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Longtime Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania CEO announces retirement
After nearly two decades as CEO of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, Pat Burkart is stepping down from the role. Burkart, 67, of Buffalo Township, officially announced her retirement at the end of February, and her last day will be June 24. “I was a Girl Scout when I was young,...
The Lindsay Theater to honor Rob Reiner with movie screenings
The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley will begin honoring the late director Rob Reiner on Friday by screening a slate of some of his beloved films. “Since the tragic death of this Hollywood icon, we’ve been receiving requests to bring back some of his most recognized works to...
Pittsburgh Public Theater, CLO to vote on consolidation plan
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater announced they will vote on consolidating their organizations. A letter emailed to supporters on Monday stated the consolidation is “not a merger” but rather a “differentiated theater model” aimed at building “a true destination theater experience” in Downtown’s Cultural District in alignment with broader...
TV Talk: Pittsburgh teen advances on ‘The Voice’Video
Singer Ashley Marina, who grew up in Kennedy Township and previously competed of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” at age 12, advanced from the blind auditions to the battle round on NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night. Now 18 and a freshman studying commercial voice at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., Marina...
MCG Jazz announces 40th anniversary season lineup, names next Artist-in-Residence
MCG Jazz is preparing to celebrate a milestone season, marking 40 years of serving as a home for jazz music and its culture in the Pittsburgh region. The jazz organization’s 4oth anniversary season for 2026-27 will be highlighted by performances from Gerald Albright, Billy Childs, José James, Arturo Sandoval, John...
Heading to Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade? Here’s where to eat and drink
Pittsburgh’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off Downtown at 10 a.m. this Saturday, bringing floats, marching bands and celebration. For those looking for a hearty breakfast before heading to the parade, or a green beer or Guinness to toast after, we’ve compiled a sampling of the day’s specials to...
Column: We need to talk about your retirement ‘spending’
I spend a lot of time talking to retirees about their spending plans. Many of them proudly tell me that they’re spending far less than the 3%-4% initial withdrawal amounts that are often bandied about in the context of safe spending rates. They tell me they’ve been good savers, they’re...
Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — Death Valley, known as the driest place in North America, is teeming with life with a once-in-a-decade blossoming of wildflowers known as a superbloom, transforming a normally brown desert landscape into carpets of gold. Wildflowers bloom across parts of southern California and Nevada at different degrees...
Rare coins and diamond jewelry among items in Pa. Treasury’s unclaimed property auctionVideo
The Pennsylvania Treasury is auctioning more than 4,000 unclaimed items this month, from jewelry to coins. The auction is slated for March 25. Treasurer Stacy Garrity has provided an early preview of a few of the items that have been unearthed from the Treasury’s vault. Items up for bid have...
Review: Actor Michael Shannon and friends pay loving tribute to R.E.M. at Mr. Smalls
Sometimes a passion project can turn into a full-blown phenomenon. So it’s gone for actor Michael Shannon, who’s had roles in films including “Knives Out,” “Revolutionary Road” and “The Shape of Water,” with a booming decades-long career in Hollywood. He’s also a big fan of classic and alternative rock, which...
Justice Department, Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for consumers that would end an illegal monopoly over live events in America, but over two dozen states planned to keep fighting the companies...
Rise Against bassist Joe Principe: ‘It’s like we were writing almost for this day and age’Video
The melodic punk band Rise Against released their song “Prayer of the Refugee” 20 years ago, delving into the struggles of immigrants and consumerism, and dozens more of their songs over their 27-year career still feel especially relevant nowadays. “There are so many, even ‘Awake Too Long’ or the song...
New Kensington-born singer, songwriter, drummer Cam Chambers impacts Pittsburgh music scene
For Cam Chambers, a Pittsburgh-based vocal producer, singer and drummer, music is synonymous with love. “It’s written in love. The intention is to love something — whether it’s yourself, whether it’s a person, whether it’s a moment, and that’s a reminder,” he said of music. “The process of being around...
Trib Total Media launches Pittsburgh community advisory panel to shape the future of local journalism
Trib Total Media is taking a bold step to engage the city’s residents in shaping local news. In response to the evolving media landscape, the Tribune-Review is launching a Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel, a new initiative designed to ensure that journalism in the region reflects the full diversity and vibrancy...
From blacksmithing to needlepoint, young people are embracing ‘grandma hobbies’
LOS ANGELES — By age 23, Emma MacTaggart was already noticing how rare her free time was — and how it was seldom screen-free. She was working long hours in investment banking and once she was finally able to log off after work, she would turn to her phone. Along...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Anton DeFade Quintet
It’s not that often that the Anton DeFade Quintet can get together, so a March show is something he’s looking forward to. “It’s a group of five of the best sidemen in the country so everyone is pretty busy,” DeFade said. “I’m just really excited to be performing and releasing...
International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know
Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs and celebrate progress toward female empowerment during events and demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on Sunday. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, International Women’s Day is commemorated in different ways and to...
Cody Johnson brings a big helpin’ of Texas country to sold-out Pittsburgh showVideo
There are more than 1,200 miles between Pittsburgh and Sebastpol, Texas, but Cody Johnson made that distance between his hometown and PPG Paints Arena feel a whole lot smaller in his Friday night show. The contemporary country singer sold out his Pittsburgh show, which had been rescheduled from October, with...
Want to get out of town for the NFL Draft? Head to these long-weekend destinations
Hordes of jersey-clad NFL fans are prepared to descend on Pittsburgh next month. It might be the offseason, but one very big event will be in town April 23-25: the NFL Draft. VisitPittsburgh is estimating that about 500,000 to 700,000 sports fans will attend draft-related events, which means that our...
On the menu: Alligator meat grows in popularity in Western Pennsylvania
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar co-owner Diana Kucenic knows a thing or two about alligator. Her East Liberty seafood bar and restaurant, specializing in Cajun fare, has been serving up gator bites made from alligator tail since opening in 2015. “We put them on the menu because gator is more of...
Willy Wonka-themed rental in Lawrenceville offers free stays to families in need
The story of Willy Wonka has always promised a world of pure imagination — and in Pittsburgh, you don’t have to go far to experience it. Brandon Meyer, owner of rental company Rank One Stays, debuted a Willy Wonka-themed Airbnb in 2023. Co-designed by Meyer and his wife, the three-bedroom...
Daryl Hannah issues scathing response to portrayal of her on TV series about Kennedy and Bessette
Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette, denouncing the way she’s been portrayed in the FX and Hulu show as false, damaging and misogynistic. “How Can ‘Love Story’ Get Away With This?” was the headline of...
Country singer Hunter Hayes returning to Pittsburgh with new album ‘Evergreen’Video
Country singer Hunter Hayes said it feels like he’s played a thousand shows in Pittsburgh, but a night off here early in his career sticks out in his memory. Having recently turned 21 back in 2012, Hayes and a group of around 30 people from the bands and crew went...
How to set and invest your emergency fund
Emergency funds need a PR makeover. Who wants to think about broken-down cars, sick dogs, or job loss? We should call them “cushion funds.” Then there’s the frequently cited ideal amount: three to six months of expenses. That’s a decent starting point, but it sounds off-putting to people just starting...
Recap: ‘The Pitt’ delivers some of season’s darkest and lightest moments as ER spirals
Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for the show’s ninth episode of Season 2. “The Pitt” has never shied away from a certain degree of fan service — especially for its Pittsburgh watchers. In “3:00 PM,” it seems we have may have peaked. As the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center staff...
