Primanti Bros. closes Monroeville, North Versailles locations
Primanti Bros. has closed its Monroeville and North Versailles locations, the latest in a series of closures in recent years for the Pittsburgh-based sandwich restaurant. Primanti’s spokesperson Ryan Wilkinson confirmed the restaurant closures on Monday afternoon. A reason for the closures was not announced. “It’s not a decision we take...
Input sought on plan to reduce deer population at national park sitesVideo
A public meeting is scheduled for mid-April as officials at Southwestern Pennsylvania’s three national parks finalize a plan to manage an overpopulation of white-tailed deer. The proposed plan has been in the works for more than a year as deer have had a detrimental effect on vegetation at Flight 93...
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission — everything you need to knowVideo
HOUSTON — Maybe you weren’t paying attention last Wednesday when the four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on a journey around the moon. But it’s a 10-day flight, and on Day 6, you’d be jumping in at the highlight of the trip. It’s moon day! Here is the...
TV Talk: WTAE names morning traffic reporter
Just as they did when Channel 4 executives named Elena LaQuatra to succeed Michelle Wright as a morning news anchor, WTAE will again promote from within to fill LaQuatra’s traffic reporter role, naming Lily Coleman to the position. Coleman has been filling in for several weeks, but this morning was...
Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
DALLAS — Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products. More open conversations about menopause and the period leading up to it...
Toddler who crawled under fence at Hersheypark’s Zoo America injured by wolf
HERSHEY — A toddler was lightly injured by a wolf at a Pennsylvania theme park zoo after he crawled under a fence and stuck his hand into the animal’s enclosure, officials at the zoo confirmed Sunday. The child was never inside the wolf habitat at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife...
Photos show Christians celebrating Easter around the world
Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the most important holiday in the Christian liturgical calendar....
Photos show Pope Leo’s first Easter Mass as pontiff
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue....
Editorial: Take a seat at the holiday table
The stories of Easter and Passover are very different. Easter is the story of sacrifice and redemption. It is the heart of the Christian faith. Passover is the story of survival and freedom. It is central to Jewish identity. There is overlap. It often happens with the calendar, as it...
Strawberry pretzel salad remains a dessert darling in Western Pennsylvania
Strawberry pretzel salad is a very non-salad sweet treat easily spotted with its colorful red and white appearance. The only thing salad-like about it is that it’s served cold. Otherwise, the salty and sweet dessert has a spot in many Western Pennsylvanians’ hearts — and stomachs. Amy Stivason considers the...
Monroeville native drives love of motorcycles to over 3.5M social media followers
There are many hobbies and passions out there, but not everyone is able to make a living from them. Not so for one Monroeville native. Since the end of World War II, motorcycles have become a way of life for many. From the Harley Davidson Fat Boy softail to the...
Viral Whitehall food pantry gets message from ‘Boy Meets World’ actor
A Whitehall resident who went viral after anonymously receiving thousands of dollars for a pop-up food pantry is drawing new attention — including a message from “Boy Meets World” actor William Daniels. On Thursday, AJ Owen, who had operated a food pantry outside his home since November, posted another viral...
Ministerium presents annual Good Friday drama in Greensburg
Churches in Greensburg participated in the annual “Way of the Cross” dramatic presentation Friday on Main Street. Volunteers portray characters to tell the biblical story of the events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Reenactors dressed in biblical costume played roles including Pontius Pilate, Roman soldiers, the Virgin...
Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate’s dad with his car
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he chased down and struck a former bandmate’s father with his car, badly injuring him. Montgomery County police officers responding to a Sunday report about a pedestrian being...
The age-old obsession with living forever
LONDON — In the first room of “The Coming of Age,” an exhibition at the Wellcome Collection that explores experiences and perceptions of aging, a series of 13 portraits depicts incredibly, unbelievably old people. An engraving from 1635, titled “The Old, Old, Very Olde Man,” shows Thomas Parr, a sly-looking...
Pittsburgh Brewing creates beer made with DNA from Immaculate Reception football
Ever wanted to drink in some football history? Some folks will be able to do just that — literally — in light of the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh this month. Partnering with Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Nemacolin Resort is offering a special pilsner, The Divinity Draft, which will be
available...
Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real, North Carolina station’s director says
RALEIGH, N.C. — Hold on to those Thanksgiving turkeys! WKRP is coming to Cincinnati — for real this time. “I cannot, by contract, tell you when. I cannot tell you who. But I can tell you, direct to the camera, WKRP, after 48 years, is coming to Cincinnati,” D.P. McIntire,...
Where to eat in Downtown Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft coming to the North Shore and Point State Park, Pittsburghers and out-of-town visitors won’t go hungry in either place, but Downtown has a wider range of options. From exotic seafood to flavorful steak cuts to quick tacos, there’s a restaurant for every palate and budget....
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it’s safe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Easter is around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how to decorate your eggs. Whether you’re dying eggs for your table spread or planning to hide them for an egg hunt, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to minimize germs and maximize...
Recap: Harsh truths surface as ‘The Pitt’ enters overtime
Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for the 13th episode of season 2 of “The Pitt.” While the first season of “The Pitt” saw the staff overstaying their shift because of a mass casualty incident, in “7:00 P.M.,” it becomes clear this season’s crises are internal. It’s not any one...
From skeptics to sightings, Pittsburgh UFO Conference returns to Western Pa.
John Ventre has spent 20 years waiting for the world to take UFOs seriously, but now that the federal government is finally acknowledging the phenomenon, he is questioning its sudden change in stance. Ventre, the former state director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), will host the 19th annual Pittsburgh...
Anglers gear up, hope for no rain on opening day of trout season
Avid trout fisherman Arnand Latour doesn’t mind taking off work to drive about 70 miles from his home in Glenshaw to Linn Run State Park east of Ligonier. “I like to go fly fishing. There are so many aspects to it. You need knowledge of insects, food sources and habitat”...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 3-5
Easter weekend is here. Before you don your pastels, take the ham out of the oven and hunt for your hidden basket, consider heading out to one of these events around Westmoreland County with your family. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ The Palace Theatre will host a production of the classic Andrew...
Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo. The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans...
Hershey’s promises to use only real chocolate after backlash
For weeks, Brad Reese, a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor, has been on a mission to restore the legacy of the candy that bears his family’s name. It started when he bit into a Reese’s Mini Heart: “It was disgusting,” he said in an interview. Ever since,...
