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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
‘Hey, let’s work through this’: North Hills graduate hosts program to help youngsters navigate emotions 
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, babysitter — or practically anyone, for that matter — you’ve seen and heard it countless times. A child doesn’t get his or her way. Tears flow. Screaming erupts. Small fists and feet flail away at the adult who said no. You’re likely to blame the...
Tribune-Review named Best Overall Daily Newspaper in Pennsylvania
For the fifth time in the last six years, Tribune-Review has been named Best Overall Daily Newspaper in Pennsylvania by the Keystone Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The paper also received 19 additional awards in the 2024 SPJ Keystone Pro Excellence in Media Awards, which will be presented...
Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70 
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70. Jackson was the third of nine children, including global superstars Michael and Janet, and was part of a music-making family whose songs have sold hundreds of millions of copies....
Canned cocktail sales expand among Pennsylvania retailers following liquor code reform
As of Monday, Pennsylvanians finally have what Gov. Josh Shapiro has called “real freedom” — the freedom to buy canned cocktails from a wider variety of retailers. Under bipartisan legislation (Senate Bill 688) signed by the governor in July, about 12,000 restaurants, bars, beer distributors, grocery stores and gas stations...
Morning Roundup: Joe's Crab Shack closes at Station Square; more schools debunk violent threats
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Sept. 16: Station Square restaurant closes Joe’s Crab Shack in Station Square has closed — apparently without warning — less than two months after being hit by a gunshot during business hours. A notice posted on the building...
Burrell's Elijah Goulet faces complex surgery for chronic pain, inspires community with resilience
Elijah Goulet excels at many things inside and outside the halls of Burrell High School. The 16-year-old from Lower Burrell shines in the school’s band, as a leader and mentor to many younger students. A junior, Goulet is an avid reader, a member of the reading team and aspires to...
TV Talk: ‘Hacks,’ ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ dominate Emmys; Jonasi advances to ‘AGT’ finals
January’s strike-delayed Emmys telecast succeeded by giving viewers what they want: A celebration of the medium and its most successful shows, including cast reunions of “Ally McBeal,” “Cheers” and “Martin” among others. Sunday’s telecast of the “76th Emmy Awards,” honoring programs that aired/streamed between June 1, 2023, and May 31,...
'The Bear' romps early with 3 acting wins at Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — “The Bear” is coming back for seconds in a big way at the Emmys, scoring repeat wins Sunday night for best actor, best supporting actor and best supporting actress in a comedy. The star of the FX show Jeremy Allen White won best actor in a comedy...
Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA’s moonwalkers. SpaceX’s capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida’s Dry Tortugas in the predawn darkness, carrying tech entrepreneur...
TV Talk: ‘Elevated procedurals’ redeem an unscripted-heavy fall season 
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers viewing tips for the 2024-25 TV season. The fall broadcast TV season isn’t what it used to be as budgets shrink, forcing networks to add more unscripted (re: cheaper) fare in place of the scripted shows they were once known for. With...
How to watch and stream the 76th annual Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — If it seems like the Emmys just happened, you’re not wrong. The 76th Emmy Awards are Sunday, roughly nine months after the last celebration of the best television. Last year’s Hollywood strikes delayed the show’s 75th edition until January, when “Succession” and “The Bear” dominated the show....
Victoria Canal talks new album 'Slowly, It Dawns,' flying in a helicopter with Tom Cruise and more 
Singer-songwriter Victoria Canal calls her upcoming album, “Slowly, It Dawns,” her most ambitious work to date, with the record reflecting her artistic journey and life. “That’s the only way I know how to write really,” Canal said in a recent Zoom call from East London. “It mirrors my mid 20s,...
Action Housing Pittsburgh hosts voter rally to get young adults energized
All eyes are on youth and first-time voters this election season. Action Housing, along with Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement (VEEEM), is making sure young people exercise their right to vote. “We all know Pennsylvania is a battleground state. Both candidates being in the region multiple times tells us...
Franklin Park lakefront estate is on the market for $4.2M
A lake estate offering privacy, nature and abundant water-themed activities is on the market in Franklin Park. The luxurious sprawling brick and stone home located at 1635 Pegher Lane is tucked away down a private paved driveway and nestled next to a six-acre lake. It’s listed for $4.2 million with...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 13
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 13-15
It may be Friday the 13th, but there’s a scary amount of fun stuff going on around Pittsburgh. Take a jaunt around town for tasty food, cool art or awe-inspiring homes. Pittsburgh County Fair Even in the city, it’s still possible to get homemade and homegrown products. Visit Allegheny Commons...
TV Talk: Ken Burns’ latest, ‘Leonardo da Vinci,’ highlights PBS’s fall; WQED-TV stitches together shorts 
Ken Burns tackles his first non-American subject in the four-hour PBS documentary “Leonardo da Vinci” (8-10 p.m. Nov. 18-19, WQED-TV), exploring how the artist’s work inspired future generations. PBS will air several election-themed programs, including its staple “Frontline” episode “The Choice 2024” profiling Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they...
Review: 'Hamilton' still lives up to the hype
The 2024-25 season for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh started off with a bang at the Benedum Center. “Hamilton” — the season’s first show — continues to earn its place as a cultural juggernaut with a stellar cast and impeccable production. Starting in 1776 and ending with...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 13-15
If everyone gets through Friday the 13th, there’s still plenty of weekend left to get out and about. Here are some happenings to brighten up the days ahead: Hispanic heritage celebration Observe Hispanic Heritage Month with The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on Sunday. The museum is open from 10...
Blues singer Shemekia Copeland talks ahead of Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival appearance 
With an album just released a few weeks ago, blues singer Shemekia Copeland can’t wait to play some of those songs live as part of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. “We’ve been doing lots of songs from the record,” Copeland said Wednesday in a call from California. “I’m very excited...
Country artist Brent Cobb latest to play Sheetz parking lot concert
Sheetz is serving up more than just made-to-order sandwiches and coffees, with pop-up parking lot concerts on their menu now. Country artist Brent Cobb became the second of the convenience store chain’s Truck Bed Sessionz with a show Wednesday in McKees Rocks. Cobb played an hour-long set, including his hits...
Buffalo Bill's House near Perryopolis open for more tours
With Halloween season looming, horror movie buffs have two more opportunities this year to tour Buffalo Bill’s House — the real film site where the cinematic climax of “The Silence of the Lambs” was filmed. The two weekends fans can sign up online for limited guided house tours include September...
Western Pa. overflowing with Oktoberfest celebrations
Cheers to beers, bratwurst and celebrating Bavarian German culture as Oktoberfest celebrations are brewing throughout Western Pennsylvania. Inspired by Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest beer festival, most Americans are surprised to learn that Oktoberfest kicks off in September, not October, and the 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich runs from Sept. 21 to Oct....
Taylor Swift wins big at VMAs, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis Kelce
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift ‘s dominance continued at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she took home seven awards — including the night’s biggest, the trophy for video of the year. In her speech Wednesday night, Swift thanked her “boyfriend, Travis” for being on set of the “Fortnight” music...
Young women are increasingly likely to identify as liberal, a Gallup analysis finds
WASHINGTON — Young women are more liberal than they have been in decades, according to a Gallup analysis of more than 20 years of polling data. Over the past few years, about 4 in 10 young women between the ages of 18 and 29 have described their political views as...


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