Editor's Picks category, Page 5
Ryan Bingham talks new album, ‘Yellowstone’ role and more ahead of Pittsburgh concert
As a former bull rider, singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham can see the similarities between working in a rodeo and a career in the music business. “Oh, yeah. I mean, probably the biggest thing is that there’s a ton of (bullcrap) in both,” he said with a laugh. As for which has...
Adults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps reprised for grown-ups
CONCORD, N.H. — As a high school student in the 1970s, Lori Guess looked forward to packing up her oboe for a summer music camp in Sidney, Maine. The lakeside location and loon calls appealed to her, and it was a chance to connect with kindred spirits. Decades later, she’s...
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon reveals his secrets to Woodland Hills students
It’s not often a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and screenwriter levels with high school kids. On Monday, author and former Pittsburgh resident Michael Chabon — whose works include “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh” and “Wonder Boys” — spoke to the hearts and minds of Woodland...
Eat’n Park debuts strawberry Smiley Cookie
Eat’n Park has added a new treat to its summer menu: a strawberry Smiley Cookie. The new, limited-edition flavor features pink strawberry icing and the cookie’s signature hand-iced grin. Strawberry Smiley Cookies are available now and throughout the summer months at all Eat’n Park restaurants. For decades, the restaurant has...
April Barton reappointed as dean of Duquesne University law school
April Barton has been reappointed as dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. Duquesne University President Ken Gormley reappointed her “during a period of strong momentum and national recognition for the school.” Barton became dean in 2019, and the school recently climbed seven spots and...
Marc ‘Bubba’ Snider is a radio host, restaurant owner and pro wrestler, but coaching baseball is his passion
To put it mildly, Marc “Bubba” Snider is an extremely busy man. Most know him as co-host of one of Pittsburgh’s most popular radio shows, but he also owns and operates three restaurants and is even a professional wrestler, a champion one at that. “I’ve never seen someone work like...
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That’s the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs...
Editorial: A clean debate on emissions inspection
Pennsylvanians deserve clean air. Everyone does. That’s not up for debate. The state requires cars to be inspected annually to be legal to drive. In 25 counties, particularly around more densely populated centers like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, there is an additional emissions inspection. Double the stickers. Double the cost. Last...
Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills celebrating 50 years
Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the first Hindu temples in North America, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Ground was broken for the temple along McCully Drive in Penn Hills in June 1976, and work was completed in 1977. Devotees began coming to the temple in 1976 to worship...
TV Talk: Fred Rogers’ wisdom courses through ‘Friends & Neighbors’ documentaryVideo
Meeting Fred Rogers in 2001 led Benjamin Wagner to make the documentary “Mister Rogers & Me,” which screened locally at the 2011 Three Rivers Film Festival and aired on PBS stations nationwide. Wagner sees a direct line from that film to his latest doc, “Friends & Neighbors” (4-5 p.m. May...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office
In a box office battle of the sequels, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” had the slight edge over “Mortal Kombat II” in North American theaters this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” earned a chart topping $43 million in its second weekend, while “Mortal Kombat...
Hand-painted baseballs on display at Westmoreland Museum of American Art
A new exhibit at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art focuses on the intricate artwork of a native Pittsburgher who used America’s pastime as his canvas. Sixty hand-painted baseballs are on display at the Greensburg museum, honoring George Sosnak, a self-taught artist whose work turned an ordinary object into detailed...
Editorial: The courage to reach out
There are times when it seems there is nothing to do — when something terrible has happened and all there is to offer is helpless despair. The five-car crash Wednesday near Fort Duquesne Bridge was that kind of moment. Yes, there were people who could be helped. Yes, there were...
From rye whiskey to hearth-baked bread, West Overton market blends history with craft
Little dust gathered Saturday morning on the $50 bottles of freshly bottled rye whiskey — a concoction clear as water but packed with a 100-proof punch — that Patrick A. Bochy served and peddled during a spring market at West Overton Village. It turned out a second drink — the...
Millvale Music Festival brings 350 acts to 31 stages across borough
Next weekend, the 3,200-person town of Millvale will find itself filled with an eye-popping 20,000 people. What’s the occasion? The ninth Millvale Music Festival, which will bring 350 live acts to the borough May 15-16. “I think the Music Fest has a big part in showcasing how cool a neighborhood...
Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week returns for 2nd yearVideo
Preparing for Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week, Chef Frank Vitale was surprised to find out how many ingredients on his menu at Cucina Vitale were already vegan. At the traditional red-sauce Italian restaurant in Green Tree, pasta is made fresh from semolina flour and water. Wines from the family-run Allora Wine...
In a heartbeat: Dermatologist answers your burning summer skin care questions
The issue Short-term effects of sunburn include damage to the skin manifesting as immediate painful inflammation, peeling and possible blistering depending on the severity. Severe sunburn can lead to systemic symptoms causing fever, chills, dehydration, nausea, dizziness and headaches. Long-term effects include permanent DNA damage, which could lead to skin...
Meet Joe Wos, the Pittsburgh artist behind ‘Mazetoons’
Those in the habit of heading to the comics section of the newspaper can expect something a little different in the Tribune-Review, courtesy of local cartoonist Joe Wos. Wos is the creator of syndicated comic-puzzle “Mazetoons,” and he’s excited to see his work appear in a Pittsburgh newspaper. It debuts...
From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old ‘Hamlet’ flourishes in the age of TikTok
NEW YORK — He’s on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. “Hamlet” — William Shakespeare’s masterpiece about a moody Danish prince — seems to be having a moment. A National Theatre production has landed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music starring Hiran Abeysekera. There’s a movie version set...
Fans can purchase former Acrisure Stadium seats removed in renovations
Pittsburgh Steelers fans can sit in Acrisure Stadium seats from the comfort of their own home. The Steelers are selling seats removed during renovations at the North Shore stadium through MeiGray, a company that deals in game-worn and game-used sports memorabilia. The team announced the agreement Friday. The price for...
Duquesne graduate bridges physics and music in dual-degree journey
Gabriel Pecar’s undergraduate college experience brought together dual — and often unaligned — passions. Pecar, 23, of Cadiz, Ohio, will graduate Saturday from Duquesne University with two bachelor’s degrees — one in physics and another in music. “I feel like I wouldn’t be happy if I walked away from one...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History closing Polar World exhibit
Polar World, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibit giving a glimpse into Inuit culture and Arctic wildlife, will close June 28. The area’s replica igloo, life-size dioramas and animal specimens have been staples of the museum for decades. It started development in 1978 before opening in 1983 as one...
Here’s how to pick up the new Pittsburgh Weekend edition
Hello, Pittsburgh! The new Pittsburgh Weekend print edition launches Saturday, covering not just what’s within Pittsburgh city limits but also the communities in Allegheny County surrounding it. From City Hall to Heinz Hall, from Restaurant Row to Robotics Row, from Benedum Center to Acrisure Stadium, the Trib’s Weekend edition will...
Home built in 1763 and a Victorian cottage for sale in Ligonier
A home built before the United States existed stands as a reminder to Colonial days in Ligonier. And it’s for sale, as-is, for $99,900. “I have heard different folks call it the Johnson House,” said Sharon Craig of the 1760s property she bought two decades ago. Craig is selling the...
In era where colleges are shrinking, Carlow University celebrates largest-ever graduating class
Over the past couple of years, Carlow University added new health sciences programs — notably surgical technology, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language — in an effort to meet demand. Now, they’re seeing the results of their labor. Carlow’s Class of 2026, at 792 students, is the university’s...
