5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 9-11
After a long, rainy week, it’s time to relax and enjoy some downtime. From performances to parties, from celebrity appearances to festivals, Pittsburgh is jumping this weekend. Join in the fun with these events. Idina Menzel at the Benedum Center Broadway legend — and real-life Disney princess — Idina Menzel...
Ohio man convicted for string of robberies in Bridgeville, Pittsburgh
A 26-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced to 17½ years in prison for armed robberies at pharmacies in the Pittsburgh and Bridgeville areas. Abdulrahman Abdelaziz Jamea, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced July 31 in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A Pittsburgh jury in March...
Central Catholic retools in effort to get back on top in Class 6A
After years as a top assistant coach at Pine-Richland and Seneca Valley, Ryan Lehmeier finally got the chance to be a high school football head coach last year, taking over the storied program at Central Catholic. The former North Hills quarterback led the Vikings to first place and a regular...
Damar Hamlin says his ‘mind is free,’ a year after resuming football after a near-death experience
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin flashed a wide grin and waved hello while zipping by on a scooter, before accelerating to make a sharp, effortless turn up a hill toward the Buffalo Bills dorm rooms at their training camp facility. Carefree and happy, there seems to be little the Bills...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 2-4
Rev up your engines and cruise into August! Summer weekends are dwindling, but the heat shows no sign of stopping — here’s all the excitement that’s going on around town this weekend. Vintage Grand Prix Time to zoom over to Schenley Park for a Pittsburgh tradition. This weekend is jam-packed...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner
Elijah Faulkner won a WPIAL title last spring as the league’s long jump champion, but the Central Catholic senior wants gold in football, too. As one of the more explosive athletes on the football team, the running back has spent his summer working toward that goal. “I just want to...
Pittsburgher Michael Grady, Team USA net Olympic gold in men’s rowing
A Central Catholic alum won Olympic gold Thursday morning and made history for Team USA. Michael Grady, a graduate of the Pittsburgh-based private high school, and the U.S. rowing team took first place in the men’s four final event at the Paris Olympics. It’s the first time Americans have taken...
Pittsburgh Brewing teams with Pitt for blue-and-gold I.C. Light can
A collaboration between Pittsburgh Brewing Co. and Pitt Athletics on a limited edition Pitt I.C. Light can has been brewing for about two years. The can features royal blue and university gold team colors in addition to the recognizable “Pitt” script and “Hail to Pitt.” It is available this week...
Central Catholic grad Michael Grady advances to rowing finals with Team USA at Paris Olympics
Central Catholic grad Michael Grady and his U.S. rowing teammates earned a first-place finish in their heat Sunday at the Paris Olympics to secure a spot in the finals in the Men’s Four on Aug. 1. Grady, who is competing in the Olympics for the second time alongside Justin Best,...
Immerse yourself in arts and culture: A weekend of diverse events in Pittsburgh
If you’re looking to fill your weekend with all things arts and culture, there is no shortage of events happening in and around the city this weekend. From performances that reflect the beauty of the African diaspora to the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh’s Summer Picnic, start planning out your...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 26-28
Another summer month is almost over! As we say goodbye to July, the calendar is still packed with events. If you’re in the mood for goats, dinosaurs, tunes or treats, give one of these events a spin this weekend. Goat Fest PGH Adorable goats have become an integral part of...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas
Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas committed to play cornerback at Penn State next fall, hoping to follow in a long line of talented defensive backs playing at the next level. The three-star defensive back, according to 247Sports, chose the Nittany Lions over an offer from Akron. “It was mainly coach Terry...
On the road: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is the country’s largest vintage racing event, and the only one run on city streets. There are more than a dozen events throughout the city that draw more than 200,000 visitors and raise money for Autism-Pittsburgh and Merakey Allegheny Valley School. Since 1983, the annual...
Ragtime Racers will be on the road at Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Ford Motor Co. founder Henry Ford once said, “Auto racing began five minutes after the second car was built.” That philosophy is the foundation of a race exhibition group that will be in Pittsburgh Aug. 3-4 for the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Formed in 2018 for race cars manufactured...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 19-21
If Picklesburgh isn’t your jam, there are still plenty of things to do around the area this weekend. Whatever your hobby or favorite pastime, you can check out one (or more!) of these five things to do. Tekko 2024 Anime fans from all over the region will come together throughout...
Food for all: Carlow University garden in Oakland is the vision of a student from Bethel Park
Grace’s Garden will provide nourishment for the body … and the soul. Located on land at Carlow University in Oakland, the ground is being tended to grow fruits and vegetables for not only students, faculty and staff, but also anyone else in the community. The name of the Carlow Community...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 12-14
From bombastic battle demonstrations to silent parties, a variety of events will be taking place around Pittsburgh this weekend. It’s always a good time to try something new. Find an activity to fit into your busy summer schedule here! Quiet Reading Party Haven’t managed to finish that beach read just...
Rapper Jeezy highlights hip-hop’s political influence at Pittsburgh event
Rapper Jeezy — folks may remember him as Young Jeezy, which he was known as when he released his first major label album in 2005 — was in Pittsburgh on June 27, the same day as the first presidential debate. The Grammy-nominated, Atlanta-proud rapper and one of the architects of...
Urban League’s State of Black Pittsburgh addresses voting, housing
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh held its annual State of Black Pittsburgh on Thursday. The forum aimed to tackle the issues of electoral impact and housing stability. Inside the University of Pittsburgh School of Law’s Barco Law Library, about 100 community members convened to address some of the most...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 28-30
Another month is in the books! With July on its way, summer is flying fast already. Make sure to enjoy every moment with some of these events this weekend. PSO Americana Concert Get in the patriotic spirit ahead of the Fourth of July with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s annual event...
Carnegie Museum of Art launches ‘Widening the Lens’ podcast with Venus Williams
The Carnegie Museum of Art launched its “Widening the Lens” podcast series, featuring tennis champion and emerging contemporary art authority Venus Williams. The six-episode podcast extends the exhibition “Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology and the Contemporary Landscape,” which opened on May 12, beyond the gallery walls. The podcast gives permanence...
Pittsburgh clears way for UPMC Presby work to resume after permit flap
Pittsburgh officials on Wednesday approved an electrical permit for construction of the UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower, a city spokeswoman said, after some work was halted last week. A Pittsburgh inspector last week found the project did not have all the necessary permits, according to Maria Montaño, a spokesperson for Mayor...
Police arrest third person in June’s pro-Palestine protest at Pitt
A Pittsburgh man has been arrested for storming a barrier and injuring a police officer last month during pro-Palestine protests at the University of Pittsburgh. University of Pittsburgh Police on Monday arrested Cole Florkewicz, 24, of the city’s Perry South neighborhood, as the third person charged in connection with what...
Permitting problem halts part of UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower construction
A portion of construction work at the new UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower was halted Thursday after a Pittsburgh inspector found the project did not have all the necessary permits, according to a city spokeswoman. Maria Montaño, a spokesperson for Mayor Ed Gainey, said UPMC did not have the required electrical...
Pittsburgh theater companies keep busy through summer
Some of Pittsburgh’s cultural institutions may be taking a break for the summer, but theater is still all around in the city. Many local companies know that “the show must go on” — and have planned a variety of exciting productions for the next couple of months. Here are a...
