Megan Swift stories, Page 11
Voodoo Brewing Co. to close North Shore location
Pittsburgh’s North Shore is losing a pub. After a final night on Tuesday, Voodoo Brewing Co. will shut its doors. The pub made the announcement Sunday on its Facebook page thanking the North Shore and patrons for business over the almost three years its been in operation there. “What a...
Peach ring vodka soda drinks land at Sheetz and PNC Park
Looking for something new to sip on this summer? Two vodka sodas inspired by peach ring gummies are making their way to Pennsylvania — and you’ll find them both at Sheetz stores and Pirates games at PNC Park. Shpiked Peach Ringz and Shpiiiked Peach Ringz are the drinks dropping across...
Canadian wildfire smoke to linger over Western Pa.
Canadian wildfire smoke is here to stay in Western Pennsylvania — at least for this week. “Right now, it looks like it could be a decent portion of the week,” said Andrew Kienzle, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon. By Thursday during the day, though, some rain...
Anthrocon 2025 chooses cat rescue group as charity
Fur meets purr: Anthrocon 2025 has named a cat rescue outfit as its official charity this year. The McDonald-based nonprofit Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue was selected as charity for Anthrocon 2025. Anthrocon is the annual furry convention in Pittsburgh that attracts thousands of people wearing animal costumes. This year,...
Nakama Japanese Steakhouse mysteriously closes in South Side
Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar on East Carson Street on Pittsburgh’s South Side appears to be closed for good. Rich Cupka, owner of Cupka’s Cafe 2, which is also on East Carson Street, confirmed the news to TribLive on Thursday. Cupka said he was outside of Nakama on Tuesday...
Wilkinsburg School District names new superintendent
The Wilkinsburg School District named Jocelyn V. Artinger as its next superintendent. The news came Tuesday night following a unanimous vote during the Wilkinsburg school board meeting. Artinger, who has 17 years of experience in public education, served as principal of Markham Elementary School in the Mt. Lebanon School District...
Is your love story legendary? Prove it and win $20K in online contest
Do you and your partner have a unique love story? Well now, you can put it to the test — and win a cash prize. Couples across the nation can enter “America’s Favorite Couple,” share their love stories, and try to win $20,000. The online contest, hosted by West Homestead...
Warmer temperatures coming to Western Pa., forecasters say
The temperatures have dipped as of late, but Western Pennsylvania should warm up soon, says the National Weather Service. How about the sun? Well, let’s not get greedy. “Right now … the outlook calls for a warmer than normal conditions and possibly wetter than normal conditions,” said meteorologist Timothy Cermak...
What you need to know to attend the U.S. Open in Oakmont
About 200,000 people will flock to Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open golf championship. Danny Sink, USGA’s senior director of U.S. Open Championships, is advising local residents to use alternate routes to reach their destinations and avoid the crowded roads. With shuttle buses running to and from off-site parking...
Southwest Airlines grounds free bag policy
Southwest Airlines, long favored by travelers for its free checked bags, is ending that popular policy. Starting Wednesday, most Southwest passengers will pay $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for the second, the New York Times reported. However, customers flying Business Select or those with high loyalty status...
Danica Patrick dishes on ’emotionally abusive’ relationship with Aaron Rodgers
Danica Patrick opened up about her former relationship with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers — calling it “emotionally abusive.” The retired NASCAR driver, 43, discussed her time together with the NFL player, 41, on the May 21 episode of “The Sage Steele Show,” People reported. There has been daily speculation that...
Emails from Trump shooter show he was designing a bomb, report says
Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate now-President Donald Trump in July, was in the process of designing a bomb, according to documents obtained by CBS News. Crooks, 20, ordered more than two gallons of nitromethane from an online specialty fuel retailer using an encrypted email account. When the purchase...
Pennsylvania starts rollout of new license plates
The wait is finally over for Pennsylvanians — people across the commonwealth can now start to order the new “Let Freedom Ring” license plates. Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled the new Pennsylvania license plate and state welcome sign designs in July, ahead of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. “With all eyes...
Group of cicadas to surface in Pennsylvania for 1st time since 2008
A rather punctual bunch of bugs is about to make a return to Pennsylvania — for the first time since 2008. Meet Brood XIV, a group of cicadas that’s been chilling underground for the past 17 years. Now, they’re clocking back in for a noisy spring debut across at least...
2 major newspapers unknowingly publish AI book list with imaginary book titles
An AI-generated book list with imaginary book titles and nonexistent plots was published by two renowned newspapers — the Chicago Sun-Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer. The articles were published in the papers’ “Heat Index” special sections, a multipage insert filled with tips, advice and articles on summertime activities, The Washington...
Pittsburgh parks rank 15th nationally, research says
Pittsburgh parks have placed 15th out of 100 on the annual 2025 ParkScore Index, which is conducted by the national nonprofit Trust for Public Land. The ranking matches Pittsburgh’s all-time high on the list in 2020, and is two spots above its rank last year of 17th place. Will Klein,...
‘I Voted N’At’ sticker debuts for Election Day in Allegheny County
Across Allegheny County for Election Day, voters are receiving a new sticker instead of the typical “I Voted” sticker. Instead, voters are receiving the printed sticker that won the first ever Allegheny County Elections Division “I Voted” Sticker Contest. Molly Bozick, a 10th grade student at Mt. Lebanon High School,...
Heinz and Uber Eats partner to verify ketchup-serving restaurants
Have you ever wondered which restaurants serve or don’t serve Heinz ketchup? Well now, you won’t have to. Kraft Heinz is teaming up with Uber Eats to create Heinz Verified — a program designed to single out restaurants that serve Heinz products. According to Kraft Heinz, 84% of people say...
1st week of testimony in Diddy trial concludes with graphic accusations
The first week of testimony in the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial is concluding — and with it Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s testimony. Ventura, the R&B singer who was Combs’ girlfriend for around a decade, had filed a lawsuit alleging he sexually and physically abused her. It was settled in late 2023,...
Cold temperatures to return to Western Pa. next week
While it might feel like summer today in Western Pennsylvania, a change is headed this way. Friday had the potential to reach 85 degrees, according to David Shallenberger, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon. After that, a cold front is moving into the area next week. Saturday will...
Pittsburgh population grew by nearly 3,000, census shows
Pittsburgh’s population is on the rise, new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau revealed. The city added 2,902 people from 2023 to 2024, bringing the total population to 307,668 — an almost 1% increase, according to census figures. Chris Briem, regional economist at the University Center for Social & Urban...
Pirates to give away Mac Miller bobbleheads
The Pittsburgh Pirates will pay tribute to the late Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller by giving away commemorative bobbleheads during a game in July. On Thursday, the team shared a teaser video on social media featuring a montage and the message, “This is for you, Malcolm.” Miller, whose real name was...
McDonald’s to hire 375K new employees
This summer, McDonald’s said it will hire 375,000 employees across the United States. The plan marks one of the fast-food chain’s largest hiring pushes in years, Today reported. McDonald’s hopes to open 900 new restaurants in the U.S. by 2027 and plans to serve more customers during summer months. Specifically,...
Livvy Dunne becomes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model
Livvy Dunne, a Pittsburgh Pirates fan favorite, has become a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model. The recently retired NCAA gymnast is the girlfriend of Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. She’s made numerous appearances to watch him play in Pittsburgh. The former LSU Tiger was chosen to be one of four covers...
Fetterman again in the news for the wrong reasons
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, has again found himself in the news for the wrong reasons, with recent stories calling his mental health into question. Fetterman, the former Braddock mayor and Pennsylvania lieutenant governor who was once considered a rising progressive star, has faced his share of bad press over...
