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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 19-21

There’s no “unofficial” about it — Monday will officially see the end of the summer season with the fall equinox. Make the most of the last few days before autumn sets in with these events. Celebrate Africa and African Diaspora Festival With a variety of talks, panel discussions, fashion shows,...
‘Black Photojournalism’ exhibit at Carnegie Museum of Art reveals history through many lenses

A picture is worth a thousand words, but for Black photojournalists during the 20th century, many of those words were spoken in whispers. A new exhibit from the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland seeks to bring the work of these professionals to the forefront. Much of the inspiration for...
Roman Thompson thrives in ‘violent game,’ carries Central Catholic past Pine-Richland

If any game perfectly fits Central Catholic’s Roman Thompson, this three-hour battle with Pine-Richland was surely the one. Ruthlessly physical for all four quarters, a kicker was hurt on the first play, a top lineman was helped off the field later and countless other players got banged up Friday night,...
Titanic clash between Central Catholic, Pine-Richland the hottest ticket in town

Most WPIAL football teams hope Central Catholic doesn’t appear on their nonconference schedule, but Pine-Richland isn’t one of them. The Rams, in fact, have defeated Central Catholic three years in a row. The big-school rivals meet again at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Carnegie Mellon for one of the most anticipated...
2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks

TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top cornerbacks for the 2025 season. 1. Gabriel Jenkins Imani Christian Junior, 6-2, 182 Jenkins, who committed to Penn State on Monday, is regarded as one of the...
Expect traffic jams — and use caution — as Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, other colleges have move-in days

Pittsburgh officials want to reminded motorists to be extra aware of their surroundings this month due to college move-ins and potential closures this weekend. Travelers should prepare for significant traffic jams in and around Oakland as college students prepare for a new semester at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon...
2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive line

TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top defensive tackles for the 2025 season. 1. Lincoln Hoke North Allegheny Senior, 6-2, 260 An indomitable defensive lineman named Hoke wearing black and gold sure feels familiar....
Central Catholic has experience, firepower to repeat in Class 6A

In only his second season as head coach at Central Catholic, Ryan Lehmeier etched his name in the record books next to John Fischetti, Art Walker and Terry Totten — Vikings football coaches who have won WPIAL or PIAA championships. Central Catholic ended a three-year golden drought by knocking off...
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Colsen Gatten

Colsen Gatten’s highlight video starts with a pick-six followed by a nifty one-handed interception a couple of clips later. Yet neither was his favorite play. “It’s definitely my big hit against Canon-Mac,” said the Central Catholic linebacker, who punished a receiver on a crossing route in that one. “That was...
Overbooked housing leads Pitt to rent hotel, apartments for students

Hundreds of students attending the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland will live in a hotel or apartments this fall, a move university officials say they made to accommodate the large, incoming freshmen class. Pitt received a record number of applications for the fall semester — 65,000 — which is a...
Cava Mediterranean restaurant to open in Oakland, East Liberty

A new taste of Greece is coming to Pittsburgh later this summer in the form of the popular Mediterranean chain Cava. Two locations of Cava will open this year, restaurant officials said. An Oakland location will open later this summer at 3619 Forbes Ave. Another location will open later this...
Heinz Chapel undergoes 2-year renovation of iconic spire

A face-lift of the Heinz Memorial Chapel’s iconic spire in Oakland is complete. The two-year project, originally estimated to cost $11.5 million, involved meticulously removing, repairing and replacing hundreds of copper panels, all while negotiating stories of scaffolding that surrounded the structure. “To see it finished and without the scaffolding...
Mt. Lebanon native Neal Shipley ties for 7th at Price Cutter Charity Championship

Neal Shipley’s bid for a third Korn Ferry Tour victory and “battlefield promotion” and his PGA Tour card will have to wait. The Central Catholic grad and Mt. Lebanon could not overcome the hot temperatures and equally hot Chandler Blanchet on Sunday and ended up tied for seventh at the...
$5,000-per-plate dinner with McCormick at Carnegie museum spurs backlash

A private event billed as a dinner and fireside chat featuring U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick and his wife at the Carnegie Museum of Art has generated backlash and raised concerns about the propriety of the museum offering space for such a gathering, which cost $5,000 to attend. The dinner occurred...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 18-20

No plans for a summer vacation on the horizon? No worries. Take a staycation right here in Pittsburgh this weekend with a whole bunch of fun, active and relaxing events. Vintage Grand Prix A local tradition returns to Schenley Park this weekend. Gawk at — and cheer on — your...
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra starts off Independence Day right with their Americana Concert

On the eve of Independence Day, an enthusiastic audience gathered to celebrate America’s musical legacy. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra held its annual Americana Concert on Thursday at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland. They shone a bright spotlight on mostly American composers, with a focus on militarily...

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