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Oscars 2026: What to expect on Sunday
Some Oscar seasons end with little suspense, with the major races all but decided before the ceremony even begins. Not this year. This has been an unusually fluid season in which several categories still feel wide open as we head into Sunday’s show (starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m....
TV Talk: ‘Kingstown’ begins filming final season, adds to cast
Production is underway on the fifth and final season of Paramount+’s “Mayor of Kingstown” with actor David Morse (“The Last Thing He Told Me”) returning to Pittsburgh for the new series regular role of Russell Hardy, a seasoned FBI agent. Morse, who is from Philadelphia, previously starred in “Outsiders,” which...
Where to eat near Acrisure Stadium during the NFL Draft
The North Shore will be the center of Pittsburgh’s festivities during the 2026 NFL Draft. And, as thousands of football fans move through the area over the April 23-25 event, finding a good place to eat will be key. Fortunately, the North Shore is packed with dining options — from...
TV Talk: Michelle Pfeiffer at home on the range in ‘The Madison’Video
The latest Paramount+ series written and created by Taylor Sheridan arrives this weekend with Saturday’s debut of “The Madison,” another show set in Montana — but it’s not a “Yellowstone” spinoff. “The Madison” moves at the snail’s pace of Sheridan’s “1923” — and the music score sometimes sounds nearly identical...
Consumer prices rose in January, before Iran War added price pressures
Economic growth was slower at the end of 2025 than data first showed and inflationary pressures persisted at the start of this year, a troubling snapshot of an economy on unsteady footing before war with Iran upended oil and financial markets. Consumer prices increased moderately in January, the Federal Reserve’s...
When DOGE unleashed ChatGPT on the humanities
When the Trump administration went looking last spring for National Endowment for the Humanities grants to cut, it turned to a familiar scourge of professors: ChatGPT. Last March, two employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the agency with the mandate of canceling previously approved grants that...
Low and slow meets forever: U.S. postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From Mexican American and Chicano barrios in the American Southwest to the halls of the Smithsonian on the National Mall and even the streets of Japan, lowrider culture has become part of mainstream car culture around the globe. The U.S. Postal Service is joining the club with...
How to catch up on Oscar films before Sunday’s Academy AwardsVideo
Roll out the red carpet, it’s time for the Oscars again! The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. on television network ABC, as well as streaming on Hulu, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV and FuboTV. There are 10 films nominated for the biggest prize: Best Picture. That’s...
Recap: Doctors and patients on ‘The Pitt’ face up to parenting problems
Editor’s Note: This review of Thursday night’s episode of “The Pitt” includes spoilers. Imagine the worst time you’ve ever had at Sandcastle. That’s nothing compared to what awaits doctors on “The Pitt” after disaster strikes a local waterslide. While troubles with parents — including Dr. Javadi’s and Dr. Mohan’s mothers...
TV Talk: Joe Manganiello talks villainous ‘One Piece’ role, moving homeVideo
Mr. 0 (Zero) emerges from the shadows in the second season finale of Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” series and his face belongs to Mt. Lebanon native Joe Manganiello. But because of the makeup used to make Manganiello resemble the manga and comic book character that inspired his role — specifically...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 13-15
It’s the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day, and whether you’re proudly Irish or not, that’s a good enough reason to celebrate. Here are some things to do in Westmoreland — and don’t forget to wear green! Art on Tap: St. Paddy’s Whiskey Bash This month’s 21-plus night at the Westmoreland...
What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn’t enough
NEW YORK — Live Nation and the U.S. government announced a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes to selling concert tickets to music fans. But critics say meaningful changes are far from guaranteed. It’s no secret that buying concert tickets...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 13-15
Tens of thousands of spectators and participants will flock to Downtown Pittsburgh for the St. Patrick’s Day parade this Saturday. But those kind of crowds aren’t everyone’s scene. Want to have fun without all the craziness? Here are some events to try instead. Row House Cinema Japanese Film Festival Row...
The Soft Spot, a sober, sapphic cafe opens in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhoodVideo
Before The Soft Spot officially opened its doors in Garfield, it seemed like the space was already buzzing with people. At the end of last year, the “Sapphic cafe open late,” as it was billed on its Instagram page, began filling a roster of community events: a meetup for queer...
Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines
The biggest new restaurant trend is small. Special menus with petite, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory to trendy urban eateries and farm-to-fork dining rooms. Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings beyond the children’s menu will meet many...
Running on rage bait: Young conservatives in Florida are fascinated by James Fishback
The crowd on the back patio of the sports pub milled about anxiously. Some 200 or so Floridians, many in their teens and early 20s, had been drawn to this nondescript Miami ale house, on a weeknight in February, by the algorithm. From Instagram to X to TikTok, they had...
Felt cute, until they gave their husbands the phone
What kind of photographer could make Kerry Washington look bad? Or turn an idyllic beach shot into a haunting nightmare? Make a candlelit dinner into a memory you want to hide? Boyfriends and husbands. Women across TikTok and Instagram have been sharing their partners’ not-so-faithful renditions of them. Felt pretty,...
Jamelle Bouie: Trump is the anti-Trump
There is an alternate universe in which Donald Trump is the popular, successful president of his imagination. In this world, Trump has a clear view of the political landscape. He knows he won a narrow victory, not a landslide. He knows that his key voters — the ones who put...
Women entrepreneurs find unity, success in New Kensington
Part of Leah Delaney’s inspiration as a small-business owner is showing her young daughters what feminine success looks like. “I feel that women are so strong in so many ways,” Delaney said. “Tap into that feminine energy and radiate who we are.” Delaney’s studio, AngelWing Yoga and Wellness, opened five...
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas pricesVideo
When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn’t thinking about the cost of gas. He just thought EVs were better and “wanted to be part of the future.” Now that the Iran war is spiking prices at the pump, the Detroit man is happy he...
Tapestry depicting Pennsylvania’s history as one of original 13 colonies coming to life in Shaler
Stich by meticulous stitch, an embroidered panel representing Pennsylvania’s history as one of the original 13 colonies is coming to colorful life in Shaler for this year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. More than 200 people have put in over 2,800 hours of effort since...
TV Talk: ICE agents enter ‘The Pitt’Video
In Season 1, “The Pitt” showed its prescience when the writers included a measles outbreak storyline that aired around the same time an actual measles outbreak was ongoing in West Texas in January 2025. “I think when you do this for as long as we have, part of our job...
Corey Feldman talks ‘Stand By Me’ ahead of 40th anniversary tour stop in Pittsburgh
Actor, musician and star of the 1986 film “Stand By Me” Corey Feldman can’t believe it’s been 40 years since the movie premiered. “It’s wild, it is really wild,” Feldman said in an interview. On Friday, Feldman and his costars Wil Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell will head to the Carnegie...
Isaly’s teases a summer opening for its retro Strip District store
Isaly’s will return to Pittsburgh’s Strip District this summer. New signage at the shop’s 3,500-square-foot space reads “coming soon” and “Summer 2026,” with photos of Isaly’s signature skyscraper ice cream cone and chipped ham sandwich. “Something very sweet is coming to 2111 Penn Ave,” the shop wrote on its Isaly’s...
Steelers great Terry Bradshaw to bring stories — and bourbon — to Warrendale ahead of NFL Draft
Former Steelers quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw has never been afraid to speak his mind, whether it’s been as a player, actor or TV broadcaster. Bradshaw, who won four Super Bowls with the 1970s Steelers, will be telling stories in the Pittsburgh region a few days before...
