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Helltown Brewing Debuts Special ‘412 Food Rescue Brew’
It’s beer to the rescue. Helltown Brewing of Western Pennsylvania has created a new brew designed to bring attention to 412 Food Rescue of Pittsburgh’s cause of preventing fresh, leftover food from being thrown away by stores and restaurants. The new limited edition, low-ABV (alcohol by volume) IPA called “412...
CMU researchers create system enabling virtual kiss, sip of water
Is there a lovesick person among us who hasn’t imagined kissing someone they’re pining for? Or how about a thirsty individual imagining a cool sip of water? While not necessarily a good substitute for the real thing, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have figured out a way to exploit sensitivity...
Phipps’ ‘Monet in Bloom’ recreates works of French Impressionist
In preparing for the “Summer Flower Show: Monet in Bloom” at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, designer Jordyn Melino sat in front of Claude Monet’s 20-foot “Water Lilies” painting in the nearby Carnegie Museum of Art. “(I) appreciated the color and textures of the original,” said Melino, Phipps’ associate director...
Review: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ gets weirder, scarier, messierVideo
Once a superhero franchise goes multiverse, it’s hard to go back. No work of fiction ever needs permission to break the rules or push the boundaries of traditional storytelling, but the multiverse, at least as it’s been served up in recent Marvel movies, practically demands it. And for the moment...
Pittsburgh Pop podcast: Another ‘This is Us’ Pittsburgh connection, ‘We Own this City,’ ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’
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 Tuesday’s Miguel (Jon Huertas)-focused episode of “This Is Us” and a Roberto Clemente tie. Benz talks about the NFL draft televised coverage and revisits...
Greensburg City Hall cannon was captured in 1813 during siege of Ft. Meigs
In 1990, a bronze 6-pounder cannon was wheeled down the halls of Greensburg City Hall, an unexpected piece of history that has remained there for more than 30 years. The weapon, which was cast in 1793 in Seville, Spain, holds a trove of Greensburg history, largely stemming from the War...
Exhibit dedicated to guitars set to open this month at Carnegie Science Center
Guitar enthusiasts will want to pay a visit to the Carnegie Science Center later this month when a new exhibition, “Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World,” takes center stage. The history of the guitar is a fascinating one and dates back further than most people may realize — the...
Week in pictures: April 25-May 1
A selection of the most compelling images from Tribune-Review photographers from around the region during the week of April 25-May 1....
TV Talk: Pittsburgher impresses Ken Jennings with unusual talent on ‘Jeopardy!’Video
Julian Glander might not have won Friday night’s “Jeopardy!” episode — he placed second to Mattea Roach, who won her 19th game in a row — but Glander did impress host Ken Jennings. The 31-year-old Lawrenceville-based animator can sing the alphabet backward phonetically. “This is the first episode of ‘Jeopardy!’...
Greyhound racing nearing its end in U.S., with only 2 West Virginia tracks left by year’s end
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Vera Rasnake laughed as she led a trio of barking, jostling dogs into the Iowa Greyhound Park, but her smile faded when she acknowledged that after 41 years of being around the sleek animals, her sport was teetering on extinction. After the end of a truncated season...
Knead Community Cafe to unveil spring, summer menu with 14 new offerings
From light to heavy, vegan to meaty, the upcoming new menu at Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington is full of options. While the winter chill lingered this year, Knead’s fall and winter menu will exit with the launch of the spring and summer menu on May 10. It brings...
Wynonna, Ashley Judd accept Country Music Hall of Fame induction amid tears
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly. The loss of Naomi Judd altered the normally celebratory ceremony, but the music played on, as...
Tiny tractors add interest to annual farm equipment show in East HuntingdonVideo
Activities for Sunday’s final day of the annual Hammer-In and Plow Days in East Huntingdon were scaled back as sporadic rainstorms moved through the area. Tractors and other machinery gathered for the event by the Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association mostly remained silent after plowing and parading the previous...
Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died. She was 76. The daughters announced her death on Saturday in a statement provided to the Associated Press. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our...
2022 Pittsburgh Marathon by the numbers
The 2022 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon will be held Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh. Here are some interesting facts and figures about the race: Fastest times Men’s full marathon record: John Kagwe, 2:10.24, 1995 Women’s full marathon record: Margaret Groos, 2:29.50, 1988 Men’s half-marathon: Leonard Korir, 1:01.53, 2019 Women’s...
Youngwood Top Dog founder remembers pup who was ‘co-owner’ of business
When Army veteran Rodney Little was fighting for his life in a hospital bed in 2016, his dog Sarge was at home, anxiously awaiting his owner’s return. Sarge wouldn’t eat or sleep. After a few days, Little’s family brought the shepherd-Labrador mix to Forbes Hospital for a visit, hoping it...
No covers: Millvale Music Festival emphasizes original tunes
The classic rock cover band is a staple of community festivals, particularly in the Pittsburgh area. And looking at event calendars for a good many venues, it’s clear that music fans in the region don’t mind digging into the nostalgia that the genre provides. But even with more than 300...
Your dog’s personality may have little to do with its breed
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual. Many of the popular stereotypes about the behavior of golden retrievers, poodles or schnauzers, for example, aren’t supported by science, according to a new study. “There is a huge amount of behavioral variation in every breed, and...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: April 29-May 1
Friday evening music The Friday Evening Music Club of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra will present a recital titled “April in Paris” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church of Greensburg, 15 E. Second St. The program includes: • Pianist Dr. T.J. Maroon, first movement of Debussy’s “Suite Bergamasque”...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 29-May 1
It’s marathon weekend. Here are some things to do – but be aware of multiple street closings. Go for a run The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon and relay race returns in person on Sunday. There will be several race-related events throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More than...
Allegheny County algorithm to screen for child neglect raises concerns
Inside a cavernous stone fortress in downtown Pittsburgh, attorney Robin Frank defends parents at one of their lowest points — when they risk losing their children. The job is never easy, but in the past she knew what she was up against when squaring off against child protective services in...
‘Carpool Karaoke’ king James Corden to leave CBS late-night show
LOS ANGELES — James Corden will be bowing out of his late-night CBS TV show next year. Corden told of his decision during the taping of Thursday’s “The Late Late Show,” which he began hosting in 2015. In a statement, CBS President and CEO George Cheeks lauded Corden for taking...
‘Our little miracle’: Pitcairn couple celebrates 1st Mother’s Day after long wait
The image captures vials, needles and medicine bottles in the shape of a heart surrounding a photo of a baby’s sonogram and a onesie. It’s a photo that shows the depth of her parents’ love for baby Everly Journey. Her mom and dad waited more than a decade to hear...
Cans of Eat’n Park’s Strawberry pie beer sell out quickly
“Strawberry Pie Forever” didn’t live up to its name. It was gone on Wednesday, the same day it was released. Cans of the brew collaboration between Pittsburgh-based Eat’n Park restaurant’s strawberry pie flavor and Grist House Craft Brewery of Millvale are sold out, according to the brewery. It’s still available...
TV Talk: Loving ‘I Love That for You,’ rejecting ‘The Offer’Video
The spigot of new content available via cable and streaming services continues to flow this week, but consumers may start to see such gushers subside in the future after Netflix announced last week its first subscriber loss in a decade, sending the company’s stock price tumbling and taking the value...
