Editor's Picks category, Page 5
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Chet Vincent & the Music IndustryVideo
Born out of the covid-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh indie rockers Chet Vincent & the Music Industry are back with their second album. “Static on the Radio” was released earlier this month: “It’s really good, and (people) should listen to it while driving,” Vincent said. The album features the single “Sweet Mary,”...
Do you really need to wash new clothes before wearing them?
Q: People often say that you should never wear new clothes before washing them. That seems a little extreme. Is it true? A: In a post on TikTok, a woman showed pictures of her arms, legs and face covered in pink hives — a reaction, she wrote, that developed soon...
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet. That uncertainty has fueled a booming market for water filters, from simple pitcher models to multi-thousand-dollar reverse osmosis systems. Yet experts...
Sebastian Bach talks Twisted Sister fandom, Pittsburgh memories ahead of Mr. Smalls showVideo
Sebastian Bach is making headlines, for events in the future and far in the past. Earlier this month, Twisted Sister announced that Bach, the former Skid Row vocalist, would be filling in for Twister Sister frontman Dee Snider for the band’s 50th anniversary concerts. Bach also popped up in even...
‘One Battle After Another’ wins best picture at 98th Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, handing Hollywood’s top honor to a comic, multi-generational American saga of political resistance. The ceremony Sunday, which also saw Michael B. Jordan win best actor and “Sinners” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw...
Editorial: Hunger takes a bite out of college
There are things you think about a college student needing to pay for at school. The obvious cost is the tuition. The average cost of two semesters at a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education school — the most affordable four-year institutions in the state — comes in at just...
Oscars 2026: What to expect on Sunday
Some Oscar seasons end with little suspense, with the major races all but decided before the ceremony even begins. Not this year. This has been an unusually fluid season in which several categories still feel wide open as we head into Sunday’s show (starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m....
From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives
LOS ANGELES — Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi. Representing the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, pi is approximately equal to 3.14159 — but its digits go...
Exploring secondhand stores in Western Pennsylvania
Everything old is new again. With the cost of goods such as clothing and furniture ballooning over the past few years, thrifting and antiquing have exploded in popularity. Purchasing used or vintage goods is back in style — and for good reason. According to a CBS News story last summer,...
Celebrate an Italian table with St. Joseph’s Day recipes
When it comes to cultural celebrations in March, the Irish tend to take center stage with St. Patrick’s Day. But just two days later, on March 19, Italians get a spotlight with St. Joseph’s Day. The difference? Irish-American dishes may not be Emerald Isle-authentic, but they are well known: corned...
Ultimate Pastry Shop blends family recipes with community
As a high school senior, Tina Echement knew that baking was in her blood. From a young age, she loved to help her grandmother in the kitchen, especially around Christmastime. Her grandmother’s apple pie was her favorite thing in the world; it had just the right amount of sweet, salty...
TV Talk: ‘Kingstown’ begins filming final season, adds to cast
Production is underway on the fifth and final season of Paramount+’s “Mayor of Kingstown” with actor David Morse (“The Last Thing He Told Me”) returning to Pittsburgh for the new series regular role of Russell Hardy, a seasoned FBI agent. Morse, who is from Philadelphia, previously starred in “Outsiders,” which...
Where to eat near Acrisure Stadium during the NFL Draft
The North Shore will be the center of Pittsburgh’s festivities during the 2026 NFL Draft. And, as thousands of football fans move through the area over the April 23-25 event, finding a good place to eat will be key. Fortunately, the North Shore is packed with dining options — from...
TV Talk: Michelle Pfeiffer at home on the range in ‘The Madison’Video
The latest Paramount+ series written and created by Taylor Sheridan arrives this weekend with Saturday’s debut of “The Madison,” another show set in Montana — but it’s not a “Yellowstone” spinoff. “The Madison” moves at the snail’s pace of Sheridan’s “1923” — and the music score sometimes sounds nearly identical...
Consumer prices rose in January, before Iran War added price pressures
Economic growth was slower at the end of 2025 than data first showed and inflationary pressures persisted at the start of this year, a troubling snapshot of an economy on unsteady footing before war with Iran upended oil and financial markets. Consumer prices increased moderately in January, the Federal Reserve’s...
When DOGE unleashed ChatGPT on the humanities
When the Trump administration went looking last spring for National Endowment for the Humanities grants to cut, it turned to a familiar scourge of professors: ChatGPT. Last March, two employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the agency with the mandate of canceling previously approved grants that...
Low and slow meets forever: U.S. postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From Mexican American and Chicano barrios in the American Southwest to the halls of the Smithsonian on the National Mall and even the streets of Japan, lowrider culture has become part of mainstream car culture around the globe. The U.S. Postal Service is joining the club with...
How to catch up on Oscar films before Sunday’s Academy AwardsVideo
Roll out the red carpet, it’s time for the Oscars again! The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. on television network ABC, as well as streaming on Hulu, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV and FuboTV. There are 10 films nominated for the biggest prize: Best Picture. That’s...
Recap: Doctors and patients on ‘The Pitt’ face up to parenting problems
Editor’s Note: This review of Thursday night’s episode of “The Pitt” includes spoilers. Imagine the worst time you’ve ever had at Sandcastle. That’s nothing compared to what awaits doctors on “The Pitt” after disaster strikes a local waterslide. While troubles with parents — including Dr. Javadi’s and Dr. Mohan’s mothers...
TV Talk: Joe Manganiello talks villainous ‘One Piece’ role, moving homeVideo
Mr. 0 (Zero) emerges from the shadows in the second season finale of Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” series and his face belongs to Mt. Lebanon native Joe Manganiello. But because of the makeup used to make Manganiello resemble the manga and comic book character that inspired his role — specifically...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 13-15
It’s the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day, and whether you’re proudly Irish or not, that’s a good enough reason to celebrate. Here are some things to do in Westmoreland — and don’t forget to wear green! Art on Tap: St. Paddy’s Whiskey Bash This month’s 21-plus night at the Westmoreland...
What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn’t enough
NEW YORK — Live Nation and the U.S. government announced a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes to selling concert tickets to music fans. But critics say meaningful changes are far from guaranteed. It’s no secret that buying concert tickets...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 13-15
Tens of thousands of spectators and participants will flock to Downtown Pittsburgh for the St. Patrick’s Day parade this Saturday. But those kind of crowds aren’t everyone’s scene. Want to have fun without all the craziness? Here are some events to try instead. Row House Cinema Japanese Film Festival Row...
The Soft Spot, a sober, sapphic cafe opens in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhoodVideo
Before The Soft Spot officially opened its doors in Garfield, it seemed like the space was already buzzing with people. At the end of last year, the “Sapphic cafe open late,” as it was billed on its Instagram page, began filling a roster of community events: a meetup for queer...
Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines
The biggest new restaurant trend is small. Special menus with petite, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory to trendy urban eateries and farm-to-fork dining rooms. Restaurants hope that offering smaller servings beyond the children’s menu will meet many...
