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Running on rage bait: Young conservatives in Florida are fascinated by James Fishback
The crowd on the back patio of the sports pub milled about anxiously. Some 200 or so Floridians, many in their teens and early 20s, had been drawn to this nondescript Miami ale house, on a weeknight in February, by the algorithm. From Instagram to X to TikTok, they had...
Felt cute, until they gave their husbands the phone
What kind of photographer could make Kerry Washington look bad? Or turn an idyllic beach shot into a haunting nightmare? Make a candlelit dinner into a memory you want to hide? Boyfriends and husbands. Women across TikTok and Instagram have been sharing their partners’ not-so-faithful renditions of them. Felt pretty,...
Jamelle Bouie: Trump is the anti-Trump
There is an alternate universe in which Donald Trump is the popular, successful president of his imagination. In this world, Trump has a clear view of the political landscape. He knows he won a narrow victory, not a landslide. He knows that his key voters — the ones who put...
Women entrepreneurs find unity, success in New Kensington
Part of Leah Delaney’s inspiration as a small-business owner is showing her young daughters what feminine success looks like. “I feel that women are so strong in so many ways,” Delaney said. “Tap into that feminine energy and radiate who we are.” Delaney’s studio, AngelWing Yoga and Wellness, opened five...
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas pricesVideo
When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn’t thinking about the cost of gas. He just thought EVs were better and “wanted to be part of the future.” Now that the Iran war is spiking prices at the pump, the Detroit man is happy he...
Tapestry depicting Pennsylvania’s history as one of original 13 colonies coming to life in Shaler
Stich by meticulous stitch, an embroidered panel representing Pennsylvania’s history as one of the original 13 colonies is coming to colorful life in Shaler for this year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. More than 200 people have put in over 2,800 hours of effort since...
TV Talk: ICE agents enter ‘The Pitt’Video
In Season 1, “The Pitt” showed its prescience when the writers included a measles outbreak storyline that aired around the same time an actual measles outbreak was ongoing in West Texas in January 2025. “I think when you do this for as long as we have, part of our job...
Corey Feldman talks ‘Stand By Me’ ahead of 40th anniversary tour stop in Pittsburgh
Actor, musician and star of the 1986 film “Stand By Me” Corey Feldman can’t believe it’s been 40 years since the movie premiered. “It’s wild, it is really wild,” Feldman said in an interview. On Friday, Feldman and his costars Wil Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell will head to the Carnegie...
Isaly’s teases a summer opening for its retro Strip District store
Isaly’s will return to Pittsburgh’s Strip District this summer. New signage at the shop’s 3,500-square-foot space reads “coming soon” and “Summer 2026,” with photos of Isaly’s signature skyscraper ice cream cone and chipped ham sandwich. “Something very sweet is coming to 2111 Penn Ave,” the shop wrote on its Isaly’s...
Steelers great Terry Bradshaw to bring stories — and bourbon — to Warrendale ahead of NFL Draft
Former Steelers quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw has never been afraid to speak his mind, whether it’s been as a player, actor or TV broadcaster. Bradshaw, who won four Super Bowls with the 1970s Steelers, will be telling stories in the Pittsburgh region a few days before...
The Machine drummer Tahrah Cohen on the long-running Pink Floyd tribute bandVideo
The Machine has been paying tribute to Pink Floyd for almost 40 years now, yet the band members are still fine-tuning and making adjustments after playing some of these songs hundreds of times. “Everyone is still working on it every show. Every time we’re at our instruments — every time,...
Review: ‘Chicago’ at the Benedum Center turns murder into riveting performance
“Chicago” is a musical that needs no introduction. The show’s 1996 revival will hit 30 years onstage this November and is the longest currently running Broadway show. And lest we forget the Academy Award-winning 2002 film adaptation. There’s no doubt such a successful show has earned its place in the...
TV Q&A: What’s going on at KDKA-TV?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Saturday Tribune-Review. Q: It seems that KDKA-TV has made the decision that Ken Rice will be the only anchor of the 6 p.m. news, and the 7:30 p.m....
Trib honors employees for exceptional values
Six employees of Trib Total Media have been honored with the company’s CORE Value Award, recognizing their outstanding work and commitment to the organization’s guiding principles: ownership, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and evolution. The recipients — Jessica Jones-Spithaler, Dirk Kaufman, Mark McConnell, Stephen Rydzak, Jonathan D. Silver and Paula Reed...
Rising fuel costs pressure airlines and truckersVideo
The surge in fuel prices because of the war in Iran is starting to put significant pressure on airlines, truckers and the public. The conflict has effectively frozen shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for about one-fifth of the world’s oil. President Donald Trump’s statement Monday that the...
Longtime Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania CEO announces retirement
After nearly two decades as CEO of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, Pat Burkart is stepping down from the role. Burkart, 67, of Buffalo Township, officially announced her retirement at the end of February, and her last day will be June 24. “I was a Girl Scout when I was young,...
The Lindsay Theater to honor Rob Reiner with movie screenings
The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley will begin honoring the late director Rob Reiner on Friday by screening a slate of some of his beloved films. “Since the tragic death of this Hollywood icon, we’ve been receiving requests to bring back some of his most recognized works to...
Pittsburgh Public Theater, CLO to vote on consolidation plan
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater announced they will vote on consolidating their organizations. A letter emailed to supporters on Monday stated the consolidation is “not a merger” but rather a “differentiated theater model” aimed at building “a true destination theater experience” in Downtown’s Cultural District in alignment with broader...
TV Talk: Pittsburgh teen advances on ‘The Voice’Video
Singer Ashley Marina, who grew up in Kennedy Township and previously competed of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” at age 12, advanced from the blind auditions to the battle round on NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night. Now 18 and a freshman studying commercial voice at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., Marina...
MCG Jazz announces 40th anniversary season lineup, names next Artist-in-Residence
MCG Jazz is preparing to celebrate a milestone season, marking 40 years of serving as a home for jazz music and its culture in the Pittsburgh region. The jazz organization’s 4oth anniversary season for 2026-27 will be highlighted by performances from Gerald Albright, Billy Childs, José James, Arturo Sandoval, John...
Heading to Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade? Here’s where to eat and drink
Pittsburgh’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off Downtown at 10 a.m. this Saturday, bringing floats, marching bands and celebration. For those looking for a hearty breakfast before heading to the parade, or a green beer or Guinness to toast after, we’ve compiled a sampling of the day’s specials to...
Column: We need to talk about your retirement ‘spending’
I spend a lot of time talking to retirees about their spending plans. Many of them proudly tell me that they’re spending far less than the 3%-4% initial withdrawal amounts that are often bandied about in the context of safe spending rates. They tell me they’ve been good savers, they’re...
Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — Death Valley, known as the driest place in North America, is teeming with life with a once-in-a-decade blossoming of wildflowers known as a superbloom, transforming a normally brown desert landscape into carpets of gold. Wildflowers bloom across parts of southern California and Nevada at different degrees...
Rare coins and diamond jewelry among items in Pa. Treasury’s unclaimed property auctionVideo
The Pennsylvania Treasury is auctioning more than 4,000 unclaimed items this month, from jewelry to coins. The auction is slated for March 25. Treasurer Stacy Garrity has provided an early preview of a few of the items that have been unearthed from the Treasury’s vault. Items up for bid have...
Review: Actor Michael Shannon and friends pay loving tribute to R.E.M. at Mr. Smalls
Sometimes a passion project can turn into a full-blown phenomenon. So it’s gone for actor Michael Shannon, who’s had roles in films including “Knives Out,” “Revolutionary Road” and “The Shape of Water,” with a booming decades-long career in Hollywood. He’s also a big fan of classic and alternative rock, which...
