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Editorial: Hunting for joy at Easter
Easter is about a joy that isn’t given. It is sought. On the Fourth of July, joy lights up the sky. On Halloween, we knock on doors and ask for it. On Thanksgiving, it is spread out on the table. On Christmas, it is wrapped up and tagged and placed...
The Linda Lindas display youthful energy in sold-out Pittsburgh concertVideo
There aren’t many national bands that can promise the opportunity to buy shirts and records directly from their mothers at the merchandise booth. The Linda Lindas, however, can and did that Saturday night in an energetic, sold-out show at Spirit Hall in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. Touring in support of their...
Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing
ATLANTA — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your...
Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique
Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a savior figure — his sacrifice Christ-like,...
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin gift Alex Ovechkin a Rolex watch
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received a pricey gift from Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin for becoming the NHL’s all-time leading scorer. Following Thursday night’s game, the pair not only made time to congratulate him, they presented him with time itself: a Rolex watch. The Penguins posted...
Carnegie Mellon’s ‘Titanic’ sets sail with alum guest director
The ocean liner RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, killing more than 1,500 passengers on its maiden voyage from Ireland to New York. Looking back at the tragedy during this anniversary week, Carnegie Mellon University’s spring musical is the 1997 show “Titanic, The Musical,” which runs through April 23...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 19-20
Happy Easter! But even if you don’t celebrate, it’s still a great weekend to buy too much chocolate, eat too many jelly beans and put that sugar high to good use with these Pittsburgh-area events. Eggstravaganza at the Aviary Kids of all ages can take part in this seasonal event...
Everclear’s Art Alexakis on 30th anniversary of ‘Sparkle and Fade’ and more ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Although Everclear frontman Art Alexakis shot to fame with the song “Santa Monica,” he now lives a little further away in Pasadena, Calif. But he’d been out of his house for almost four months after it sustained smoke and water damage during the southern California wildfires earlier this year. The...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 18-20
Raid your Easter basket, fill up on chocolate and jelly beans, and put that sugar high to good use by getting out to some fun events around Westmoreland this weekend. ‘Godspell’ This musical — originally conceived at Carnegie Mellon University, and with music and lyrics by notable CMU alum Stephen...
Plaques dedicated to commemorate Clemente’s Hall of Fame career, Three Rivers Stadium
A new plaque on General Robinson Street on Pittsburgh’s North Shore marks the spot where second base once rested inside Three Rivers Stadium — the place where Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente stood after recording his 3,000th and final hit for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 30, 1972. At a...
Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Kush + Orange Juice’ changed his game. 15 years later, a sequel recaptures the spiritVideo
NEW YORK — Who understood the cool kids better than Wiz Khalifa? In 2010, the easygoing Pittsburgh rapper released his breakout mixtape “Kush + Orange Juice,” crafting the ideal soundtrack for stylish stoners — breezy songs about girls and weed broadcast through his generously enunciated flow. For those paying attention,...
Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet
LONDON — Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findings. The research, led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, detected evidence of compounds in the exoplanet’s atmosphere that on Earth...
Police to withdraw citations against East Deer man accused of targeting Trump supporters
An East Deer man cited by Aspinwall police in March for harassment and disorderly conduct will have all citations withdrawn by police after he completes community service. The decision came at the close of Christopher Brown’s, preliminiary hearing on Thursday, April 17 in District Judge Matthew Rudzki’s Sharpsburg courtroom. Brown,...
Plum approves ordinance to restrict parking around Oakmont Country Club during U.S. Open
Plum Council adopted a temporary ordinance April 14 that will apply parking restrictions in the area around Oakmont Country Club during the upcoming U.S. Open tournament. The ordinance, which restricts nonresident street parking in the area, will affect around a dozen streets and more than 200 households for a week...
TV Talk: Netflix’s ‘Ransom Canyon’ is soap on the rangeVideo
Taking a page from its successful oceanside soap “Outer Banks,” Netflix heads west for its newest sudser, countrified “Ransom Canyon,” now streaming its 10-episode first season. Created by showrunner April Blair (“All American,” “Jane by Design”), “Ransom Canyon” isn’t a quality show that will be getting a serious Emmy nominations...
Editorial: For college students’ sake, let’s be reasonable with visa enforcement
Imagine for a moment having your whole life derailed by a traffic ticket. You decided to study business in Mississippi, and, after getting that degree, you applied to graduate school. You looked at all of your options and picked Carnegie Mellon University. Just getting in is a coup. Carnegie Mellon...
Murrysville teen, lymphoma survivor raises more than $40,000 for cancer research
It’s probably an understatement to say that Luca Bertucci had some strong motivation to raise money for cancer research funding. After in-patient chemotherapy during his sophomore year of school following a cancer diagnosis, Bertucci rang his cancer-free bell last fall and is in remission. Bertucci had been stricken with Burkitt’s...
Richland resident and her Alaskan malamute, Brio, enjoy rounds on dog show circuit
Jo Ann Evans of Richland unwinds from her high-stress job as a nurse practitioner with an unconventional hobby — she is part of the competitive dog show circuit. Evans said she spent two years researching before she got her first puppy from “a wonderful breeder and mentor.” “This was a...
A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea
A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible. The sighting was announced Tuesday by the Schmidt Ocean Institute. The squid filmed was a juvenile about 1 foot in length at a...
Podcast: College students voice fear, anxiety over visa revocations
A rising wave of fear and uncertainty is spreading among international students in Pittsburgh and throughout the United States, as visa revocations become more frequent under the Trump administration. Some students who have not violated any immigration rules are choosing to stay in the U.S., during college breaks, rather than...
Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards, CBS announced Wednesday. One of the most popular stand-ups currently working, Bargatze will emcee the Sept. 14 ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. While the Oscars have found success with Conan O’Brien, set to return...
Blawnox volunteers prepare for Good Friday fish fry
Blawnox fish fry fans have a few new menu items to get excited about. The volunteer fire company recently acquired a new fryer that will be dedicated to cooking jumbo shrimp. It will also introduce applesauce as a new side for dinners and a la carte selections. Rick Lee, fire...
Former Pittsburgh drumming stalwart Damon Che returning with new band YesnessVideo
It’s been more than 15 years since Damon Che, the inventive drummer for defunct Pittsburgh instrumental pioneers Don Caballero, played a show in the area. That will change April 26 when Yesness, his new instrumental duo with El Ten Eleven bassist Kristian Dunn, headlines a show at Spirit Lodge in...
‘Some Like It Hot’ is the jazziest, funniest show of the year so far
Since the turn of the century, the deluge of movies-turned-musicals has left many theatergoers — myself included — a little wary. We don’t need a stage show of every cult classic film or romantic comedy with a few famous jokes that can be set to a tune. But sometimes, this...
TV Q&A: Why did a ‘Law & Order’ star leave?
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: What happened to Camryn Manheim on “Law & Order”? She was on the show last season and now she’s gone. — Julia, Irwin Rob: Manheim...
