Editor's Picks category, Page 9
North Siders, Perry alumni to announce 224th pick in NFL Draft
Many people attending the NFL Draft this week in Pittsburgh came from all over the country. For some, it was their first time visiting the city. But the festivities were just down the road for Andrew Knight and Stalea Chapman, both of Pittsburgh’s North Side. Knight, a teacher at Pittsburgh...
Photos: Fans return to North Shore, Point State Park for Day 2
Who’s ready for Day 2 of the NFL Draft? Fans began lining up hours before the NFL Draft gates opened at Point State Park, with some arriving as early as 8 a.m....
NFL Draft Day 2: What you need to know
Another day, another dose of the draft. Gates open at noon. Fans can participate in various fan experiences in the hours leading up to the second and third rounds of the draft, with selections starting at 7 p.m. Various players — including Damar Hamlin, James Conner, Levon Kirkland, Willie Parker,...
Silo turned into an Airbnb stop on the Sewickley House Tour
Jennifer DeSalvo wanted to create a space that was unique and that also honored the history of the former farm she owns. So, she purchased a silo. “One of my favorite parts of the property is the woods surrounding it,” DeSalvo said. “The silo becomes one with its surroundings.” The...
‘2 ways of calculating’: Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, who helped push the term “fake news” into the mainstream, now seems to have a new favorite subject: fake math. During a Thursday event announcing a deal with drugmaker Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products, Trump defended his past claims that prices...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 24-26
The time has come for football madness in Southwestern Pennsylvania. But if you aren’t looking to make the trek to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, you can still take advantage of a beautiful April weekend. Here are some things to do. Scott Blasey at Live Casino Fans of local favorites...
Photos: Check out the scene in the NFL Draft theater on the 1st night of the draft
Fans were dressed up to show support for their team ahead of the start of the NFL Draft in front of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Thursday....
NFL Draft’s Pittsburgh food vendors proud to be ‘local 1st’
Pittsburgh fans perusing the food options at the NFL Draft Experience might recognize a few restaurant names. Six local eateries are serving concessions at Point State Park through Saturday, and five more make up a Taste of Pittsburgh concessions area on the North Shore — offering food ranging from pizza...
Video: Colts cheerleaders take Pittsburghese quizVideo
With so many fans visiting Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft Experience, digital producer Zac Gibson set out to talk to people new to the city and see just how much they would do on a Yinzer quiz. Zac met up with four cheerleaders from the Indianapolis Colts. He asked them...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 24-26
Most Pittsburghers will fall into one of two camps this weekend: those excited to attend the NFL Draft and those on “snowstorm protocol,” staying home with lots of snacks. But never fear — there is a happy medium. Here are some events to check out if you don’t want to...
Photos: Fans arrive on North Shore as NFL Draft clock hits zero
Are you ready for some football? The 2026 NFL Draft, a much-anticipated three-day event, begins in Downtown Pittsburgh and on the North Shore....
Rapper Nelly headlines Draft Opening Night Party with concert at Plaza at North Shore
After years of preparation, it’s finally time for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. As spectators poured into the city Wednesday night, the best destination to get hyped up was The Plaza at North Shore, where the official Opening Night Party packed the new venue. Headlining the celebration was rapper Nelly,...
Editorial: Welcome to Pittsburgh
There is a moment in “The Wizard of Oz” when Dorothy opens the door of her uprooted Kansas cottage and steps from black and white into the glorious technicolor of a new world. Thousands of football fans are about to experience that as they emerge from a dark tunnel into...
TV Talk: Locations trail debuts, locally filmed thriller streams; ‘The Pitt’ ratesVideo
Just in time for all the visitors coming to town for this week’s NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Film Office launched a film locations way finder on an app and a Pittsburgh filmmaking timeline display in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Film Trails App offers a digital guide to where various movies...
NFL Draft Experience: What you need to know if you’re going
Gates to the NFL Draft Experience opened at noon Thursday, with various fan events, player appearances and local vendors set up throughout the day. Anyone attending the draft can register for free through the NFL OnePass app or NFL.com. The event will span the North Shore and Point State Park,...
Taste of the Draft fundraiser celebrates local foods while helping students
Downtown visitors could hear the Pittsburgh Steeline drumming for blocks as it kicked off the Taste of the Draft fundraiser Wednesday evening. Considered to be an unofficial start to the 2026 NFL Draft, the philanthropic and tasting event drew about 700 people to sample food from more than 20 local...
Photos: Inside the NFL Experience on the North Shore
Members of the media had the opportunity to interact in the NFL Draft Experience at Acrisure Stadium during a behind-the-scenes tour on Wednesday....
Trib Total Media announces members of Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel
Trib Total Media has named the inaugural members of its Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel, a group of local leaders and community voices who will help inform and strengthen the organization’s coverage across the region. The panel serves as a cornerstone of the Tribune-Review’s newly announced weekend print edition, which will...
Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’
It’s Earth Day, and millions of people across the globe are spreading the word about ways to make the planet better, healthier and cleaner. That includes tons of initiatives right here in the Pittsburgh area, and most of them happen throughout the year, not just on Earth Day. Here are...
The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
NEW YORK — It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings are not immune when oil shipments from the Middle East are constrained. Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer...
Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn’t done
EAST LANSING, Mich. — There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch. They’ve also...
Corrosion of Conformity’s Pepper Keenan talks about new double album ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Corrosion of Conformity singer/guitarist Pepper Keenan said it felt like it had been a while since the heavy metal veterans played Pittsburgh. A slot last year opening for the Alice Cooper/Judas Priest tour that hit “sheds” all summer/fall — including an Oct. 1 show at the Pavilion at Star Lake...
Editorial: Can Pittsburgh afford compassionate catering?
There is something about a funeral that makes people want to give comfort with food. Showing up with a casserole or a cake is so common, it is the stereotypical expression of support. But that is how neighbors grieve with neighbors. It is not what we expect from government. Yet...
TV Q&A: What’s the deal with the vSeeBox?Video
Q: Several people I know have purchased a vSeeBox. While the box seems to be a good purchase, I am curious to learn how the box can air programs that are from pay channels without paying or stations outside of the Pittsburgh viewing market. The people made a one-time payment...
NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: Bret Michaels, Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline concert series
The focus of this week’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh may be the picks, but even non-sports fans will find something to love. The NFL Draft Entertainment Series will present star musicians on the Draft stage all three days. At a press event Tuesday, Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of event...
