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James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89
COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. — James Dobson, who founded the conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, died on Thursday. He was 89. Born in 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dobson was a child psychologist who launched a radio show to...
‘South Park’ targets federal takeover of D.C. police in latest episode
NEW YORK — “South Park” continued its cartoon assault on the Trump administration Wednesday, with an episode that addressed the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police department. The latest installment on Comedy Central depicted the recurring character “Towelie” — a walking, talking towel — riding in a bus past landmarks...
TV Talk: ‘Masterpiece’ boss on PBS cuts; ‘The Pitt’ season 2 teaser debutsVideo
This weekend, as “Masterpiece” series “The Marlow Murder Club” (9 p.m. Sunday) and “Unforgotten” (10 p.m. Sunday, WQED-TV) return for new seasons, it seemed prudent to check in with “Masterpiece” executive producer Susanne Simpson on what impact the federal government defunding PBS will have on one of PBS’s most popular,...
Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in court earned him fame online, dies at 88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ” Caught in Providence,” died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday he “passed away peacefully” after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic...
Pumpkin Spice Latte returns for sweater weather
Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks in less than a week — a clear sign that fall is just around the corner. Known as the PSL for short, the drink makes its debut Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with real pumpkin, according to the Starbucks announcement,...
Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia ZooVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises born to some very old parents got a slow walk and the red carpet treatment Wednesday at a Philadelphia Zoo event to show off the highly prized hatchlings. Animal care specialists who have watched over the 16 since they were eggs...
TV Talk: ‘The Pitt’ wins most TCA Awards; Greensburg dog trainer on Prime Video series
The Television Critics Association announced the winners of its 2025 awards with Pittsburgh-set HBO Max ER drama “The Pitt” winning the most trophies — four — taking home honors for program of the year, best drama, best new show and individual achievement in drama for star/writer/executive producer Noah Wyle. Among...
PNC Park near top of rankings in Yelp’s stadium eats
Pittsburgh’s PNC Park came out on top for local stadium food rankings in Yelp’s new Top 50 Stadiums for Game-Day Eats list. The park also ranked high nationally. Announced Wednesday, PNC Park made No. 2 on the list overall for “providing delicious and creative game day eats.” Acrisure Stadium took...
TV Q&A: Stations darned if they do, darned if they don’t interrupt programming
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. Q: Horrible news out of Clairton on Aug. 11 with the explosion at the coke works. Think Channel 2 and Channel 11 know it happened? God...
Linkin Park enters new era with singer Emily Armstrong on From Zero tour stop in PittsburghVideo
If “the hardest part of ending is starting again” — a line from Linkin Park’s 2010 song “Waiting for the End” — then their most difficult moments may be in the past. The potential ending of the band came with the death of lead singer Chester Bennington by suicide in...
A taste test of the new Heinz ketchup smoothie
Editor’s Note: TribLive reporter Megan Swift bravely volunteered her taste buds for the assignment: sampling the new Heinz Ketchup smoothie. Swift put the creation to the test and shares her honest take on whether the tangy twist works as a drink or belongs strictly on fries. When we heard the...
Week-old goats draw a crowd at Westmoreland Fair
A pair of week-old goats have become mini celebrities at the Westmoreland Fair. Brothers Zane and Gunner Temple picked up the pair — named Queen and Bubba Jr. — Tuesday morning so youngsters and adults could get a look at the two kids and pet their soft fur. It’s been...
Ukrainian folk group Kommuna Lux brings music, humanitarian mission to PittsburghVideo
With their country under attack by Russia, the musicians in Ukrainian folk band Kommuna Lux have a two-fold mission. First, they put on shows blending Balkan swing with klezmer music and traditional Ukrainian folk to help preserve the music and culture of their homeland. And second, those shows help raise...
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to stage free ‘Under the Stars’ show at Hartwood Acres
A tradition is returning to Hartwood Acres with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Ballet Under the Stars” program on Aug. 24. With a variety of pieces from PBT classics past and future, this free performance will wow attendees of all ages. “We are pleased to be participating in this community-based tradition, and...
Greater Latrobe grad returns for 1 more competition at fair
T.J. Frye was set on skipping his last year of competition at the Westmoreland Fair. But as the fair week got closer, thoughts of potentially regretting that decision started creeping in. So with two weeks to go, he relied on about 14 years of experience to get ready one last...
Fake Labubu dolls surface under the name ‘Lafufu’
Do you collect Labubus? An urgent safety warning was just issued Monday warning about knockoff products called Lafufus — as they pose a serious risk of choking and death to young children. The popular creatures were created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. He created “The Monsters” in 2015, first...
Pittsburgh musician Bill Toms on writing a more personal album, playing a new venueVideo
Guitarist Bill Toms has played at dozens of venues throughout the Pittsburgh region over his almost 40 years as a professional musician. But on Saturday, he’ll add a new one to the list with a show at Crafthouse in Whitehall. Bill Toms & Hard Rain will headline a show which...
Is Pittsburgh ready for Savannah Bananas? Things to know before a winner comes to PNC Park
There’s a hot ticket this weekend at PNC Park. Nope, it isn’t Bob Nutting bobblehead night. Nor is it Beyoncé to make up for the canceled August 2023 show. It’s not the Pirates, who are on the road for a series at Fenway Park in Boston. While they’re away, it’s...
MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC
Changing its mind about keeping its name, the MSNBC news network said Monday it will become My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short, as part of its corporate divorce from NBC. The TV network, which appeals to liberal audiences with a stable of personalities including Rachel Maddow,...
Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what’s best for you
Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump. The right decision can depend on where you live, how much you have to spend and how deeply you want to...
Vinny Palese finds his footing as a folk drifter amid Pittsburgh’s music scene
Singer-songwriter Vinny Palese considers himself a drifter in the Pittsburgh music scene. “Just blow in, cause a scene and then get out,” he said. His debut album, “Doesn’t Play Well With Others,” dropped in May after several EPs and singles over the past few years. ”It has a very at-home...
Fox Chapel surgeon makes the cut creating homemade pizza, BBQ
After living in seven states, surgeon Dr. David Turer of Fox Chapel is happy to call the region home. Maryland, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas and Pennsylvania line his residential resume and professionally, multiple engineering degrees and a subsequent medical degree, residency and fellowships have resulted in a successful...
TV Talk: ‘Twisted Tale’ revisits Amanda Knox story from all anglesVideo
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Hulu’s “Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,” streaming its first two episodes Wednesday, upends expectations for a true crime miniseries with an embrace of magical realism that’s hinted at in the show’s title. Knox, who executive...
Pittsburgh Playwrights hits all the right notes with ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ at Madison Arts Center
“One, two, you know what to do.” The inaugural production held in Madison Arts Center’s new cabaret space is the third in Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company’s August Wilson’s American Century Cycle Experience, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Before Saturday’s matinee performance, founder and producing artistic/technical director of the company Mark Clayton...
‘He devoted his life to these things’: Late Pittsburgh artist Charles Jackson showcased at Greensburg Art Center
Walking through Sandra Jackson’s childhood home is akin to walking through an art museum. The Perrysville Avenue property in Pittsburgh’s North Side holds the artwork of Jackson’s father, Charles Jackson, who devoted nearly six decades of his life to documenting the city through paintings. A selection of his work —...
