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Bird count helps mark the impact of a changing climate
Walking along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail on Saturday morning, counting the birds flying around the woods of the Saltsburg and Slickville areas, Alex Busato said the tally serves a larger purpose than just counting birds one day in the winter. The Christmas Day bird counts in some sections of Westmoreland...
Will New Year’s Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions? AP-NORC poll has answers
NEW YORK — If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S adults intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. “As I’ve gotten older over...
A look at Western Pennsylvania’s changing restaurant scene in 2024
As another year comes to a close, so do some restaurants in the Western Pennsylvania region. But not all is lost — while several well-known establishments either shut their doors for good or announced end-of-year closures, others opened. Here’s a look back. Openings Barcelona Wine Bar Visitors to Pittsburgh’s Cultural...
Leechburg man remembered as a pure soul who brought joy to family, friends, neighbors
Nancy Wickham nicknamed her son, Cameron, “the happy child.” “I would often refer to him as the happy child,” said Wickham of Leechburg. “It was like the only state of emotion he was ever in. It was amazing. He loved people.” About 10 years ago, the family moved from Ohio...
Redbeard’s Bar & Grill on Mt. Washington to transform into new spot
The shuttered Redbeard’s Bar & Grill on Mt. Washington will open as a new dining spot next year. Shiloh Plate & Pour will replace Redbeard’s in April 2025, according to a social media post. “The new establishment promises an exciting transformation of this iconic space into a must-visit destination for...
The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024
It was a murder case almost everyone had an opinion on. O.J. Simpson’s “trial of the century” over the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend bared divisions over race and law enforcement in America and brought an intersection of sports, crime, entertainment and class that was hard to...
Grandview Heights townhomes under construction on Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington
Some new homes on Grandview Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington neighborhood will have a grand view. Grandview Heights, a development of luxury townhouses, is currently under construction. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a brand-new home on Grandview Avenue,” said Lorrie Crummie, sales manager for Laurel Communities, which owns the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 27-29
It’s that weird time between Christmas and New Year’s when we all subsist on cheese and chocolate and anything past the front door seems like it’s a hundred miles away. But while all of your friends are still in town and you have some downtime, why not get up, put...
10 Western Pa. ways to ring in 2025
Are you ready for 2025? This year flew by and somehow, Dec. 31 is upon us again. If you don’t want to stay home and First Night in Downtown Pittsburgh doesn’t seem appealing, there are lots of other events to attend. Here’s a sampling from around the region. City Works...
The year in music: 2024 Pittsburgh concert coverage
A look back at all the concerts TribLive covered in 2024 in the Pittsburgh region: Jan. 9 — Zakk Sabbath Read more: Zakk Sabbath shows Black Sabbath’s 50-year-old songs have plenty of life in Roxian concert Jan. 20 — Creed Bratton Read more: Creed Bratton delivers stellar mix of music,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Dec. 27-29
We’re in that weird inter-holiday period where time has no meaning and everything is snacks. So maybe it’s a good idea to get out of the house for a few hours. Try out some of these events to brighten up your weekend. Eaglemania Dedicated Eagles fans will appreciate this dedicated...
Comedian Brian Regan bringing his observational humor to Pittsburgh for return engagement
Brian Regan was just in Pittsburgh a couple of months ago, but he’s back by popular demand for a “second show” this Sunday. “Well, I’m excited. … Usually a second show is the same night. They weren’t able to do that. So I was there on Oct. 16,” Regan said...
Editorial: The hope and light of Hanukkah
The symbol of Hanukkah is not what you might think it is. For many, the Jewish festival of lights is most identified with a menorah — a branch of flames atop candles or cups of oil. But what the uninitiated might mistake for a menorah is really a hanukkiah. A...
TV Talk: Streamers, cable schedule plenty of midseason new, returning seriesVideo
With the hangover of the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes in the rearview mirror, streaming and cable outlets have plans to debut dozens of new and returning series through April, including: “Missing You” (Jan. 1, Netflix): Author Harlan Coben’s latest book to get adapted is a five-part limited series about...
Blake Lively’s claims that movie co-star launched smear campaign gets support in publicist’s suit
NEW YORK — Blake Lively’s claims that “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni unleashed a smear campaign against her have gained support from a new lawsuit that Baldoni’s former publicist filed against him. The lawsuit was lodged Tuesday in New York state court in Manhattan by Stephanie...
Movie Review: ‘Nosferatu’ evokes the days when vampires weren’t cute or sexy, just scary and thirstyVideo
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But don’t head to the multiplex to stay warm. Not if you’re seeing “Nosferatu,” anyway. Bring your hand warmers, toe warmers, heart warmers and soul warmers — this update of the 1922 silent vampire classic will chill you to the bone. But it may...
TV Q&A: What did Celina Pompeani-Mathison announce on ‘PTL’?
Q: What did Celina Pompeani-Mathison announce on “Pittsburgh Today Live” on Dec. 20? Is she retiring to be a mom? I wasn’t able to watch. — Karen, via email Rob: Yes, Pompeani-Mathison, who already pulled back on her duties after the birth of her first child, Sonny, in 2023, decided...
Pittsburgh native will portray August Wilson in 1-night-only, 1-man show
Pittsburgh actor Wali Jamal is no stranger to a one-man show. On Monday, Jamal was in Downtown Pittsburgh portraying everyone’s favorite character this time of year and meeting with children as Santa Claus at the Heinz Hall Courtyard. In January, however, Jamal, 62, of Beltzhoover will take on a character...
Towering tree returns for Christmas Eve Masses at Saint Vincent Basilica
A 26-foot-tall green-and-white addition to the Saint Vincent Basilica awaits members of the local Catholic parish when they arrive Tuesday evening for 5 p.m. and midnight Christmas Eve Masses. For the first time in several years, a single towering Christmas tree once again will provide a backdrop for the holiday...
Sewickley man draws from Alaskan experiences for homemade salsa business
Living life below zero left a lasting impression on the Blizzards of Sewickley. Alan and Pam Blizzard lived in Eagle River, Alaska, for 19 years after fleeing the urban hustle of New York and San Francisco. Their Alaskan adventures spurred Alan into the kitchen, where he found a keen interest...
Bill Deasy talks new album, final Boxing Day show at closing Club Cafe
Bill Deasy has been a fixture in Pittsburgh music for more than 30 years, but according to the title of his new album, he’s still a “Work in Progress.” Released Dec. 3, the new project had Deasy venturing out of his comfort zone and working with some new faces. “It...
FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?
WASHINGTON — Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other...
TV Talk: Netflix gifts subscribers with ‘Squid Game 2’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. What better way to celebrate the holidays than a return to the bloody, violent arena for Netflix’s “Squid Game 2,” streaming Thursday? The second season of the streaming service’s surprise 2021 global hit finds season...
An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago and they’re still ticking
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately — and frequently capped by a dome. Visitors to Pennsylvania ‘s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings, but hidden behind the doors...
Here are some stress-free dishes to make for your holiday gathering
The gifts are half-wrapped (or half-bought!), one string of lights on the tree is out and the stockings have not yet been hung by the chimney with care. And somewhere on the ever-growing to-do list is the dish you promised to bring to Christmas dinner. With just a few days...
