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TV Talk: CMU grad Corey Cott learns from ‘SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Corey Cott, a 2012 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s acting program, joined NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU” (9 p.m. Thursday, WPXI) at the start of the 2025-26 TV season in a recurring role and got...
Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat bars in a massive heist. It could ruin Easter
Just in time for Easter. A 12-ton shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat bars was stolen in one big heist. The act has the potential to cause a shortage in European stores, right before the Easter holiday. The swipe of the 413,793 candy bars happened last week after a stolen truck...
‘Letters from Jumonville: The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphans Schools’Video
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Pennsylvania faced the harsh reality that thousands of children were left orphaned. In “Letters from Jumonville: The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphans Schools,” TribLive Director of Visuals Sean Stipp explores the creation of a state-funded system designed to educate and care for these children. Letters...
DeShantz opens NOLA-inspired speakeasy in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Pittsburgh, often credited as the birthplace of the speakeasy, has gained another speakeasy-inspired bar. The Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group opened Vieux Carré speakeasy on Friday in the Strip District. Meaning “old square” in French, the new venture is billed as a “hidden cocktail destination,” accessible through an unmarked door within...
Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes on his variety of bands: ‘It keeps me fresh and inspired’Video
A quick peek at Warren Haynes’ 2026 calendar would show a wide range of shows: There were solo shows in February, concerts with the Warren Haynes Band in March and an upcoming symphonic experience in April. But there’s also more than two dozen Gov’t Mule shows on tap this spring...
AHN sets up medical support for fans during NFL Draft
With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in Pittsburgh for the upcoming NFL Draft, Allegheny Health Network announced Monday that it will provide medical care throughout the event. The walk-in AHN Downtown Express Care Clinic, located at Highmark’s Penn Avenue Place, will expand its hours and capacity during draft week....
Benson Boone’s Wanted Man tour will launch in PittsburghVideo
Benson Boone will make his Pittsburgh debut this summer. The “Beautiful Things” singer will launch his Wanted Man tour on July 7 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Benson is known for his high-energy shows with front and backflips — he backflipped off of a grand piano during his performance...
More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging. “It is definitely harder on your body. You just feel a lot more fatigued. There are certain complications to watch out for,” said Means, a Texas OB-GYN who had her first child at 37 and her...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: God’s Green ApplesVideo
Veteran Mon Valley rockers God’s Green Apples, blending punk and Americana, are back with a new single, “Can’t Stop.” But the song, released March 25, isn’t actually that new. “‘Can’t Stop’ was written in the early ’90s. I think it’s funny that the song was written so many years ago...
TV Talk: CBS cancels Pittsburgh-set ‘Watson’Video
In an unsurprising late Friday news dump, CBS confirmed it has canceled sophomore drama “Watson” and freshman comedy series “DMV.” “Watson,” created by Pittsburgh native Craig Sweeny and set at a fictional Oakland hospital, got off to a strong ratings start in January 2025 but lost steam with a time...
Michael Zagaris shows off ’60 Years of NFL Photography’ in new Cultural Trust exhibition Downtown
Michael Zagaris has been photographing NFL football for almost six decades, attending 44 Super Bowls. Now, he’s sharing his photographic journey with Pittsburgh. “Michael Zagaris: 60 Years of NFL Photography” is on display at 707 Penn Gallery in Downtown Pittsburgh through Nov. 8. Presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the...
Why is NASA spending $100 billion to return to the moon? Depends on who you ask
NASA pulled off the moon landing in 1969 with a clear goal from the outset — to be the first nation to put people on the lunar surface. The U.S. was locked in a space race with the Soviet Union, and the Apollo 11 landing helped cement America’s lead in...
‘Time Honored Non-Specifics’: Work by Carnegie Mellon MFA students at Warhol Museum
On the fourth floor of The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side, three women have put the culmination of their artistic journeys on display. Carnegie Mellon University School of Art MFA students Naomi Chambers, Bulumko Mbete and Afrooz Partovi have each created new work in an array of artistic...
Drinking raw milk is risky. Should people be able to buy it anyway?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, once declared that he drinks only raw milk. Earlier this year, at a state legislative hearing in Michigan, state Rep. Matt Maddock, a Republican, theatrically sipped from a glass of raw milk and declared, “There’s few things in the world that are better...
Top April concerts for Pittsburgh: Bush, Bailey Zimmerman and more
The Pittsburgh concert calendar is filling up, with at least a dozen sold-out concerts in April. The intriguing shows include a rising country star, alternative rock veterans and the aforementioned sellouts from a wide swath of musical genres. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the Pittsburgh region...
Editorial: The cost of waiting to protect children
Pennsylvania has spent years trying to atone for child welfare failures. There were generations of abuse in churches. The Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal put the state under a national lens. There have been persistent questions about ChildLine hotline reports that went unanswered. There was also the moment nearly...
Lori Falce: Constitution Under Construction: Privacy and probable causeVideo
The adage that a man’s home is his castle isn’t about authority. It’s about protection — the walls that keep others out. But even strong walls need a door. We understand that instinctively. Police need a warrant. But that shorthand doesn’t quite capture what the Constitution actually does. The Fourth...
Passover and Easter are just days apart this year — here are some dishes that can be adapted to both holidays
A holiday table says a lot about tradition. During Passover, the meal follows centuries-old rules about what can and cannot be served. At Easter, the centerpiece might be a glazed ham with rich, festive breads and pastries surrounded by spring vegetables and sweets. But when the holidays fall just days...
Friendship Donut Co. opens in Leechburg, fostering community spirit
Virginia Lindsay and Karen Heilman have been business partners for a long time. From gardening and antiquing to two successful local coffee shops, the women have long mastered the balance of friendship and business. “I always say, ‘Women in business: You either support each other or fail,’ ” said Heilman,...
Fort Pitt Museum, Flight 93 National Memorial included on new Highway of Heroes historic trail
History lovers looking for a road trip can trace a new trail across the Keystone State to visit sites representing key moments in American history. The Highway of Heroes trail links six destinations along the historic Lincoln Highway, or Route 30. Stops include Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, Valley...
Catholic churches see a surge of new converts
People are joining the Catholic Church in surprising numbers. This Easter, the Archdiocese of Detroit will receive 1,428 new Catholics into the church, its highest number in 21 years. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will have its most in 15 years. In the Diocese of Des Moines, the count is jumping...
‘Pitt’ recap: Tensions boil over as day shift turns to night in ‘6:00 P.M.’
Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for the 12th episode of season 2 of “The Pitt.” The day shift on “The Pitt” may be wrapping up, but no one seems able to leave. “I can feel it in the air here,” says Duke Ekins (Jeff Kober), Dr. Robby’s old friend...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 27-29
Whether you love great music, seasonal activities with the kids, stretching your legs or just enjoying a nice cocktail over the weekend, Westmoreland’s got something for you. Here’s some events to check out: Art in Bloom Free Day Spring is gearing up, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is...
Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Primary Trust’ will have Pittsburgh premiere with Public Theater
“This is what happened.” That’s the first line spoken by main character Kenneth in Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Primary Trust,” said director Kyle Haden. In the 90 or so minutes that follow, Pittsburgh Public Theater audiences will get to find out exactly what happened from their seats at the...
Nelly, 2Chainz, Steve Aoki concerts added as part of draft weekend
Performances from a pair of hip-hop stars and a big-name DJ have been added as part of Pittsburgh’s weekend hosting the NFL Draft. The concerts will take place at a pair of venues: The Plaza at North Shore, a new entertainment space at the corner of Mazeroski Way and General...
