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Millie’s launching flavor for Earth Month with profits going to Frick Park
A new ice cream flavor celebrating Earth Month will benefit programming at a Pittsburgh park. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream on Thursday announced the new flavor, which will be available starting Sunday throughout the month of April. It will benefit youth educational programming at the Frick...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: March 31-April 2
Fine photos An exhibition by members of the Westmoreland Photographers Society will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Latrobe Art Center, 819 Ligonier St. It will run through April 28. The show will feature about 60 images from amateur and professional photographers, including fine...
Agreement in place to return Lolita the orca to the PacificVideo
MIAMI — An unlikely coalition of a theme park owner, animal rights group and NFL owner-philanthropist announced Thursday that a plan is in place to return Lolita — an orca that has lived in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium for more than 50 years — to her home waters in...
Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium promotes goodwill, helping others
Although only a few people required treatment at the scene of a March 14 fire in Monroeville, dozens suddenly were without a home. In response to the blaze that gutted the Cambridge Square Apartments, a long-established partnership of local faith leaders contributed substantially toward helping residents of the complex recover....
Greensburg’s SummerSounds concert season opens with 2 tribute acts
Organizers of Greensburg’s SummerSounds concert series don’t like to book the same act two years in a row. They’re making an exception this year, though, to bring back the top draw from 2022. Elton Rohn, the Canadian Elton John tribute artist who packed St. Clair Park on July 7, is scheduled...
TV Talk: Carnegie Mellon student competes on ‘American Idol;’ Netflix debuts Rob Lowe comedy ‘Unstable’Video
Tripp Taylor, a freshman studying musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University, impressed the “American Idol” judges in his audition that aired earlier this month, singing Ray Charles’ “I Believe to My Soul.” “The most promising thing is you’ve got your own kind of sound, just the right amount of gravel...
Virtual reality gaming company coming to the Strip District
A new entertainment option — one with your choice of zombies, pirates or space exploration — will be setting up shop in the Strip District. Virtual reality gaming company Sandbox VR is expected to move into The Terminal on Smallman Street this summer. The 5,571-square-foot location will be the first...
TV Q&A: Where did WPXI reporter Angie Moreschi go?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: What happened to WPXI-TV reporter Angie Moreschi? — Diane, White Hall Rob: I reported in January that she left Channel 11 and took a job...
Famous Alle-Kiski Valley women highlighted at Tarentum history museum
Women from the Alle-Kiski Valley have made their mark on the world through stardom, smarts and scandal. From the inventor of Kevlar to the focus of a deadly love triangle that became fodder for a Hollywood movie, famous females brought a spotlight to the Valley. Third Ward school teacher Julia...
Women brewers highlighted at Craft Beverage Expo in Pittsburgh
When it comes to the craft brewing industry, it’s no longer just a man’s world. “There are more women in the industry than people realize,” said Jen Walzer, owner of Inner Groove Brewing in Verona and Allentown and a board member of the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild. “There are head brewers...
Elephant in the dining room: Startup makes mammoth meatballVideo
AMSTERDAM — Throw another mammoth on the barbie? An Australian company on Tuesday lifted the glass cloche on a meatball made of lab-grown cultured meat using the genetic sequence from the long-extinct pachyderm, saying it was meant to fire up public debate about the hi-tech treat. The launch in an...
Banana Split Princess Pageant candidates must apply soon
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Banana Split Princess Pageant on May 20 at Robindale Auditorium in Latrobe. The 2023 pageant has expanded to welcome girls between the ages of 9 and 13 who live in Greater Latrobe, Derry Area, Ligonier Valley, Greensburg Salem...
Pittsburgh Pop podcast: ‘American Rust’ needs extras, ‘Succession,’ ‘Only Murders’ stars coming to Pittsburgh, NFL flex scheduling
In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the final weeks of filming on “American Rust” season two in Pittsburgh and the show’s need for more extras. The production seeks paid (approximately...
Eric Clapton to kick off limited U.S. tour with Pittsburgh concert
Guitar legend Eric Clapton is finally going to play in Pittsburgh. Last year Clapton removed a performance scheduled for Sept. 16 at PPG Paints Arena from his tour and replaced it with a gig at Boston’s TD Garden for the same date. It happened to be the same night that...
Back the Blue concert in New Kensington raises funds for McIntire family
About 800 people were expected for the Back the Blue concert held at Quality Inn on Tarentum Bridge Road on Sunday in New Kensington, according to organizer Daniel Leo. Seven bands were on the bill for the event designed to raise money for the family of slain Brackenridge Police Chief...
1st Hays eaglet of 2023 hatched Sunday afternoonVideo
The first Pittsburgh eaglet of 2023 arrived just after noon on Sunday. The Hays bald eagles welcomed the first of two expected eaglets for the season. According to the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, the Hays eagles laid two eggs this year — on Feb. 17 and Feb. 20. Bald...
Former Franklin Regional football player Joe Purdue remembered for kindness, positivity
About eight months ago, when he was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer, Joe Purdue said this: “I am letting God take the wheel on this one.” The Franklin Regional grad and former football player put up a fight as support grew around him, but he could not hang on any...
Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week
NEW YORK — Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon. Where and when can you see them? The best day to catch the whole group...
Renaissance of vinyl records prompts Greensburg pop-up sale
As the compact disc marks 40 years of availability in the United States this month, it is being surpassed by an older form of music media — vinyl. The number of CD album sales dropped by about 12%, to 36 million, between 2021 and 2022, while vinyl record sales grew...
Easter brunch recipes highlight eggs, spring ingredients
Whether your Easter morning involves a sunrise service, an egg hunt or just relaxing at home, at some point you’re going to need a good meal — boiled eggs and chocolate bunnies aren’t going to sustain you for the whole day. Easter brunch is a tradition for many people, whether...
Local athletes prove age isn’t an issue in extreme sports
A nationally ranked triathlete and mother of five, 54-year-old Heather Melzer likens her participation in the sport to the adage about fine wine. “You can get better as you get older,” the North Allegheny woman said. “My bike just keeps getting better, and, right now, it’s my only weapon against...
Restaurant Ramble in New Kensington delights diners
There was the crab rangoon from Panda Chinese. And the wedding soup from Fat Cat’s Fundraisers. But also bacon cheeseburger rolls from Ashley’s Kitchen. And chocolate peanut butter baklava from Sweet Tillies. “We’re stuffed!” said Donna Black on Saturday afternoon as she and her husband, Doug, walked along Tenth Street...
Pittsburgh area Muslims observe Ramadan
Muslims all around the world fast from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadan. Such was the case at the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh in North Oakland. Water and dates are usually eaten to break the fast after prayers. Muslims believe they are God’s guests during the month...
Review: John Wick gets even more stylish in 4th episodeVideo
A trip to Paris should be on everyone’s bucket list, even John Wick. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre — what better way to refresh your soul, even as you kick everyone else’s bucket? The un-retired assassin does indeed dive into the City of Lights in the...
Classic cocktails, with variations, for summer entertaining
The arrival of spring means summer entertaining season isn’t far behind, which is an excellent excuse for a home bartending refresher. Because like changing a tire and ironing a shirt, crafting a cocktail is one of those skills adults should have at least a passing familiarity with. Equipping yourself is...
