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Fruit Stripe Gum is no more
Another gum bites the dust. After 54 years, Fruit Strip Gum’s run is over. Ferrara Candy Co. has officially discontinued the striped sticks that came wrapped in a temporary tattoo of the brand’s mascot: Yipes the Zebra. “We have made the difficult decision to sunset Fruit Stripe Gum, but consumers...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Jan. 12-14
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be more social, there are plenty of community gatherings to choose from this weekend in Westmoreland County. Museum of Art vintage ball The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg is celebrating its 65th anniversary on Saturday from 6 to 9...
‘They fit just right’: Kids of Steel at Acmetonia Elementary win running shoes
Some students at Acmetonia Elementary School will now be running in style. Representatives from Kids of Steel, a program that promotes healthy living for children and families, presented red, white and blue Brooks Trace running shoes for each of the 28 fifth- and sixth-grade students at Acmetonia’s running club Wednesday....
Greenhouse Co-Op sells plants and cider in Greenfield
Greenfield just got a little greener — The Greenhouse Co-Op has shelves filled with plants and hooks hanging with greenery. It opened at the end of December. “We’ve had an amazing turnout our first two weekends,” said Darien Higgins of the South Side, who co-owns the business with her brother...
Oakmont Bakery serves up Mason Rudolph cupcakes for Steelers playoffs
As soon as the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a playoff spot, Samantha Serrao knew Oakmont Bakery needed a new football-related treat. The Rudolph Cupcake was born — a shoutout to quarterback Mason Rudolph ahead of Sunday’s wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills. “It was kind of like a group effort,” said...
Got turkeys in the yard? The Pa. Game Commission wants to know
Got turkeys in your yard during the early morning hours? The Pennsylvania Game Commission wants to know. The commission is seeking the public’s help in its annual turkey brood survey, taking stock of the game bird’s overall health in Pennsylvania. “It is the largest turkey project we’ve ever conducted, with...
TV Q&A: Why no noon newscast on weekends?
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: Your recent column about KDKA+ starting an 8 p.m. newscast reminded me of something that’s puzzled me for some time. Local news coverage has expanded...
Lawyer buys former Steelers player’s estate where retreat center had been planned
A 133-acre Ligonier Township estate owned by a former Pittsburgh Steelers player who wanted to operate a retreat center for clergy and pastors was sold to a former Pittsburgh attorney who said this week he plans to use it as a personal home. Antonio “Tony” and Amy Dias of Miami...
Review: Zakk Sabbath shows Black Sabbath’s 50-year-old songs have plenty of life in Roxian concertVideo
All but one of the Black Sabbath songs that roared through the air Tuesday night were written more than 50 years ago. But they certainly didn’t sound dated in Zakk Sabbath’s jam-packed concert in their stop at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks on the Doomed Forever Forever Doomed tour....
Actor/musician Creed Bratton on his new album, his time in the Grass Roots … and a reboot of ‘The Office’?Video
Creed Bratton doesn’t want to be pigeonholed as an actor or a musician. “I believe you just do what you are,” Bratton said in a recent Zoom call with TribLive. “You find the thing that makes you, that fills you up with light, that thing that fills you up with...
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor died from natural causes, coroner says
LONDON — Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor died from “natural causes” in July, a coroner said Tuesday. London’s Metropolitan Police had said the singer’s death was not considered suspicious after she was found unresponsive at a home in southeast London on July 26. O’Connor was 56. The Southwark Coroner’s Court confirmed...
Buffalo sauce boycott sweeps through Pittsburgh as Steelers gear up for Bills
Some Pittsburgh restaurants are taking the extreme measure of boycotting Buffalo sauce and other Buffalo-related products until the Steelers take on the Bills in Sunday’s wild-card playoff game. Buffalo dipping sauce will not be sold at select McDonald’s locations across the Pittsburgh region until after the game. Meghan Sweeney, owner/operator...
Wildcat’s Revenge at Hersheypark named among the best new attractions in the nationVideo
Wildcat’s Revenge, a steel and wood hybrid coaster that opened at Hersheypark last year is continuing to garner awards. Wildcat’s Revenge opened at Hersheypark on June 2, 2023. It is the park’s 15th roller coaster and debuted 100 years after the Wild Cat ride opened in 1923. In September, the...
Golden Globes ratings rebound to 9.4 million viewers, up from 2023 telecast
NEW YORK — Reviews have been poor for Sunday’s 81st Golden Globes, but the telecast pulled in an average of 9.4 million viewers, up about 50% from last year, according to CBS. The ceremony had the benefit of an NFL lead-in, as well as an especially starry gathering that drew...
Third Eye Blind bringing Summer Gods tour to Star LakeVideo
Third Eye Blind will be back in the Pittsburgh area later this summer for the fourth installment of their Summer Gods tour. The veteran 1990s alternative rockers will play the Pavilion at Star Lake on July 9, joined by Yellowcard and Arizona. Third Eye Blind dominated radio in the late...
Primanti Bros. sending gift of thanks — in sandwiches — to Titans for helping Steelers make playoffs
Tennessee is about to get a taste of Pittsburgh. Primanti Bros. announced on social media that they’ll be sending sandwiches, topped with fries and coleslaw, to the Tennessee Titans as a way to say thanks for helping the Steelers make the playoffs. The Steelers learned Sunday, a day after closing...
Looking to stay fit in 2024? Consider local rec departments, nonprofits
If you’re hoping to get fit and stay active in 2024, you’re not alone. A survey from Forbes Health/OnePoll from October found that “improved fitness” is the No. 1 New Year’s resolution, with just under half of the 1,000 U.S. survey respondents saying it is a priority. Finding ways to...
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands Western Pa. footprint
Reading Ready Pittsburgh has a pretty simple goal, according to Executive Director Mary Denison. “We’re just trying to get as many books to as many kids as we can,” she said. So it made perfect sense for the regional nonprofit to partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails free...
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Beef’ win big at Golden Globes
Although the popularity of nominees “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” might have drawn more curious onlookers, “81st Annual Golden Globe Awards” host Jo Koy appeared to dare viewers to stay tuned. It was clear early in his 12-minute monologue that the crowd was not with him as evidenced by myriad reaction shots...
‘Oppenheimer’ leading Golden Globes with wins for Murphy, Downey Jr. and NolanVideo
Christopher Nolan’s epic American drama “Oppenheimer” is dominating the 81st Golden Globes, where “Succession” and “The Bear” are also taking multiple honors. “Oppenheimer,” perhaps the Academy Awards frontrunner, picked up four big awards including best director for Nolan, best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey...
Coal miners in North Dakota unearth a mammoth tusk buried for thousands of years
BISMARCK, N.D. — The first person to spot it was a shovel operator working the overnight shift, eyeing a glint of white as he scooped up a giant mound of dirt and dropped it into a dump truck. Later, after the truck driver dumped the load, a dozer driver was...
Destination Daycation: Channel the tropics during winter at these Pittsburgh-area tropical-themed eateries
Craving some island vibes but stuck in wintertime Pittsburgh? Take a daycation destination to these tropical-themed bars and eateries that offer a beach-themed escape from the winter doldrums. From lobster specialty sandwiches and nachos to Caribbean-influenced cocktails, these independently owned restaurants put the paradise vibe in Pittsburgh. The Hula Bar...
Orthodox Christian churches celebrate Christmas, Theophany this weekend
On a blustery, snowy Saturday afternoon at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg, a little over a dozen people huddled in a semicircle, singing hymns and watching intently for the Rev. David Hyatt to give his signal. After leading the group in prayer and calling for blessings, Hyatt made his...
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after being confirmed at New Year’s Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf, known for his off-screen troubles as well as his film roles, has converted to Catholicism after being confirmed on New Year’s Eve at a Mass presided over by Capuchin Franciscan friars. The Capuchin Franciscans-Western American Province announced the news on its Facebook site where it posted images...
Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, king cakes, Joan of Arc parade
NEW ORLEANS — The countdown to Mardi Gras begins Saturday in New Orleans as Carnival season kicks off with dozens of costumed revelers and a brass band set to crowd onto a streetcar for a nighttime ride down historic St. Charles Avenue. Meanwhile, a walking club in the French Quarter...
