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'Dance Moms' Star Charged With DUI In PA: Affidavit
A former "Dance Moms" star has been charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly driving drunk, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Christina "Christi" Lukasiak, 47, of Mars, PA, whose daughter, Chloe Lukasiak, starred on Lifetime's hit show "Dance Moms", was charged by Murrysville …
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Strudel
Strudel is a nine-year-old senior bun who came to us after his bonded partner passed away and they could no longer care for him. He is currently living in a foster home. He loves to be pet, brushed and groomed. He enjoys chewing on cardboard – which is his favorite enrichment activity. Strudel’s vision is impaired, so he does not see too well. He would do well in a home with children 13 and older, who will respect his space. He could live with another rabbit pending a successful meet and greet.
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
The speakeasy was born in Pittsburgh and is still hiding out a century later
Look into the origin of the speakeasy, and you’re bound to come across Kate Hester, owner of an illegal McKeesport saloon. The legend, captured in an 1891 New York Times article, goes that when Hester’s customers, “a boisterous lot,” got too rowdy and risked drawing police attention, she would wag her finger and whisper sharply, “Speak easy, boys! Speak easy!” The expression took hold around the region, standing in for any illicit establishment that sold alcohol, and then made a national splash in the Times, giving Pittsburgh the dubious honor of coining the term.
Demolition begins on old Fort Pitt Brewery in Jeannette
JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Tuesday afternoon marked the end of an era in Jeannette as demolition began on the old Fort Pitt Brewery.Mark McNabb, the owner of GEMM Demolition, says that his small team has their work cut out for them."We are going to start with all the lower structures and then get them down and crushed up," McNabb said. "Send them through the crusher and crush everything to about a three-inch minus. Then, we are going to have to build a small ramp to get to the higher part."McNabb says that they anticipate the demolition will take four to five...
Journey and Def Leppard in Hershey next week: Where to find the cheapest tickets
Fans will have three opportunities to see the Journey and Def Leppard co-headlining tour in Pa. One of those is right here in our backyard - on Thursday, July 25, at Hersheypark Stadium. On Tuesday, July 23, they will perform at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; and on Saturday, July...
Singer INEZ Wants To Build Pittsburgh’s Sprawling Black Music Scene Into A Unified Whole
INEZ sings of love, justice and the Black condition while simultaneously trying to tame and unify Pittsburgh's sprawling soul music scene. The post Singer INEZ Wants To Build Pittsburgh’s Sprawling Black Music Scene Into A Unified Whole appeared first on NewsOne.
O.A.R. and Fitz and The Tantrums Play Stage AE; Picklesburgh Festival Begins (Thurs., 7/18/24)
1) What began as teenage time-passing in drummer Chris Culos’ Rockville, Md., basement soon became O.A.R.’s first album, The Wanderer—and the band’s been working ever since. With several platinum records, sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, and ten acclaimed studio albums to date, O.A.R. shows us how to transcend the constrictions that eras and styles often bestow on contemporary music; as their acronym suggests, “Of a Revolution” does not allow the passage of time to quiet them. If you need proof, you can see them in concert at Stage AE and you’ll have a chance to see O.A.R. meld indie-alt-pop themes from the last two decades. The band’s latest album is 2022’s The Arcade. Fitz and The Tantrums first big success came in 2010 when the band broke out in 2010 when the album Pickin’ Up the Pieces reached number one on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The album generated several hits, including “MoneyGrabber,” “Don’t Gotta Work It Out,” and “Breakin’ the Chains of Love.” Fitz and the Tantrums followed up with 2013’s More Than Just a Dream. Its “Out of My League” also climbed the charts. Fitz and the Tantrums have grown into a more highly polished dance-pop sound and have lost some of their rawer musical power, but they are still a very interesting band to hear live. Their 2016 release, Fitz and The Tantrums, contained the hit single “HandClap.” Fitz and the Tantrums are touring in support of their latest LP, 2022’s Let Yourself Free. Doors at 6 p.m. DJ Logic opens. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. (R.H.)
Mac Miller Celebration 'At Risk' Amid Major Changes Ahead Of Annual Event
Fans will notice a slight change in the schedule for this year's "Celebration of Mac" in Pittsburgh. That's because the revered venue, Blue Slide Park, has implemented new measures that may put the future of the fan-driven event dedicated to Mac Miller "at risk." In a recently released statement to...
Facing a worsening food desert, Hazelwood residents may finally get the grocery store they’ve sought
Dylamato’s Market in Hazelwood sells fresh produce and locally sourced foods on July 9, but isn’t a full-service grocery store. (Photo by Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) Neighborhood advocates are pushing ahead on a worker-owned co-op grocery store that could open in three years — if funding comes through. “PublicSource...
On a Hot Summer Day, Ice Cream Emergency Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Matt and Micheline Barkley aren’t doctors, but they’ve got a cure for the summertime blues. The couple operate Ice Cream Emergency, a 32-foot-long bus that looks like an ambulance. When the mercury rises, it’s time to catch a cold. It was already 88 degrees at 10 a.m....
The Flaming Lips in Concert at Stage AE; Jam on Walnut Has Dancing Queen (Sat., 7/20/24)
1) The experimental psychedelic alt-rock band The Flaming Lips, spawned in 1983 in Oklahoma’s tornado country, storms into Pittsburgh once again for a concert at Stage AE. The Flaming Lips stand as one of the genre’s most accomplished and revered acts, and their shows provide a can’t-miss experience that expertly combines visual and auditory stimulation through rhythmic lines and a trippy, syncopated light show. (Their 2010 concert at the late Station Square Amphitheater, where frontman Wayne Coyne stopped the concert to listen to a passing train, is the stuff of legend.) The band had a hit with “She Don’t Use Jelly” in 1993 and rose to further prominence with 1999’s The Soft Bulletin and 2002’s Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. The latest of their 16 studio albums is American Head, released in 2020. Their awards include three Grammys, and The Lips shared a 2018 Tony Award nomination for “Tomorrow Is,” part of the original score for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. The Stage AE show features a commemorative reenactment of the Yoshimi Battles LP. Doors open 7 p.m. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. (E.C., M.V.)
Aperitivo Club in Downtown Pittsburgh inspired by Italy
Jul. 18—Aperitivo is an Italian word meaning a small drink of liquor taken to stimulate the appetite before a meal. It is usually accompanied by a light snack. The Aperitivo Club near Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh brings this tradition to life. Tucked in the back of Market St. Grocery and below Emerson's, the cocktail and wine bar opened in early June. One of the newest bar ...
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