PHOTO BY CHUCK BEARD “She’s Out of My League” (2010) This quirky romantic comedy about a TSA agent at Pittsburgh International Airport stars Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve. This is a love letter to the city with scenes filmed at The Andy Warhol Museum, Mt. Washington and PNC Park as well as the former Century III Mall and Mellon Arena….
PHOTO: KENNYWOOD On May 10, 1991, Kennywood officially entered the coaster wars and the record books when the Steel Phantom carried its first passengers. From its opening day until July 1996, it was the world’s fastest and steepest roller coaster. Within days of opening, the park had to actually slow down the coaster after several riders complained of neck strain…
Long before the Terrible Towel helped to rev up Steelers fans, there was the Green Weenie, a good-luck charm popularized by Pittsburgh Pirates Broadcaster Bob Prince. “Never underestimate the power of the Green Weenie,” Prince would declare from the radio booth. Prince began his legendary career in 1948, endearing himself to fans with a staccato delivery and bucketful of sayings…
Hoping to capitalize on the pent up desire to travel as the country emerges from the pandemic, VisitPittsburgh is out with a new marketing video designed to show how our city differentiates itself from other destinations. It highlights the unique attractions, amenities, restaurants, breweries and more that visitors can only see and do in Pittsburgh. “It was so great to…
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Anyone involved in Pittsburgh’s movie industry can look forward to a busy summer. Pittsburgh native Billy Porter, appearing on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Tuesday to promote the final season of “Pose,” announced he will be back in Pittsburgh this summer to direct his first feature film, “What If.” “It’s a teenage, coming-of-age rom-com about a Black transgender senior…
On May 1, 1969, Fred Rogers testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce Subcommittee on Communications to defend $20 million in federal funding proposed for the newly formed non-profit Corporation for Public Broadcasting. There had been a proposal to cut the funding in half and subcommittee chairman, Senator John Pastore (D-RI), unfamiliar with Mister Rogers, was initially skeptical and abrasive…
PHOTO BY CHUCK BEARD “Night of the Living Dead” (1968) “They’re coming to get you, Barbra.” The iconic line, which sets the tone for George Romero’s classic film, was spoken in the rural cemetery in Evans City, about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. It’s where siblings Johnny (Russell Streiner) and Barbra (Judith O’Dea) visit their father’s grave before they’re set…
CAREY MULLIGAN IN “PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN” You’re more than forgiven if the Academy Awards have not been on your radar this year. Aside from several gigantic, earth-shaking distractions, the movie business went through unprecedented shifts in 2020, both due to the pandemic and as part of the overall change to where, when and how we watch films. There were few…
One of the first of more than 30 movies shot or set in Pittsburgh was the 1983 hit “Flashdance.” Starring Jennifer Beals as a welder by day and dancer by night with aspirations of becoming a professional ballerina, the movie was hardly a hit with critics. At the time, the late Roger Ebert described the film in the Chicago Sun-Times…
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Allegheny County is celebrating the beginning of spring with a Family Drive-In Movie series. For eight consecutive Friday nights, beginning April 2, you can see a drive-in movie for free at the parking lots of the Boyce Park and Settlers Cabin Wave Pools. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movies will begin at dusk. No one will…
52 Timberhill, Sewickley Heights, PA, 15143 Presented by Kathe Barge Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This custom-built estate was designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings and draws the exquisite grounds into the home through huge walls of glass. The neutral stonework is the perfect complement to the natural woodlands, landscaping and gardens surrounding the home. The stonework continues…
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DIRECTOR GREG FLISRAM Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and the Urban Redevelopment Authority have announced a new program, OwnPGH, which aims to help residents acquire easier access to affordable housing options within the city. OwnPGH features a $22 million dollar bond issue that will make it easier for single families to purchase and own a house. The URA…
PHOTO BY CHUCK BEARD “Out of the Furnace” (2013) Braddock was not only the location for director/co-writer Scott Cooper’s “Out of the Furnace,” it was also his inspiration. “I wouldn’t have made this film if I didn’t shoot the film in Braddock,” Cooper says on the DVD bonus feature. “It lends itself to great cinemagraphic moments. The town drips with…
PHOTO BY CHUCK BEARD “Silence of the Lambs” (1991) Based on Thomas Harris’ book, “The Silence of the Lambs” is a psychological thriller that tells the story of an FBI agent who has to rely on a cannibalistic serial killer to catch another serial killer who skins his victims. It’s rated R for a reason! Jodie Foster plays agent Clarice…
2397 State Route 381 Ligonier Twp, PA 15658 Presented by Donna Tidwell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Ligonier Castle features 39 rooms and 15,000 square feet of living and entertaining space. A stone fireplace with a massive chimney, cleverly designed to be viewed from all three floors. Hundreds of spiral wooden spindles surround the path around the second floor;…
8113 State Route 22, New Alexandria, Pa. 15670 Presented by Donna Tidwell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This three-bedroom farmhouse was completely renovated in 2020 with the latest upgrades. The home features large, bright living spaces, two original staircases and gleaming, cherry-hardwood floors throughout the entry. French doors open to a formal living room with original hardwood floors that…
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK If your idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day typically involves indulging in a night on the town, then you might be struggling to think of some alternative ways to celebrate this year. Since Pennsylvania restaurants and movie theaters are operating at limited capacity due to COVID-19, it’s time to get creative. Here are five ideas for celebrating an…
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PHOTO BY CHUCK BEARD “Inspector Gadget” (1999) Matthew Broderick played the title role in this Walt Disney Pictures comedy loosely based on the 1983 animated television series of the same name about a cybernetic police officer. (Imagine “Robocop” for kids.) Pittsburgh stood in for the fictional town of Riverton, Ohio, and the Sixth Street Bridge — its name at the…
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Like cities across the country, Pittsburgh music venues are struggling to survive through the pandemic. Already, the city has lost almost 10 venues, including mainstays such as The Rex Theater on the South Side and Brillobox in Bloomfield. To help the struggling venues, Eric Roger, lead guitarist of local band Royal Honey, reached out to his fellow Pittsburgh musicians. And…
In the early hours of the day after the Capitol was attacked, Conor Lamb was fired up. The Congressman who has represented Pennsylvania’s 17th district since 2019, had not been known for fireworks on the floor of the House. The young representative is a moderate, reflecting a district comprised of both left-leaning suburbs and more rural areas stretching toward the…
I’ve watched more movies this year than ever before. And for me, that’s saying something. Long before I knew how high my tally would climb, I arbitrarily decided that 2020 would be the year I logged every movie I watched on Twitter. I began on Jan. 1 with the 1955 classic “Night of the Hunter.” By the time New Year’s…
