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Pool party: A modernized Oliver Bath House delights swimmers
Renee Gielewski has decades of fond memories at Pittsburgh’s century-old Oliver Bath House, interrupted only by its six-year closure for renovations. With the historic swimming pool recently opened once again, the 83-year-old Gielewski is already hard at work making new memories. For the last few weeks since the pool invited...
Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Primary Trust’ will have Pittsburgh premiere with Public Theater
“This is what happened.” According to director Kyle Haden, that’s the first line spoken by main character Kenneth in Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Primary Trust.” In the 90 or so minutes that follow, Pittsburgh Public Theater audiences will get to find out exactly what happened from their seats at...
Nelly, 2Chainz, Steve Aoki concerts added as part of draft weekend
Performances from a pair of hip-hop stars and a big-name DJ have been added as part of Pittsburgh’s weekend hosting the NFL Draft. The concerts will take place at The Plaza at North Shore, a new entertainment space at the corner of Mazeroski Way and General Robinson Boulevard on Pittsburgh’s...
‘Nobody’s coming to save you’: Wife of ex-UPMC doctor facing attempted murder charges testifies 1 year later
Arielle Konig thought her husband, a former UPMC anesthesiologist who used to live in Mt. Lebanon, was joking at first when he threatened her last year after the troubled couple snapped a selfie while strolling down a Hawaiian hiking trail. Then, she testified Tuesday in an Oahu courtroom, Gerhardt Konig...
Pitt chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg to retire after serving university for almost 5 decades
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg will officially retire from the university this summer, ending a nearly five-decade run shaping and leading Pitt. The university announced Thursday that Nordenberg, 77, will step down on June 30 as chair of the Institute of Politics and director of the Dick Thornburgh...
Man found in Yough March 15 identified by coroner
Authorities in Fayette County used fingerprints and rapid DNA testing to confirm the identity of a man whose body was found earlier March 15 in the Youghiogheny River near Dawson. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker on Thursday announced the man’s identity as William Guidi, 42, of Somerset. Baker had...
Point Park alumna makes television debut on ‘The Pitt’
Like many Pittsburghers, Lorna Lominac is a fan of “The Pitt.” As a Point Park University acting student, “My roommates and I, we would just like gab about it, like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s so cool, there’s a show (set) in Pittsburgh,’” Lominac told TribLive. But Lominac didn’t imagine the...
Early exit: Pirates’ Paul Skenes doesn’t survive 1st inning at Mets in opener
It was a short-lived Opening Day for Paul Skenes, as the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner didn’t survive the first inning of the season opener Thursday afternoon against the New York Mets. It was a stunning early exit at Citi Field, as Skenes was yanked with two outs...
The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice
An estimated one-third of U.S. adults are asking artificial intelligence to play doctor, according to a survey released Wednesday by KFF. The health policy nonprofit recently collected answers from more than 1,300 Americans as part of wider poll on how people sought medical information over the past year. The results...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this wekend: March 27-29
From brews to “Beetlejuice,” from coconuts to crafts, Pittsburgh’s got a lot going on this weekend. If you’ve got some free time after a busy week, here are a few things to try out around town. Modern Craft Market Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means it’s also time...
Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients
Tango is the national dance of Argentina, known for its passion, precision and heart. At a hospital in Buenos Aires, it has another purpose: as a therapy for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Once a week, about a dozen patients come to Ramos Mejía Hospital to dance — a session that...
California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
SACRAMENTO, Calif — California lawmakers voted Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon’s legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday on March 31. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to quickly sign the bill. The change...
Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85
NEW YORK — Dash Crofts, of the “Summer Breeze” duo Seals and Crofts, died Wednesday, nearly four years after musical partner Jim Seals. He was 85. Producer Louie Shelton, who reportedly collaborated with the musicians on multiple tracks, paid tribute to the Grammy nominee early Thursday on Facebook. A relative...
Acrisure Stadium to host free, public World Cup watch parties
For Pittsburghers who haven’t had a chance to snag tickets to the FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Philadelphia this summer, the Steel City will be one of three areas having free public watch parties. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Visit PA, in partnership with the nonprofit local host committee...
Humans had dogs before they had farming, ancient DNA confirms
In the waning days of the last ice age, when humans were still hunting with spears and using cave walls as canvases, a hot new trend was spreading through the Paleolithic landscape. By roughly 14,000 years ago, hunter-gatherer societies across Europe had discovered dogs, scientists reported in two new papers,...
U.S. eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help U.S. farmers impacted by Iran war
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday announced it had eased restrictions on a group of Belarus-linked financial and potash companies in the latest sign of improving ties between the country’s autocratic leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and Washington. The war with Iran has largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers manufactured...
Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer argues against U.S. blocking funding for drug trafficking case defense
NEW YORK — Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were back in a New York courtroom Thursday as they seek to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees. The hearing opened with the defense and prosecution arguing over whether Maduro should...
Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
WASHINGTON — Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown that has resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures, but lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining in President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations. Senators intend to vote Thursday on...
Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months, driving up borrowing costs during what’s typically the busiest time of the year for prospective home buyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.38% from 6.22% last week, mortgage...
Mandatory life in prison for 2nd-degree murder is unconstitutional, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Thursday that mandatory life in prison for those convicted of second-degree, or felony, murder is unconstitutional. “We determine that a mandatory life without parole sentence for all felony murder convictions, absent an assessment of culpability, is inconsistent with the protections bestowed upon our citizens under...
Pittsburgh’s budget is a mess: What you need to know
Pittsburgh’s $693 million budget is back on the drawing board … again. Earlier this month, Mayor Corey O’Connor flagged serious concerns about the city’s finances. He said this year’s budget — the plan that finances every facet of city operations — faced a shortfall of up to $40 million. Crafting...
Woodland Hills to pilot program exploring medical fields
Eddie Willson heard from Woodland Hills High School students that they wanted to work in the medical field, but didn’t know how to break in. “After graduating high school, they’re going into interviews with AHN and UMPC saying, ‘I have a high GPA and I have recommendation letters from my...
Market Square brawl reignites Downtown Pittsburgh safety concerns weeks before 2026 NFL Draft
A Market Square brawl last weekend has renewed pressure on business owners and elected leaders to crimeproof one of Downtown Pittsburgh’s most visible public spaces — just weeks before hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on the city for the 2026 NFL Draft. About 40 people wreaked havoc around 5:30...
EU lawmakers approve trade deal with U.S. but add safeguards
BRUSSELS — The European Parliament voted Thursday to approve a trade deal between the European Union and the United States but with amendments added to protect European interests should the U.S. fail to hold up its end of the bargain. The deal was negotiated last July in Turnberry, Scotland, by...
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive
The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive. The past week showed that neither side is easing up. Russia on Tuesday fired almost...
