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Western Pennsylvania CSAs bring produce to your table
Eating in spring summer is all about fresh and flavorful produce, from juicy tomatoes and vitamin-rich greens to sweet and tangy berries. Salads, skewers, sorbets and sangrias will cover picnic tables, and farmers markets make mouths water. For those looking for the freshest produce that the season has to offer,...
Pastry chef Casey Renee opens bakery cafe in Regent Square
Chef Casey Renee is known for her high-end pastries, elaborate cakes, and whimsical, creative touches — but still loves her classic chocolate chip cookies. “I don’t know what it is about chocolate chip cookies,” she said. “Maybe it’s you loved eating the batter when you were a kid. (But) I...
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette among celebrities at Steel City Con in MonroevilleVideo
Hollywood legend William Shatner believed Friday afternoon the astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission would make it safely back to Earth following their voyage to the moon. The actor best known as Capt. James T. Kirk on the original “Star Trek” series shared his thoughts about the team and their...
Nutella goes viral during Artemis II livestream
If you’ve ever wondered how far Nutella can travel and still hold up, the answer is: more than 250,000 miles. During a Wednesday Artemis II livestream, viewers got an unexpectedly viral moment when a jar of Nutella floated through the cabin in zero-gravity, casually drifting across the frame as the...
What you need to know for NFL Draft weekend
The 2026 NFL Draft will take over parts of Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore from April 23-25. Whether you’re coming in from out of town or a local looking to join the fun, there are lots of logistical concerns to consider. Here’s your guide for what you need to...
America250PA concert in Point State Park headlined by Nelly, Third Eye Blind
In celebration of America’s semiquincentennial, America250PA is putting on a Pennsylvania-wide concert series this summer. Pittsburgh is the final stop with two blockbuster headliners. The free concert is set for June 27 at Point State Park and will be headlined by rapper Nelly and alt-rockers Third Eye Blind. The Commonwealth...
Recap: ‘The Pitt’ delivers pivotal character moments in season’s penultimate episode
Editor’s Note: This recap of “The Pitt” contains spoilers for the 14th episode of season two. Last week’s episode of “The Pitt” ended with a moment of peak intensity: Dr. Robby finally admitting his upcoming sabbatical may be a permanent exit. And yet moments later, in “8:00 P.M.,” we’re back...
Pittsburghese Primer: An NFL Draft visitor’s guide to understanding Yinzers
Whether it’s saying yinz for the plural of “you” or flattening vowels in words like “out” or “down,” Pittsburghers have a distinctive way of speaking. But for us, it’s totally natural. “That’s why you can pretty easily pick out a Pittsburgher,” said Brian Butko, director of publications at the Heinz...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 10-12
Is the temperature roller coaster finally over? We know better in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Whether you’re too warm or too cold, head to one of these events this weekend. Spring pop-up market Do you want a fresh look — for yourself or your home — now that winter is nearly over?...
Revel to host late-night DJ series during NFL Draft
NFL Draft fans looking for a post-draft party can head to Pittsburgh’s Market Square for Revel Pittsburgh’s late-night DJ series. Located at 242 Forbes Ave., Revel announced Thursday that it will host “Draft Night After Hours,” a three-night event running April 23-25. Each night, the festivities will run from 9...
Penn Hills High School musical ‘Once on This Island’ explores themes of storytelling and social class
Penn Hills High School is going to the Caribbean this weekend. The high school’s musical will present “Once on this Island” starting at 7 p.m. April 9. Co-directed by Briana York and Ashley Bodnar, the story follows a young Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with Daniel...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, April 10-12
Construction season may be in full effect, but Pittsburgh is jumping with fun events all weekend long. Set your GPS, try to avoid the traffic and head out of the house. Bailey Zimmerman Country artist Bailey Zimmerman released his second album, “Different Night, Same Rodeo,” last year and is taking...
Jack White announces Pittsburgh show at Citizens Live at the WylieVideo
Fans of former White Stripes frontman and solo rocker Jack White will have a chance to see him at a brand new venue this fall. White announced a new slate of dates on Thursday, including one on Nov. 12 at the soon-to-open Citizens Live at the Wylie. The show will...
Hasan Piker can stream, but can he stump?
Deep inside the sprawling campus acreage of Michigan State University, leftist political pundit and streamer Hasan Piker stood before a packed lecture hall, taking in a rapturous welcome. The crowd of about 400 people, many wearing hoodies and headphones, plus the occasional kaffiyeh scarf, had waited hours outside on a...
USA Today ranks Sewickley best small town in the NortheastVideo
Sewickley officials believe they live in one of the best towns around. USA Today readers agree as they have recently named the Allegheny County borough the No. 1 small town in the Northeast. The announcement came as part of the media outlet’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Ten towns in...
Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth to mark Scorpions milestones at Jergel’s showVideo
Guitarist Uli Jon Roth’s new three-hour Pictures of Destiny show is split into two parts. The first is more of a symphonic rock experience with a string quartet, including premieres from his “Requiem for an Angel” composition, while the second act is more of a straight-forward rock show, diving into...
Review: Pittsburgh Playhouse’s ‘Our Town’ paints a poignant portrait of small-town America
There are undoubtedly some shows in the theatrical canon that are overdone. It can be groan-inducing to see the same plays and musicals performed over and over again, revived and revisited ad nauseam. Thornton Wilder’s classic “Our Town,” while frequently produced, isn’t one of them. This slice of Americana is...
Editorial: Is a Knox Box a simple way to speed emergency response?
Good government is a constant battle to keep people safe without stepping on personal freedom. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates automotive deaths decreased by 45% to 65% because of seat belt use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention credits helmets for reducing motorcycle deaths by up to...
TV Talk: CMU grad stars in ‘The Boys;’ audacious ‘Audacity’ debutsVideo
Steel yourselves, TV fans: The flood of shows striving for last-minute Emmy nomination consideration premiere this week to get the bulk of their episodes released before the Emmy eligibility period closes at the end of May. ‘The Boys’ In its bleak-but-funny final season, now streaming its first two episodes, Amazon’s...
Pitt selected to follow Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft journey
The University of Pittsburgh was one of eight universities worldwide chosen by NASA to track Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft. Pitt engineering students, faculty and the Panther Amateur Radio Club will use a mix of analog devices and artificial intelligence to track Orion in real time. Using instruments they built to...
Steelers announce fan experiences at Point State Park for NFL DraftVideo
With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday unveiled new details about the fan experiences planned for the event. The team’s official fan hub, called Steelers Country, will be free to attend and open throughout draft hours, according to the announcement.Noon to 10 p.m....
8 states, 3 time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an escape for poor farmers fleeing the...
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast of guitar feedback, 20-year-old Kurt Cobain politely announced to the crowd at...
Review: Bush kicks off 2026 tour on a high note at UPMC Events Center
In a crowded field of 1990s alt-rock bands, Bush is one of the more memorable ones. The British rockers stormed onto American shores in the mid-’90s, bringing hits “Glycerine” and “Comedown” to radio stations and car tape decks across the nation. Gavin Rossdale’s gravelly voice, their catchy post-grunge sound and...
TV Q&A: Where has KDKA-TV’s Barry Pintar been?
Q: Barry Pintar at KDKA has not been on the air for at least a month or more. Any news as to where he has been? — Linda, via email Rob: I heard from several viewers who had this question and at first I thought maybe some viewers didn’t realize...
