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TribLive Taste Test: Bardine’s candy corn bratwurstVideo
Bardine’s Country Smokehouse owner Gary Bardine likes to be different, experimenting with different ingredients. He’s certainly found a way to be different this fall — by offering candy corn bratwurst for a limited time at his Crabtree butcher shop. “A few years back, when the Seahawks were in the Super...
Kiski Area lunch lady competes as ‘gunslinger’ in Wild West-style shooting competitions
Amy Anderson is a gunslinger with a wild hobby. Anderson, 66, of Washington Township might sling hash in the cafeteria at Kiski Area South Primary School, but in her downtime she slings guns — competing nationwide in Western-style shooting competitions. Anderson and her husband, Dan, 69, are members of SASS,...
Tricky displays offer treat for those who enjoy the Halloween season
They don’t call it spooky season for nothing. From skeletons to ghosts, and vampires to goblins, front yards across Westmoreland County are filled with creepy-crawlies this time of year. But some folks can’t help but go over the top when it comes to seasonal decorations. The National Retail Federation estimates...
‘Eternals’ has the MCU’s first deaf superhero. Her deafness is one of her superpowersVideo
LOS ANGELES — Lauren Ridloff is eager for audiences to meet her groundbreaking “Eternals” character, Makkari. In the comics, Makkari is known primarily for her superhuman speed, which allows her to spin cyclones, run on water and defy gravity. In Marvel Studios’ forthcoming adaptation, Makkari is also deaf — a...
TV Talk: ‘4400’ is the latest in TV’s remake/reboot trendVideo
Now more than ever, Hollywood loves “IP,” also known as “intellectual property” that can range from TV and streaming series based on a book to the frequent practice of rebooting familiar TV and movie titles. The latest example: “4400,” premiering at 9 p.m. Monday on The CW and based on...
Lower Burrell writer’s book spotlights 30 Alle-Kiski communities past and present
From Aluminum City Terrace to Yellow Dog Village, there’s a story behind every little town in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Writer George Guido of Lower Burrell has collected many of them in his new book, “Neighborhoods of the Alle-Kiski Valley: 30 Communities Full of Unique History.” He’ll be selling copies from...
Penguins, Citiparks drop puck on new kids hockey programs
A lot of kids in the Pittsburgh area, including those who love sports, have never considered playing hockey. But now the Pittsburgh Penguins foundation and the city’s Parks and Recreation department are introducing a new afterschool program to get more children playing the game. The first Pittsburgh Community Puck Partners...
Penguins pay tribute to retired announcer Mike LangeVideo
Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins announcer Mike Lange would greet viewers with “It’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh!” Well, on Tuesday, it was a “Mike Lange Night in Pittsburgh” as the Penguins honored the retired broadcaster throughout the Pens’ game against the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena. Lange, who retired this...
For the good of Mankind: There’s a new woman-owned barbershop in Shaler
Breaking news: mullets are back in style! Since opening their barbershop on Aug. 30, Harley Dischner and Paige Reis have been cranking out the hairdos that are all business in the front, party in the rear. “I’m doing a perm on a mullet later today,” Reis says with a smile....
TV Q&A: Where is Rylan’s Tavern on filmed-in-Pittsburgh ‘American Rust’ located?
Q: Do you know where the bar under the bridge in “American Rust” is? It looks familiar. — Rob via email Rob: The underside of the bridge may look familiar (it’s in Rankin) but the exterior of the bar may not: Per showrunner Dan Futterman, it’s part-flats, erected for filming...
TribLive Taste Test: Megan Thee Stallion ‘Hottie Sauce’ at PopeyesVideo
Pop culture icon and rapper Megan Thee Stallion already keeps things spicy in a lot of her verses. But her fans can now keep things spicy in their lunch as well, now that she has collaborated with fast-food chain Popeyes to debut a new hot sauce. Popeyes Megan Thee Stallion...
Health clubs want you back. Here’s what they’re offering
Health club chains are pedaling hard to woo pandemic-weary consumers back to the gym. But some of the largest companies are taking different paths as the industry waits to see whether covid-19 infection rates recede enough to make consumers feel safe to resume communal workouts. Discount chains YouFit and Planet...
Israeli scuba diver discovers ancient Crusader sword
JERUSALEM — An Israeli scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country’s Mediterranean coast that experts say dates back to the Crusades. Israel’s Antiquities Authority said Monday the man was on a weekend dive in northern Israel when he spotted a trove of ancient artifacts that included anchors,...
A Flock of Seagulls bringing its space age sound back to PittsburghVideo
Once upon a time there was a rock and roll band from Liverpool, England, that had really cool hair and a fresh, electrifying signature sound. And that band was known as — A Flock of Seagulls. Led by a talented young singer/songwriter named Mike Score, A Flock of Seagulls dropkicked...
A peek inside Southwest Greensburg’s new marijuana dispensary
Terri Kroh doesn’t question whether medical marijuana is beneficial. She sees it almost daily through her role as medical director at Maitri Medicinals, which is opening a new medical marijuana dispensary in Southwest Greensburg. “It’s very, very rewarding,” Kroh said. “You see so many lives changed, individuals that come in...
Disney delays ‘Indiana Jones 5,’ ‘Black Panther 2’ releases
LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. is pushing back the release dates of many of its upcoming titles, including the untitled Indiana Jones movie and the Black Panther sequel “Wakanda Forever.” The company said Monday that the fifth Indiana Jones, a James Mangold-directed and Steven Spielberg-produced installment which sees...
Week in pictures: Oct. 11-Oct. 17, 2021
Here’s a selection of images that caught our eye in the past week from Tribune-Review photographers. Previous weeks Week in pictures: Oct. 4-Oct. 10, 2021 Week in pictures: Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2021...
Penguins’ Iceburgh up for fan vote as finalist for induction into Mascot Hall of Fame
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been blessed with their fair share of Hall of Fame players over the years. Now, the organization seeks a Hall of Fame mascot. Iceburgh is among 10 finalists for induction as part of the 2022 class of the Mascot Hall of Fame. (Yes, such a thing...
Kiski Valley museums open house tour helps rekindle interest in area’s history
From a 1925 vintage fire engine to an antique toy exhibit to a display about convicted murderer Martha Grinder, a Kiski Valley museums open house tour Sunday had something for everybody. The tour encompassed exhibits from the Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society, as well as the Apollo, Hyde Park...
‘The Batman’ trailer unveils Robert Pattinson in dark, violent turnVideo
LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. has unveiled its trailer for “The Batman,” which features Robert Pattinson’s first bone-crunching turn as a DC Comics superhero. The trailer unveiled Saturday at the DC Fandome event shows Pattinson’s Dark Knight methodically taking down bad guys despite being outnumbered and his Batsuit absorbing multiple...
Knead Cafe Craft and Vendor Fair in New Kensington brings attention to worthy causeVideo
A cozy, olive-colored building on Barnes Street in New Kensington was a busy place Saturday. The building is home to Knead Community Café, a unique place where good meals are served and no one goes hungry — no matter how much money they have. The owners, Kevin and Mary Bode,...
Westmoreland Conservancy officials invite families to ‘Enchanted Forest’ in MurrysvilleVideo
Despite the best efforts of Westmoreland Conservancy officials and volunteers, steady rain made Saturday’s “Autumn Enchanted Forest” event a bit less magical than previous years at the Morosini Nature Reserve in Murrysville. But while families who might have attended will miss out on the delicious spice-bush cookies, made with berries...
Supply-chain surcharge? Sherwin-Williams latest company to add sneaky fee
Hugo Granadino recently stopped by the Sherwin-Williams paint store in Inglewood, Calif., to pick up some rollers and brushes. He’s repainting the den of his South Los Angeles home. After the purchase, Granadino, 40, took a look at his receipt and was surprised to see a 4% “supply chain charge.”...
Freeport Halloween Carnival returns this weekend after covid hiatus
The second Freeport Halloween Carnival & Vendor Event is underway at James E. Swartz Sr. Memorial Field. Festivities kicked off Friday evening with an ’80s theme. Some people dressed up with neon head and wrist bands and outrageous sunglasses. It continues Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free, but there is...
Experts pick the best places to see fall foliage in Southwestern Pa.
Local foresters, outdoors enthusiasts, biologists and motorcycle riders all have their favorite places to see the fall panorama of leaves. Mountains, hillsides and river valleys are among the best places to view the fall leaf spectacle not just because of the volume of trees, but the variety. “The diversity of...
