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Pittsburgh Public Schools consultant explains factors that will determine school closings
In a 90-minute meeting that was ostensibly about closing schools, the words “closing schools” were never uttered by the consultant hired to help determine what buildings should shut down. Instead, Angela King Smith, a partner of Boston-based Education Resource Strategies hired by the Pittsburgh Public Schools, talked about...
Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Makes for a Monster Hit at Pittsburgh CLO
If you're a musical theatre historian, you'll know that one of the ongoing plot threads of the past two decades has been "Mel Brooks tries to make Young Frankenstein work as a musical." The original Broadway production was basically The Producers 2, all elaborate sets, giant choruses, crazy production numbers and novelty props and costumes. But despite the songs being great and the jokes being solid, the Broadway version felt inert, overstuffed. Brooks and crew, including co-librettist Thomas Meehan, have gone back to the show over and over to revise and revive it, always getting ALMOST "there" but not quite. Friends, I am proud to say, I think the Pittsburgh CLO version is "there." Finally, Young Frankenstein feels like it should feel: not a splashy, expensive spectacle, but an almost vaudevillian fusion of musical comedy, sketch comedy and burlesque. It's the "champagne on a beer budget" tone that Brooks and Gene Wilder's divine mix of sophistication and stupidity demands.
How to Protect Against West Nile Virus This Summer
Mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus have been found in several Pittsburgh neighborhoods, and health department officials are urging people to be cautious around the insects this summer. “Generally, the species of mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus are active from dusk to dawn,” said Allegheny County Health Department...
Songs and messages touching on labor battles past and present fill the air in Greensburg
Near the end of the Pittsburgh Labor Choir’s “Power in a Union” sing-along in Greensburg on Sunday, a white-haired man named Glenn Plummer walked out of the crowd and stepped up to the microphone. He’d hoped to “butt in” to the event so he could lead everyone in a special song he’d written years ago, he joked.
In brief: Leetsdale vacancies, business networking and more in Quaker Valley area
Leetsdale council voted 6-0 July 11 to award a $4,375 restoration project to NWS Contracting. The company was the lowest of two bidders to fix the restrooms at Henle Park. Construction is expected to begin the first week in August. Volunteers needed. Volunteers are needed for a community garden in...
Steel City Squash commemorating new Larimer facility with public mural
Squash, a sport similar to tennis and racketball, hasn’t supplanted soccer as a youth activity, but fans say it could. Since 2014, Steel City Squash, a local nonprofit organization, has used the sport to provide physical activity alongside educational support and mentorship for students. “The mission and model of...
Jeff Capel Spends Weekend Recruiting at Peach Jam
Pitt head coach Jeff Capel has been on the move this summer, recruiting players from all over the country after filling out the 2024-25 roster. This past weekend, Capel was once again spotted on the sidelines at Peach Jam, the Nike EYBL Championship tournament down in North Augusta, South Carolina. Capel, as well as associate head coach Milan Brown, was at the tournament along with hundreds of coaches from all levels of college hoops. On Saturday, Capel and Brown were pictured sitting next to Western Pennsylvania native and current Arkansas head coach John Calipari, too.
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Colatura
If you think your job is hard, try baring your soul and putting it out there for people to judge. Phew! Pittsburgh dreamgaze band Colatura tackle the art of making art on their new song “Suffer Dude.”. Jennica Best from Colatura recently spoke with WYEP's Joey Spehar. What’s your...
The work week kicks off with rain making Monday an Impact Day in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh’s Action Weather meteorologist Jill Szwed said afternoon showers, including pockets of heavy rain, are expected in the Pittsburgh area on Monday. Because of that, Monday is an Impact Day in Pittsburgh. In the Certified Most Accurate Forecast, Szwed said isolated showers are also expected Tuesday...
The Stroller, July 22, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Highland Park trees may have to make way for water treatment work
"Landscaping lends itself to stabilization of the park hillside, the canopy, the recreation enjoyment, the benefits of the park alone. It would be pretty catastrophic," said City Forester Lisa Ceoffe. The post Highland Park trees may have to make way for water treatment work appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Weather: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to the Pittsburgh area Monday, bringing late morning and afternoon rain chances. The highest probability for rain will be south and east of Pittsburgh, particularly in higher terrain areas. However, showers are possible outside of these regions as well, with widespread rain likely on Wednesday and Thursday.
It’s berry-picking season! Our latest KDKA video has the details on kid-friendly farms near Pittsburgh
One of the great things about Pittsburgh’s location is that our region is full of beautiful farms where families can pick berries, cherries, wild flowers and more. Earlier this summer, Kidsburgh published our annual guide to five great local farms where family can pick fruit and flowers, sharing all the details about where to find these farms and what they offer.
Bicyclist struck by car in downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Police are looking for the driver who hit a bicyclist in downtown Pittsburgh and drove off. The cyclist was found at Commonwealth Place and Boulevard of the Allies around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh Public Safety said she had "abrasions and bruises" and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Baldwin grad making name for himself in sports broadcasting
There appears to be no limit to what Austin Bechtold can accomplish in his professional career. The 2019 Baldwin graduate is already climbing the ladder in the radio broadcasting field. Bechtold, 23, is a producer and part-time host at 93.7 The Fan. He has been putting in some long days...
New Art's Bakery location to host grand opening Wednesday. Owners hope to draw eastsiders
Eastsiders, brush your sweet tooth. Art's Bakery's long-awaited second location is ready to open Wednesday at 4625 Buffalo Road. "They used to have a location at the Urbaniaks store," said Art's co-owner Todd Sutton. "But it felt like it was still too far for North East and Harborcreek people. We thought this was the best location to reach the city and the North East people."
Erie police watching for speeders along East 38th Street in wake of two serious May wrecks
Two serious motor vehicle crashes happened five days apart in early May along one stretch of a major east-west roadway on Erie's east side. Two motorists died in one of the crashes. Five people were injured, one critically, in the other. ...
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