The way they were: Rogers Elementary alums gather to honor first-grade class photo from 1954
Bonds and friendships formed during someone’s elementary school years are known to be long-lasting. And Bart Rosenberg can prove it. On Wednesday, Rosenberg gathered with nine of his first-grade peers from James Rogers Elementary School in Garfield. They were inspired by a 1954 newspaper photo that Rosenberg saved of his...
TV Q&A: Do KDKA-TV morning anchors color coordinate wardrobes?
Q: I’ve always enjoyed how the KDKA morning news anchors coordinate their outfits. Do they coordinate this the night before or does David Highfield just keep multiple ties at the station and choose one after he sees what his anchor partner is wearing each day? — Laurie, Bolivar Rob: Turns...
Concert review: Smashing Pumpkins mark seminal album with 3-hour PPG Paints Arena showVideo
I’m sorry to remind you of this, but the year 1995 — and the release of alt-rock stars The Smashing Pumpkins’ diamond-certified double album, “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” — was 31 years ago. The upside to the “we’re all getting old” feeling is that the band is celebrating...
Interpol talks new album, New York roots ahead of Pittsburgh concert
When Interpol arrives in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, they’ll be investigating how the crowd receives their latest breakthrough at Stage AE. The band rose to prominence in a time of unbridled energy in the post-9/11 Manhattan garage rock revival scene alongside the likes of the Strokes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV...
Homegrown program at South Fayette Elementary helps kids with emotional regulation, wellbeing
Giving elementary students time to understand their emotions, work through challenges and build stronger relationships has become increasingly more relevant over the years, said Tyler Geist, principal of South Fayette Township Elementary School. More elementary-aged children are struggling with emotional regulation, a trend seen nationally. Advancements in technology make apps...
10 new Pittsburgh Walk of Fame stars being installed ahead of induction ceremony
Installation has started on the second set of 10 stars in the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame ahead of an upcoming induction ceremony. Mario Lemieux will appear at the public ceremony, which is scheduled for Oct. 13 at The Terminal in the Strip District. Smallman Street will be closed from 17th...
TV Talk: 27K apply to be ‘The Pitt’ extras; new Fred Rogers-inspired series planned
If you applied to be an extra when “The Pitt” films scenes for its third season in Pittsburgh Oct. 27-29, you’re in for some competition. More than 27,000 people heeded that call for background actors, according to a Movie Casting PGH representative, an overwhelming response. Although that seems like it...
8th annual Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival on tap at Pittsburgh Brewing Co.Video
Folks are getting their sea legs ready to benefit cancer survivors during the eighth annual Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival. Hosted at Pittsburgh Brewing Co. in East Deer on Saturday, the festival will feature boat races with community teams, sport teams, youth teams, para-paddlers, survivors of all types of cancers and...
Here are some of our top picks for Amazon Big Prime Day deals
Amazon Big Prime Day deals are here just in time for fall. If you’re getting a jump on holiday shopping or looking to restock household essentials, here are some of our top picks: Fall Must Haves Cordless electric leaf blower This leaf blower can run for up to 150 minutes,...
Paramount and Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here’s how we got here
CHICAGO — Paramount closed its $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, the companies announced Tuesday — forming a new Hollywood giant now called Skydance. The merger brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together — along with HBO Max, titles ranging from “Harry Potter” to “Sinners” and even networks...
Editorial: Schools and libraries rely on FCC’s E-Rate program
Back in 1996, the internet had been around for a while, but it was not something everyone understood. The awareness of the invisible connections between companies, government, universities and computers was new. The World Wide Web only had been accessible to the public in a practical way for a few...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Clear Creek SPVideo
The debut record from the experimental folk project Clear Creek SP was the first recording sessions that songwriter Benjamin Brody ever led. ”This record was made with an abundant amount of care by the people making it,” he said. “It came at an incredibly challenging moment in my life, and...
Pope Francis’ diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years
NEW YORK — Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy will be published this fall for the first time. Image, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, announced Monday that “The Private Diary of Pope Francis” will be released in English and four other...
Yough school bus driver marks 50 years behind the wheelVideo
Every day is an adventure for Ruth May. The veteran Yough driver has been moving high school, middle school, elementary and vo-tech students to and from classes for 50 years. That means May, an East Huntingdon resident, has had a half-century of experiences during her career as a bus driver...
Concert review: Styx make themselves at home in new Pittsburgh venueVideo
Over the past 53 years, Styx has performed dozens of times in the Pittsburgh region. They’ve played arenas and stadiums — from the demolished Three Rivers Stadium and Civic Arena, to the still-standing Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. The progressive rockers have headlined casinos, sheds (Star Lake around a dozen...
Western Pennsylvania nonprofits adapt as volunteer habits, availability change
America’s tradition of volunteerism has long been held up as one of democracy’s quiet superpowers. But these days, finding people with the time to help can be a challenge of its own. Across nonprofits and community organizations in Western Pennsylvania, volunteerism remains essential, but who is volunteering — and how...
WCCC advanced manufacturing lab: training for jobs needed now and in future
A state-of-the-art computer-
controlled machine that makes precision drill bit cuts on an aluminum cylinder stands ready for students to learn how to operate it or hone their skills in an advanced manufacturing lab that has opened at Westmoreland County Community College near Youngwood. “Companies are crying for workers. You can...
Ming-Na Wen draws on Pittsburgh roots for new cookbook ‘Have You Eaten Yet?’Video
Actress Ming-Na Wen, a Mt. Lebanon High School and Carnegie Mellon University grad, wasn’t sure she could or should write a cookbook, even though fans showed interest in her writing one. “I would post photos of me on Instagram with the meals I’ve made, and they all wanted a recipe,”...
In a heartbeat: Why getting a colonoscopy is easier than you think
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer overall, third deadliest among men and fourth deadliest among women. It’s expected to cause around 55,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2026, also according to the ACS. One way to detect the cancer? A colonoscopy. Dr. Nabeeha...
Racers rise to the stairways at Fineview’s annual Urban Steps & Trail Challenge
Get ready to step it up, Pittsburgh. The Fineview Citizens Council is bringing back its 31st annual Urban Step & Trail Challenge on Saturday, sending more than 160 participants scrambling up more than 1,600 steps across Fineview and the Central Northside. The adventure starts at the Fineview Overlook on Catoma...
TribLive Q&A: Girl Named Tom teams with Vitamin String Quartet for tour, including Pittsburgh stopVideo
A sibling vocal trio that shot to fame from their appearance on a reality show is teaming with a pop culture-inspired strings group for a new tour. Girl Named Tom, which won Season 21 of NBC’s “The Voice,” features Ohio siblings Bekah Grace, Joshua and Caleb Liechty, while Vitamin String...
7 Pittsburgh-area Oktoberfest celebrations happening this weekend
Oktoberfest season might be winding down, but it’s not too late to raise a stein, try some schnitzel or polka your way around Pittsburgh. In addition to Prostburgh kicking off Downtown, explore seven celebrations running this weekend, from an Oktoberfest inside a former Cold War missile-command center to a Palestinian...
Concert review: Role Model packs the house for inaugural show at Citizens Live at the Wylie
The line to get into the brand new Lower Hill venue Citizens Live at the Wylie snaked for blocks 45 minutes before anyone was set to take the stage on Thursday night. Most of the excited fans weren’t there because it was the first-ever official show at The Wylie, though....
Here are 5 things to do around Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 2-4Video
There’s plenty going on this weekend around the area, from festivals to music and more. Even if it’s getting darker earlier, don’t miss out on the fun. Robin Trower With decades of experience, 80-year-old musician Robin Trower is still journeying across the United States and the United Kingdom to bring...
Pittsburgh Oktoberfest, dubbed Prostburgh, returns to Market Square
The third annual Oktoberfest Pittsburgh — which this year took on the name “Prostburgh” — opened Thursday in Market Square with a ceremonial beer keg tapping modeled after a 76-year-old Munich tradition. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor joined Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership President and CEO Jeremy...
