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A promotional graphic against a solid black background. On the left, the words "Healing" in a large, blue-grey script font are positioned above "Through Music" in a white serif font. On the right, a young man with light brown hair, wearing wire-rimmed glasses and large black headphones, holds a baton and conducts with a focused expression, dressed in a white button-down shirt.

Healing Through Music

Mt. Lebanon band director Brett McCutcheon transforms personal grief into a global message of love and healing through his award-winning music and documentary. When tragedy struck in September 2017, Franklin Park native and North Allegheny graduate Brett McCutcheon found himself searching for a way to process his grief. His older brother Ryan—a talented percussionist—was killed in a car accident at just 19 years old. For Brett, who was also just a teenager at the time, music

13 hours ago3 min read

Under an open-sided pavilion, a woman in a red plaid shirt examines small potted Pilea plants on a wooden table. A smiling vendor with a beard and grey cap stands opposite her. Other attendees walk in the background.

Renzie Market Showcases Local Vendors

From homegrown produce to handmade crafts, the Renzie Market has something for everyone. From May through October, the Renzie Market welcomes local farms, kitchens, and crafters to sell their wares in a new location under the Jakomas Blue Top Pavilion. Upcoming markets take place on July 16, August 27, September 17, and October 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. In October, the setup will include a fall festival and bonfire.

14 hours ago1 min read

Lobb’s Cemetery: A Window into Jefferson Hills’ Earliest History

Hidden beside a popular community park, this historic burial ground preserves the stories of Revolutionary War soldiers, Whiskey Rebellion participants, and generations of residents. Many residents and visitors enjoy Lobb’s Park, which offers playground equipment, three pickleball courts and a basketball court. It’s the scene of a lot of fun and activity during the warmer months. But did you know it’s also part of a registered historic place? Lobb’s Cemetery (also known as Lo

16 hours ago2 min read

A professional feature graphic on a plain white background. On the right, a portrait-style photo of smiling magician Dan Kamin, with gray hair, wearing a black double-breasted tuxedo with a velvet lapel, a red pocket square, a white shirt, and a black bow tie. He is placing his right hand over his left jacket lapel. On the left, large text in bold red font reads "The Magic Behind." Below it, a black horizontal rule. Under the rule, text in a stylized black font with a red drop shadow reads "the Man." Below the red rule, a small graphic features a vintage-style comic book cover entitled "THE MAGIC LESSON with DAN KAMIN," featuring a young boy with card fans.

The Magic Behind the Man

A Mt. Lebanon performer whose career has spanned Hollywood, symphony halls and Pittsburgh stages returns home with a deeply personal new show. For decades, audiences have known Dan Kamin as a magician, mime, actor, comedian and master of physical comedy. Pittsburghers have watched him perform at the Three Rivers Arts Festival, alongside the Pittsburgh Symphony, on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and in schools throughout the region. Moviegoers may know him as the man who traine

Jun 232 min read

A graphic design featuring an action photograph from an outdoor pickleball game alongside bold promotional text. The left side of the graphic consists of a solid, vibrant blue sidebar overlayed with large, stacked white text that reads "PICKLEBALL FEVER HITS THE SUBURBS." The right side features a bright, daytime photograph of a pickleball match in progress on an outdoor court with a red and tan surface. In the foreground, a young man with dark hair, sunglasses, a blue t-shirt, and dark athletic shorts is viewed from behind as he lunges forward to strike a yellow pickleball near the net with his black-and-green paddle. Across the net, two opponents stand ready on the opposite side of the court: a woman wearing a teal athletic two-piece set and sunglasses, and a man wearing a light grey t-shirt, dark shorts, and sunglasses holding a black paddle. A black chain-link fence and a line of lush green trees under a bright sky form the background.

Pickleball Fever Hits the Suburbs

How courts are becoming the hottest summer hangout in the west suburbs. In the rolling hills and river-carved valleys of Pittsburgh’s western suburbs, a new sound has officially overtaken the Friday night roar of high school football stadiums and the Sunday afternoon crack of a baseball bat. It is the rhythmic, plastic pop-pop-pop of the pickleball, a sound that has transformed the region into one of the sport’s most intense hotspots for active older adults looking for low-im

Jun 233 min read

A man with a pensive expression, his chin resting on his hand, is looking at a camera monitor in a dark television studio. An older man with white hair is visible behind him. Large text at the bottom of the image reads, "FROM SENECA VALLEY TO MISSION CONTROL."

From Seneca Valley to Mission Control

Former Seneca Valley student Gary Jordan helps bring America’s space missions—including the recent Artemis II—to audiences around the world from inside NASA’s Johnson Space Center. NASA/Robert Markowitz: Gary Jordan directs the video shoot with Artemis II astronauts ahead of the crew reveal event at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in 2023. Growing up in Cranberry, Gary Jordan never imagined he would one day sit inside mission control helping narrate one of NASA’s most historic ev

Jun 183 min read

A photograph shows the Norwin Girls Cross Country Team standing together inside a government chamber. Ten young women stand in a row wearing dresses, with most also wearing medals around their necks and denim jackets. They are all smiling at the camera, and the girl in the center holds up a large wooden PIAA championship plaque. To the far left stands a man in a dark suit and yellow tie, and to the far right stands a woman in a striped long-sleeve shirt and dark trousers. Three coaches stand directly behind the team. The group is posed on a patterned blue carpet in front of rows of historic dark wood desks and elevated leather chairs.

Champions Honored at the Capitol

Earlier this year, the Norwin Girls Cross Country Team traveled to Harrisburg to be recognized for their outstanding achievement as the 2025 Class 3A PIAA State Champions. The team was honored for its hard work, dedication, and historic season representing Norwin on the state level. During their visit, the students also had the opportunity to tour the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where they learned more about the history and government of the Commonwealth. The special trip gav

Jun 181 min read

A joyful group portrait of the Canon-Mac girls' basketball team celebrating inside a tunnel illuminated by bright orange horizontal light strips. The players are wearing championship hats, smiling, and biting their medals. In the foreground, they hold a large, colorful shield-shaped sign that reads "WPIAL CHAMPIONS - 2026 PITTSBURGH, PA."

Girls’ Basketball Makes History with First WPIAL Championship

In his third season at the Canon-McMillan School District, head coach John Fontana led the Big Macs to a historic milestone: the program’s first WPIAL championship in 51 years. When he first joined the District, Fontana said Superintendent Greg Taranto, Principal Brittany Taylor and Athletic Director Frank Vulcano helped make Canon-McMillan feel like the right place to be. That support helped lay the groundwork for a culture centered on excellence, which Fontana has emphasize

Jun 182 min read

A promotional image featuring Tara Smith, a smiling woman with reddish-brown hair and glasses, wearing a black leather biker jacket and dark jeans. She holds an acoustic guitar and stands outdoors near a stone balustrade. Above her is the large, bold text "RUNNING TOWARD HEALING."

Running Toward Healing

Area runner and cancer survivor Tara Smith is using her story—and the Pittsburgh Half Marathon—to support young adults facing cancer. When Tara Smith crossed the finish line of the Pittsburgh Half Marathon this spring, it represented far more than 13.1 miles. It marked another chapter in a journey defined by resilience, reinvention and survival. Now nearly six years cancer-free, the personal trainer and melanoma survivor has transformed one of the darkest periods of her life

Jun 173 min read

Graphic feature image showcasing Dominic Porter in a red athletic jersey with the number 28, holding a soccer ball under his right arm in front of a goal net. The bold text "Fun and Excitement on Dek" is overlaid in white with a thick red outline on the left side of the frame against a blurred green background.

Fun and Excitement on Dek

Sophomore Dominic Porter talks about his love for dek hockey, and why more kids should give the sport a try. Dominic (Dom) will be a sophomore this fall, and he’s excited to play for the Penn Hills Indians Ball Hockey team (sometimes called dek hockey) for the second year. As a freshman player, he was the third top scorer for the year and was voted Most Valuable Player twice. He started playing the sport when he was just six years old. “I started out as a center, but I now pl

Jun 172 min read

Uniquely Yours Tea Room—A Sweet Escape to a Gentler Time

Step inside one of the best-kept secrets in the South Hills. This tea room is a wonderland of exquisite pieces that were carefully curated for several years, to reflect the European roots of the tea tradition. Chanel, the area resident who is the creator of this enchanted little corner of the world, has a natural talent for interior design. And her father was a chef in New York who often cooked for the famous Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. among o

Jun 162 min read

A header image with a dark blue and gold serif font on a light background. Large, bold dark blue text on the top line reads: Pieces. The line below has large, bold gold text that reads: OF HOPE. A photo is superimposed over the lower portion. It shows two smiling women standing on a patio with tiled pavers, in front of glass doors that lead into a modern building. A woman on the left with blonde, wavy, shoulder-length hair wears a light brown knit sweater. She holds two cans of "Puzzles for Patients," featuring colorful nighttime cityscape views. A woman on the right with straight, dark, shoulder-length hair wears a black long-sleeved shirt and grey pants. She wears an ID badge on her right collar, which reads: Stephanie, LSW, DIRECTOR.

Pieces of Hope

A North Allegheny student turns a childhood hospital experience into a heartfelt project to bring joy to young patients Lilliana Nover-Baker (left) with Stephanie Colaberardino of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. For Lilliana Nover-Baker, a difficult childhood experience became the inspiration for something deeply meaningful—an act of kindness designed to bring comfort to children facing health challenges. Now a 16-year-old junior in the North Allegheny School District

Jun 152 min read

Hampton Touch-A-Truck

Community members gathered May 20 for a Touch-a-Truck event at the Hampton Community Center, enjoying a hands-on experience filled with fun. Families explored a wide variety of vehicles—from fire trucks and police cars to ambulances and construction equipment—while meeting local first responders and learning how they work to keep the community safe. The free event offered plenty of opportunities to climb aboard, honk horns and capture memorable photos, making it a hit for kid

Jun 121 min read

A wide-angle, live-action shot of a four-piece band performing on a dimly lit club stage, bathed in deep purple and blue light. From left to right, the musicians include a drummer seated behind a black kit, a guitarist/vocalist wearing a light blue polo shirt and cap, a standing guitarist in a dark button-down shirt and light trousers, and a keyboard player stationed at the far right. The background features a striking Art Deco-style wall panel and a glowing neon sign that reads "Cinema." Large, prominent text is overlaid on the image, with "THE" and "ROLLS ON" in bold yellow lettering and "Rhythm" in an elegant white script. In the foreground, the backs of audience members are softly visible, framing the scene.

The Rhythm Rolls On

Veteran drummer Bill Kuhn reflects on six decades in Pittsburgh’s music scene and what keeps him playing. For Bill Kuhn, music has never been just a career—it has been a lifelong calling that began at the age of 4 when he received his first drum set. More than six decades later, the Peters Township resident is still performing, producing and shaping the sound of Pittsburgh’s jazz and R&B scene. “I knew then I had a love for music that would last a lifetime,” says Kuhn. Raised

Jun 112 min read

A wide shot on a theater stage showing a group of performers in various white, ghostly costumes and wigs dancing. In the center, a woman with long dark hair, wearing a long, elegant black dress with lace sleeves, stands looking toward the audience while the others move around her. The background is a purple-striped set designed like a stylized mansion.

West Mifflin High School presents ‘The Addams Family’

The exceptional talent of West Mifflin Area High School students was on full display when they presented the spooky musical comedy “The Addams Family” in March. A cast of 38 plus the crew were directed by drama teacher Melissa Prutz, a seasoned professional who always does an amazing job shepherding the group. Audiences were delighted as they enjoyed the performance in the newly renovated auditorium. PHOTOS BY ADAM PISCITELLI OF PRIMETIME SHOTS

Jun 91 min read

Hitting All the Right Notes

The Pittsburgh Philharmonic celebrates 50 years of bringing accessible, high-quality music to the region. For more than 50 years, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic has been bringing the power of live orchestral music to audiences across southwestern Pennsylvania—proving that passion, dedication and community can create something truly extraordinary. Founded in 1975 as the North Pittsburgh Civic Symphony, the orchestra was created to give local musicians the opportunity to perform c

Jun 52 min read

SHALER HAMPTON EMS – AEDS IN TOWNSHIP PARKS

Shaler Hampton EMS Director Eric Schmidt, Township Manager Judy Kording, and Commissioner Bill Cross announced the installation of 12 AEDs in 10 Township parks on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. On any given day, Shaler Township’s parks are filled with activity—families gathering, children playing, and neighbors enjoying the outdoors. Now, those same parks are also equipped with something even more powerful: the ability to save a life. In a partnership between Shaler Township and Sh

Jun 43 min read

A promotional graphic with the text "KILN IT" in large bold letters, with "WITH KINDNESS" below it on a dark green rectangular background. The image features three ceramic items on a shelf: a large bowl on the left, a larger bowl in the background center, and a small, filled candle vessel in the foreground right, all sharing a consistent blue-teal drip glaze.

Kiln It with Kindness

A Peters Township mom turns her passion for pottery into a warm, community-centered boutique. Sometimes, the right moment doesn’t arrive with a grand plan—it shows up in the form of a “For Lease” sign on a familiar street. For Samantha McVicker, that moment came while driving along Peters Township’s Valleybrook Road last winter. What she saw sparked something she had been carrying for years: a quiet but persistent dream of opening her own boutique. “I wrote my first business

Jun 32 min read

A vibrant foreground of bright red, pink, and yellow potted flowers, including begonias and gerbera daisies, welcomes visitors to the Sewickley Farmers Market. White text overlaid on the flowers reads, "SEWICKLEY FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON." In the background, shoppers walk between various market stalls under white tents on an overcast day.

Sewickley Farmers Market is Open For the Season

The Farmers Market at St. James Church of the Divine Redeemer Parish has been a beloved community tradition since 2005 and is now celebrating its 22nd harvest season. Open every Saturday from April through the Saturday before Thanksgiving (9 a.m. until 1 p.m., rain or shine), the market features local farmers and merchants offering fresh, seasonal goods. With strong community support drawing large crowds each week, visitors can also enjoy nearby seating areas for relaxing and

Jun 11 min read

Strength Beyond Her Years

Fort Couch Middle School student Juliette Hirzel pushes past limits to honor the legacy of World War II heroes. Juliette Hirzel crossing the 13-mile marker in the shadows of the Organ Mountains of New Mexico. It’s not every day that a 14-year-old chooses to test her limits. But for Juliette Hirzel, who took on one of the most grueling endurance challenges in the country, the 65-mile Bataan Memorial Death March, the challenge meant something more. The 14-year-old Fort Couch Mi

May 293 min read

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