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5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Jan. 21-23
Boogie (some) more Southern rock fans, don’t flirt with disaster by missing Molly Hatchet at 7 p.m. Friday at The Lamp Theatre in Irwin. Formed in Florida in 1971, the band had its heyday in the late 1970s and early 1980s, releasing the platinum-selling hit records, “Molly Hatchet” in 1978,...
Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit goes virtual again for ‘Equity in Action’ program
The Pittsburgh Racial Summit will be held virtually for the second year this year with the theme of “Equity in Action: Navigating intersections of Racial Justice.” The program, in its 24th year, was born out of the aftermath of the police killing of Jonny Gammage in suburban Pittsburgh in 1995....
Seven Springs daily snow report with stumbling skier goes viral
Daily snow reports posted by ski resorts often can be boring, simply listing the amount of fresh snow, ski conditions, temperatures and the number of open slopes. A report posted Thursday by Seven Springs’ narrator Abbey Way via Twitter hit it big, garnering attention across the country with a slipping,...
McDonald’s expanding test of McPlant in U.S. stores
McDonald’s is expanding sales of its meatless McPlant burger to hundreds of locations. The company said the McPlant —— which it co-developed with plant-based protein company Beyond Meat —— will be sold at 600 stores in the San Francisco and Dallas areas starting Feb. 14. It’s a major expansion for...
TV Talk: Pittsburgh native’s Zachary Quinto film gets Sundance screening; gorgeous ‘Gilded Age’ debuts
Most viewers first got to know Pittsburgh native Zachary Quinto as the sinister Sylar on NBC’s “Heroes.” He plays another dark, complex character in “Chaperone,” a 16-minute short film written/directed by Pittsburgh native Sam Max that’s now streaming through Jan. 30 as part of the virtual Sundance Film Festival. Max...
How the body’s immune system tries to fight off covid
Vaccines have shown themselves to be the best defense against a serious case of covid-19: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unvaccinated adults were about 13 times more likely to be hospitalized with the disease than vaccinated adults as of late November. But vaccines and the antibodies...
Phipps Conservatory orchid, bonsai show highlights prized collections
An orchid that recently was awarded the American Orchid Society’s Certificate of Cultivation Excellence is among specimens displayed in “Orchid and Bonsai Show: An Ocean of Color,” running through March 6 at Phipps Conservatory. “Plants receiving this award represent the highest level of orchid culture,” said Adam Haas, interpretive program...
Greensburg native’s directorial debut will premiere Jan. 21 on NetflixVideo
A few years ago, Sujata Day would likely have described her directorial debut, “Definition Please,” in terms of the number of theaters and cities where it would be opening. And while the Greensburg native’s debut won’t be premiering in theaters, she could conceivably say it will be opening on 95...
Wordle up: Online word game is viral brain teaser
Mary Briggs calls herself a “wordy.” “I just love words,” said Briggs, of North Huntingdon. “I have always been an avid reader because my parents constantly read to me when I was a child. When I get up every morning, I make coffee and read several newspapers, then I do...
TV Q&A: What happened to WTAE-TV reporter Katelyn Sykes?
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. WARNING: The last question in this column includes spoilers for the finale of “Dexter: New Blood,” which aired on Jan. 9. Q: Could you please tell...
Betty White Challenge pumps up donations for animal shelters across Western Pa.
Animal shelters around the region were deluged with donations this week in honor of legendary actress and animal lover Betty White. Rescuers reported receiving thousands of dollars directed their way as part of a challenge that started on social media to celebrate what would have been White’s 100th birthday on...
Keith Polick of Jefferson Hills remembered as someone who wanted to make a difference
Keith Polick was known for bringing people together. The Jefferson Hills resident had plans to do just that for borough this year as he and several other Republicans were recently sworn in to four-year seats on council. This past election was Polick’s first time running for political office. He was...
Week in pictures: Jan. 10-16
A selection of the best photos from Tribune-Review photographers from around the Pittsburgh region from the week of Jan. 10-16. Previous weeks Week in pictures: Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2021 Week in pictures: Nov. 22-28, 2021 Week in pictures: Nov. 8-14, 2021 Week in pictures: Nov. 1-7, 2021 Week...
TV Talk: Steelers fan shares ‘True Story’ of sneaking into the 1979 Super BowlVideo
Retired Pittsburgh boxer and boxing referee Rick Steigerwald has previously shared his story of how, at age 24, he snuck into the 1979 Super Bowl, where the Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys. But until now, he’s never had the tale re-enacted by a cast of professional comic actors, including Adam...
Fun in the snow: Readers share photos of sledding, shoveling, snowball fights
Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania saw its first major snowfall of the season and the people across the region got out and enjoyed it. Check our gallery of images submitted from readers of people having winter fun. Did you capture a fun photo in the snow Sunday or Monday? We’d love...
Temperatures in Pittsburgh region could drop to 0 in days ahead
Western Pennsylvanians breathing a sigh of relief after the brunt of a major snowstorm passed through this week may be in for a rude awakening as the region’s coldest temperatures this season hover on the horizon. Temperatures reaching the 40s on Wednesday will drop quickly to the 20s by Thursday...
Lawrenceville’s Salty Paws Pittsburgh sells ice cream, tasty treats for furry friends
Some guests at this ice cream store sat on the floor to eat. A few barked at fellow customers, while others started pawing at some of the inventory on the shelves. That’s a typical afternoon at Salty Paws Pittsburgh, a doggie ice cream shop in Lawrenceville. On a recent Tuesday...
Pittsburgh Opera presents dark, fairy tale-based ‘Rose Elf’
Pittsburgh Opera is traveling to the land of make-believe for its next production. “The Rose Elf,” based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, “The Elf of the Rose,” opens Friday at the Bitz Opera Factory, the opera’s headquarters at 2425 Liberty Ave. While it is currently sold out, the...
Pittsburgh Pop: Peacock profiles Western Pa. native Joe Montana, remembering Bob Saget, previewing ‘Peacemaker’Video
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 Peacock’s six-episode docu-series about Joe Montana, who grew up in Monongahela, which is featured prominently in the first episode. Benz and Owen discuss the...
Here’s how you can watch Betty White’s tribute movie
Betty White’s enduring legacy needs no introduction. On what would have been her 100th birthday, her story will be properly honored on the big screen in “Betty White: A Celebration.” Screening in theaters Monday, the film was previously titled “Betty White: 100 Years Young — A Birthday Celebration.” After her...
Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to Pittsburgh, region remembered
Though not as memorable as some of the other iconic moments during his life, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. did have several connections to Pittsburgh and the region. Here is a brief look at some of the local ties to the civil rights leader and minister. EARLY VISITS TO...
Tragedy impacts, but does not define, New Kensington native Brian Jacob’s life
The first time Brian Jacob tries to answer the question raised by his memoir, “Is Life Fair,” he is remembering an unpleasant experience attending a play with his wife. Brian and Jamie Jacob were at a Pittsburgh Public Theater performance when an employee approached Brian, who is quadriplegic and uses...
Editorial: King’s dream is quest for unity
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. Ask most people to name when those words were spoken, and they may say the Declaration of Independence. They are not wrong. Thomas Jefferson did pen them on that historic parchment that was sent to a king...
There’s actually plenty of life in the winter, as traipse through Murrysville nature reserve shows
The woods can be full of life in the wintertime — you just have to know how to find it. It can be a good time to hunt for seeds or locate wild plants, said herbalist Lindsey Praksti. Finding what you’re looking for can be a challenge, though. “At that...
Personal collection of Westmoreland Glass Co.’s head decorator will be up for auction
Whenever someone in Kathy Brown’s family had a birthday or special occasion, she knew Uncle Ernie would have a special, hand-painted piece of glass for them. “When my cousin got married, he created something for everyone’s place setting,” said Brown, a Mt. Pleasant resident. “He painted a very special vase...
