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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement takes internet by storm
In the same minute Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, internet users across the globe started to freak out — for good reason. texting my group chats that Taylor and Travis are engaged pic.twitter.com/OCR5OZW4x7— Sophie Vershbow (@svershbow) August 26, 2025...
I.C. Light Berry returns for limited time
For a limited time only, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. is bringing back its I.C. Light Berry drink. It’s a combination of regular I.C. Light and four berry flavors, including raspberry. Pittsburgh Brewing Company, which is headquartered at 150 Ferry Street in East Deer, said I.C. Light Berry is available for preorder...
Sheetz makes free hot dog offer for Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, Sheetz is offering two free hot dogs with any purchase to celebrate the opening of its 800th store. Customers can receive the hot dogs with any purchase at any Sheetz location — starting Thursday, the day of the grand opening, and running through Tuesday. The Labor...
New street drug ‘flysky’ causes alarm in Western Pa.
Pittsburgh-area doctors are sounding the alarm on medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer that’s increasingly permeating street drugs like “flysky” in Western Pennsylvania. And it’s not abating anytime soon. The drug continues to become more prevalent, and doctors say there are minimal clear treatment options for the severe withdrawal process. Unlike heroin...
Annual Kickoff and Rib Festival returns to North Shore
The Kickoff and Rib Festival returns to Acrisure Stadium to fire up football season with ribs, music, and tailgate fun. Twelve nationally recognized rib vendors will be featured along with free concerts. The festival runs during Labor Day weekend and is presented by I.C. Light. The PA Pork Council will...
T.J. Watt partners with Abercrombie & Fitch for clothing line
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has a new side hustle — he’s partnering with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for a clothing line. The collaboration, which was announced Thursday, includes Watt’s wife, former professional soccer player Dani Watt, as well. “Working with such a great design and marketing team at Abercrombie,...
Pumpkin Spice Latte returns for sweater weather
Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks in less than a week — a clear sign that fall is just around the corner. Known as the PSL for short, the drink makes its debut Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with real pumpkin, according to the Starbucks announcement,...
PNC Park near top of rankings in Yelp’s stadium eats
Pittsburgh’s PNC Park came out on top for local stadium food rankings in Yelp’s new Top 50 Stadiums for Game-Day Eats list. The park also ranked high nationally. Announced Wednesday, PNC Park made No. 2 on the list overall for “providing delicious and creative game day eats.” Acrisure Stadium took...
Walmart shrimp could have radioactive contamination, FDA says
Certain Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart stores in Pennsylvania could have radioactive contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on Tuesday. The shrimp was possibly contaminated with Cesium-137, or Cs-137, a radioactive isotope. It was detected in a single shipment of imported frozen shrimp in...
A taste test of the new Heinz ketchup smoothie
Editor’s Note: TribLive reporter Megan Swift bravely volunteered her taste buds for the assignment: sampling the new Heinz Ketchup smoothie. Swift put the creation to the test and shares her honest take on whether the tangy twist works as a drink or belongs strictly on fries. When we heard the...
Fake Labubu dolls surface under the name ‘Lafufu’
Do you collect Labubus? An urgent safety warning was just issued Monday warning about knockoff products called Lafufus — as they pose a serious risk of choking and death to young children. The popular creatures were created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. He created “The Monsters” in 2015, first...
Outer Banks communities face evacuations as Hurricane Erin looms
With the threat of Hurricane Erin growing, a state of emergency was issued Sunday in portions of the Outer Banks, prompting evacuations. The Outer Banks is a popular summer vacation hub in North Carolina for many families in Western Pennsylvania. The state of emergency includes all of Dare County, North...
5 highlights from Taylor Swift’s 2-hour Travis Kelce podcast interviewVideo
When the world found out this week Taylor Swift would be a featured guest on the “New Heights” podcast, fans were sent into a frenzy. It’s hosted by Swift’s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his brother, retired fellow football player Jason Kelce. They teased the upcoming...
Countdown to Travis Kelce podcast with Taylor Swift is on
The countdown is on — literally — to Taylor Swift’s first-ever appearance on the “New Heights” podcast Wednesday night. New Heights is not just any podcast. It’s hosted by Swift’s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his brother, retired fellow football player Jason Kelce. They teased the...
Over-the-counter soap recalled for ‘life-threatening sepsis’ risk
Over a dozen soap and sanitizer products are being recalled because they could cause health complications. DermaKleen lotion soaps, Perigiene antiseptic and KleenFoam soap are among those recalled, according to the Friday announcement by DermaRite Industries LLC, People reported. The products were sold nationwide and in Puerto Rico, the manufacturer...
Sheetz to bring more pop-up concert experiences to Pittsburgh
After the All-American Rejects performed a surprise pop-up concert Friday at Sheetz in Robinson, the chain said more collaborative concerts are on the way — including appearances by the Jonas Brothers. Sheetz said Wednesday it was named the official convenience partner for the JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour, featuring...
Swifties react to middle of night album announcement ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Swifties were met with a late-night surprise on a seemingly random Monday night — a cryptic countdown appeared on Taylor Swift’s website. The countdown, which appeared in front of a sparkly orange background on the site, ended at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday morning, which is Aug. 12. With all of the...
Heinz Ketchup Smoothie coming to select Smoothie King locations in Pittsburgh
After launching the Heinz Ketchup Smoothie, Heinz and Smoothie King say they are bringing the concoction to Pittsburgh. “The home to HEINZ felt left out, but now, Pittsburgh is in on the fun!” the Tuesday announcement said. Starting Wednesday, the ketchup smoothie will be available at select Smoothie King locations...
Instagram rolls out map feature, sparking privacy concerns
Is Instagram the new Snapchat? It seems that way, as a map feature similar to Snap Map was just launched — eliciting mixed reactions from users. instagram showing y’all location oh that’s not pic.twitter.com/Qx9n5dn7zs— kaydenciaga⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ (@i30clip) August 6, 2025 On Wednesday, Meta rolled out several new features on the social...
What are ‘gas station drugs’? Medical professionals warn of addictive effects
Easily found on store shelves, the small blue bottle labeled “Feel Free” is sparking concern as doctors and social media users warn about the dangers of so-called “gas station drugs.” Manufacturer Botanic Tonics touts the Feel Free drink as a blend of “plant ingredients,” claiming it provides an energy boost...
Heinz partners with Smoothie King to launch ketchup smoothie
Pittsburghers love their Heinz Tomato Ketchup — but will they love it in smoothie form? For the first time, Heinz fans can get their ketchup in smoothie form through a new partnership with Smoothie King, Kraft Heinz announced Wednesday. The new blend won’t be available in Pittsburgh, according to the...
Apple moves down Walnut Street in Shadyside
This weekend, a new Apple store is opening on Shadyside’s Walnut Street — just one block away from its current location at 5508 Walnut St. The new location is at 5436 Walnut St., the former site of the Gap store. The storefront is now dark brown brick, a contrast to...
‘Love Is Blind’ TV show casting in Philly
The popular Netflix reality TV show “Love Is Blind” is coming to Pennsylvania — but not to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia is one of five new cities on the docket for casting. The show, which premiered in 2020, is described by Netflix as a “social experiment.” The show gathers single men and...
ESPN signs Penn State grad Katie Feeney to create social media, digital content
Sports and lifestyle influencer Katie Feeney is headed to ESPN. A Penn State University grad, Feeney, 22, will be a sports and lifestyle content creator for the sports giant. She will serve as a weekly contributor on “College Gameday,” “Sunday NFL Countdown” and “Monday Night Countdown,” as well as the...
Wildfire smoke mostly missing Western Pennsylvania so far
Wildfire smoke has returned to Pennsylvania, but its impact on air quality so far is far less severe than what the region experienced during the summer of 2023. Chris Leonardi, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said as of Wednesday, Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeing some “very modest haze...
