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Fiery escape: Pittsburgh magician pulls off Houdini stunt
Pittsburgh area magician Lee Terbosic managed to free himself from a straight jacket Friday night while dangling 100 feet above Arts Landing. Oh, and the rope that was holding him was burning through while Terbosic did it. The event, held in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, was performed in...
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Donnie Iris: A Pittsburgh Rock Legend Remembered
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.--Western Pennsylvania has lost one of its most recognizable musical voices. Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh-area rock musician known for hits such as “Ah! Leah!,” “Love is Like a Rock and “The Rapper,” died Oct. 26 at the age of 83. Born Dominic Ierace, Iris spent decades building a musical legacy that reached far beyond Western Pennsylvania while remaining deeply connected to the communities where his career began.
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Easton Roller Mill closes out season with Fall Festival
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Easton Roller Mill closed out its fall season with a community fall festival. The event was open to the public, and locals were invited to enjoy the historic Easton Roller Mill. The mill is 159 years old and includes a guided tour focused on the history of the mill. Volunteers also fired up the engine to demonstrate the inside of a working mill.
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Apple TV+ crime drama 'Nocturne' brings Pittsburgh to small screen
If you tune into Apple TV+ over the weekend, you might see familiar scenery on your screen. The platform's newest original series , "Nocturne," is set to premiere over Halloween weekend. The crime drama series, based on a novel by a husband and wife duo, relocates the story's Swedish setting to the Pittsburgh area. Headed by director John Hlavin and starring Liev Schreiber , Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham, the show was shot in locations around Pittsburgh during 2025. These are the locations you might recognize. What is Nocturne about? "Nocturne" is a crime drama series. Here's how IMDb describes the premise: "Ex-soldier Jonah Lynn leaves Philadelphia for a quiet life. When serial killer Jurek Walter threatens his new home and family, Jonah must protect them, even as he sends his FBI agent daughter Saga to track the killer's last victim." The show is based on "The Sandman," a novel about a retired Swedish cop with a story set in Sweden. The novel was written by Lars Kepler, a pseudonym for duo Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril, spouses who partnered as authors. Does Nocturne take place in Pittsburgh? "Nocturne" takes place in Fairhaven, a fictional town in western Pennsylvania,
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Over 1,000 Pieces Of Marble Went Into Wheeling’s Oglebay Mansion Museum
A Pittsburgh businessman put marble mantels in this parlor back in 1856, long before the house was famous. Then a Cleveland industrialist came along and made the whole place even grander. That house eventually became the first accredited museum in all of West Virginia. It still holds 13 restored period...
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Donnie Iris’ bandmate reflects on legacy
He was one of Pittsburgh’s favorite sons, and the death of Donnie Iris has prompted many tributes. When Iris formed the Cruisers in 1980, Marty Hoenes of Erie became his guitarist, and on Tuesday, he remembered the man they called “King Cool.” “Somebody said it’s a sad day in the Steel City and I think […]
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Wheeling Suspension Bridge back on display downtown
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – On top of the Wheeling Gateway Center construction officially being underway, the new building is shining a light on the historic landmark next to it. The suspension bridge was constructed in 1849 and spans over 1,000 feet across the Ohio River. And with construction beginning next door, it allows the bridge […]
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Wheeling families don costumes for Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party at Heritage Port
WHEELING, W.Va. — Costumes, candy and a Charlie Brown classic drew families to Heritage Port in Wheeling on Thursday evening for Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party, an annual event that also aims to discourage kids from smoking and vaping. The party included multiple cars for trunk-or-treat, photo stands,...
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History of The Knights of Pythias in Wheeling
To better understand the history of the Pythian Building in Wheeling, West Virginia, let’s take a dive into the Pythian Fraternal Order and what led to the current building’s status as the last standing physical remnant of the Order in Wheeling. What is the Order of the Knights...
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Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party event is set to take place this Thursday in Wheeling
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – Well almost 60 years ago to the day, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” was released. Now, six decades later, it is the inspiration to a local Halloween event in Wheeling. This Thursday at Heritage Point, there will be a showing of the famous cartoon film.The event was inspired by what […]
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Chamber of Commerce, Wheeling Symphony team up for Halloween on the Plaza
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Wheeling Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Wheeling Symphony for their special Halloween-themed event on October 30th. It all starts with free trick-or-treating in downtown Wheeling. The event will lead into the Wheeling Symphony’s performance of Harry Potter the Prisoner of Azkaban...