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Last Days Before the Invasion Begins
In late June friends of mine wondered why they hadn’t seen any spotted lanternflies this year. Are the invasive bugs gone? Not at all! The nymphs are present but they can’t fly yet. Last weekend I saw the first warning that we’re in the last days — a week, maybe two — before the spotted lanternfly invasion begins. I saw a red nymph.
Jeannette resident makes most of new musical directions
Jul. 1—So, you find yourself thinking about what it would be like to make a new start. For someone who actually followed through, meet Jeannette resident Mick Francis. As lead vocalist and primary handler of details for the up-and-coming Pittsburgh pop-punk band Lotus Kid, he seemed to be headed in what he thought was the right direction, up until March 2020. "When covid happened, we were ...
About 100,000 blue catfish stocked in Ohio River for future anglers to catch
Anglers in the Pittsburgh area may be catching 50-to 60-pound blue catfish several years from now as part of an ongoing reintroduction effort of this native species of fish. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is in its second year of stocking blue catfish in the Ohio River in the Point State Park area of Pittsburgh and Sewickley.
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Creating their own celebration - Pittsburghers flock to buy fireworks ahead of the holiday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and backyard celebration planning is coming right down to the wire. We're a fireworks-crazy community and since the bigger ones have become legal around here, people have become very specific. Sure, there's the big community fireworks show, but these days, plying the aisles of Phantom Fireworks has become a tradition because no matter how good the burgers are the celebration has to include the fireworks. Melissa Thompson-Schaller made the drive up the Allegheny to New Kensington from Springdale to bring her boys to the fireworks shop. "They like the mortars, I think that's pretty much...
Review: The Beach Boys are fun, fun, fun in rare outdoor Pittsburgh show
If you experienced the Brian Wilson shows over the past decade-plus, you know there was an emotional wallop seeing the frail, troubled Beach Boys icon getting through a show with occasional flashes of the old brilliance. The Mike Love version of the Beach Boys - which legally is the Beach...
Turner's releasing 'hard lemonade' next week
After a successful venue into alcoholic beverages last year, Turner’s is back with another drink for Pittsburgh to enjoy. Turner’s teamed up with Iron City Beer in 2023 for a combination of beer and tea, a drink called IC’D Tea.
Rebounding Pittsburgh airport pledges shorter security wait times at new terminal
Jul. 2—Pittsburgh International Airport marked a milestone on June 24 when security agents handled more passengers on a single day than ever before. Nearly 20,000 people flowed through the checkpoint that Monday, according to airport spokesman Bob Kerlik. Some passengers reportedly waited well over two hours in the security line that stretched far into the hallway entering the landside ...
Stuntpig Now Open in Squirrel Hill
Popular Pittsburgh food truck Stuntpig has officially opened their own brick-and-mortar. Known for their smoked meats and classic sandwiches, Stuntpig has been rolling around town since 2020, serving up favorites like the ‘Mr. Orange,’ (smoked and pulled chicken, piri piri sauce, cucumbers, and chimichurri aioli), the ‘Murray Turkey,’ (house-smoked turkey, Romesco sauce, greens, shaved vegetables, and shallot vinaigrette), the ‘Mr. Nice Guy,’ (crabcake, arugula, Old Bay aioli, and grilled lemon), and the ‘Madonia’s Muffuletta,’ (house-cured ham, hot soppressata, mortadella, pepperoni, smoked provolone and olive salad), served on breads from Allegro Hearth Bakery, with gluten-free options from Wild Rise Bakery.
Celebrating Black Music Month: Pittsburgh's rising stars
Jul. 1—June was Black Music Month, and Pittsburgh has no shortage of talent. Black Music Month honors the contributions, creativity and individuality of Black musicians who have shaped American music across all genres. Pittsburgh has birthed greats like Mary Lou Williams, Art Blakey, Lena Horne and Erroll Garner. Here are a few local Black musicians you can add to your playlist today. ...
Paul Skenes Shares Best Photos From June Including Olivia Dunne
June has been a busy month for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Last year's top overall pick made five starts, and ended the month in impressive form. He went 2-0 in those five games, posting an impressive 1.78 ERA and striking out 40 batters. With the calendar turning over to July a few ...
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