Looking back on pop culture that had Western Pennsylvania buzzing in 2025
The past year has been a lively time in Western Pennsylvania for music, movies, TV, art and social media. From new art spaces to blockbuster series to sold-out TikTok-driven events, 2025 was a great time for
water cooler conversations and fun stories around town. Here are just a few. ‘The...
Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly
When Leslie Keebler contracted the flu last winter, early-stage lung cancer was not on her radar. The 62-year-old from Munhall, a former smoker, underwent breathing treatments and a round of steroids before a lung scan revealed a suspicious spot. Her physicians at Allegheny General Hospital on Pittsburgh’s North Side recommended...
Weekend vandalism targets North Side Pittsburgh police facilities, vehicles
Someone vandalized Pittsburgh police headquarters, one of its precincts and a marked cruiser on the North Side over the weekend. Officers discovered early Sunday that the letters “ACAB” — a possible acronym, police said, for “All cops are (expletive)” — had been spray-painted on the police bureau’s headquarters on Western...
Reserve woman whose punch led to mom’s death pleads guilty, gets time served
A Reserve Township woman Wednesday pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for delivering the bone-breaking punch that caused her 73-year-old mother’s death — and a judge let her go home with a punishment of probation and time already served in jail. Krystal Slepski, 43, punched Patricia Kachinko in the chest during...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 19-21
The holidays are officially underway — Christmas is just days away, Hanukkah is lighting up the nights and the winter solstice is Sunday. Incorporate these events into your holidays for a little extra fun this weekend. Trans-Siberian Orchestra For almost three decades, progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been turning...
The Mattress Factory museum names Anthony Elms as artistic director
Installation-focused North Side contemporary art museum The Mattress Factory will be turning 50 in 2027, and it’s keeping up with the times with a new artistic director who will join the museum in February. Detroit native Anthony Elms will take the reins of all artistic programs early next year. With...
‘Sports360,’ 1st major exhibition at the Kamin Science Center, set to open
An exhibition that immerses visitors in the science of athletic performance is about to debut. Details of the “Sports360” exhibit were announced Thursday at a pep rally at the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The exhibit officially opens Saturday with a family-friendly tailgate....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 5-7
Brrr! Winter weather has arrived in Pittsburgh and we’re all feeling the chill. But that’s no excuse to stay home — bundle up and head out to see what’s going on in the ‘Burgh this weekend. Handmade Arcade Holiday Market It’s the thought that counts when it comes to gift-giving,...
National Aviary’s ‘Jingle Bell Flock’ show brings high-flying holiday cheer
The National Aviary on the North Side is getting into the festive spirit, starting the day after Thanksgiving with its new “Jingle Bell Flock” immersive show. At a media preview on Wednesday, birds swooped throughout the Aviary’s Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone Theater while bird-themed versions of classic Christmas songs played....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 7-9
Before things really gear up for the holiday season, take advantage of this less-busy weekend with tons of happenings around the city. Try these out! Pet Expo Do you have a pet? Do you want a pet? Do you have family or friends with pets? This would be a great...
Man suffers knife wounds during fight in Marshall-Shadeland
A man is in stable condition after being slashed on the jaw and back with a knife during a fight in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police were called to the 2600 block of California Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Police said several individuals who’d begun...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct 31-Nov. 2
While Halloween plans may dominate your Friday night, the rest of the post-spooky weekend still has a lot of treats to offer around Pittsburgh. Some events will keep the darker vibes going while others will be a respite for those sick of movie monsters and jack o’lanterns. Here are a...
Here are 5 spooky things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 24-26
Halloween is next week, so everyone is partying spooky-style the next few days. Hurry up and finish your costume, then hitch a ride on a broomstick to a few of these weekend events. ZooBoo and Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is pulling out all the stops for...
Police charge North Side man with animal cruelty after finding malnourished dogs
A Pittsburgh man was arrested Sunday on animal cruelty charges after one of the dogs in his care died and police found three others “severely malnourished” inside the man’s North Side home. Xavier Williams, 37, of Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood was arraigned early Monday on a total of 29 charges, including...
‘Andy Warhol: Vanitas’ exhibit explores artist’s deeper, darker side
Pittsburgh native pop artist Andy Warhol may be best known for his colorful screenprints of celebrities, but there was also a deeper, darker side to the prolific and eccentric figure. “Andy Warhol: Vanitas” opens Friday at the Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side, giving viewers a glimpse at Warhol’s...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, Oct. 10-12
If you’re an animal lover, a music or film nerd, a history buff or just looking for a good time, Pittsburgh’s got lots to offer in the next few days. Here’s just a sample of what’s going on around town this weekend. International African Penguin Awareness Day Pittsburgh is a...
Man found dead along Route 28 near Chesnut Street
The Pittsburgh police’s Collision Investigation Unit responded Tuesday night to the city’s East Allegheny neighborhood after a man was found dead along Route 28. Police said they received reports at about 7:30 p.m. of a man who may have fallen in the road near the Chestnut Street exit. First responders...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 26-28
The trees are starting to turn and the scent of falling leaves is sneaking into the breeze. Autumn is here and there’s no better time of year to grab a hot drink, meet up with friends and make some memories. Here are a few events around the city this weekend....
Pittsburgh police help nab Chester man who was one of Pa.’s most wanted fugitives
A Chester man who spent more than nine months as one of the 10 most wanted fugitives in Pennsylvania was arrested Monday night at a home in Pittsburgh’s North Side, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Daryl Beckett Jr., 36, was arrested by Pittsburgh police and Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency...
50-year-old woman struck, killed by PRT bus
A 50-year-old woman was struck and killed Monday afternoon by a Pittsburgh Regional Transit Bus in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood, The crash occurred around 12:15 p.m. near the intersection of Rhine and Buente streets, according to Pittsburgh Regional Transit spokesperson Adam Brandolph. The woman’s name was not provided Monday night....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 19-21
There’s no “unofficial” about it — Monday will officially see the end of the summer season with the fall equinox. Make the most of the last few days before autumn sets in with these events. Celebrate Africa and African Diaspora Festival With a variety of talks, panel discussions, fashion shows,...
The Pixies and Spoon bring no-frills night of rock to Pittsburgh
Are you the type of person who goes to a concert hoping to hear 50 songs in one night? Well, you should have been at Stage AE on Friday. In the course of about four hours, three acts jetted their way through dozens of tunes with the efficiency of an...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 12-14
As with every weekend, there’s so much going on in the Pittsburgh area in the next few days, from entertainment to sports to mouthwatering food and more. Here are just a few of the events to put on your radar. Science Center (Re)Launch Day The Carnegie Science Center — whoops,...
Kamin Science Center announces enhancements from the $65 million donation
The new logo unveiled for the Kamin Science Center on Thursday has a “K” for Kamin and an image that represents a telescope positioned toward a sky of stars — signifying the love of science by Daniel G. Kamin and the gift of a lifetime to the museum on Pittsburgh’s...
Alabama Shakes are back and keep on rocking at Stage AE
There was a palpable sense of joy throughout Stage AE’s packed outdoor venue on Tuesday night among fans seeing a favorite band back together after nearly a decade. Alabama Shakes rose onto the scene like a rocket in the early 2010s, a retro-styled band with a fresh sound and the...
