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Crayola hits rewind with classic crayon colors, including dandelion
Crayola is bringing a collection of eight “nostalgic fan-favorite crayon colors” — including Dandelion — out of retirement. The decision marks the first time in Crayola’s 122-year history that retired colors are set to return, USA Today reported. Crayola said it “received an outpouring of fan requests to bring back...
Region’s 1st padel courts headed to Aleppo
A 30,500-square-foot warehouse is being transformed into the first padel courts in Western Pennsylvania. Matt Ferrari, CEO of Gamma Sports, a tennis and pickleball equipment company based in Pittsburgh, is building four indoor padel courts and six indoor pickleball courts in Aleppo, close to Sewickley. Dubbed Matt’s Pickle & Padel,...
Country rocker Hardy brings Jim Bob world tour to Star LakeVideo
Country rock star Hardy is bringing his Jim Bob world tour to the Pittsburgh area later this year. Hardy is touring on the heels of his 2024 album, “Quit!” and 2023’s breakout “the mockingbird & THE CROW,” with a stop on Sept. 5 at the Pavilion at Star Lake. He’ll...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: Hemlock for SocratesVideo
Hemlock for Socrates, a dark but danceable art rock band, will be hosting a Dark Valentine show on Feb. 13 at the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls in Millvale. “We’d been working with our friends, local dream pop group, Take Me With You, to remix one of their songs, and they...
Trib introduces ‘Asking for a Friend,’ a column for navigating life’s everyday quandaries
The Trib is launching “Asking for a Friend,” a column that tackles life’s little conundrums before they snowball into full-blown crises. Whether you’re unsure about whether to text back or how to gracefully handle a house guest who won’t leave, we’ve got you covered with advice that’s both practical and,...
Review: Kendrick Lamar brings America and ‘Not Like Us’ into history-making Super Bowl halftime showVideo
“Salutations!,” the actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show — a powerful, commanding creative choice by the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the coveted slot. As if there were any doubts of...
Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX 2025? Here’s what to expect
Super Bowl LIX will kick off in New Orleans in just a few hours. Tonight, viewers will watch the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs battle it out to become the Vince Lombardi Trophy winner. The night will also have star-studded performances, including Super Bowl halftime show headliner, Pulitzer...
Pa. dog wins agility competition to extend Border Collie streak at Westminster show
A dog owner-handler from eastern Pennsylvania is celebrating this weekend. Emily Klarman of Doylestown, Buck County, watched Vanish, a Border Collie, win the 12th Annual Masters Agility Championship Finals on Saturday at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. Vanish’s win marks the ninth for a Border Collie out...
Sourdough is worth the work
Is there anything better than a good, crusty loaf of sourdough bread? It’s the perfect pairing for a bowl of homemade soup, whether it be tomato, potato, beef stew or another variety. The better the soup, the better the marriage. It’s a hearty option that adds weight to a sandwich....
A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction
NEW YORK — A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari sold for $11.3 million at an auction in New York on Friday, short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold. Sotheby’s auction house had estimated that the “Joachim-Ma Stradivarius” violin...
TV Talk: Prime Video cancels winning comedy ‘Pradeeps of Pittsburgh’
In typical late Friday, take-out-the-trash (e.g. bad news you don’t want too many people to see) fashion, Amazon’s Prime Video confirmed it canceled “The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” its entertaining-for-the-whole-family comedy about an Indian family that immigrates to Pittsburgh. Although filmed in Toronto, the series was created by veteran TV comedy...
Editorial: U.S. Steel could be spared from merger. But now what?
What is the difference between an investment and a purchase? Apparently, it could be enough to move President Donald Trump’s sentiments on the relationship between U.S. Steel and would-be buyer Nippon Steel. The Japanese company in December 2023 offered almost $15 billion to buy U.S. Steel. Most of 2024 was...
Western Pa. represented at upcoming Westminster Dog Show
Declan will have his own cheering section when he hits the show ring Tuesday to compete in the Westminster Dog Show. The 4-year-old golden retriever will help his owner/handler Megan Ash of North Huntingdon achieve a goal in the process. “This has always been on my bucket list to go,...
Layne’s Chicken Fingers to expand Pittsburgh locations
Layne’s Chicken Fingers is poised to open three more Pittsburgh-area locations by the end of 2025 — in addition to its new Bloomfield location hosting a grand opening on Saturday. The Bloomfield Layne’s is located at 5200 Baum Blvd., the site of a former Boston Market. It joins the two...
Here are some Taylor Swift-themed prop bets for Super Bowl
Taylor Swift will make her second Super Bowl appearance this weekend to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce — and numerous prop bets are available for the big game. The Taylor Swift prop bets deserve their own separate section of Super Bowl-related action the gamblers can partake in on Sunday ????...
Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers
NEW YORK — Eugene Levy’s trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle’s Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz’s Deli in an ad for Hellmann’s. A frenzied mix of silliness and celebrities is hitting the...
Grist House opening taproom at Sprankle’s in Saxonburg, with Korean food from Pocha by Kye-Won
At the end of 2023, Grist House Craft Brewery held a temporary beer event at Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market. The pop-up has turned permanent. On Feb. 15, the Millvale-based brewery is opening a taproom from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Sprankle’s in Saxonburg, Butler County. The partnership also includes food...
‘Never Missed a Super Bowl’ Harrison native set to attend 59th championship
No one has been to more Super Bowls than Tom Henschel — he’s been to every one. At 83, the Harrison native will break his own record by attending his 59th Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans, a milestone he shares with just two other men. More people have...
Country star Kelsea Ballerini postpones Pittsburgh show due to illnessVideo
Grammy Award-nominated country star Kelsea Ballerini, a newly added coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” was scheduled to perform at PPG Paints Arena on Friday night. However, around midnight on Friday, the venue announced that the show was postponed due to illness and rescheduled for April 12. Tonight’s (2/7/25) Kelsea Ballerini...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Feb. 7
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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 7-9
Most of us don’t have anyone to root for in the Super Bowl this weekend. So if you feel like ignoring it altogether and doing something else that’s more fun, here are some non-football-related events to enjoy. Crafts and Drafts 10-year anniversary East End Brewing Co. is celebrating 10 years...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Feb. 7-9
Is it a song-and-dance kind of weekend, a brunch-and-shop kind of weekend or a fun-and-games kind of weekend? No matter how you choose to unwind, there’s something to do in Westmoreland County. ‘Pippin’ at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center Find your corner of the sky with Greensburg Civic Theatre’s production...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: Radio 45Video
Radio 45, which has been compared to classic power pop bands like Cheap Trick and The Raspberries but with a modern twist, are using their newest single, “Good Dawg,” to help raise awareness for Animal Friends. “‘Good Dawg’ is about the everyday good-hearted person fighting to stay positive when life...
Pittsburgh Penguins Black Hockey History game celebrates P.O Joseph, Willie O’Ree
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored the legacy of the organization’s Black players and veteran Black hockey player Willie O’Ree with a portrait by Pittsburgh visual artist Ashanté Josey after the Feb. 4 game against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. Josey painted “Legacy on Ice” in oil and acrylic...
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
NEW YORK — Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg. It’s a recipe you can test for yourself — though the timing isn’t ideal with soaring egg prices in the United States from a bird flu outbreak. The perfect boiled egg has a velvety yolk paired...
