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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 19-21
We’ve made it to the weekend. There is some snow in the forecast. Here are some ways to spend it. Brew House Arts An exhibition at Brew House on the South Side puts surveillance on view. Opening this weekend, “Blank Tape,” curated by Lena Hansen, is inspired by the ubiquity...
5 generations of Batmobiles on display at World of Wheels car show
Batman returns, in a way, to Pittsburgh this weekend. Five generations of the iconic Batmobile are on display at the 63rd Annual MAXmotive World of Wheels at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. The quintet are reminiscent of an original 1966 Batmobile, the one driven in “Batman Returns,” the...
TV Talk: WQED-TV GM looks ahead, plans station move from Oakland
It’s been six months since Jason Jedlinski took over as president of WQED Multimedia, so I wanted to check in on what he’s learned so far, where things stand regarding the station’s spate of technical hiccups and what’s on the horizon regarding local linear TV programming. But first, some news:...
Aspiring Educators program draws interest of high schoolers looking to become teachers
A dozen Westmoreland County high school students are getting a head start on becoming educators as the state looks for ways to contend with a teacher shortage. Adi Belanger has been interested in pursuing teaching as a career, so the Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center’s new Aspiring Educators program...
Snowballs fly at Brackenridge Memorial Park as part of inaugural community eventVideo
When Brackenridge mother Angel Matthews heard Friday’s weather report of freezing temperatures and several inches of snow, she didn’t think about staying inside. Instead, she saw it as an opportunity to fulfill a dream her children had of something big. Something that could bring the community together on just such...
5 Things to do in Westmoreland: Jan 19-21
Want to hang out with friends, family or loved ones this weekend? There’s an event for every social circle this weekend in Westmoreland County. Wedding show More than 55 local wedding experts will gather Sunday at Ferrante’s Lakeview on Route 30 in Hempfield for the annual Cavanaugh Brideshow. Guests will...
Starbucks, Harbor Freight proposed for New Kensington’s Riverview Plaza
New Kensington won’t be getting another car wash, but it is in line to get a Starbucks cafe and Harbor Freight store instead. The discount tools store, nearly 16,000 square foot, and 2,500-square-foot coffee shop are proposed for Riverview Plaza off Tarentum Bridge Road. Harbor Freight would be built beside...
La Roche University grant helps get meals to students
College students should be focused on passing classes, not looking for their next meal. The 2023-24 PA Hunger-Free Campus awards can help alleviate that worry by providing funds to campuses across the state to combat food insecurity on campus. This includes La Roche University in McCandless, which was awarded a...
Trib Lunch Box: Adda workers, Mike Tomlin, Astrobotic, ‘Jeopardy!’
Here are some noon headlines from the Trib, Thursday, Jan. 18. • Adda Coffee and Tea workers rally against Pittsburgh closures Adda Coffee & Tea House abruptly closed all four of its locations Jan. 11, claiming it has been running at a loss since the business started in 2016. [gps-image...
Monroeville library plans seed swap in advance of Great Backyard Bird Count
In advance of the Great Backyard Bird Count in February, the Monroeville Public Library is hosting its first annual Birdcraft Seed Swap, where participants will be able to join in a number of fun activities and gain knowledge about birding. At the swap, set for 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m....
Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day to sing during Super Bowl pregame
LOS ANGELES — Country music star Reba McEntire will grace next month’s Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem while Post Malone will perform “America the Beautiful.” The performances will take place Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Usher....
Scholar discovers stories and poems possibly written by Louisa May Alcott under a pseudonym
WORCESTER, Mass. — The author of “Little Women” may have been even more productive and sensational than previously thought. Max Chapnick, a postdoctoral teaching associate at Northeastern University, believes he found about 20 stories and poems written by Louisa May Alcott under her own name as well as pseudonyms for...
TV Talk: Pittsburgher returns to ‘Jeopardy!’
Daniel Moore of Brighton Heights returns to “Jeopardy!” next week for the “Season 39 Champions Wildcard” tournament, just six months after his first appearance on the show that lasted three episodes and netted him $41,800. Moore will compete on the episode that airs Monday, Jan. 22. Moore, who works as...
New Mic’s Market in Sewickley packed with hard-to-find health foods
Michaela Blaney wants to help people live a happy and healthy lifestyle. The California entrepreneur moved from the West Coast to Sewickley a couple of years ago to accomplish that goal in the Quaker Valley. Blaney felt inspired to open a micro market after visiting close friends and fellow Sewickley...
‘The colder, the better’ organizers of expanded Ligonier Ice Fest say
The deep freeze that has caused many of us to break out our knit caps is expected to continue through this weekend. Those frigid conditions will be ideal for crews creating sculptures for the annual Ligonier Ice Fest, and for those who come to admire the outdoor display of frozen...
In ‘Origin,’ Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor seek the roots of racismVideo
NEW YORK — Ava DuVernay kept hearing she had to read “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” She had Isabel Wilkerson’s book in galleys before it was published in 2020. Oprah Winfrey kept telling her to read it. But she put it off. It seemed an imposing read. Copies kept...
Trib Lunch Box: Headlines to carry with you
Here are some noon headlines from the Trib, Wednesday, Jan. 17. • Tree of Life synagogue demolition begins A new design will be focused on a path of light that will illuminate the building. • The cold temperatures are holding on When will it break? •...
Gallagher sets big goals as new Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall executive director
Marlee Gallagher loves telling stories. She’ll now be telling the story of the historic Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. Gallagher, 35, of Carnegie is stepping into the role of executive director for the Library and Music Hall. She started the position Jan. 2. “I’m most looking forward to...
TV Q&A: With SportsNet Pittsburgh changing tiers on Comcast, what does that mean for regional sports network fees?
Q: I’m one of the subscribers to Comcast’s Xfinity Popular TV package that will apparently be losing access to SportsNet Pittsburgh on Jan. 16 to watch Penguins and Pirates games. I have been paying $13.30 as a regional sports fee. I wonder if that fee will be removed since I...
Penn State New Kensington to host conference on artificial intelligence
Penn State New Kensington will be hosting a conference focused on how faculty at higher-education institutions can adapt to the fast-changing technology of artificial intelligence and implement it in their classrooms. The campus in Upper Burrell will host the “Future Readiness Conference” for higher-education faculty Jan. 26. People interested in...
Former Jefferson Hills mayor, council woman remembered as dedicated public servant
Janice Cmar believed preserving opportunities for families and getting things done for her community made life worth living. So much so that she spent about 35 years teaching in the Peters Township School District, and 24 more recent years as a Jefferson Hills elected official with stints on council and...
Emmy Awards get record low ratings with audience of 4.3 million viewers
LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards telecast on Fox reached a record low audience of 4.3 million viewers, as the long-term trend of diminishing ratings for the show continues. The Nielsen company said Tuesday that the Monday night show hosted by Anthony Anderson with “Succession” and “The Bear” raking in...
Rare Spider-Man comic book on sale for $35K in Western Pa.
A local comic book owner made an amazing find: Amazing Fantasy 15, the first appearance of Spider-Man and a rare gem in the comic world. Now, he’s selling it for $35,000. That price might be a bargain given the fair condition of the comic book. A pristine copy once sold...
Primanti Bros. to open restaurant in Baltimore
Come this spring, there will be one more out-of-town location to grab a Primanti’s sandwich as Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar is set to open in Baltimore. Most of its restaurants are in Western Pennsylvania and there are locations in West Virginia, Ohio and the eastern side of Pennsylvania. The...
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire coming to Pittsburgh this summerVideo
It’s been almost 40 years since Pittsburgh music fans could go all night long with Lionel Richie. That’ll be resolved June 16, when the multiple Grammy winner brings his Sing a Song All Night Long tour to PPG Paints Arena, accompanied by Earth, Wind & Fire. Richie last played Pittsburgh...
