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Dig deeper: Extend growing season with these fall gardening tips
One thing that distinguishes fall gardening from spring gardening is the pace, said Elizabeth Pesci of Greensburg. “In the spring, there are so many things that have to be done on a schedule; but in the fall, you can take your time and go a little slower,” said Pesci, who...
Oregon man canoeing across country makes a stop in PittsburghVideo
Neal Moore is traveling 7,500 miles from Oregon to New York City — in a canoe. He will cross 22 bodies of water, two of those in Pittsburgh — the Ohio and the Allegheny rivers. As of Thursday, he had traveled 6,600 miles to date. His goal is to document...
TV Talk: Michael Keaton talks Steelers with Seth Meyers on ‘Late Night’Video
Seth Meyers, host of NBC’s “Late Night,” didn’t grow up in Pittsburgh, but his father is from East Liberty and the late-night host has made no secret of his love for the Steelers, even going so far as working references into an episode of IFC’s “Documentary Now” that he wrote....
Signature Dishes: Hefty fish sandwiches a staple at Snyder’s Bonfire in Allegheny TownshipVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. It’s a fish dish that keeps the customers coming back to Snyder’s Bonfire Restaurant and Lounge in Allegheny Township. Cod is...
California looking to pay drug addicts to stay sober
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober. The federal government has been doing it for years with military veterans and research shows it is one of...
TV Talk: More on ‘The Chair,’ including that celeb cameo; 9/11 rememberedVideo
Now that the six-episode, easily bingeable, filmed-in-Pittsburgh “The Chair” has been out for a week on Netflix, it’s time to share more from my interviews with series co-creator Amanda Peet and star Sandra Oh, spoilers included (if you don’t want to be spoiled, skip to the next subhead). “The Chair”...
Best friends organize A-K Valley photo shoot to help women feel comfortable in bathing suits
Lucille Gearhart walked with a cane as she made her way down the steps to the Vandergrift pool in Veterans Memorial Park. The 91-year-old donned a green, black and white tankini top and black, skirted bottom. It was time for the bathing suit photo shoot. “I’m doing this for my...
Reporter David Kaplan leaving WTAE after 6 years
Reporter David Kaplan is leaving WTAE after six years as a journalist in Pittsburgh. Kaplan made the announcement on his verified Twitter account. “This town cares deeply about the neighborhood, (and) it was always a priority for me to capture that,” Kaplan wrote Wednesday evening. “Not quite ready to say...
Allegheny County’s RADical Days back, bigger than ever
People looking to expand their civic, cultural and educational horizons by trying something new have the perfect opportunity during upcoming RADical Days. RADical Days began in 2002 as a “thank you” to Allegheny County taxpayers with a weekend of free events from organizations that received support from the Allegheny Regional...
Food Podcast: Guardsmen and reservists also face food insecurityVideo
On this episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks with Veterans Place about guardsmen and reservists facing food insecurity. When the pandemic hit, families were thrown into crisis. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank saw a record number of people coming...
Britsburgh to return with music, food and remembrance for late Prince Philip
When the seventh annual Britsburgh festival kicks off next month, it will begin with a celebration of the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “We felt it is so important to commemorate his life,” Britsburgh president Robert Charlesworth said of Queen Elizabeth’s husband, who died in April at 99....
Arts on the Allegheny presents free Blues Traveler concert Saturday in Kittanning
Arts on the Allegheny will present Blues Traveler for a free concert at the Kittanning Riverfront Park on Saturday. The free concert is final show for the Arts on the Allegheny summer series. The nonprofit offers arts and entertainment at the John P. Murtha Amphitheater in Kittanning’s Riverfront Park. A...
Newly crowned Miss Little Italy, Rosalie Casper of Allegheny Township, a pageant natural
Allegheny Township’s Rosalie Casper spent a few weeks working on her stage presence before her debut pageant appearance Sunday at Little Italy Days in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood. That’s all the preparation the 5-year-old needed. Rosalie was named Miss Little Italy in the 4-to-6-year-old division at the region’s largest annual festival...
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80
Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythms sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80. Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a...
Spider-Man teaser trailer explodes into the multiverseVideo
Fans just got a sneak peek of the latest adventures of everybody’s favorite web slinger. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is expected exclusively in theaters Dec. 17. What just happened? Watch the official teaser trailer for #SpiderManNoWayHome, exclusively in movie theaters December 17: @SpiderManMovie pic.twitter.com/q2H7OwX5R9— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 24,...
Fossil leaves may reveal climate in last era of dinosaurs
WASHINGTON — Richard Barclay opens a metal drawer in archives of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum containing fossils that are nearly 100 million years old. Despite their age, these rocks aren’t fragile. The geologist and botanist handles them with casual ease, placing one in his palm for closer examination. Embedded...
Mayim Bialik to guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ after Mike Richards’ messy exit
The “Jeopardy!” shuffle continues: Mayim Bialik will serve as guest host of the syndicated TV program when production resumes this week. “Jeopardy!” producer Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that the “Big Bang Theory” actor will temporarily fill in as emcee of the hit quiz show for three weeks after executive...
Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Florida restaurant
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A diner at a north Florida restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share. It happened last Tuesday night as the man, his wife and son finished their dinner at the Wahoo Seafood...
TV Talk: ‘The Other Two’ remains one of TV’s best comedies as it relocates to HBO Max
Sometimes when a series has been MIA as long as “The Other Two” — its last new episode premiered in March 2019 — it can be difficult to remember exactly why you loved it. There’s also this concern: Will the show be as good as I vaguely remember it was?...
A higher calling: Catholic priest turns 90, continues to devote life in service to the churchVideo
The Rev. George T. DeVille fills the gold-plated container — called a pyx — with 15 consecrated Holy Communion hosts. He places it in his left jacket pocket. DeVille climbs into his car. After distributing Communion to members of St. Oscar Romero Parish inside Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Cecil...
Canine comfort: Therapy dogs at UPMC cancer center bring soothing and smilesVideo
She’s big, furry and makes people smile. The 115-pound canine walks through the halls of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside every Thursday. As the animal strolls with owner Amy Bischoff, the pair certainly draw attention. They’re stopped within the first few steps. Questions are asked. What is the dog’s...
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — General Motors said Friday it is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires. The recall and others raise questions about lithium ion batteries, which now are used in nearly all electric vehicles. Ford, BMW and Hyundai...
Imagination, Skittles help boy, 5, conquer Appalachian Trail
Harvey Sutton, or “Little Man,” as he is known on the Appalachian Trail, won’t have long to bask in the glory of hiking its full length. After all, he starts kindergarten Friday. At 5 years old, Harvey is one of the youngest — and the latest of several youngsters in...
Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week. Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, but his selection was seen as divisive from the beginning after the show embarked on a broad search that included...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Aug. 20-22
Go bananas in Latrobe Latrobe is going bananas this weekend. The Downtown Latrobe Banana Split Celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the downtown area, with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, children’s activities and, of course, helpings of the signature dessert said to have...
