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24/12/2024

For the first time since 2005, Christians will celebrate Christmas on the same day as Jews mark the start of Hanukkah.

The overlap between calendars presents some knotty situations for interfaith couples.

24/12/2024

Tuesday’s “First Call” has health updates on the and Chiefs.

Plus: Diontae Johnson has another new home with a team that is AFC playoff-bound ... and there's some data to track about the Steelers’ potential playoff seeding.

24/12/2024

Donavon Epps anticipates a busy Christmas Day on Pittsburgh’s North Shore.

As front of house manager at Bar Louie, he said the Steelers’ afternoon home game against the Kansas City Chiefs should bring in a good amount of fans — despite the holiday.

Most North Shore bars and restaurants that spoke with TribLive plan to open on game day.

24/12/2024

The agency activated a cyber-incident response team, notified law enforcement and began working with “third-party cybersecurity and data forensics experts” to assess whether information was compromised, the transit agency said Monday in a prepared statement.

Transit services are operating normally.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is investigating a ransomware attack that targeted the transit agency’s communications operations last week and briefly disrupted dispatchers from tracking vehicles on its light-rail line. The scope of the attack remains unclear. Adam Brandolph, an agency spokespers...

24/12/2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins earn a big victory against people they always have plenty of problems with, the Philadelphia Flyers.

Playing against Metropolitan Division foes has not been a feat of strength for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2024-25. And given their 1-6-1 record in games against such opponents entering Monday, it is something that could be a legitimate cause to air grievances over. “We understand the importanc...

24/12/2024

Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith maintained that Freiermuth is a major part of the game plan and was dismissive about those who track targets.

“It’s just not a reality of how the game is played,” Smith said.

Simple intuitiveness would have suggested that in the absence of No. 1 wide receiver George Pickens over the past three games that Pat Freiermuth would have been a much-utilized weapon in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. That has not materialized. Although Freiermuth does have two touchdown r...

24/12/2024

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States told the White House on Monday it is deadlocked on the proposed $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel Co., teeing up President Joe Biden to block the deal.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States told the White House on Monday it is deadlocked on the proposed $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel Co., teeing up President Joe Biden to block the deal. The committee is chaired by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

24/12/2024

First performed by Wilson himself two years before his death at age 60, “How I Learned What I Learned” is a memoir of his early days as a developing writer in Pittsburgh. Wilson dropped out of high school to become a full-time student of the human condition.

Pittsburgh actor Wali Jamal is no stranger to a one-man show. On Monday, Jamal was in Downtown Pittsburgh portraying everyone’s favorite character this time of year and meeting with children as Santa Claus at the Heinz Hall Courtyard. In January, however, Jamal, 62, of Beltzhoover, will take o...

23/12/2024

A local Black business owner is getting a place on the national stage.

A local Black business owner is getting a place on the national stage. Nisha Blackwell, CEO, designer and founder of Knotzland, was nominated by a long-time customer to be part of Recast City’s inaugural Spark 10, which focuses on women in manufac...

23/12/2024

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens expressed hope he will be able to play in the Christmas Day game Wednesday.

“Whenever you guys (in the media) find out,” Pickens said after practice, “is when I’ll find out.”

Though the walkthrough nature of the only practice of the abbreviated work week on Monday did not allow him much of a chance to test his tender hamstring, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens expressed hope he will be able to play in the Christmas Day game Wednesday. “Whenever you guys

23/12/2024

This past year was a defining year of the 21st century and the TribLive visuals staff was there to capture unforgettable images of the most significant news, sports and cultural events.

From the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump in Butler County, to the debut of rookie pitcher Paul Skenes and his triple-digit fastball, Western Pennsylvanians experienced the highs and lows of an incredible year.

2024 was a defining year of the 21st century and the TribLive visuals staff was there to capture unforgettable images of the most significant news, sports and cultural events. From the assassination attempt on Former President Donald J. Trump in Butler County, to the debut of Rookie pitcher Paul Ske...

23/12/2024

Tim Benz: There’s plenty to complain about following the first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.

But let’s be sure we are complaining about the right things.

There’s plenty to complain about following the first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. But let’s be sure we are complaining about the right things. One of those things is not that Alabama “deserved” to be in the CFP instead of Indiana or Southern Method...

23/12/2024

Mark Madden: Whatever is happening with the Pittsburgh Steelers isn’t good.

Their 10-3 mark of a few weeks back seems like fool’s gold.

Whatever is happening with the Pittsburgh Steelers isn’t good. Their 10-3 mark of a few weeks back seems like fool’s gold. They’ve been dominated in consecutive weeks by upper-echelon teams Philadelphia and Baltimore, making it clear that the Steelers are a class below. The opposit...

23/12/2024

Bill Deasy has been a fixture in Pittsburgh music for more than 30 years, but according to the title of his new album, he’s still a “Work in Progress.”

Bill Deasy has been a fixture in Pittsburgh music for more than 30 years, but according to the title of his new album, he’s still a “Work in Progress.” Released Dec. 3, the new project had Deasy venturing out of his comfort zone and working with some new faces. “It

23/12/2024

Cutch is running it back one more time with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Andrew McCutchen will be back in a Pirates uniform this season, the team announced Monday morning. McCutchen will enter his 16th season in the major leagues. Source: He’s back. pic.twitter.com/I2FqZJA2l9— Pittsburgh Pirates () December 23, 2024 This story will be updated.

23/12/2024

What better way to celebrate the holidays than a return to the bloody, violent arena for Netflix’s “Squid Game 2,” streaming Thursday?

Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. What better way to celebrate the holidays than a return to the bloody, violent arena for Netflix’s “Squid Game 2,” streaming Thursday? The second season of the streaming service’s surprise 2021 glob...

23/12/2024

The have some lean numbers among their healthy defensemen. They'll likely be dressing a patchwork assortment of left-handed defensemen for one game at least.

The one left-handed defensemen on the roster who probably won’t be impacted that much is Ryan Shea. Of the 16 games he has dressed this season, 14 have seen him start on the right side.

23/12/2024

Mark Madden and Tim Benz are always "Unfiltered" when talking about Pittsburgh sports.