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PETA protesters smash coconuts outside E. Liberty Whole Foods
Demonstrators wearing monkey masks and black-and-white prison outfits dumped wheelbarrows full of coconuts outside of Whole Foods in East Liberty, protesting the grocery chain allegedly selling Thai coconut milk sourced from monkey labor.
Caught on camera: Goslings take leap of faith
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — A remarkable moment in nature was caught on video in the Pittsburgh area. A U.S. Steel bald eagle nest camera captured six tiny goslings taking a leap of faith Thursday. The video shows them jumping to mom and dad below, making little gosling splashdowns. The...
Black-owned eateries to get big exposure in ‘Wing & Mac Smackdown’
BEATING BREAST CANCER—KEESHA MARCELLE BENNETT, AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER IN 2021 AND OVERCOMING IT IN 2023, IS ONE OF THE CONTESTANTS IN THE “WING & MAC SMACKDOWN,” APRIL 27. Event is Saturday, April 27, in the Hill District. In 2021, many people in the Pittsburgh...
YinzerFest, block parties, and food trucks | KDKA Weekend Planner
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The weekend is here and we've got plenty of events to help you plan a fun one. There will be a lot of great events going on and here's to hoping the weather holds so we can enjoy it! YinzerFestWe've told you about this one all week long! It's YinzerFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and there you can check out live cooking demonstrations, live music, comedy, and vendor booths where you can get one-of-a-kind crafts. It's a celebration of all things Pittsburgh and you have until Sunday to check it out. The full schedule is available on the event's...
Pittsburgh native and dermatologist named All Laundry's first-ever Chief Dermatology Advisor
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - You may have seen a commercial on your TV or on digital platforms for the laundry detergent All. Did you know that the doctor featured in those advertisements is from right here in Pittsburgh? Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, or Dr. Z, is a board-certified dermatologist and now she's All Laundry Detergent's first-ever Chief Dermatology Advisor. Dr. Zubritsky was raised in Belle Vernon and graduated from Washington and Jefferson College. Dr. Z shares all things skincare with more than a million followers on Instagram under the name Derm Guru. Now, with her collaboration with All Laundry Detergent, she said she'll be able to educate even more people about how to care for their skin. "Having a 'pinch me' moment because I'm teaming up with [All Laundry] as their first-ever Chief Dermatology Advisory to educate people that sensitive skin care can start in the laundry room," she said in her announcement post on social media. Along with her informative videos on Instagram and TikTok, she also hosts what she calls "virtual office hours" where she answers questions from people on social media about all things skincare. You can check out her Instagram page and her TikTok page for more!
Yinzerfest: A Pittsburgh Q&A with some of the festival's performers
Yinz ready to celebrate Pittsburgh n’at? The David L. Lawrence Convention Center will be bleeding black and gold with the first Yinzerfest, kicking off Thursday and running through Sunday. The event will feature an impressive slate of local bands, musicians and comedians, plenty of Pittsburgh eats, vendors from the...
Pittsburgh college students' predictions on Taylor Swift's new album come true
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Taylor Swift's new double album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has been out for a week now.Swifties all over the world have been listening to every single lyric and sharing their verdicts, including students in college classrooms.Carnegie Mellon University has a three-credit course that's all about the record-breaking music star. The students' midterm project was to make predictions on her much-anticipated album, and some of the predictions came true.In the student-led course called Taylor Swift: Through the Eras, the students delve into every album, analyzing her lyrics, music videos and love life."I just hope people enjoy Taylor Swift...
A day of deliciousness – Peek’n Peak Resort hosts Coffee and Chocolate Festival
The Coffee and Chocolate Festival kicked off at Peek’n Peak Resort on Saturday afternoon. The festival brought themed items along with coffee and chocolate-flavored treats to the resort for people to enjoy. About 48 vendors were a part of the festival, with people coming from as far as Pittsburgh...
Original and Contemporary Design? You’ll Find It Here
When stepping through the front door of 140 Bigham Street on Mount Washington, a few details stand out immediately; century-old leaded glass and intricate millwork honor the age of the grand home, while funky fixtures, a custom cut-glass railing and a high-contrast, black-and-white paint job firmly bring the house into the 21st century.
North Side favorite Gus & Yiayia’s to open for the season
For a 90th year, the bright orange cart with the rainbow umbrella will be parked on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Known as the “Ice Ball Man,” Kalaris sitting on a stool by the stand is a welcome sight every spring. He will greet customers around noon Saturday as he has done for more than seven decades at Gus & Yiayia’s ice ball cart near Allegheny Commons West Park.
Runner-up | Roll Again
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10, 11. It only costs $140; I’ll buy it. I still have $1,360 left. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10. “You passed go, collect $200.”. I am good at this, can we play some more?. Nine.
Lawrenceville's 27th annual "Art All Night" continues on Sunday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - People are enjoying a nearly 24-hour art festival in Lawrenceville that's grown to become one of Pittsburgh's most popular art events. You can certainly say they're going all night long on Smallman Street at Art All Night which is in its 27th year. It all got started at 4 p.m. on Saturday and it goes until 2 p.m. today. Since 1998 people have been coming here to take part in a free, family-friendly event that runs for 22 hours. It brings thousands of people together from across the region and showcases artistic expression from all walks of life. Folks who come to...
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