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“JIMMY” MAKES NATIONWIDE DEBUT TODAY

A much-anticipated film about Indiana native Jimmy Stewart debuts across the country today. The film “Jimmy”, distributed by Fathom Events, hits theaters today in the US, but it has had a couple of preview screenings in Indiana: one on Sunday as an invitation-only gala event that raised money for the Wreaths for Indiana County Veterans and last night at a preview screening for the public at the Tuxedo Cinemas at the Indiana Mall. The film stars KJ Apa as Stewart and covers his life from when he wins the Oscar for “The Philadelphia Story” to joining the Army Air Corps in World War II, then dealing with the horrors of war during and after the fighting as he starts to film “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The film also features Max Casella as Frank Capra and Jason Alexander as Louis B. Meyer. The film was directed by Aaron Burns.

Indiana, PA · 14h

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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 · 2d

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Pittsburgh Veterans Day parade will have new route

The Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade — one of America’s longest-running Veterans Day parades — is less than one day away. Though Veterans Day actually falls on Wednesday this year, the parade is set to take place starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to Visit Pittsburgh. The...

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

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New $21 million movie theater planned for Grove City

Something new is coming to Grove City, where the Guthrie Theatre now stands.

Grove City, PA · 2d

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Viral video shows Pittsburgh-area student playing AC/DC song on xylophone

Over Halloween weekend , a video showing a Pittsburgh -area high school mallet percussionist performing Australian rock band AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" alongside her marching band sparked viral attention across social media. The video shows Thomas Jefferson High School senior Layla Clark playing a keyboard percussion instrument during a performance that took place last season, according to the West Jefferson Hills School District. Clark, along with other percussionists, led the band in the opening 45 seconds of "Thunderstruck" before other instruments joined in to play the rest of the song. The video went viral on X, with an initial Oct. 30 post by user @RonnieAEvans amassing 5.3 million views by Nov. 3. Over the following days, the video continued to circulate online, with numerous other users sharing it across social media. See Pittsburgh-area high schooler's viral performance of 'Thunderstruck' .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } I have an agent who’s single purpose is to wake me up with something fun every morningtoday it sent me thisA+ https://t.co/Phc8NhFBPb — Ronnie Evans (@RonnieAEvans) October 30, 2026 Pittsburgh-area student's performance draws attention of creatives The video of Clark drew the attention of musicians and other creatives, according to TribLIVE .

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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All-Star Musicians To Team Up For Show at Penn Theater

A collaboration of local musicians will bring the greatest tunes in rock to life tomorrow night at the Penn Theater. The Rock Station 97.7’s Downtown Jam is kicking off Friday at 7 p.m. at the Penn Theater. This all-ages show will include a cash bar for those 21 and...

Butler, PA · 1d

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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 · 6h

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Penn State Professor Revisits 1976 Entebbe Raid In New Documentary ‘To Kill A Nazi’

The film will be screened as an official selection of the Centre County Film Festival on Friday at noon.

Penn, PA · 1d

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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 · 10h

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Thomas Jefferson xylophone player goes viral with 'Thunderstruck'

Thomas Jefferson High School senior's incredible AC/DC "Thunderstruck" rendition goes viral, captivating audiences online.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6h

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Local Shows In Pittsburgh To Check Out This November

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here’s one thing to be thankful for—local shows! From the 4th annual Beasts of the Burgh at Crafthouse to The Clarks playing back to back nights at Jergels, here’s a list of local shows to check out in November!. Like Roses/Heading North/Ausinette.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Voters turn down Vandergrift library tax referendum

Vandergrift voters rejected the idea of a library tax. Because the library is partially funded by the borough, the tax would have earmarked some tax money for the exclusive use of the Vandergrift Public Library, said Vandergrift Councilwoman Marilee Kessler. A ballot question that would have allowed the borough to...

Vandergrift, PA · 2d

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1926: A Well-Attended Dedication Ceremony is Held for the Armstrong Tunnel in Pittsburgh

In Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County, hundreds of people showed up for the official dedication of a still-incomplete vehicular tunnel in Pittsburgh. This tunnel serves as a link between Second Avenue at the South Tenth Street Bridge and – via a section underneath Duquesne University and the Steel City neighborhood known as the Bluff – the portion of Forbes Avenue that is flanked by Boyd Street and Chatham Square.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6h

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Pittsburgh to honor 'King Cool' Donnie Iris on November 9

Celebrate Pittsburgh music legend Donnie Iris, "King Cool," at a free event sharing memories, stories, and his enduring impact on the music community.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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Pittsburgh City Paper Turns Old Newspaper Boxes Into Public Art Across Squirrel Hill

Forbes Ave. & Murray Ave. — Reported Decorated City Paper Box. Pittsburgh City Paper has found a second life for the metal boxes that once held its print editions on street corners across the city. The publication has launched an Adopt a Box program that converts former newspaper distribution boxes into public art pieces, reinstalling the decorated boxes in public areas rather than letting them sit forgotten in storage.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Brockway Girl Scouts Explore History, Wildlife, and Nature’s Art on Five Bridges Trail

BROCKWAY, PA. (EYT) – On Thursday, October 15, 2026, members of Brockway Girl Scout Troop 26444 explored a section of the Five Bridges Trail in Jefferson County, enjoying an educational hike that combined local history, wildlife observation, and an appreciation for the natural beauty of the Pennsylvania Wilds. The...

Brockway, PA · 1d

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Pittsburgh’s Clara Kent on mortality, marginalization and music in the age of AI

This story is the last installment of our series and podcast, “Taking the Mic,” about women in Pittsburgh’s music industry. You can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple — and read the stories we’ve published week by week at wesanews.org. Click “Listen” above...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Murrysville area: Veterans Day events, blood drive, book sale, more

The AMVETS Post 85 will hold the following events in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 7 throughout Murrysville, Delmont and Export:. • Eastview Cemetery honor roll, 339 E. Pittsburgh St., Delmont, 9 a.m. • Honor roll at Delmont borough building, 77 Greensburg S., at 9:15 a.m. • First Presbyterian...

Murrysville, PA · 2d

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Billy Porter’s new Audacity Project builds a pipeline for Pittsburgh youth in film and TV

For three decades Pittsburgh native Billy Porter has been a powerful motivational presence in theater, music and film. With his new Audacity Project initiative, the Grammy/Emmy/three-time Tony Award winner hopes to provide young people with a smooth pathway into the business of show business. Audacity Project is a workforce training...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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