectedly wound up...
Snow blankets Western Pa. in 1st major event of the season
A group of parents got a winter weather alert Tuesday around 6 a.m. saying school was closed for a snow day. They quickly organized a text chain, swapping questions like: Who needed boots, who could borrow a sled, and who would take the first shift watching the kids in the...
Netflix offers mostly cash for Warner Bros. in new bid round
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. was fielding a second round of bids on Monday, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix Inc., in an auction that could wrap up in the coming days or weeks, according to people familiar with the discussions. Bankers for Paramount Skydance Corp., Comcast Corp. and Netflix...
Westinghouse retiree group makes record donation to help food insecurity
As food insecurity continues to climb across Southwestern Pennsylvania, a dedicated group of retired Westinghouse employees mobilized, raising a record $55,000 this year to support local organizations battling hunger. The nonprofit group, SURE (Service Uniting Retired Employees), shattered its previous donation record and further assisted the community by hosting its...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: The Low KingsVideo
Proceeds from the “A Celtic Rock Christmas” show will assist a pair of local organizations, and Pittsburgh’s The Low Kings were happy to join the bill. “It’s gonna be a great event,” vocalist/guitarist Shawn Melvin said of the Dec. 11 event. “It’ll benefit the Pittsburgh Irish Festival, which does an...
