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Beer garden with social distancing coming to Pittsburgh’s South Side
In the waning days of summer, people often find themselves trying desperately to hang on to the things that go with the warm season. Kenny Gould is no different. Gould — an entrepreneur, beer lover, writer and founder of Hop Culture Magazine — had been dreaming about doing a pop-up...
‘Shopopoly’ to showcase Downtown Pittsburgh’s business district
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s latest promotion is a Golden Triangle take on an iconic board game. “Monopoly” has become “Shopopoly.” Customers who visit stores from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and get a color-coded game card (available at the shops or in Market Square) stamped to be entered into...
From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plungeVideo
Summer came to an abrupt halt in parts of the Rocky Mountains on Tuesday as temperatures reaching into the 90s plunged by around 60 degrees in less than 24 hours, with a powerful surge of cold air from Canada unleashing snow and damaging winds in several states. The roller coaster...
Trump the environmentalist? President expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, Fla. — President Donald Trump sought to claim the mantle of environmental steward on Tuesday as he announced an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlighted conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened numerous regulations meant to protect air and water quality and...
Chipping in? Trump may put up his own cash on reelection
Washington — President Donald Trump is putting out the word that he is considering spending as much as $100 million of his own fortune on his reelection effort as campaign officials try to buck up key supporters and donors amid daunting polling numbers and other bad news. Trump said Tuesday...
WWE wrestler Adam Cole talks about Children’s Hospital visit, Kurt AngleVideo
Prior to the covid-19 pandemic, WWE Superstars visiting children at hospitals around the country was a routine part of their weekly schedule. WWE is still producing over seven hours of live television each week. all out of Orlando, Fla., and they’re staying committed to having their wrestlers put smiles on...
Thanks to loyal readers, your Trib starts phased return to 2 editions
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Tribune-Review will return to being published in two editions — Westmoreland and Valley News Dispatch. With high school sports in action, our comprehensive coverage simply can’t fit in the single edition that arose with the pandemic’s onset. Look also for new features along with...
Allegheny Ludlum stainless steel cars sell for $950K at auto auction
A trio of stainless steel cars produced by Ford and Allegheny Ludlum sold at auction for $950,000. Billed as “The Historic Stainless Steel Trifecta” and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the cars were sold Saturday night as a single lot by Worldwide Auctioneers at the 13th annual Auburn Auction. They were offered...
September 11th National Memorial Trail groundbreaking ‘a big deal’
Ground was broken Friday for the first purpose-built section of the September 11th National Memorial Trail in Somerset County. “With this groundbreaking today … we begin the journey to complete approximately 49 miles of additional trail opportunities here in Somerset County,” Somerset County Commissioner Gerald Walker told a crowd of...
Why you can’t get a quick, simple, at-home covid-19 test
SAN JOSE, Calif. — There’s a covid-19 test that is as routine, simple and quick as brushing your teeth. But it’s not legal for widespread use. Yet. Frustrated by restrictions on an approach that could ease the pandemic, the Bay Area tech community is helping lead a growing national effort...
Invasive ‘rock snot’ algae found in Somerset County’s Quemahoning Creek
Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County has a “rock snot” problem. The invasive algae didymo, also known as “rock snot,” was recently discovered in the creek, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced Friday. Somerset Conservation District employees found the algae about two months ago in a section of stream used...
Laurel Highlands fall foliage ranks 3rd in USA Today voting
The Laurel Highlands is among Readers’ Choice Winners for the Best Destination for Fall Foliage category in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Travel Award Contest. The Laurel Highlands placed third overall in voting amid a field of 20 nominees that also included Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Top 10: 1. Upper Peninsula...
Twirl Time Studio relocates from Pittsburgh Mills mall to The Clement in TarentumVideo
Moving into the Pittsburgh Mills mall went so well for Marianne Rieg that her dance studio, Twirl Time, grew to fill two storefronts serving 200 kids. Covid-19 changed that. Her studio shut down in March. Although the Frazer mall reopened, its earlier closing time didn’t work for her business, primarily...
Wendy Bell taken off the air by KDKA Radio
KDKA Radio has taken controversial afternoon talk show host Wendy Bell off the air, effective immediately, after comments she made advocating for park rangers to “shoot on sight” people defacing public monuments. A statement on the station’s website from its owner, Entercom Communications, stated her afternoon drive show has been...
‘Gentle giant’ Jeannette policeman name added to national memorial in Washington, D.C.Video
Dolly Smith, at age 84, had the look of a child on Christmas morning as she waited outside her Jeannette home for Mayor Curtis Antoniak and his wife, Karen, to arrive. “What do you have there?” Smith coyly asked as the Antoniaks climbed out of their truck carrying a framed...
5 tips for keeping your fall mums happy, healthy and beautiful
Those fall mums look so good at the garden center or grocery store that you splurge on a few big pots for your front porch. But after a couple of weeks, they no longer look so good — the blooms are browning and the unopened buds are drying out. What...
Trump fires up enthusiastic crowd at campaign stop at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe
President Trump glided into a Trump Country crowd in Westmoreland County on Thursday evening to rave reviews. The crowd of several thousand at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe erupted into screams of U-S-A!, U-S-A!, U-S-A! as Trump exited Air Force One into the twilight evening, vowing that “61 days...
Trib journalists win Golden Quills awards
The Tribune-Review won two Golden Quill Awards for journalistic excellence at The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania’s annual recognition held Thursday. The awards, which recognize written, visual, broadcast and online journalism during 2019, were presented during a virtual ceremony streamed online. The Trib had 24 finalists in various categories. The...
West Virginia University reports highest student coronavirus cases
West Virginia University reported its highest number of daily coronavirus cases among students for the second straight day. The 48 confirmed student cases reported Thursday out of 408 tests given equates to a positive case rate of 11.8%. It marks the fourth straight time that the rate has exceeded 10%....
Taco Bell removing 5 more menu items including Mexican Pizza, but adding some, too
The bad news is Taco Bell is removing five more menu items — in addition to the dozen announced earlier this summer. The good news is the chain also is adding two things and says it won’t revamp the menu anymore this year and teased there may be more “plant-based...
The Laser Loop, a former Kennywood favorite, is for saleVideo
Are you loopy enough to buy a roller coaster? Now, you can. The Laser Loop, an attraction at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin from 1980 to 1990, is for sale. You’ll need to negotiate the $490,000 asking price, which does not include the cost of dismantling the ride, transporting it...
Southern California sees summer of mountain lion kittens
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A mountain lion baby boom has occurred this summer in the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills west of Los Angeles. Thirteen kittens were born to five mountain lion mothers between May and August, according to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. It’s the first...
State attorney general accuses Gillece Services of ‘bait-and-switch’ tactics on clogged sewer jobs
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Gillece Services in Allegheny County alleging a “bait-and-switch scheme” that lured customers in with deceptively low prices only to tell them the job required different, expensive home improvement work. The complaint filed Tuesday seeks restitution for every customer the attorney...
KDKA-TV says ‘Wendy Bell doesn’t work for us’ after social media outcry
KDKA-TV is distancing itself from Pittsburgh radio personality Wendy Bell in light of controversial comments she made on recent videos, such as calling on park rangers to shoot people who deface monuments honoring historical figures. “KDKA-TV would like to remind our viewers and readers that Wendy Bell does not work...
Canine Companions for Independence provides dogs for people with disabilitiesVideo
Jessica Gardner rolls herself in her power wheelchair to the dryer. But with cerebral palsy, it’s difficult to pull the clothes out. Her best buddy comes to the rescue. Ford, a Labrador-golden retriever cross, has been by her side for four years. The two were matched through Canine Companions for...
