Penn State officially licensed graduation bobbleheads launch in limited edition series
For Penn State University graduates celebrating their new diplomas, an officially licensed Nittany Lions Graduation Bobblehead is now available for purchase. The Penn State-themed collectible is part of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Graduation Bobblehead Series, according to an announcement released Friday. The limited edition bobblehead features...
City of Pittsburgh announces 2026 Summer Concert SeriesVideo
There’s nothing like live music in the summertime, especially when it’s free. On Friday, the CitiParks Office of Special Events announced the schedule for their 2026 Summer Concert Series, presented by Citizens. The series includes 22 live music events in four different city parks. From jazz to classical to rock,...
Squirrel Hill sandwich shop Stuntpig announces closureVideo
Stuntpig, a sandwich shop that emphasizes cured and smoked meats and made-from-scratch ingredients, announced its last day of service will be May 23. The news comes just two years after the shop moved from its food truck wheels to a brick-and-mortar location on Murray Avenue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood...
TV Talk: Less Yellowstone, more problems in ‘Dutton Ranch’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Just as the first “Yellowstone” sequel series “Marshals” had to open with a big change from the original show to create a new story – Kayce (Luke Grimes) became a widower – so, too, does...
Tarentum Night Market opens the season — under unseasonable weather
The Tarentum Night Market opened the season Thursday with chilly temperatures and under cloudy skies, but still grew a steady crowd. The market, founded in 2020, was in danger of not happening this summer after organizers said they couldn’t afford liability insurance costs. Trib Total Media, parent company of TribLive...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 15-17
Take advantage of the (finally!) toasty weather this weekend and get out there. Here are just a few of the many things going on around Pittsburgh this weekend. Shadyside Art Festival Walnut Street in Shadyside is normally for browsing shops and restaurant offerings, but this weekend, it’ll be for browsing...
City of Pittsburgh’s Cinema in the Park summer schedule includes 13 parks
Grab a friend and a blanket — the City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation has released the schedule of free movies under the stars at parks across the city this summer. The Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park series will be hosted in 13 neighborhood parks with show...
Election HQ: Voter guide for 2026 Primary Day in Western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s primary election is Tuesday, May 19. Pennsylvania has a closed primary system in which Republicans and Democrats can only vote for candidates in their respective parties. Primary winners earn their party’s nomination to run for the office in November. The state has an online tool to let voters find...
Pittsburgh Zoo to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is set to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo. Frankie, Pittsburgh’s 7-year-old male western lowland gorilla, will head to Boston. In exchange, Boston will send 33-year-old Little Joe the silverback back to Pittsburgh, the zoo announced. Born at the Pittsburgh Zoo in 2018 to female...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 15-17
Why not do some exploring this weekend? From music to history to fun and games, there are plenty of options for new experiences and favorite hobbies around Westmoreland. Hempfield Township Founders Festival Check out a packed weekend of fun activities while coming together with the community to celebrate Hempfield Township....
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
ARDMORE, Pa. — For high school senior Aliyah Pack, getting distracted during school is the norm. Kids in her Pennsylvania school district use iPads starting in kindergarten, switch to Chromebooks in second grade and get their own MacBooks in eighth grade. Aliyah has ADHD, and finds it difficult to concentrate...
St. Vincent finding ‘abandon through precision’ in collaboration with Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraVideo
When Annie Clark, who performs as St. Vincent, looked back at her Pittsburgh concert history, she recalled her first show being at the Andy Warhol Museum. A show with a really high stage also stuck out in her memories, followed by a stop at Primanti’s. But a 2014 show stands...
Editorial: Asphalt, oil and the high cost of smooth roads
Planning a government budget — large or small — requires a little clairvoyance. Not only does it demand looking back at the history of what was needed, but there also has to be a crystal ball to anticipate the unpredictable. One of the most prominent examples is road maintenance. Clear,...
TV Talk: Broadcast networks announce 2026-27 season shows
CBS announced its 2026-27 TV schedule last month, but this week the remainder of the Big Four broadcasters showed off their wares to the advertising community in New York during the annual “upfronts,” where advertisers get a sneak peek at new shows and commit advertising dollars to the next TV...
Microgardening means getting a surprisingly big harvest from a windowsill or balcony garden
Short on space? Consider microgardening. Although the term might conjure thoughts of minuscule garden gnomes and fairies, the reality is quite the opposite. You can get a surprisingly high yield from a small space, even a windowsill or balcony, if you plant it right. One way to maximize your harvest...
New Playa Bowls location to open in Bakery Square
Playa Bowls will officially open in Bakery Square this week. One of the nation’s largest açai shop franchises, Playa Bowls’ latest Pittsburgh location will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The first 50 guests in line will receive a free bowl and Playa Bowls T-shirt, according to the announcement. “We’re...
United Way of Southwestern Pa. distributing 40,000 books to in-need kids
Some 40,000 portals to different worlds were readied to be opened at Acrisure Stadium Wednesday morning that saw the Steelers playbook take a backseat to more immediate tomes. During The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s eighth annual Big Book Drop, more than 200 volunteers helped pack, label and distribute books...
DVE Morning Show names new co-host
Pittsburgh-based radio personality, content creator and former city firefighter Tad Wissel has been named an official co-host of the “Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show” on 102.5 WDVE. Baumann announced Wednesday that Wissel, who has made weekly appearances on the show for the past six months, will join the...
Ashnikko brings high-energy Smoochies tour to Pittsburgh for sold-out showVideo
If you’ve never been to an Ashnikko concert, well, it’s more than just a straight-up musical performance. The brash, blue-haired alternative pop singer puts on a dance party, offering fans a chance to release, feel safe and show off their creativity. That was fully on display Tuesday night in a...
TV Q&A: Could another network pick up canceled ‘Watson’?
Q: Any chance another network might pick up “Watson” next season? — Judy, via Facebook Rob: Alas, that won’t happen. While we have occasionally seen shows with cult followings get a second chance on another network (see: “Lucifer” moving from Fox to Netflix), it’s happening less often as streaming services...
Ralph Lauren designs commemorative stamps for nation’s 250th anniversary
The U.S. Postal Service has found a unique way to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, and it involves the creative expression of American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. USPS announced Tuesday that the designer, best known for his iconic polo shirt and preppy American style, has put together a collection of...
Fayette County photographer’s work has cameo in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
About a year ago, Uniontown fashion photographer Robin Ann Moore received an email asking her to sign over the rights to some of her work for possible inclusion in an unnamed feature film. She was surprised but thought little of it, filled out the paperwork and moved on. “They never...
Carnegie Museums’ $500 million campaign will fund projects at all 4 museums
The Carnegie Museums on Tuesday publicly launched a $500 million comprehensive campaign to support operations, programming and exhibitions at the group’s four museums: Carnegie Museums of Natural History and Art in Oakland and the Andy Warhol Museum and the Kamin Science Center, both on the North Side. Steven Knapp, president...
By changing women’s lives, the pill changed the nation
The pill helped give birth to modern America. Known by one simple word, the revolutionary oral contraceptive — approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 66 years ago — didn’t just prevent innumerable pregnancies. It gave women new freedom, changing family life and society forever. “Its introduction in the...
Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87
Rex Reed, the prominent and outspoken film critic and journalist known for his longtime column in The New York Observer, died Tuesday. He was 87. Reed died at his Manhattan home after a short illness, publicist Sean Katz said on behalf of Reed’s friend William Kapfer. In a career spanning...
