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Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival returns to Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville
For the next two weeks, Japanese cinema will take over at Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville. The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival, some of the theater’s most popular annual programming, returns March 15 through March 28, with 19 films and several special events. Kelsey Zehmisch, marketing director for Row House Cinema,...
Lunch Box: Ballot dropbox lawsuit, Jagr bobblehead heist, Wordle milestone, weekend fun
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive on Friday, March 15: DeMarco sues Innamorato over ballot drop-off locations Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato’s plan to add five locations to drop off mail-in ballots throughout the county is facing a legal challenge — but one that might be short-lived. County Councilman...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: March 15, 2024
Here’s a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. Russell Wilson and the Steelers broke huge news at the beginning of the week. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers worth $1.21 million while his old team, the Denver Broncos...
Irish heritage is part of the fabric of Pittsburgh
They left Ireland for greener pastures. By 1850, 10,000 Irish immigrants were living in Pittsburgh. They settled in three neighborhoods — Downtown, the Strip District and the Hill District — according to Anne Madarasz, chief historian for the Senator John Heinz History Center. Many were Catholic and drawn to what...
A Yinzer list of suspects in the Jaromir Jagr bobblehead heist
When it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ stolen Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads, the No. 1 suspect in the case has already claimed responsibility. pic.twitter.com/URnlHouZIu— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) March 14, 2024 However, that just seems too obvious. The Flyers already stole the real Jagr once in 2011. Do they really need to...
Wordle fans celebrate 1,000th puzzle
As a speech pathologist, Jessica Valko is a fan of word games. But there’s one in particular that she’s been playing every day — Wordle. The online word game that’s run by the New York Times is celebrating its 1,000th puzzle on Friday. Valko, 51, of Murrysville said she loves...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 15-17
It is St. Patrick’s Day weekend, which includes the annual parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Downtown. The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show is happening all weekend and the Penguins host games on Saturday and Sunday, so plan accordingly. Here are some ways to spend it. Go to the movies...
Pittsburgh’s Low Kings bring Celtic rock to town — and not just on St. Patrick’s Day
March is the busiest time of year for Pittsburgh-based Celtic rock band The Low Kings — St. Patrick’s Day is prime time for their style of music. “We get to feel like the special person at the prom, which is awesome,” said Shawn Melvin, lead singer, guitarist and founding member...
5 things to do this weekend in Westmoreland County: March 15-17
Luck is in the air. With a certain Irish-centered holiday being the talk of the town, community groups will be hosting celebrations all over town this weekend in Westmoreland. ‘Rhythm of the Dance’ Marking the 20th anniversary of the dance company, “Rhythm of the Dance: The National Dance Company of...
Meghan Trainor bringing Timeless tour to Pittsburgh in SeptemberVideo
Singer Meghan Trainor announced a new album and tour Thursday, with a stop planned in Pittsburgh later this year. The “All About That Bass” singer is scheduled to bring her Timeless tour to Petersen Events Center on Sept. 6, with Chris Olsen opening the show. Trainor’s sixth-studio album, “Timeless,” which...
Trib Lunch Box: Jagr bobbleheads, Pi Day, Bethel Park cop, Robert Morris Prom
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Thursday, March 14, 2024: • Friends, neighbors remember victims of Crescent Township house explosion Neighbors on the couple’s cul-de-sac on Riverview Road and friends throughout the area remained in shock at the sudden deaths of the Mitchells, who were killed Tuesday when their...
TV Talk: Producers explain why ‘Young Sheldon’ is endingVideo
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a weekly viewing tip. BURBANK, Calif. – “The Big Bang Theory” prequel series “Young Sheldon” (8 p.m. Thursdays, KDKA-TV) will end its seven-season run on CBS in May. Why now, aside from the economic realities that after a TV series hits its...
Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads stolen, forcing Penguins to change giveaway plansVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins planned to hand out thousands of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads to fans at Thursday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena. But those plans were altered suddenly when the Penguins were informed the shipment carrying the bobbleheads was stolen when it arrived in California....
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie —...
TV Talk: Greensburg native writes Hallmark Mystery’s ‘Crimes of Fashion;’ ‘9-1-1’ relocates to ABC
Greensburg native Stephanie Meyer Sourapas wrote Hallmark Mystery’s “Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch” (9 p.m. Friday) with writing partner Tom McCurrie and, unlike many Hallmark movies that are set in small-town America, “Crimes of Fashion” moves the action to Paris, though large chunks of the film shot in Budapest doubling...
Review: ‘Rent’ rocks at Pittsburgh Playhouse
“Rent” exploded onto Broadway in 1996 and became the musical of a generation. The rock opera, based on Giacomo Puccini’s iconic opera “La Boheme,” was a blockbuster hit that won the Tony Award for best musical and ran for more than 12 years. On Wednesday night, Point Park University’s Conservatory...
What to know about the bill that could ban TikTok
WASHINGTON — TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform. The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stakes in...
Robert Morris University to host prom for seniors who missed out during pandemic
Like so many of her peers, Addy Hildebrand saw the most cherished parts of her senior year slip away when covid-19 shuttered her high school and others exactly four years ago. Hildebrand, 22, of Derry, now a Robert Morris University senior, made her very first trip to a prom store...
Joey Vera interview: Armored Saint bassist on the band’s legacy, touring, AI and moreVideo
When Armored Saint started in 1982, even the band members couldn’t imagine still going strong more than 40 years later. “No. So this fact is a great reminder of how much we appreciate this opportunity to still be able to do this,” bassist Joey Vera said. But that’s exactly what...
Trib Lunch Box: Students hospitalized, undocumented immigrants, Mon Incline, Trader Joe’s tote bags
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Wednesday, March 13, 2024: • House explosion victim IDs confirmed The catastrophic explosion obliterated the Mitchells’ home, scattering debris across the tiny neighborhood. “It’s debris everywhere,” Cort Matey, the Mitchell’s son-in-law, said shortly after the explosion. Bits of the Mitchells’ house — black...
New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor
Don’t be surprised if your doctors start writing you overly friendly messages. They could be getting some help from artificial intelligence. New AI tools are helping doctors communicate with their patients, some by answering messages and others by taking notes during exams. It’s been 15 months since OpenAI released ChatGPT....
TV Q&A: Are 2 WTAE broadcasters sisters?
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: Are Elena LaQuatra and Kelly Sasso sisters? — Anne, via email Rob: I was 99.999999% sure the WTAE broadcasters are not related but to eliminate...
Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy
Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, thanking her doctors and urging fans to calculate their own risk assessment. “I’m lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have...
Why are people overpaying for Trader Joe’s mini tote bags?
Trader Joe’s $2.99 Mini Canvas Tote Bags have quickly become the trendiest new must-have item to buy, and some have been listed in sets for as much as $499 on eBay. Rivaling the hype of Stanley tumblers and Taylor Swift merch, the Washington Post reported the mini tote bags have...
Howard Ehrlichman writes book about years of driving a Yellow Cab in Pittsburgh
You’ve hailed a cab. No. 125 pulls up. In his book “Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story,” the driver will take you on some of the thousands of trips he has made throughout his career. Howard “Howie” Ehrlichman of Wilkins slid behind the wheel of a Checker Cab...
