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You've been 'Thunderstruck': High school senior's band performance goes viral

PITTSBURGH — A high school senior gained viral fame after a video of her playing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC on mallet percussion in her marching band last year was reposted on social media last week, amassing millions of views. "He sent me the link, and it had, like, already 6...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d
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WKBN

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100-year-old carousel house beyond repair, New Castle administrator says

The effort to save the carousel house at New Castle's Cascade Park has come to an end.

New Castle, PA · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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The Forgotten Pennsylvania Town That Used To Be A Massive Industrial Hub

America’s very first Carnegie library once made millworkers take a tunnel to a basement bathhouse before they could check out a book. Clean hands first, then the reading room. That rule tells you a lot about the town around it. This little borough in Pennsylvania still has a working steel mill, one Andrew Carnegie built in the 1870s.

Braddock, PA · 2d
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Fans say goodbye to Donnie Iris at the last place he ever played

Family, friends and fans of Donnie Iris met to say one final goodbye at the place where he made his farewell as a performer.

Pittsburgh, PA · 4h

Beaver County Times

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Beaver County plans events to observe Veterans Day 2026

Beaver County will salute its military veterans with some special events in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11 . Because Nov. 11 is also a federal holiday, the county courthouse and other government offices will be closed. There will be no U.S. mail delivery and many local banks will also be closed. Here are some of the events planned to honor veterans in and around Beaver County. State Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. and the Community College of Beaver County is serving a free breakfast to all veterans , active duty military and one guest at 9 a.m. Nov. 12 at the CCBC Dome. The Beaver County Veterans Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Beaver County Courthouse along Third Street in Beaver. The parade is organized by the Unionville American Legion Post 512. Anyone still interested in participating in the parade should contact Bill Ehrman at 716-485-3712. Findlay Township is hosting a barbecue lunch for local veterans and their families on Nov. 10 at the Findlay Township activity center, 310 Main St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and a program will be provided by the West Allegheny High School Show Choir. Reservations were required by calling 724-695-0500,

Beaver County, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Donnie Iris’ family creates memorial at funeral home to allow fans, friends a chance to say goodbye

Friends and fans gathered at a funeral home in Beaver Falls to honor the local music legend.

Beaver Falls, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Friends, family, Pittsburgh musicians remember Donnie Iris at memorial

Two weeks after the death of Pittsburgh music titan Donnie Iris, hundreds of fans and friends crowded into Citizens Live at the Wylie in the Lower Hill to remember his exceptional life. As a line of mourners that snaked around the building entered the inside of the venue, Iris’s classic...

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

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Peoples Gas Holiday Market 2026 Grand Opening Day!

Head downtown to celebrate the Grand Opening of the 15th annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market on Friday, November 20th, the day before Highmark Light Up Night!. Jump-start your holiday shopping at the Grand Opening of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™. Merriment abounds with fun- for-everyone entertainment, food, drinks, and more. Get into the holiday spirit with a hot mug of Glühwein or a delicious seasonal craft ale. Feel all the good feels as you break the ice with friends and family at the UPMC Ice Rink at PPG Place.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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Pioneering trans artist's photos spark a new exhibit in Pittsburgh

Thirty years after her untimely death, visionary trans artist Greer Lankton is getting her second exhibit at Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory museum — the venue that hosted the final show she opened in her lifetime. “Greer Lankton: Could It Be Love” includes two dozen of Lankton’s photographs of her...

Pittsburgh, PA · 18h

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Dukes Win First Home Invitational in Program History

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Thanks to a 3-0 record Sunday in bracket play, the Duquesne University bowling team claimed the team title at its first home invitational in program history, winning the Duquesne Invitational on Senior Day at Pines Plaza Lanes. Over the course of the competition, the Dukes posted a record of 8-4, evening their overall record during the 2026-27 season at 23-23 (.500).

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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In brief: Festival of Trees, ‘Winter Wonderland,’ blood drive and more

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Monroeville is starting a new tradition to usher in the holiday season. The inaugural Festival of Trees will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 at Monroeville Community Park West. Admission is free. At the heart of the...

Monroeville, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Taylor Swift-inspired restaurant Swiftee’s Lakeview opens at former Ferrante’s in Hempfield

Ferrante’s Lakeview has entered a new era — and Taylor Swift is part of the inspiration. A new full-service restaurant and lounge with tastefully themed nods to pop star Taylor Swift has opened in what was previously an outdated ballroom in the well-known wedding and event venue along Route 30 in Hempfield.

Hempfield Township, PA · 9d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Blighted Moose building causing water damage to Greensburg dance studio, owner says

Kim Stewart just wants the water to stop. She has lost about half of her income at Sandra Lynn’s School of Dance in Greensburg while dealing with water she believes is entering her studio from a blighted property next door — the old Moose building. Stewart was paying...

Greensburg, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Century-old barn takes trip for historic preservation purposes

It took practically all day for a century-old barn to travel less than half a mile in Washington County.

Washington County, PA · 4d

WJAC TV

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Tribute ceremony honors Revolutionary War veterans in Somerset County; preserves heritage

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — As we continue to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the Daughters of the American Revolution held a special ceremony on Saturday in Somerset County. The three Revolutionary War veterans were laid to rest a long time ago, but the Forbes Road Chapter has...

Somerset County, PA · 12h

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Cranberry Conversations To Talk Transportation

The next sit down in the Cranberry Conversations series is happening this week. On Tuesday at 6 p.m. the series continues with a conversation about transportation and mobility in Cranberry Township. Township staff and representatives of the company conducting outreach sessions to update planning goals will be on hand to...

Cranberry Twp, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

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What roads will close in Downtown Pittsburgh for the Veterans Day parade

The Veterans Day parade will roll through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday morning, leading to road closures.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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Cambria County to host Veterans Day, Marine Corps celebration

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday ceremony is set for Nov. 10 at the Cambria County Courthouse Rotunda. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., and the office is located at 200 S. Center St., Ebensburg. The event will honor military veterans for their service and sacrifice […]

Cambria County, PA · 3d

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Beloved Nutcracker Takes Its Final Bow This December

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is closing the book on one of the city's most cherished holiday traditions this December, staging the final run of its current version of “The Nutcracker” before retiring it for good. The company has scheduled 24 performances between Dec. 4 and Dec. 27 at the Benedum Center, bringing down the curtain on a production that has defined the season for Pittsburgh audiences for years.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d