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North Side author highlights Pittsburgh’s history of stadiums and arenas
Pittsburgh had the first indoor rink in North America with artificial ice. The Schenley Park Casino was located at the entrance to Schenley Park when it opened in 1895. Built at a cost of $400,000, it had 18-foot windows, 1,500 incandescent lights, two tiers of seating, luxury boxes, a café,...
TV Talk: Streaming, TV respond to shifting political winds
At any moment, entertainment programming may reflect the culture or it may lead the culture. Sometimes it does both simultaneously to advance the industry’s ultimate goal: making money. The 1998 premiere of NBC’s “Will & Grace,” a show with two lead gay characters, broke new ground in the broadcast prime-time...
Aggressive plants effective to some, a nuisance to others as growing season begins
The Capets family of Murrysville has a positive relationship with bamboo, a grass native to the Asian continent that grows tall and spreads quickly. They’ve been using it for more than a decade to screen their front yard from nearby traffic on Sardis Road. And it works well, forming a...
Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far away
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Webb Space Telescope has captured a plume of gas and dust streaming from a star in the making, with a spiral galaxy as a stunning backdrop. The composite image makes it look as though the overflow of stellar material is the billowing contrail of a...
Former Faces of Battle panelist says sharing war stories at Saint Vincent ‘opened me up’
Mike Ruminski was drafted into the Army in June 1967 and volunteered to serve on long-range patrols when his unit was shipped to Vietnam. “Usually, we were on patrol for three or four days at the most, and then we’d come back to base and be off for a week...
Tax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues this year
NEW YORK — There’s a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. That also makes it a prime time for scams. Year-round, fraudsters may use a handful of common tactics to try to steal your identity, money or other sensitive information. As you prepare your annual...
Jonas Brothers, JoJo Siwa announce Pittsburgh showsVideo
A pair of acts that shot to fame as teenagers will be playing shows in the Pittsburgh area later this year. The Jonas Brothers will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with their Jonas20: Living the Dream tour, which hits PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Nov. 12. And JoJo Siwa...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: Rattle BonesVideo
“Silver Bullets,” the debut album from Rattle Bones, is “chock full of isolation blues, riff-happy rave-ups, guitar noir, three-part harmonies, bittersweet melodies, and a bitchin’ backbeat,” according to singer/guitarist Gary Martin. Or, in other words: “This record could be the soundtrack to your Saturday night excess or to your Sunday...
Duquesne beer: ‘Prince of Pilseners’ will return to shelves this spring
An iconic Pittsburgh beer, Duquesne — with its “Prince of Pilseners” logo — has popped up again. Bill Clevenger, whose grandmother sold Duquesne beer through her distributorship in his native McConnellsburg in Fulton County, has revived the Pittsburgh beer that had been dormant since 2021. “I’m keeping the tradition and...
Target brand green beans recalled over unknown foreign object risk
Target’s brand of green beans have been recalled due to a foreign object contamination risk — and Pennsylvania is affected. Del Monte Foods issued a voluntary recall last month for nearly 200,000 cans of the Target brand Good & Gather Cut Green Beans, Today reported. The cans affected are “Best...
TV Talk: Seth Rogen satirizes movie biz with bite in ‘The Studio’
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Shows set behind the scenes in Hollywood have a decidedly mixed track record. For every creatively successful effort (“30 Rock,” “Hacks,” “Episodes,” “Beggars Choosers”), there are a string of duds (“Studio 60 on the Sunset...
Rufus Wainwright delivers intimate set at City Winery
Seasoned singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright delivered a short-but-sweet performance from his diverse catalog Saturday night at City Winery in the Strip District. Wainwright is modern-day folk-rock royalty, the son of American singer Loudon Wainwright III and French-Canadian folk singer Kate McGarrigle. Following in the footsteps of his parents, Rufus Wainwright has...
Western Pennsylvania couples incorporating their love of sports into weddings
Andrea Soltis and her husband, Tony Soltis, chose a different kind of diamond for their wedding — they were married June 8, 2013, on the dugout inside of PNC Park. “We are both from Pittsburgh and we love going to Pirates games and one of our first dates was a...
Poppy’s musical evolution continues in Pittsburgh concertVideo
The evolution of the musical artist known as Poppy continues, with Pittsburgh getting to see the latest iteration Saturday night. Poppy’s They’re All Around Us tour proved aptly named, as the lower floor at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks felt tightly packed, with the rest of the venue crowded,...
TV Talk: No movement on WQED’s potential move; Kilmer to morning anchor on WPXI
At Thursday’s WQED board meeting, WQED president Jason Jedlinski addressed the “ongoing and changing situation in D.C.” regarding threats by the Trump administration to cut funding to PBS. Jedlinski noted the continuing resolution passed earlier this month provided level funding for fiscal year 2027 (the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is...
George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76. Foreman’s family announced his death on social media, not saying how or where he died. “A...
Pittsburgh’s Old Neon releases new single ‘Nobody’s Burden’ from upcoming ‘Resolution’ EPVideo
In the early days of Pittsburgh’s Old Neon, the pop punk group aimed to put out a song every month. “It was also something to push us too, to try and create more to try to figure out, what kind of band are we?” guitarist Mike McInnes said. “What is...
Dick’s buys 1-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card for $1.1 million, will display it at Ross Park store
Dick’s Sporting Goods purchased a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card for $1.11 million in a two-week auction and will display it at the company’s Ross Park House of Sport location. There were 64 bids on Skenes’ debut patch card, which is autographed and contains a patch that was on the...
Upscale, nature-inspired housing plan progresses in Fox Chapel
A niche housing plan is the result of two former Fox Chapel siblings determined to honor their late parents’ legacy and preserve the land of their beloved family homestead in Fox Chapel. Susan Bailey and her brother Dan Sciullo co-own Willow Farms, a custom home development in a country-like setting...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 21-23
Spring is officially here, but the weather is still fickle. So, while we’re waiting for March to go out like a lamb, here are some fun (and mostly indoor) events to pass the weekend around the Pittsburgh region. NatureFest On Saturday, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland will...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 21-23
Spring is officially here. It’s time to leave winter behind and look forward to many warmer days (and nights) enjoying the outdoors. But while temperatures are still keeping us indoors, here are some events this weekend to keep you occupied around Westmoreland County. Maxim Lando with the WSO For the...
Walnut Grill at Waterworks shutters doors, reason for closing remains unclear
Walnut Grill at Waterworks near Aspinwall closed its doors on March 16 after 16 years in business. Though it is unclear if the closure is related, it comes about a month after the Allegheny County Health Department issued a consumer alert regarding rodent droppings and 11 dead mice, along with...
Sullivan’s Steakhouse closes in Downtown Pittsburgh
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, on the first floor of the U.S. Steel Tower in Downtown Pittsburgh, closed this week — less than four years after it opened. No reason was given for the closure. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve made the difficult decision to permanently close our beloved Pittsburgh restaurant,” the restaurant...
In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of them
NEW YORK — When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount obstacles and find resources to succeed. Instead, she and her fellow success coaches at a community college in North Carolina spent a...
Skipping this year’s March Madness brackets? It’s not just you
WASHINGTON — In East Lansing, Michigan, college sports often dominate conversations — especially in March, when everyone seems to be filling out their NCAA brackets. Jessica Caruss would know; she has lived in the area for most of her life. She loves sports, and she’s a Michigan State fan, but...
