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A wide-angle photograph of the entire stage crew posing for a curtain call on a stage. They are arranged in three rows: a seated front row, a standing middle row, and a standing back row. All members wear black clothing, with some in hoodies and others in plain shirts. They are positioned in front of a stage backdrop depicting a beach scene with a blue sea and sky, with some artificial palm fronds visible on the left. To the front and sides are stage blocks painted to resemble stone walls and stairs. At the bottom of the image, there is a white overlay box containing large, stylized blue text that reads "CURTAIN CALL" above smaller dark blue text that reads "FOR THE CREW".

Curtain Call for the Crew

Behind the spotlight success of “Mamma Mia,” Keystone Oaks technicians earn Gene Kelly Award recognition. In April, the high school presented “Mamma Mia!”—the fun musical set in Greece. Audiences were delighted with the production, which included a talented cast. But behind the scenes, students worked hard at creating the sets as well as the perfect lighting and sound to make the show a success. The stage crew was rewarded for their efforts with a nomination for the Gene Kel

Jul 301 min read

A wide-angle photograph of a four-piece teenage rock band, Soul Dive, performing on a graffiti-covered riverbank, likely in Pittsburgh. The city skyline and the historic Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge are in the background across the water. The band members, dressed in white shirts and black pants, are posed with their instruments: a guitarist on the left (wearing sunglasses), a drummer behind a yellow Yamaha kit, a lead singer with a microphone and a light green electric guitar, and a bassist on the right. Above the band, large, distressed blue and orange text reads "SOUL DIVE" and "HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES".

Soul Dive Hits All the Right Notes

Young rock band from Moon builds momentum with debut single, strong chemistry and big ambitions. Soul Dive has been described as an alternative rock band, blending punk revival and post-grunge influences. But perhaps more important than their unique sound is the chemistry between the four musicians, who transition seamlessly on stage, weaving their vocals and instrumentation into a driving rhythm. Luca Becker provides the vocals and guitar, Cristiano Kinol also plays guitar,

Jul 302 min read

A celebratory graphic with a cream to light grey gradient background. At the top, there is a decorative border of various white balloons with strings. Centered below the balloons is the text "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONROEVILLE!" in bold, dark blue capital letters, arranged on two lines. Below the text is a faded, black and white group photograph showing 13 people, mostly men in suits and one woman, seated and standing behind a long table with large floral arrangements.

Happy Birthday Monroeville!

First Monroeville Borough Council. January 10, 1952. 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Monroeville’s creation as a borough. But what led to the leaders of Patton Township, as the area was known at the time, to want to incorporate into a borough? Patton Township was formed in 1849 when Plum Township was divided in half, with the southern portion becoming Patton Township. Part of Patton was a little hamlet along the Northern Turnpike where Joel Monroe had his general store and

Jul 293 min read

A medium shot of a large group of young performers on stage, striking a dynamic pose. A girl in a patterned dress and a boy in a light green suit are in the center, holding hands and extending their other arms wide. Other cast members flank them, cheering with gloved hands raised. The background includes stylized blue and white striped flats.

Gateway Middle Schoolers Take to the Stage

Gateway Middle School hit a high note on May 6 with its inaugural musical production, “The Music Man (Kids).” From energetic choreography to the vocal delivery of classic tunes, the students transformed the stage in the Robert A. Read Performing Arts Center into River City, Iowa. The performances were a success, serving as a vibrant showcase for the budding talents of both the cast and crew. Congratulations to all involved for setting a spectacular new precedent for the scho

Jul 291 min read

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

Jul 283 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.

Jul 281 min read

Vibrant graphic illustration of a "Summer Scoop" community outdoor movie night. In the foreground, a young couple sits on a blanket with popcorn, looking toward a large inflatable movie screen displaying a film of three children. To the left stands a wooden kiosk featuring a "SUMMER SCOOP" sign and a list of events including "Movie in the Park," "Park Jazz Nights," "Local Food Festival," "Nature Walks & Tales," and "Community Bonfire." The scene is set on a grassy lawn at night under a starry sky, with string lights and other attendees in lawn chairs in the background.

Summer Scoop—McKeesport Area and Murrysville

Festivals, food, music and more... here’s what area communities have lined up for the season. The community calendar is filling up fast. Whether you’re planning ahead or just looking for something to do on a sunny afternoon or warm evening, consider this your guide to making the most of the season. From food trucks and festivals to concerts and movies under the stars, these events highlight the best of what summer has to offer close to home. We kindly ask that before attendin

Jul 286 min read

Summer Scoop—Fox Chapel Area

Jul 286 min read

A close-up photograph of a balloon artist interacting with children at a festival. From the left, a man with a tattooed forearm and a black shirt extends a newly made, twisted pink and gold balloon sculpture towards a joyful young girl. The girl, wearing a yellow shirt, patterned shorts, a pink sun hat, and pink shoes, reaches up with both hands to receive the balloon with an ecstatic expression. Other children and adults watch from behind a rope barrier. The artist's elaborate backpack full of balloons and tools is visible in the foreground.

Fox Chapel Day!

Neighbors, friends and family came together June 13 at McCahill Park for an afternoon of summer fun in Fox Chapel. The event featured live music, food, family-friendly activities and more. It was a day to celebrate community spirit and connection, offering residents the opportunity to support local initiatives and enjoy time together. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO PHOTOGRAPHY

Jul 281 min read

Summer Scoop—Mt. Lebanon and West Jefferson Hills

Jul 287 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

Jul 282 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

Summer Scoop—West Allegheny

Jun 238 min read

Seneca Valley Graduates the Class of 2026

Seneca Valley Senior High School celebrated this year’s commencement on May 28 at NexTier Stadium, honoring the Class of 2026 during an evening filled with reflection, achievement and excitement for the future. Senior class officers Audrey C. Wolfe, Alaina G. Hahn, Rylin R. Barbe and Ada F. Wood helped lead the memorable ceremony, and student speakers included Samuel K. Boyer II, Sarah A. Ghaffar and Jillian E. Snyder. Congratulations to all the graduates! PHOTOS BY BILL PATE

Jun 181 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

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