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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, April 10-12
Construction season may be in full effect, but Pittsburgh is jumping with fun events all weekend long. Set your GPS, try to avoid the traffic and head out of the house. Bailey Zimmerman Country artist Bailey Zimmerman released his second album, “Different Night, Same Rodeo,” last year and is taking...
Jack White announces Pittsburgh show at Citizens Live at the WylieVideo
Fans of former White Stripes frontman and solo rocker Jack White will have a chance to see him at a brand new venue this fall. White announced a new slate of dates on Thursday, including one on Nov. 12 at the soon-to-open Citizens Live at the Wylie. The show will...
Hasan Piker can stream, but can he stump?
Deep inside the sprawling campus acreage of Michigan State University, leftist political pundit and streamer Hasan Piker stood before a packed lecture hall, taking in a rapturous welcome. The crowd of about 400 people, many wearing hoodies and headphones, plus the occasional kaffiyeh scarf, had waited hours outside on a...
USA Today ranks Sewickley best small town in the NortheastVideo
Sewickley officials believe they live in one of the best towns around. USA Today readers agree as they have recently named the Allegheny County borough the No. 1 small town in the Northeast. The announcement came as part of the media outlet’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Ten towns in...
Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth to mark Scorpions milestones at Jergel’s showVideo
Guitarist Uli Jon Roth’s new three-hour Pictures of Destiny show is split into two parts. The first is more of a symphonic rock experience with a string quartet, including premieres from his “Requiem for an Angel” composition, while the second act is more of a straight-forward rock show, diving into...
Review: Pittsburgh Playhouse’s ‘Our Town’ paints a poignant portrait of small-town America
There are undoubtedly some shows in the theatrical canon that are overdone. It can be groan-inducing to see the same plays and musicals performed over and over again, revived and revisited ad nauseam. Thornton Wilder’s classic “Our Town,” while frequently produced, isn’t one of them. This slice of Americana is...
Editorial: Is a Knox Box a simple way to speed emergency response?
Good government is a constant battle to keep people safe without stepping on personal freedom. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates automotive deaths decreased by 45% to 65% because of seat belt use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention credits helmets for reducing motorcycle deaths by up to...
TV Talk: CMU grad stars in ‘The Boys;’ audacious ‘Audacity’ debutsVideo
Steel yourselves, TV fans: The flood of shows striving for last-minute Emmy nomination consideration premiere this week to get the bulk of their episodes released before the Emmy eligibility period closes at the end of May. ‘The Boys’ In its bleak-but-funny final season, now streaming its first two episodes, Amazon’s...
Pitt selected to follow Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft journey
The University of Pittsburgh was one of eight universities worldwide chosen by NASA to track Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft. Pitt engineering students, faculty and the Panther Amateur Radio Club will use a mix of analog devices and artificial intelligence to track Orion in real time. Using instruments they built to...
Steelers announce fan experiences at Point State Park for NFL DraftVideo
With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday unveiled new details about the fan experiences planned for the event. The team’s official fan hub, called Steelers Country, will be free to attend and open throughout draft hours, according to the announcement.Noon to 10 p.m....
8 states, 3 time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an escape for poor farmers fleeing the...
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast of guitar feedback, 20-year-old Kurt Cobain politely announced to the crowd at...
Review: Bush kicks off 2026 tour on a high note at UPMC Events Center
In a crowded field of 1990s alt-rock bands, Bush is one of the more memorable ones. The British rockers stormed onto American shores in the mid-’90s, bringing hits “Glycerine” and “Comedown” to radio stations and car tape decks across the nation. Gavin Rossdale’s gravelly voice, their catchy post-grunge sound and...
TV Q&A: Where has KDKA-TV’s Barry Pintar been?
Q: Barry Pintar at KDKA has not been on the air for at least a month or more. Any news as to where he has been? — Linda, via email Rob: I heard from several viewers who had this question and at first I thought maybe some viewers didn’t realize...
Chris Deluzio shines spotlight on rising cost of youth sports
Carrie Grecich’s children are heavily involved in sports at the youth level. Her son plays travel baseball and her daughter is in club volleyball. They’re sophomores at Chartiers Valley. Grecich, a Scott Township resident, is concerned with how the cost of youth sports is pricing families out of being able...
Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention
Bible stories like Jonah and the Whale would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list that drew an overflow crowd to the state education board meeting on Tuesday. Religious leaders, teachers, parents and students spent hours arguing about the reading list for the state’s 5.4 million kindergartners...
Bands & Bids auction and concert to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
This week, Southwestern Pennsylvanians have the chance to feed their soul with music while feeding local families in need. In its inaugural year, the Bands & Bids fundraiser, benefitting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, has a variety of unique music items, tickets and experiences up for silent auction. The...
Rocker Billy Idol announces tour stop at Star Lake this summer
It’ll be a nice day to see rock icon Billy Idol perform this summer. The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee will be headed to the Pavilion at Star Lake on Aug. 20 with his It’s a Nice Day to … Tour Again! tour. Idol last performed in...
Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversaryVideo
LOS ANGELES — Once upon a time there were three little girls who starred as private detectives answering to a never-seen boss in a show that turned into a pop culture phenomenon called “Charlie’s Angels.” Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited to mark the show’s 50th anniversary at...
Laurel Caverns opens as Pennsylvania’s 1st underground state parkVideo
Laurel Caverns, the popular Fayette County tourist attraction, has officially opened as Pennsylvania’s first underground state park. On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Laurel Caverns State Park’s official opening alongside Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and local Fayette leaders. “Right here in our backyard,...
Country blues guitarist Todd Albright strips it down to the roots on new album ‘Blues for Dexter Linwood’Video
For country blues guitarist Todd Albright, there was no studio trickery involved on his upcoming album, “Blues for Dexter Linwood.” Albright and first-time producer Charlie Parr aimed to capture the authenticity of the guitar and vocals. “We used one single microphone, and it was recorded in mono. There was no...
TV Talk: ‘Hacks’ considers legacy in final season
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. One of TV’s best comedies of recent years begins its final season this week as comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) seemingly rises from the dead – but she doesn’t like what she sees. At the...
Colbert ‘Late Show’ time slot to be filled by Byron Allen comedy showcase
CBS will go from allegedly losing $40 million a year putting on “Late Night With Stephen Colbert” to earning an unspecified amount from comedian Byron Allen, who has leased the two hours starting at 11:35 p.m. Starting the day after the beloved late-night host’s May 21 departure, back-t0-back episodes of...
Inner Groove Brewing to close Allentown taproom
Inner Groove Brewing announced it will close its taproom in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood after four years. In a social media post from the taproom, Inner Groove said the last day of operations for the Allentown spot will be Saturday, April 18. The taproom will host several “last-chance” events, including a...
Primanti Bros. closes Monroeville, North Versailles locationsVideo
Primanti Bros. has closed its Monroeville and North Versailles locations, the latest in a series of closures in recent years for the Pittsburgh-based sandwich restaurant. Primanti spokesperson Ryan Wilkinson confirmed the restaurant closures Monday afternoon. A reason for the closures was not announced. “It’s not a decision we take lightly,”...
