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A fresh menu takes the field at PNC ParkVideo
New ballpark bites are on deck at PNC Park for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season. The team unveiled the new lineup Wednesday, featuring creative spins on Steel City staples — from pierogies and kielbasa to chipped ham favorites. In total, nine new menu items will be available at select spots...
Jennifer Bertetto: The high cost of a secret — why real transparency still requires a newspaper
There is an old saying in the news business: “Democracy dies in darkness.” But in the modern halls of government, darkness doesn’t always come from a closed door; sometimes, it comes from a quiet, obscure government website that no one visits. On March 24, the Pennsylvania House will consider House...
Innovative artists and performers gear up for Pittsburgh Fringe Festival
Designed as a home for live performance and art “on the fringe,” the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival has been operating since 2014 as part of a global Fringe movement. The 10-day-long slate of shows launches around Pittsburgh on Thursday. The concept started in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1947 to be “on the...
Juniper Grill, Atria’s and 1930 Cigar Bar now open in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Three restaurant concepts have opened in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Juniper Grill, Atria’s and 1930 Cigar Bar opened on Tuesday at 2350 Railroad St. The two restaurants and cigar lounge occupy 11,000 square feet and replace the former Italian restaurants Osteria 2350 and Cioppino. The new establishments are operated by Restaurant...
Calvin Klein is trending: A daughter finds a real ‘Love Story’ in her mother’s closet
In the five weeks since “Love Story” has been available to stream, not only has it become FX’s most watched limited series ever on Hulu and Disney+, it has also created an entire online content ecosystem, especially on TikTok. The most popular topic of discussion is Carolyn Bessette’s style —...
Can the keto diet really improve mental health?
Maya Schumer, 32, a neuroscientist in Belmont, Massachusetts, was living with bipolar disorder for more than a decade. She had tried nearly every treatment — therapy, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants — to help control her symptoms. But her panic attacks, mania, depression and brain fog still lingered. By 2024, she...
TV Q&A: Are these Channel 11 reporters related?
Q: I enjoy watching Channel 11 News. Just curious, is Rachel Pierce, the reporter, related to Rich Pierce, the news anchor? Or is either of them related to the Pittsburgh lawyer with the same last name whose ads are on TV? — Kay, via email Rob: When Rachel Pierce arrived...
UPMC logo atop Downtown tower turned blue to honor fallen state trooper
The signage at the top of Pittsburgh’s highest skyscraper has been tinted blue to honor Cpl. Timothy O’Connor Jr., a Pennsylvania state trooper killed during a traffic stop in Chester County earlier this month, UPMC says. The UPMC logo was set to blue Tuesday and will remain that color Wednesday,...
Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work
NEW YORK — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America’s operations after it had effectively been shut down a year ago, putting hundreds of employees who have been on administrative leave back to work. U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth...
Well Well (Market) scraps plans to open Downtown Pittsburgh grocery store
Well Well (Market), a grocery store expected Downtown, has scrapped its plans to open, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance confirmed Tuesday. The new store, first announced last July, was slated to open at 817 Liberty Ave. in time for the NFL Draft in April. John Valentine, CEO of the Downtown Neighbors...
Pittsburgh Marathon sneakers unveiled
Black and gold with a nod to Pittsburgh’s bridges — this year’s Pittsburgh Marathon limited-edition running shoes lean into the city’s identity. The shoes – a custom Brooks Glycerin 23 in black and yellow – pay tribute to Pittsburgh’s skyline with images of the city’s buildings and bridges. “With bridges...
Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options
If there’s something on Amazon you need today, you might be in luck. The company announced new one-hour and three-hour delivery options across the United States for over 90,000 products — including everyday household essentials. In a release Tuesday, Amazon said the new delivery options build on the same-day delivery...
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale reflects on Pittsburgh memories ahead of tour kickoff
Gavin Rossdale has performed in Pittsburgh close to 20 times, whether it’s been with the chart-topping alternative rockers Bush, the Bush-hiatus creation Institute or as a solo act. A pair of shows, both on the Gateway Clipper, stand out, as he recalled the 2005 gig on the Gateway Clipper for...
Pizzaiolo Primo opens largest location yet at former Atria’s in Murrysville
Regional restaurant Pizzaiolo Primo opened the doors of its newest location this week in the former Atria’s on Route 22 in Murrysville. Restaurant officials noted that they had been waiting for their authentic pizza oven to arrive from Italy to join an array of fresh ingredients also imported from the...
Jeff Goldblum kicks off new season of Pittsburgh Symphony’s PNC Pops season
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for a new season of timeless popular music, blockbuster movie scores and special guests. The PSO’s 2026-27 PNC Pops season is a packed schedule that will kick off the weekend of Oct. 9-11 with a tribute to the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Singer...
Can you prevent or reverse gray hair?Video
For something universal, graying remains oddly mysterious. Each strand of hair starts out nearly translucent, and its color is determined by melanin, essentially pigment dust. If it’s packed densely, you get dark hair. Leave only a few black and brown specks, and it appears blond. Over time, the pigment-producing cells...
Playing it safe: Chimney sweeps say annual cleanings are a necessityVideo
It’s a dirty job. But if you don’t want to risk a chimney fire, someone’s got to do it. For anyone over the age of 40, the phrase “chimney sweep” probably conjures up memories of Dick Van Dyke’s sooty face, derby cap and famously terrible Cockney accent in “Mary Poppins.”...
TV Talk: PBS’s ‘Masterpiece’ reimagines ‘Forsytes’ sagaVideo
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. “The Forsyte Saga,” based on the John Galsworthy novels and stories, has been a PBS mainstay since the first filmed-for-TV iteration debuted in 1967. PBS remade the series once already with two seasons in 2002-03...
Penn State police crack down on e-scooter use
Penn State police will be cracking down on students’ e-scooter use following spring break. In a Facebook post before spring break, Penn State University Police and public safety asked those who currently use an e-scooter on campus to “please take it and leave it at home when you return.” “Police...
TV Talk: Where to watch March Madness
As professional sports leagues make more deals with streaming services, it can sometimes be clear as mud where to watch a sports telecast. This year’s men’s March Madness games are spread over four networks: CBS and Turner Networks TNT, TBS and truTV. Games start with the First Four on Tuesday...
Paul Skenes’ girlfriend Livvy Dunne to make acting debut in ‘Baywatch’ rebootVideo
Livvy Dunne, girlfriend of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, is heading to the beach to star in the Fox reboot of the TV series “Baywatch.” The 23-year-old former Louisiana State University gymnast, social media influencer and Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model is taking on her first acting role with...
Is spring really — finally — here?
It’s far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday. The vernal equinox arrives on Friday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the equator, the sun will...
New hospitality group cooking up more dining, entertainment for Downtown Pittsburgh
There’s a new hospitality group ready to ramp up the Downtown Pittsburgh dining and entertainment scene this year — and beyond. The news of Legacy Hospitality Group was announced on Monday. It’s the newest business collaboration from the hospitality team of professionals behind restaurants Ritual House, Palm Palm, Shorty’s and...
Citizens Live at the Wylie announces opening lineup, including Wiz Khalifa as 1st show
Wiz Khalifa will headline the first show at Citizens Live at the Wylie later this year. The Pittsburgh-raised rapper will perform on Oct. 2 at Pittsburgh’s newest music spot, as Live Nation on Monday announced the initial lineup for the Lower Hill District venue. The music acts represent a wide...
Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they’re up to something
NEW YORK — Tom McGee began climbing stairs for exercise 20 years ago as part of an effort to stay off cigarettes. It hasn’t always been easy: His climbs in hotel stairwells sometimes draw the attention of security guards. “I’ve gotten kicked out of about every hotel in the city,”...
