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Pa. Election 2023: When to expect results, how officials are preparing, voting guides
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Officials and experts in Pennsylvania are confident that new technology and growing familiarity with mail ballots among...
Recycling pumpkins is good for wildlife, environment
The carved and uncarved pumpkins that will be in businesses and homes over Halloween can be put to good use once trick-or-treat is over. Just like glass, plastic, tin, aluminum, paper and cardboard, the old pumpkins can be recycled and put to good use for the environment, the state Department...
Country singer Jordana Bryant on missing Pennsylvania, turning 18 and Christmas musicVideo
It’s been more than a year since rising country singer Jordana Bryant officially made the move from outside Philadelphia to Nashville. It’s been a relatively smooth transition for the 18-year-old, but there are at least two things she misses about Pennsylvania. ”Yes, I definitely miss Wawa,” she said with a...
Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts
BOSTON — In 1648, Margaret Jones, a midwife, became the first person in Massachusetts — the second in New England — to be executed for witchcraft, decades before the infamous Salem witch trials. Nearly four centuries later, the state and region are still working to come to grips with the...
Matthew Perry mourned by ‘Friends’ cast mates: ‘We are all so utterly devastated’
The stars of “Friends” say they are mourning the “unfathomable” death of Matthew Perry. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer said in a joint statement to People on Monday. “We were more than just...
Music, belly dancing among themes for Monroeville Public Library programs
Offerings this month by Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., include: • The History of Pittsburgh’s Steps, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, hybrid event. Did you know Pittsburgh has the largest number of public stairways in the country? Built during the city’s population heyday as a cost-effective measure to move...
The art of the haunt: a behind-the-scenes look at local spooky attractions
Shortly before the ScareHouse at Pittsburgh Mills Mall in Frazer opens, the staff makes final preparations. Much like the backstage of a Broadway show, the cast and crew hurry to make last minute repairs or add the final touches to their costumes. Each Halloween season, thrill-seekers of all ages willingly...
Pittsburgh Pop podcast: ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death; new grant for Pittsburgh Film Office, WQED-TV screws up again
In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the $200,000 grant that Citizens Bank gave to the Pittsburgh Film Office on Friday that will be allocated to Create Pa. as it trains...
New Kids on the Block bringing Magic Summer tour to Star LakeVideo
New Kids on the Block are diving back into the past for their Magic Summer tour, which includes a stop in the Pittsburgh area next year. The biggest boy band of the 1980s, New Kids on the Block are reimagining their 1990 blockbuster Magic Summer tour, with a show on...
The 1975, Ghost Hounds, Bret Michaels among November’s top concerts around Pittsburgh
A pair of concerts with local connections are among the biggest shows coming to the Pittsburgh area in November. Here’s a look at the most notable shows coming to the area this month: Top shows Nov. 5: The 1975, Dora Jar at PPG Paints Arena It might be a while...
Plum artist takes us ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ in Etna show
From the 19th-century writings of Lewis Carroll to the 20th-century lyrics of Grace Slick, rabbits white and otherwise have come to symbolize departures from the ordinary. Plum resident Bob Freyer continues the tradition with his latest art exhibit. “It’s really just taking me away from all the stress and aggravation...
Frick Pittsburgh museum quietly postpones Islamic art exhibition as Israel-Hamas war continues
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with reaction from the Pittsburgh chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. A scheduled Islamic art exhibition was quietly postponed at The Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze early this month, and museum director Elizabeth Barker said the decision was because of concerns it...
Remember When: Hauntings and strange happenings of the A-K Valley
Halloween is just a couple of days away, which makes it the perfect time to scour the local history centers and newspaper archives, searching for stories of hauntings, paranormal activities and strange happenings that have occurred over the years across the Alle-Kiski Valley. Here are some of the stories that...
Justin Trudeau, friends, actors and fans mourn Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry was mourned on social media by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his “Friends” mom Morgan Fairchild and even Adele. Perry, who played Chandler Bing on NBC’s “Friends” for 10 seasons, was found dead at his Los Angeles...
Higher education haunts: Ghostly tales abound at local colleges and universities
The great thing about university ghost stories is that you don’t have to believe in the paranormal to derive a thrill from the tale, according to “Paranormal Pitt” author Matt Swayne. Instead, you get “ghostlore,” — folklore that centers on ghosts or spirits — or stories where people claim to...
Hundreds receive free dental, eye and ear care in Pittsburgh
More than 1,500 people received free dental, eye and ear care Friday and Saturday at the David L. Convention Center. More than 1,400 volunteers from across the region took part to care for patients including dentists, eye and ear clinicians and many others. The all-day event event was open to...
Southwest Airlines to add seasonal flights to San Diego
Pittsburgh is getting more airline service to the West Coast and adding a new city to its repertoire. Southwest Airlines will add seasonal, nonstop service from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Diego starting next summer, the airline announced Thursday. Flights on to San Diego International Airport will start June 8...
Burrell aims to strengthen district-community relationship with ‘fireside chat’
One of the goals of Burrell’s fall fireside chats is to strengthen the district’s relationship with the community. And the s’mores aren’t too bad, either. The district’s second annual fall gathering, held Thursday night, included several campfires across the high school’s parking lot for students, teachers, parents and administrators to...
Richard Moll, who found fame as bailiff on original sitcom ‘Night Court,’ dies at 80
NEW YORK — Richard Moll, a character actor who found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original “Night Court” sitcom, has died. He was 80. Moll died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, Calif., according to Jeff Sanderson, a publicist at Chasen &...
Grace Potter on her love of Pittsburgh, ‘Mother Road’ album, ‘Lady Vagabond’ and driving fastVideo
Editor’s note: This story originally posted in October 2023, before Grace Potter’s show scheduled for Nov. 1 that was postponed due to illness. Grace Potter’s show in Pittsburgh next week is coming at the perfect time. A break in between tour dates allowed the bluesy rock singer to chill with...
Cultural Trust’s Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh fundraiser highlights the iconic drink
The cosmopolitan is a pink-hued martini that rose to popularity on HBO’s “Sex and the City,” which debuted in 1998. The cosmo, as it is also known, has stood the test of time for the ladies in the show, appearing in episodes of the 2021 “Sex and the City” sequel...
Iron Maiden returning to Pittsburgh on Future Past tour in 2024Video
Iron Maiden is bringing its Future Past tour to Pittsburgh next year. The veteran British heavy metal band will hit Pittsburgh on Nov. 8, 2024, at PPG Paints Arena. Formed in 1975, Iron Maiden released its 17th studio album, “Senjutsu,” on Sept. 3, 2021. Some of the band’s biggest songs...
Restaurant openings and closings in Pittsburgh region
Restaurants come and restaurants go. Some catch a wave of trendiness, some struggle to keep staff, some just fizzle. TribLIVE reported on several openings and closings of restaurants in the region this week. Here they are: Openings The second Alta Via restaurant is scheduled to open today in Market Square....
Alta Via scheduled to open in Pittsburgh’s Market Square
The second Alta Via restaurant is scheduled to open on Friday in Market Square. Located in the former Molinaro Ristorante & Bar in Downtown Pittsburgh, Big Burrito Restaurant Group president Bill Fuller said it’s a great spot. The newest location joins the original Alta Via in Fox Chapel Plaza in...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 27-29
It’s the final weekend of October. Here are some ways to spend it. Quantum For its 100th production, Quantum Theatre returns to Rodef Shalom Congregation on the Oakland/Shadyside border with “The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk” (The Chagall Musical). Opening night is at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 8...
