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‘Hamilton’ performer inspires, energizes, educates Valley High drama studentsVideo
Breathing is something most people do without thinking about it. But for a performer on stage, breathing correctly is paramount. Drama students who gathered at Valley High School in New Kensington learned that lesson directly from a professional Wednesday morning. Nikisha Williams, a member of the “Hamilton” touring company now...
‘Healing Ink’ helps first responders, survivors of Tree of Life shooting
They came from as far away as Orlando and New York City – tattoo artists on a healing mission to help those traumatized by the Tree of Life Synagogue shootings. They are part of an organization called Healing Ink, designed to help terror survivors and families of victims of incidents...
TV Q&A: Will someone let KDKA-TV’s Jon Delano out of his attic?
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: Why do we keep seeing Jon Delano of KDKA-TV in his attic? Everyone else is at the studio. – Ann, Cranberry Rob: Not everyone. It’s...
‘Superbly preserved’ pterosaur fossil unearthed in ScotlandVideo
LONDON — The fossil of a 170 million-year-old pterosaur, described as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, scientists said Tuesday. The National Museum of Scotland said the fossil of the pterosaur, more popularly known as pterodactyls, is...
Alta Via restaurant to expand into Pittsburgh’s Market Square
The Downtown Pittsburgh hospitality scene is buzzing again and adding another popular restaurant to the neighborhood. Alta Via, an Italian restaurant inspired by California cuisine, is expanding from its original home and into Market Square, according to the big Burrito Restaurant Group. The group owns the Mad Mex chain and...
Week in pictures: Feb. 14-20
A selection of the best photos from Tribune-Review photographers from around the Pittsburgh region from the week of Feb. 14-20. Previous weeks Week in pictures: Feb. 7-13, 2022 Week in pictures: Dec. 6-12, 2021 Week in pictures: Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2021 Week in pictures: Nov. 22-28, 2021 Week...
Penn Township native returns to Pittsburgh as ‘Hamilton’ company manager
“Awesome” is an adjective often used to describe “Hamilton,” the widely acclaimed song-and-rap Broadway musical about American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The same word can be used to summarize the nature of the undertaking to get the touring version of “Hamilton” from city to city. One of the company managers...
Resident twin felines earn their keep at garden center in Allegheny Township
Two cats are earning their keep in Allegheny Township. Mary-Kate and Ashley are 15-year-old twins living permanently at the Kiski Garden Center. The cats originally were brought to a former New Kensington store, Arnold Feed and Garden, by store manager Linda Ban when they were 6 weeks old. Ban brought...
What to do with 500-pound bear ‘Hank the Tank’ raiding California homes
Wildlife authorities are trying to trap a 500-pound black bear — known as Hank the Tank — that has broken into dozens of homes in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Residents, the state’s wildlife service and the nonprofit BEAR League are deciding what to do with the enormous bear that has...
Pittsburgh Pop podcast: Talking Johnstown Flood special on History Channel, Super Bowl ratings, ‘Severance’
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 what former WTAE-TV anchor Kelly Frey is up to now and a new Johnstown Flood episode of “I Was There” debuting tonight on History...
TV Talk: Original ‘Law & Order’ returns on NBCVideo
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. After wrapping up its original, 20-year, 456-episode run, NBC’s “Law & Order” ended in cancellation in 2010 much to the displeasure of series creator Dick Wolf, who has long wanted to bring the show back....
Robotics competition at North Allegheny attracts 30 teams from region
Robots took center stage at the North Allegheny 5th Annual VEX Robotics Competition, bringing in 30 teams from across Western Pennsylvania to compete at NA’s Baierl Center, located next to the high school. Students from high and middle schools throughout the region competed Feb. 11 with robots they designed, built,...
Penn State Thon raises more than $13 million in its 50th yearVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Thon 2022 raised $13,756,374.50, the organizers of the 46-hour dance marathon announced on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. Thon, which was celebrating its 50th year at Penn State this weekend, has now raised more than $200 million for childhood cancer research and expenses for families...
Fox Chapel Area High School to present whimsical musical ‘Seussical’
The Cat in the Hat is one of the many Dr. Seuss characters set to unleash entertainment in Fox Chapel Area High School’s spring musical production of “Seussical.” A cast of more than 100 students will present “Seussical” March 3-6 in the high school auditorium. The family-friendly, whimsical show is...
Lower Burrell Marine tells the story of his life while he still can
Hal Shaffer is ready to die. “I’ve had so much pain and suffering in my life, I’m ready to go,” Shaffer, 74, said from the hospital bed in the living room of his Lower Burrell home with his wife, Dee, beside him. A Marine Corps veteran who survived a grenade...
Initiative to help women in workforce receives $207K grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation
EmployHER Pittsburgh gives women the support they need for better access to employment. The organization recently received some backing as well. A grant of $207,000 from the Richard King Mellon Foundation will be used to continue the development of EmployHER Pittsburgh by providing the aforementioned access to better employment as...
Jimmy Buffett returns to Pavilion at Star Lake this summer
Parrot Heads rejoice! Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band will be back performing at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown on July 16 as part of Jimmy Buffett’s Life On the Flip Side Redux Tour 2022. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Jimmy Buffett back to Western...
Pittsburgh International Auto Show features a $133,795 Maserati
As guests make their way up the escalator to the second floor, they can catch a glimpse of it. The shiny smooth black finish and sleek design of the 2022 Maserati Levante Modena S stands out. At $133,795, it is believed to be the most expensive new car available for...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Feb. 18-21
Choice of concerts Music lovers can place their bets on a concert trifecta this weekend at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg: • Country singers Tracy Byrd and Aaron Tippin, 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $58.50-$78.50. • Pittsburgh’s “King of Cool” Donnie Iris, with The Cruisers and special guests Joe Grushecky...
A guide to Pittsburgh: Strip District blends best of old and new
For a small stretch of land, Pittsburgh’s Strip District has a big history. From its roots as an industrial center, through its reinvention as a produce distribution hub, to today’s vibrant blend of uses, it has continued to evolve. Today’s Strip District is a mix of old and new, traditional...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 19-21
We’ve reached the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Undie Run Cupid’s Undie Run Pittsburgh is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hundreds of people are expected to participate in a 1-mile run on the North Shore while wearing underwear, costumes or tutus. McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon on...
Greensburg ‘Castle House’ for sale
An early 20th-century, two-story stone dwelling known in Greensburg as the “Castle House” for its stone turret, front arches and parapet is attracting widespread attention from prospective buyers — even from as far away as Florida, according to the agent selling the house. “I put it on the ‘For the...
Israeli strawberry clocks in as world’s heaviest on record
KADIMA-ZORAN, Israel — After a year-long jam, a mammoth Israeli strawberry is entering the record books. Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces, more than half a pound, the titanic berry this week was declared the world’s largest by Guinness World Records. The strawberry was picked on Chahi Ariel’s family farm near...
South Fayette teen’s song to debut on Pittsburgh radio on Friday
As a 14-year-old, Aleia Snider of South Fayette was excited to be meeting “American Idol” standout Gabby Barrett after one of Barrett’s performances at the South Hills Village Mall a few years ago. “I her her through my dad (Star 100.7 FM DJ) Bubba Snider,” she said. “After hearing that...
The Colab in Monroeville Mall aims to elevate, feature Black entrepreneurs, small businesses
A Facebook post brought two Penn Hills entrepreneurs together to open a store in the Monroeville Mall that will help fellow entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Donald Davis sent out a message in a Facebook group asking if anyone did pop-up shops. The 30-year-old received many responses before reaching out to...
