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Saving lives: Girl Scout educates others about overdose treatment for Gold Award project
Eliza Davis was lying on the floor. She wasn’t moving. A medical expert, Dr. Janet Astle, came over to check on her. Astle pulled out a nasal spray and was about to place it in Davis’ nose and administer the liquid medication. Then, Astle stopped. Because this was a demonstration...
Carnegie Science Center changing name after receiving $65M gift
Daniel G. Kamin built his own telescope when he was a teenager — he was fascinated with space. That passion has remained with him more than six decades later, and now he wants to fuel that same energy in others. That’s a reason he and his wife, Carole L. Kamin,...
Changing stations: Val Porter moves from WDVE to 3WS radio
Those listening to 3WS Tuesday morning probably heard a familiar voice from another station. Val Porter, formerly of the WDVE Morning Show, announced Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she was joining iHeart Radio’s 3WS Morning Show with Jonny Hartwell. A call to the iHeart Media office, which...
Pittsburgh Downtown Neighbors Alliance hosting Best Restaurants event
The Pittsburgh Downtown Neighbors Alliance is inviting everyone to the city for a culinary experience. Best Restaurants is an opportunity to taste foods from a number of local eateries in one night. The event is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the David L. Lawrence Convention...
Be prepared for what you might find in your family history
You have to be brave to search your genealogy. Be aware that if you look into your family’s past, there is a possibility you may find some information that you don’t expect. “Every family has a skeleton,” said Donna Edwards-Jordan, a genealogist from North Huntingdon. “Everybody’s gene pool could use...
South Hills mother, son, travel to Italy in the name of genealogyVideo
Carol Lynn Vicini placed her hand on her grandfather’s tombstone, said his name and then cried. Atop a mountain at Trefiumi Cemetery near the village of Trefiumi, Italy, Vicini had reached the burial place of the grandfather she never knew, Albino Vicini. “This visit was very emotional as it was...
Fox Chapel colonial on the market for $2,495,000
The view from the second-floor landing above the great room looks out through six floor-to-ceiling windows onto a picturesque backyard. You can spot a gazebo, koi pond and plenty of green space. “This home allows the outside in with the floor-to-ceiling windows,” said Lynn Niman, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, The...
Review: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’ creates a hot performance on ice
It was an evening of dance, contortionist moves, high-flying jumps, aerial poses and gymnastic-inspired moves, choreographed to lively music, with bright lights and special effects. And it was all done on ice. Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic performance — “Crystal” — deserved the standing ovation it received from the captivated audience...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 19-21
We’ve made it to the weekend. There is some snow in the forecast. Here are some ways to spend it. Brew House Arts An exhibition at Brew House on the South Side puts surveillance on view. Opening this weekend, “Blank Tape,” curated by Lena Hansen, is inspired by the ubiquity...
5 generations of Batmobiles on display at World of Wheels car show
Batman returns, in a way, to Pittsburgh this weekend. Five generations of the iconic Batmobile are on display at the 63rd Annual MAXmotive World of Wheels at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. The quintet are reminiscent of an original 1966 Batmobile, the one driven in “Batman Returns,” the...
Honor those who served: The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies participates in Wreaths Across America
The green wreaths with the red bows were more than just holiday decorations. They were placed near the white crosses as a way to honor those buried there. For the 14th consecutive year, National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Cecil hosted a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 4,000 other participating...
North Side woman advocates for more education and access to menstrual products
Tamara Abney recalled going into the restroom and realizing her period started. She searched her purse multiple times — nothing. She looked through bags she was carrying and pants and jacket pockets — still nothing. “If you don’t have a tampon or a pad (when your period starts), it can...
Owners of e.b. Pepper and Footloose in Shadyside retiring
e.b. Pepper spent nearly four decades styling Pittsburgh’s most fashionable people. She traveled the country attending fashion shows and markets and brought back apparel and accessories from all over the world to her Shadyside boutique, e.b. Pepper. Pepper sought out trends from shoulder pads to country western, leather and fully-beaded...
Fundraiser underway to help Brookline boy with special needs get new wheelchair
There is a beep outside. Tracey Mozeyko peers out the window. “Timmy’s home,” she said, referring to her 14-year-old son. An aide assists the boy out of his seat. Timmy gives the aide a hug and then turns toward his mother. He reaches for her hand and they walk into...
Modular homes offer a solution to Pittsburgh’s housing shortage
Harry Vine Homes, a modern modular home building company, prefabricates houses in a climate-controlled warehouse before transporting them to a specific address — a practice that can be a viable solution to the housing shortage. According to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, there is a severe shortage of both...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 12-15
It’s the weekend — a three-day weekend for some with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday. Here are some ways to spend it. All aboard The Carnegie Science Center on the North Side is hosting Locomotion Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will...
Greenhouse Co-Op sells plants and cider in Greenfield
Greenfield just got a little greener — The Greenhouse Co-Op has shelves filled with plants and hooks hanging with greenery. It opened at the end of December. “We’ve had an amazing turnout our first two weekends,” said Darien Higgins of the South Side, who co-owns the business with her brother...
Yale University’s Spizzwinks (?) to perform in Oakland, Fox Chapel
They hail from all over the world and gathered in a Monroeville living room on Wednesday night. Representing four continents, their voices blended as they rehearsed songs in Pittsburgh — a city the vast majority of them have never visited. Traveling the globe is one of the beautiful aspects of...
Point Breeze home on the market for $3.95 million
A glass entryway with intricate lattice detail frames the front of this home built in 1900. Stepping inside, there are vintage vibes because of the well-maintained hardwood floors, high ceilings and a spacious winding stairway. Detailed molding is seen throughout the home, above doorways, in hallways and around fireplaces. “This...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 5-7
It’s the first full weekend of January. Here are some ways to spend it. PiratesFest In a little over a month, Pirates pitchers and catchers will report to spring training for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. Some of the current and former players will be at PiratesFest from 10...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 29-Jan. 1
It’s the final weekend of 2023 and a long weekend for some. Here are some fun ways to send off one year, while welcoming in another. First Night Pittsburgh’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration turns 30 years old Sunday night. The Highmark First Night Pittsburgh event is a six-hour arts-focused...
2 new books highlight interesting Pittsburghers
A billionaire entrepreneur, Mt. Lebanon’s Mark Cuban started buying and selling baseball cards in a local park when he was 9 or 10. New Kensington’s Rich Engler, who has promoted more than 6,000 concerts in the Pittsburgh area and other markets across the U.S., at one time lived behind a...
First Night Pittsburgh: What you need to know
Pittsburgh will host a double celebration Sunday evening — welcoming 2024 and recognizing a special anniversary. Highmark First Night Pittsburgh turns 30. “I was looking at the dates earlier this year, and I realized Highmark First Night Pittsburgh started 30 years ago,” said Sarah Aziz, director of programming and manager...
Western Pa. welcomed new restaurants in 2023, said goodbye to some old favorites
Pittsburgh was once hailed nationally as a foodie destination because of its booming culinary scene. Whether that’s still the case could be up for debate. But there certainly wasn’t a dearth of news on the restaurant front this year. Here were the comings and goings of 2023. Yes, we’re open...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 22-25
We’ve made it to the weekend. It is three days off for some with Christmas Day on Monday. In between those final shopping stops at the mall, local retailer or Peoples Gas Holiday Market, here are some other ways to spend it. Christmas Day at Pitt The annual Christmas Day...
