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Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 26-28
Autumn is upon us — are you ready to enjoy cooler temperatures, spooky vibes and hot drinks? Here are a few fun events to kick back and enjoy this weekend. Mt. Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival The Mt. Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival celebrates the borough’s glass making tradition all...
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....
Hamburger Helper sales rise as shoppers seek cheaper meals
Hamburger Helper’s mascot, “Lefty” — the iconic talking glove — is popping up in kitchens once again. With economic uncertainty and rising grocery prices, sales of the boxed pasta and seasoning mix have jumped 14.5% through August, as more consumers look for ways to cut down on unnecessary spending. The...
How to navigate social media trends without derailing your budget
NEW YORK — Did you buy a new pink dress to watch the Barbie movie, only to never wear it again? An Oura ring because your favorite TikTok influencer had it? A new pair of baggy jeans because ’90s fashion is making a comeback? Niche trends fueled by social media...
Q&A: Biohazard’s Billy Graziadei on reunion of classic lineup ahead of tour opener in New KensingtonVideo
The classic lineup of the pioneering hardcore band Biohazard reunited a few years back after not performing together for more than a decade, but festival shows around the world have guitarist Billy Graziadei feeling like he did back in the band’s 1990s heyday. “I used to be a little crazier....
Former HGTV star Leanne Ford is ready to make another investment in Sewickley
Celebrity interior designer-turned-Sewickley business owner Leanne Ford plans to expand her reach in the borough by transforming a former flower shop into an Airbnb. The building is a 2,170-square-foot, three-story Victorian-style structure at 524 Locust Place. It was bought for $665,000 in July 2024 by Axel LLC, according to online...
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome 3rd child, Rocki
LOS ANGELES — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have announced the birth of their third child, a girl. Rihanna announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers in an Instagram post Wednesday. The post featured one photo of the multihyphenate, 37, with the baby and another photo of baby shoes. It was...
TV Talk: Stacy Smith, Patrice King Brown reunite for UPMC video podcastVideo
It’s been 14 years since they anchored a KDKA-TV newscast together, but Patrice King Brown, who retired in 2011, and Stacy Smith, who hung up his mic in 2021, reunited this summer to record a UPMC Health Plan video podcast, “Medicare for the Record.” Although the job was different, Brown...
Lucy Dacus takes fans on an emotional rollercoaster ride at the Benedum Center
Building a concert setlist is an art in itself. By no means has every touring act perfected it. There’s a lot of balance involved: upbeat and downbeat songs, ballads and party anthems, deep cuts and crowd pleasers all have to find their place. Indie rock singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus displayed many...
Trump snubs Biden with autopen photo on new Presidential Walk of FameVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has added a Presidential Walk of Fame to the exterior of the White House, featuring portraits of each of the previous commanders-in-chief — except for one. Instead of a headshot of Joe Biden, the Republican incumbent instead hung a photo of an autopen signing the...
Statue of Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein removed from National Mall
First, it was the giant poop emoji statue. Now, it’s a statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019. The new 12-foot-tall, spray-painted bronze statue was titled “Best Friends Forever,” and it appeared on the National Mall in front...
TV Q&A: Where has KDKA-TV anchor Meghan Schiller been?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: Is Meghan Schiller among those let go from KDKA? — Jean, via email Rob: Nope, she’s just out on maternity leave and is expected to...
What is the Rapture and why is a doomsday prediction spreading on TikTok?
The Rapture is near — at least according to an apocalyptic prophecy by one South African man who says it will fall on Sept. 23 or 24. His claim has gone viral, with some believing it will mark the end times and many more mocking it on social media. “There...
Olympian Jenny Simpson to host group run in North Shore this week
Pittsburgh area runners can cancel their training plans for Thursday. Olympic medalist and retired professional runner Jenny Simpson will host a group run and meet-and-greet that day in Pittsburgh’s North Shore neighborhood. It’s part of a yearlong challenge Simpson and her husband, Jason, set for themselves — to run in...
Kentucky distillery bounces back from massive flood that briefly halted bourbon production
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The long history of bourbon production at Buffalo Trace Distillery has been connected to the Kentucky River — summed up as a blessing and curse by a plaque on the grounds. In the 1800s, long before the Buffalo Trace name was attached to the distillery, the river...
Q&A: Finger Eleven singer Scott Anderson on band’s 1st album in 10 yearsVideo
Singer Scott Anderson of Finger Eleven, the Canadian rock band known for songs like “Paralyzer” and “One Thing,” knows there are big expectations for their new album. Their first album in a decade, “Last Night on Earth,” comes out Nov. 7. “You can’t wait 10 years and then put out...
TV Talk: Ford exits WPXI; regional Emmy winners
Late last week, WPXI reporter Nicole Ford posted to Facebook that she’s leaving Channel 11 and broadcast news after her last report on Sept. 26. “Journalism was always the dream — helping people and sharing their stories through both the darkest and brightest moments of their lives,” Ford wrote. “This...
Some Western Pa. stations will block Jimmy Kimmel’s return — here’s where to watch
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is about to have its highest-rated episode in years. Pittsburghers can see his return to the airwaves following a four-day suspension Tuesday at 11:35 p.m. on WTAE, which is owned by Hearst Broadcasting. However, some viewers won’t be able to watch on ABC affiliates owned by...
Owl good now: McCandless cop frees animal trapped in family’s badminton net
An officer from McCandless spent a recent morning performing an interesting rescue. Officer Todd Ray received a call that a great horned owl was trapped. “It was an unusual type of call. We never know what to expect,” Ray said. It was McCandless resident Janine Solomond’s dog, Gilligan, who found...
Mayor Gainey’s favorite Pittsburgh food joints
Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey revealed his favorite food spots around the 412. Spoiler alert: Red Lobster made the cut. In a Pittsburgh-based Scoop TV interview for the WeArePgh series, originally posted on Sept. 15, Gainey ranked his Top 5 restaurants. The interview is circulating on social media platforms, including Instagram...
Q&A: Felly on moving toward indie rock from hip hop ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Genre-blurring musical artist Felly turned 30 earlier this month, celebrating at Dan Tana’s, a famous Italian restaurant in Los Angeles with close friends who’d been along for his journey from rapper/producer to the indie rock he’s partial to now. “Honestly, 30 is a trip for me. I’ve always played so...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Noble Hops
Noble Hops are fresh off of playing the 20th anniversary jam for Shady Lady Studio Productions and Records in Sarver over the weekend. Guitarist Utah Burgess, who sings and writes the songs for Noble Hops, owns the studio. In the summer, the band released its latest single, “Life By The...
TV Talk: Scuzzy ‘Lowdown’ surprises with plot twists, kooky charactersVideo
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. A grungy comedic drama, FX’s “The Lowdown” (9 p.m. Tuesday, FX; next day on Hulu) introduces a passel of original characters, even if you can almost smell the stink wafting off many of them. A...
After two big weekends, the North American box office takes a hit
Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue the September hot streak at the movies. After back-to-back weekends that had films majorly overperforming, first “The Conjuring: Last Rights” followed by the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” the...
Concert will help support East Palestine residents affected by train derailment
Former steelworker, longtime Pittsburgh-area labor activist and musician Mike Stout wanted a way to formalize relief efforts for those affected and displaced by the 2023 East Palestine train derailment. The freight train derailment on Feb. 3, 2023, in the village near the Pennsylvania state line included 11 cars transporting hazardous...
