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Feature film based on Pitt graduates' viral short 'Thanks to Her' debuting at Reel Q film festival
Both films were shot locally and chronicle the burgeoning romance between two teenage girls. → Read More
She joked that her doctor would walk her down the aisle one day. Then ...
On April 9, Jessica Davis was escorted down the aisle during her wedding day by her former neurosurgeon, Dr. Alex Yu. → Read More
Seth Kaplan joining KDKA and Philadelphia's KYW as shared Harrisburg reporter
It’s a unique partnership across these two Pennsylvania cities and CBS-owned TV stations. → Read More
For the first time in forever, Broadway brings 'Frozen' to the Benedum Center
The Post-Gazette caught up with the actors playing sisters Anna and Elsa on the North American tour of “Frozen.” → Read More
WQED CEO Deborah Acklin stepping down amid cancer diagnosis
“Leading WQED — my hometown PBS and classical music station — has been a singular professional honor.” → Read More
Bryant Reed leaving KDKA-TV for new reporting job in Connecticut
“The Pittsburgh viewers have been awesome to me, and I hope I did right by them.” → Read More
WQED to air Sharpsburg native's Italian immigrant documentary 'il Messaggero'
It will be making its local TV debut Saturday at 10 p.m. as part of WQED’s ongoing “Filmmakers Corner” series. → Read More
Evolve Coaching building inclusion center in Garfield for local neurodiverse community
Evolve plans to renovate and reopen a Garfield building in early 2024 as a hub for neurodiverse Pittsburghers. → Read More
Disney+ 'Growing Up' series features Pa. natives and childhood best friends
“The thought that you can click on my face on Disney+ is insane.” → Read More
Pitt grad Zakiya Young brought her Western Pa. expertise to 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin'
Young portrays Corey Bryant on HBO Max’s recently renewed teen thriller. → Read More
Mike Valente hits the ground running as a new WTAE-TV reporter
Local news consumers will be able to catch Valente’s work Tuesday through Saturday evenings on WTAE. → Read More
Poe comes to life with locally shot version of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'
“Our mission is to get people to know why they like Poe and to do that in a modern style of filmmaking.” → Read More
Break (and bake) some bread in Pittsburgh with the Challah Back Girls
The New Jersey-based sisters will be in town hosting a challah bake event they’re calling Together We Rise. → Read More
Johnstown native Lily Bradley joining WTAE-TV as new reporter — after her wedding
“At the end of the day, I’m just so excited to be a Pittsburgher and get involved in the community,” the soon-to-be Lily Coleman said. → Read More
Review: 'Don't Worry Darling' is not worth all this fuss
“Don’t Worry Darling” finally hit theaters Friday following a bizarre and tabloid-friendly press tour. → Read More
Carnegie Mellon graduates invade the MCU on Disney+ 'She-Hulk' series
CMU graduates Renee Elise Goldsberry and Griffin Matthews discuss their work on “She-Hulk.” → Read More
'I’m a wild card, man': Comedian J.B. Smoove previews his Carnegie of Homestead show
The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star will be stopping by Munhall Saturday on his “Physical Therapy” tour. → Read More
West Alexander native behind twisty Guy Pearce thriller 'The Infernal Machine'
“The Infernal Machine” will be released simultaneously in select theaters and to rent or buy digitally Friday. → Read More
WPXI-TV to simulcast Steelers-Browns game, 'Law & Order' crossover event moved to MeTV
Local viewers will be able to watch the Steelers take on the Browns either via WPXI or Amazon Prime Video. → Read More
KDKA-TV reporter and Uniontown native Erika Stanish promoted to weekend evening anchor
“This is a position I won’t take lightly and is something I look forward to.” → Read More