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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Turkey Day? Why not Side Dish Day?
Thanksgiving is a holiday defined by its signature food in a way that is different from really any other American celebration. We might eat cookies at Christmas but we don’t call it Cookie Day. We might indulge in an Easter ham and dye eggs, but we don’t celebrate Ham and...
Tiny railcars pick up Christmas presents for 40 miles between East Huntingdon and Hempfield
The Toys for Tots box truck was filling up fast, before a caravan of railcars collecting toy donations even rolled through Hunker. Volunteers loaded, and unloaded, the truck Saturday to keep up with the deluge of new, unwrapped toys the operators of more than two dozen railcars picked up along...
Pittsburgh crews harvest city’s Christmas tree from Springdale
You’d believe a tree could fly in Springdale on Saturday morning. Crews from the City of Pittsburgh’s Forestry Division, with help from Carl’s Tree Service and a police escort, took down a 43-foot blue spruce from the grounds of the former St. Alphonsus Church in the borough. The tree was...
Forget downtown or the ’burbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus instead of people. Located between Tampa and Orlando, Florida’s citrus capital produces more boxes of citrus than any other county in the state and has devoted tens of thousands of acres to growing millions of trees. But...
A giving heart: Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin honored by Association of Fundraising Professionals
The approaching holidays are a time of giving. For Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin, it’s gifting time 365 days of the year. They were honored with the Outstanding Philanthropists award for their generosity by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Western Pennsylvania Chapter at a dinner on Thursday at The...
Dave Matthews Band delivers top-tier jams at Pittsburgh concert
Friday night is always a good time for a jam session, and the Dave Matthews Band will always strike that chord. The newly-minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees took the stage at PPG Paints Arena and served up almost three hours of tunes. Don’t let that show length...
Pirates offer 30 years of home plate season tickets for Paul Skenes debut autograph card
Call it a Yinzer version of Willie Wonka’s golden ticket. The owner of an autographed Paul Skenes rookie debut baseball card could receive season tickets at PNC Park behind home plate for 30 years. Claiming the prize would mean turning the card over to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The pitcher’s card...
Ringo goes country, again. The ex-Beatle mixes peace and love with twang and heartache on new album
LOS ANGELES — Country comes naturally to Ringo Starr. It’s been a low-key part of his of his career since his Beatle beginnings, so it was not a serious swerve for him to make a whole country album, the forthcoming “Look Up,” a collaboration with the modern maestro of classic...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Nov. 15
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Lori Falce: The sweet justice of The Onion buying Infowars
Sometimes justice isn’t something that can be delivered by the courts. A guilty verdict, for example, does not bring back a loved one. It doesn’t restore a reputation or rebuild a home. What it does is get as close to justice as the law can do after the fact. In...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 15-17
Does music rule your free time? Do you love a good beer on a cool night? How about checking out some new flicks? Pittsburgh is bursting with opportunities for every hobby this weekend. Check out a few here. Beers of the ‘Burgh Winter Warmer Get into a fancy holiday mood...
Laurels & lances: Trees, water & a grenade
Laurel: To a church donation. Usually, when it comes to giving, it is people tithing to their house of worship which then in turn helps others. But one local parish is developing a habit of contributing to the community in a different way. Guardian Angels Catholic Parish in Springdale will...
Inflation Explained: With the TV industry in flux, customers see the uncertainty reflected in their bills
As traditional cable television fades and online streaming services grow in popularity, users have a common burden: rising bills. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows almost 30 straight years of consumers paying more for cable, satellite and — since they were introduced in the late 2000s — livestream...
TV Talk: ‘Landman’ marks Taylor Sheridan’s best series yet 
“Landman,” streaming Sunday on Paramount+, is Taylor Sheridan’s best series yet. It’s even more entertaining than “Yellowstone.” Partly that’s the perfect match of actor and material — Billy Bob Thornton was born to play oil company fixer Tommy Norris. But it’s also the subject matter — West Texas oil, but...
5 things to do this weekend in Westmoreland: Nov. 15-17
From classic tunes to winter vibes, cool crafts and local artists, Westmoreland County is bustling with events for this mid-November weekend. Here are just a few memory-making experiences to try out. Holiday craft show The Latrobe American Legion Post 515 will be hosting a craft and vendor show Saturday. Where...
It was Ladies Night Out in Greensburg as businesses opened their doors for special event
The Greensburg Business and Professional Association held a Ladies Night Out Thursday night downtown. After registering, participants received a punch card for local businesses and shuttles provided rides to participating shops. There were promotions, treats, a basket raffle, cash bar and entertainment. Those who completed their punch cards were entered...
Former Tribune-Review editor ‘Jim’ Yadamec loved journalism — but his family even more
John “Jim” Yadamec was a longtime newspaper editor, sports editor and outdoors columnist for three newspapers who loved being a journalist and loved spending time with family and friends even more. “I gained a lot of respect for him. He was an excellent model of a journalist,” said Bob Broderick...
Wigle Whiskey releases spirits for holiday season
Wigle Whiskey is releasing its oldest whiskey to date this holiday season — starting Friday. A nine-year, 195-bottle batch of Wigle Reserve Single Barrel Rye will be available, as well as an eight-year, 157-bottle batch of Wigle Reserve Single Barrel American Wheat Whiskey. The rye, which is the oldest whiskey...
Comedian and TV star David Cross to perform at Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
David Cross is a prolific actor, comedian, author and director, but many may know him as the eccentric Tobias Funke from critically acclaimed sitcom “Arrested Development.” He’s also starred in “Mr. Show with Bob and David,” three “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movies and self-made series “The Increasingly Poor Decisions of...
From the Newsroom: Explaining inflation
Over the past three months, TribLive reporters Jack Troy and Patrick Varine have tracked inflation and rising costs in the economy. Their research and interviews led to the Inflation Explained series, which includes 10 stories covering the causes and effects of inflation on American consumers — from grocery prices to...
Revamped Linkin Park brings From Zero tour to Pittsburgh next year 
A reunited Linkin Park — with a new lead singer — will bring their world tour to Pittsburgh next year. The alternative rock/metal band is launching an extensive tour, with a stop Aug. 19 at PPG Paints Arena. Opening in Pittsburgh will be Jean Dawson, while other stops on the...
Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
NEW YORK — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise. The practice sets the tone for the meeting, and helps...
The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
WASHINGTON — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest meteors in most locations. The Leonids are known for their high-speed meteors, which can travel at up...
TV Talk: WTAE announces new weekend morning anchor
WTAE general assignment reporter Lily Coleman will become the station’s new weekend morning news anchor effective Nov. 23. Coleman, who reported weekday mornings before most recently filling in as morning traffic/noon anchor while Elena LaQuatra has been on maternity leave (LaQuatra will be back to work next week), has also...
Collier Eat’n Park reopens in a larger space
Bill Mitchell recalled his aunt and uncle writing down when the Eat’n Park across the street from their home in Collier was scheduled to open. The date was June 21, 1956, a Thursday. “Saturday of that week they took me to eat there,” said Mitchell, as he sat in the...


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