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Interview: Guitarist Jason Narducy teams with actor Michael Shannon to celebrate R.E.M.Video
Earlier this month, on the night before kicking off a tour, Jason Narducy celebrated his 55th birthday, heading out for dinner and a few light beers with the band and crew. “I was in bed at like 10:30,” he said with a laugh. So he was a responsible rock star?...
Grateful Dead-inspired restaurant opens in Latrobe
It’s been nearly a decade since Latrobe resident Richie Matsko first wrote down his ideas for a restaurant menu inspired by his favorite band, The Grateful Dead. Matsko brought his vision to life Feb. 7, opening a bar and restaurant in Latrobe dubbed Terrapin Bistro. It was inspired by the...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend
There’s light (and warmth) at the end of the tunnel at last! We’re finally seeing bearable temperatures outside, so why not get out and take in the post-frost city? Here are some events to try out this weekend. Disney on Ice Americans young and old have been captivated by the...
‘The Pitt’ hits Season 2 midpoint as tensions rise
It’s 1 p.m. inside Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, and things are heating up. Episode 7 marked the halfway point in Season 2 of “The Pitt,” and it felt like it, with juicy additions to several storylines. Charge nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa) continues to feature as one of the show’s...
New Kensington welcomes ‘bigger & gayer’ Evanly Bakes
New Kensington bakery Evanly Bakes has made a sweet expansion under the slogan “bigger & gayer than ever.” Baker Evan Morgan-Newpher and his business partner, Kate Heller, joined New Kensington Mayor Tom Guzzo on Saturday to cut a red ribbon announcing the new location’s grand opening. Evanly Bakes, now at...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Feb. 20-22
The warmup has arrived — at least for the moment. Residents should take the weekend to bask in the 45-degree weather and head outdoors for several events across Westmoreland County. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers Pittsburgh’s legendary singer-songwriter Donnie Iris takes the stage with his band, The Cruisers, at 7:30...
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after...
TV Talk: East Liberty entrepreneur competes on ’60 Day Hustle;’ ‘Expedition X’ visits Laurel Highlands
East Liberty native and resident Jordyn Ford went on a “60 Day Hustle” last year, competing in season two of the competition series that’s now streaming all six episodes on Amazon. “60 Day Hustle” is different from many reality competitions because it was not commissioned by Prime and is not...
Grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners
The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. Hershey acknowledges some recipe changes but said Wednesday that it was trying to meet consumer demand...
‘To dust you shall return’: Christians begin Lent with Imposition of Ashes
Christians across the Alle-Kiski Valley began Lent on Wednesday by donning ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads. The “Imposition of Ashes” is a centuries-old Christian tradition meant to signify repentance and mortality. It marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent, one of the holiest...
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not crazy. Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa...
‘You’re older than our coach:’ 32-year-old stars on Westmoreland County Community College court
Julian Thompson calls himself “Unc,” as in uncle. As in, ahem, the elder statesman of the locker room. “I figured I’d get that out of the way and beat them all to it,” the Westmoreland County Community College basketball player said with a laugh. “I knew they’d want to call...
TV Q&A: How do news anchors get to TV stations during snowstorms?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Saturday Tribune-Review. Q: I’ve often wondered how local TV news anchors manage to get to the studio during major snow events, such as the one we experienced recently....
Oakmont family recounts husband’s ICE detainment
For a time, Jose Flores thought he would never see his family again. The morning of Jan. 29, Flores was getting ready for work and to drive his 8-year-old daughter, Lily, to school. “It started like any normal day,” Flores, 47, said through an interpreter as he and his wife,...
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
AUSTIN — Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates. The issue came just hours before early voting opened...
Pittsburgh airport welcomes 5 new dining spots
Travelers who have Pittsburgh International Airport as part of their commute now can now dine at five new airside concessions. At a grand opening on Tuesday, Pittsburgh’s airport became one of more than 50 airports across the United States, Canada and Brazil to house dining options operated by SSP America,...
Picklesburgh adds 4th day to Pittsburgh festival
Pickle lovers, this year’s dates for the Picklesburgh festival were just announced — including an extra festival day. Running four days long in 2026, the Downtown festival will be held from July 16 through July 19, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced. “Back by popular demand, Picklesburgh will kick off Thursday...
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement. Officers were called to a business around the French...
Bruce Springsteen returning to Pittsburgh on ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ tourVideo
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are heading back out on the road, including a Pittsburgh stop this spring. Springsteen, 76, and his band are launching the American run of their “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour, with a May 19 show at PPG Paints Arena. “We are living...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returns to Pittsburgh
The giant hot dog-shaped vehicle — known as the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile — is once again returning to Pittsburgh this week. The Wienermobile will be in the Pittsburgh area from Thursday through Sunday, making appearances at various events. According to Trey O’Shea, otherwise known as “Tailgate Trey,” the schedule is...
Pittsburgh Pride reveals 2026 theme, festival dates
The official theme of Pittsburgh Pride 2026 has been announced as “Existence is Resistance.” According to Pittsburgh Pride’s Facebook page, the theme is “honoring the decades of LGBTQ+ communities showing up, showing out, and standing strong in the fight for equality for all.” Running from June 5-7 this year, specific...
Hall of Fame songwriter Billy Steinberg who co-wrote ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors’ dies at 75
Billy Steinberg, who wrote the lyrics to some of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s — including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” and Heart’s “Alone” — died Monday at his home in Brentwood. He was 74. His death was confirmed by his lawyer, Laurie Soriano, who...
6-year-old Girl Scout from Pittsburgh breaks Western Pa. cookie sales record
Pim Marie Anorak Neill became enamored with selling Girl Scouts cookies at just 3 years old, long before she was old enough to become a Scout. Now a 6-year-old from Mt. Washington, Pim is the top seller in the organization’s 27-county Western Pennsylvania district. Pim has sold 106,800 boxes of...
Robert Duvall, acting legend known for intense roles, dead at 95
When Robert Duvall was floundering around in college, his father, a career Navy man who retired with the rank of rear admiral, told him to shape up — and start acting. “I wasn’t pushed into it but suggested into it,” Duvall once told an interviewer. “They figured I did skits...
Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there’s no evidence they’ve made contact
Former U.S. President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a podcast over the weekend. During a lightning round of questions with podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama was asked, “Are...
