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Halloween not here yet, but the PPG Plaza Christmas tree is up
Christmas in October? The giant Christmas tree is up and towering over Pittsburgh’s PPG Plaza. For those who were wondering, the 60-foot, 11,939-pound tree is indeed fake. It has 540 pre-lit branches and was installed on Oct. 4 this year, according to Anthony Battistella, marketing manager at JLL property management....
Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity, and not just for cash-poor buyers
DETROIT — Had she wanted to, Michelle Chumley could have afforded a pricey new SUV loaded with options. But when it came time to replace her Chevrolet Blazer SUV, for which she’d paid about $40,000 three years ago, Chumley chose something smaller. And less costly. With her purchase of a...
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
OREGON, Ohio — On a warm late-summer evening, a small speedboat motored across a pea-green stretch of Lake Erie past a beach where a child sat splashing and a pair of newlyweds waded for a portrait photographer. On the sand, unseen or ignored, bright red signs warned people to stay...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania voters are almost sure to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature in the balance. With its 19 electoral votes, the commonwealth is the largest prize among the battleground...
Western Pa. women who paved the way in sports to share stories on History Center panel
Women’s sports are experiencing game-changing moments like never before with more television coverage, opportunities for females to coach men and sponsorships for athletes and teams. Many of these present situations have come from the past and those who have paved the way. Four Western Pennsylvanians will be on the panel...
Allegheny County opens bouldering park, BMX pump track in Boyce ParkVideo
Chris Doyle of Plum has been riding bicycle motocross, or BMX, since he was a child. Now, thanks to Allegheny County, its Regional Asset District and local partners, Doyle’s children have a great place to get started if they want to follow in his footsteps. County officials cut the ribbon...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more
CLEVELAND — Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metal’s Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul queen Mary J. Blige, soft rockers Foreigner and 83-year-old soul icon Dionne...
Comedian Kathy Griffin discusses her latest tour: My Life on the PTSD-List
After a lengthy, unplanned hiatus, comedian Kathy Griffin is hitting the stage again. “It’s been too long, it’s been like seven years since I came to Pittsburgh,” Griffin recently told TribLive. She will perform Tuesday at the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead. Griffin has been doing comedy since the 1990s...
TV Talk: Recent books go behind the scenes of ‘West Wing,’ ‘Sopranos,’ ‘Gilmore Girls,’ ‘thirtysomething,’ ‘Golden Girls’
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers reading tips for recent books about TV. One of the best aspects of writing about TV is the opportunity to occasionally visit the sets of shows to gather insider intel. A raft of recent books about the industry take readers behind the...
Rick Springfield defends his ’80s rock heartthrob title at Rivers Casino
At 75, Australian born rocker Rick Springfield is living proof that the ’80s are still alive and well in the music world. He’s most well-remembered for his 1981 No. 1 hit “Jessie’s Girl,” which has earned its place in the upper echelon of the decade’s pop music canon. But he...
Editorial: Why does an endorsement matter?
People like to be reassured about their choices. It doesn’t matter what those choices might be. We read reviews of movies or TV shows because we want someone to tell us we aren’t wasting our time. If a friend says this is a good book, maybe it’s worth investing a...
Hanson proves they’re more than ‘MMMBop’ at Roxian show
It’s time to get another catchy ’90s classic stuck in your head. Pop rock band Hanson was a trio of precocious brothers when their hit “MMMBop” wormed its way into ears across the world in 1997. That may have been their biggest moment of pop stardom, but Isaac, Taylor and...
Aldi to offer cheapest Thanksgiving basket in 5 years
Increased prices can mean increased stress when it comes to planning holiday meals — especially at Thanksgiving. Shoppers at Aldi can expect some relief as they prep for the big feast, according to the discount supermarket chain. Aldi will offer its lowest-priced Thanksgiving basket in five years during this coming...
Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris Archive gallery gets permanent space at Carnegie Museum of Art
Charles “Teenie” Harris photographed a young Roger Humphries, at age 4, in black and white, sitting behind a miniature drum set with two drumsticks in his hands, playing in a classroom. Humphries was tagging along with his older brothers before he was of age to attend school and sat in...
Youngest Delmont Visionary Committee member, 9, builds community sled bin
Roscoe List loves sledding. And he loves helping people. For those who know the 9-year-old Delmont resident, it will then come as little surprise that List opted to combine those two things and recruit his parents to help build a bin he plans to fill with sleds and install in...
TV Talk: Michael Keaton on ‘SNL,’ ‘Sunday Night Football’ this weekendVideo
Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton will make multiple appearances on NBC this weekend, beginning with hosting “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 p.m. Saturday, WPXI-TV) and continuing Sunday as part of the cinematic opening sequence (around 8:17 p.m. Sunday) for the New York Jets-Pittsburgh Steelers game on “Sunday Night Football” (coverage starts at...
Lori Falce: Make up your minds, undecided voters
Who do we have to thank for the constant drumbeat of the presidential campaigns in Pennsylvania right now? You might say the Democrats. You might blame the Republicans. They are a symptom, not the disease. What about the Electoral College? You’re not wrong. The unusual institution that acts as a...
Greensburg priests, bishop pair food, fundraising in annual charity dinner
Five clergymen in the Diocese of Greensburg traded their vestments for aprons and chefs hats this month, cooking dishes for a fundraising dinner next week. Prayer and Perfect Pairings will gather hundreds of parishioners across the three-county diocese to enjoy a five-course dinner, each paired with wine, at the Christ...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Oct. 18
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Is an end to Pa.’s 163-year ban on fortune telling in the cards? A tarot reader is suing to make it happen
It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to witches, hauntings, and all manner of supernatural goings-on. But if accepting money to tell fortunes is part of your spooky season plans, tread carefully: It’s illegal in Pennsylvania. According to a state law from 1861, “Any person who shall pretend,...
Alana Springsteen talks Tiny Desk concert, ‘TWENTY SOMETHING’ album, new era ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Alana Springsteen grew up watching the Tiny Desk Concerts hosted by NPR, obsessing over the way artists arranged songs differently in the compact environment. So the country singer found it “surreal” when she got her opportunity to perform there in August. ”So when NPR tapped me to come do it,...
What we know about Liam Payne’s death, including some of the unanswered questions
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine authorities continue to investigate the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died Wednesday at age 31 after falling three stories from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Payne was a beloved member of the group, which formed in 2010 after its members...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 18-20
It’s been a chilly week, but the temperature will be jumping back up this weekend. Get up, get out, shake off those cold work week blues and see what’s going on around town this weekend. Highmark International StrEAT Festival Hungry? Head to the Highmark International StrEAT Festival to satisfy all...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 18-20
This past week has been long and chilly, but this weekend should be sunny and warm. Shake off that workday gloom and have some fun in the community with these events. Sweets on the Streets You sweet tooth is calling you down to this sugarfest in downtown Greensburg this Saturday....
Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis play father and daughter in ‘Goodrich’
Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis went from strangers to father and daughter in short order for the new film “Goodrich.” Before cameras started rolling, they were essentially only able to meet once. It was a dinner with their writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer, who just had a feeling they’d be great together....
