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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Greensburg dance school owner seeks permanent solution after spending $100K to repair water damage

A Greensburg dance studio owner has spent nearly $100,000 of her own money to repair extensive water damage caused by an adjacent vacant building.

Greensburg, PA · 1d

USA TODAY

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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

WTAJ

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Ebensburg ‘Christmas 1776’ parade seeking greater float, vehicle, participant entries

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Ebensburg annual Christmas parade is seeking participants for this year’s event, which is themed “Christmas 1776,” on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Parade entrants can include vehicles, floats, first responder vehicles, dance and/or walking groups and more. Monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place […]

Ebensburg, 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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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Holiday Family Fun with Blippi and Elmo at The Historic Palace Theatre

Holiday Family Fun with Blippi and Elmo at The Historic Palace Theatre. Make Be Like Blippi part of your Thanksgiving weekend with a Saturday matinee the whole family can enjoy. Or tuck tickets to Elmo’s Got the Moves under the tree and give your little Sesame Street fan something to look forward to in January. Both shows bring favorite characters to life onstage, with plenty of chances for kids to sing, dance and play along.

Greensburg, PA · 1d

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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 · 16h

KDKA News Radio

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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 · 17h

WashingtonExaminer

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Pittsburgh’s moon shot

PITTSBURGH — The photographs hang near the front of the building, and John Thornton walks visitors past them the way some fathers show off old Little League pictures. Here is a rover he and his colleagues built some 15 years ago. Here is a larger rover photographed at night on a western Pennsylvania slag heap, […]

Pittsburgh, PA · 18h

KDKA News Radio

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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

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 · 17h

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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 · 2d

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Four academic programs cut by Trustee vote

Cuts to academic programs are striking universities across the country and Point Park is no exception. This weekend, the university eliminated four degree programs following a vote conducted by the Board of Trustees — a decision some students said is disappointing, but expected. Dropped programs include the bachelor’s degree...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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 · 1d

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Highlights from The 2026 Hellbender Ball: The Creature from the Mon

WYEP wrapped their annual Hellbender Ball featuring five Pittsburgh musicians performing as their favorite artists. "The Creature from the Mon" took place Oct. 24, 2026, at Thunderbird Music Hall.

Pittsburgh, PA · 18h

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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 · 2d

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 · 16h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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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