Pittsburgh police find missing woman
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Pittsburgh police find missing woman
Pittsburgh police are searching for a missing woman.
Motorcycle driver dies following late-night crash near UPMC Mercy Hospital
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Motorcycle driver dies following late-night crash near UPMC Mercy Hospital
The crash happened along the Boulevard of the Allies just after 9:30 p.m.
Celebrating high school musicals: 2024 Gene Kelly Award nominees announced
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Celebrating high school musicals: 2024 Gene Kelly Award nominees announced
The Woodland Hills pilot production of "Wonderland" scored multiple nominations, including best musical, best vocal ensemble and best dance ensemble.
How to Choose the Right Martial Arts Program for Your Child
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How to Choose the Right Martial Arts Program for Your Child
Choosing the right martial arts program for your child is a decisive step in fostering their physical, mental, and emotional development. Martial arts, as a comprehensive discipline, goes beyond ph...
TJ’s “Beauty and the Beast” Earns 11 Gene Kelly Awards Nominations, Led by Best Musical
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TJ’s “Beauty and the Beast” Earns 11 Gene Kelly Awards Nominations, Led by Best Musical
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa.; May 8, 2024 – Thomas Jefferson High School's musical theater production of "Beauty and the Beast" has earned 11 nominations for the prestigious Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards, including for Best Musical for the third consecutive year. Thomas Jefferson's Beauty and the Beast is one of two finalists for Best Musical in Budget Level IV, competing against Woodland Hills' production of Wonderland for the top honor. Best Musical will be selected in four budget categories. Thomas Jefferson's Beauty and the Beast was nominated in all eight Gene Kelly Awards ensemble categories for the second consecutive year, led by Best Musical. The other categories are: Best Scenic Design, Best Vocal Ensemble, Best Dance Ensemble, Best Crew/Technical Execution, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Student Orchestra (one of six overall nominees) In the acting categories, TJ's Olivia Virgin was selected a Gene Kelly Awards finalist for Best Actress and Kayleigh Johnson was named a finalist for Best Supporting Actress. Johnson was a Best Actress semifinalist in 2023. Aidan Oeler was a 2024 semifinalist in the Best Actor category and Eli Fisher was a semifinalist in the Best Supporting Actor category. There are six overall nominees in each of the acting categories. Additionally, TJ student Brady Bandik was nominated for Outstanding Student Artist. Beauty and the Beast was directed by Jim Benedek, who teaches Technology Education at TJ. Julie Tipton, a TJ English and theater educator, was the assistant director and Michele Stoicovy, who teaches family and consumer science at TJ, coordinated costume design. Thomas Jefferson music educators Julie Lucci (vocal director) and Jim Mirabella (orchestra pit director) also were members of the musical production team. Additional members of the Beauty and the Beast team include: Louis Smolenski (lighting director), Dave Herrington (sound director), Alana Wieclaw (dance choreographer), Jennifer Allan (business operations/publicity) and Renae Benedek. In 2023, Thomas Jefferson's production of "Anything Goes," earned three Gene Kelly Awards and was one of two finalists for Best Musical in Budget Level IV. Ashley Caldwell was named Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Erma. For the second consecutive year, TJ's musical theater students captured Best Vocal Ensemble and Best Crew/Technical Execution in its budget level, moving up to Budget Level IV in 2023. TJ also had two Gene Kelly scholarship recipients last year, Hayden Krupp and Rachael Parsons. Two years ago, TJ's production of "Legally Blonde: The Musical," collected five Gene Kelly Awards, including its first Best Musical honor. Legally Blonde also won Best Scenic Design, Best Vocal Ensemble, Best Dance Ensemble and Best Crew/Technical Execution in its budget level. The Pittsburgh CLO's 33rd Annual Gene Kelly Awards will be held at the Benedum Center on Saturday, May 25. The Gene Kelly Awards are presented by the Pittsburgh CLO and Michael J. Kara Family, with additional support from The Gismondi Family Foundation, Deloitte, Point Park University, PNC Bank, Highmark, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the CLO Ambassadors. Thomas Jefferson is the high school that serves the West Jefferson Hills SD community.
Martin Lawrence bringing comedy tour to Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena
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Martin Lawrence bringing comedy tour to Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena
The "Bad Boys" movie star will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Aug. 2, as Lawrence hits the road for his first comedy tour since 2016.
Foggy Mountain Lodge & Pub Shines Again at 14th Annual “Soup’s On!”
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Foggy Mountain Lodge & Pub Shines Again at 14th Annual “Soup’s On!”
This past Saturday, March 16th, the 14th annual "Soup's On!" event had the town of Ligonier buzzing with excitement as culinary enthusiasts gathered to savor a plethora of delectable soups. Among t...
One enchanted evening at The Westin Hotel
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One enchanted evening at The Westin Hotel
On May 25, The Westin Pittsburgh will be hosting a magical event that will transport you into a real-life fairytale! Located at 1000 Penn Ave., you and your friends can dress up in your favorite princess dress or costume and create long-lasting memories at The Westin's Pittsburgh Fairytale Ball. The event, which is kicking off for the fifth time, will have a variety of crafts, games and activities with performances and more! For more information on what to expect and how you can purchase tickets, click here! Photo Credit: Unsplash
Live Nation's $25 sale in Pittsburgh includes Jennifer Lopez, Robert Plant, more
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Live Nation's $25 sale in Pittsburgh includes Jennifer Lopez, Robert Plant, more
Jennifer Lopez, Bret Michaels and Robert Plant/Alison Kraus highlight the Pittsburgh shows available for just $25 per ticket in Live Nation's Concert Week sale. Running from Wednesday through May 14, the all-in price of $25 includes fees but doesn't include sales tax. Supplies are limited for the tickets, available online
Spring Hiking near Foggy Mountain Lodge
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Spring Hiking near Foggy Mountain Lodge
Spring Hiking near Foggy Mountain LodgeAs winter gradually releases its icy grip and nature awakens from its slumber, there's no better time to venture into the great outdoors than spring. For thos...
Former Downtown Froggy's Bar location under demolition for bocce courts
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Former Downtown Froggy's Bar location under demolition for bocce courts
"It's going to feel like an open-air park," said a member of the family looking to develop the site.
What To Do On The 412? Emerald City Edition
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What To Do On The 412? Emerald City Edition
Are you connected with Emerald City? Emerald City is based inside the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh at 213 Smithfield Street Pittsburgh, PA. 15222. Hospitality Host, Gabbi Davis; shared wonderful information with us about events to expect with the TRIB. Social Hour taking place on May 10th from 5-8PM. A night to make new connections, network, and more. Mother's Day Sip & Paint will be taking place at Emerald City on May 18th from 6-8PM. Light refreshments will be served. If you're not excited yet, we have one more! Let's ParTea- Part Two, happening Sunday June 9, 2024 from 3-7PM. The dress code is afternoon tea and derby. Wow! What a list of things to do in the 412! For more information on these upcoming events, be sure to connect with Gabbi Davis hello@emeraldcitypgh.com.
Maximizing Your Workout: Top 4 Facilities to Use at Your Community Fitness Center
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Maximizing Your Workout: Top 4 Facilities to Use at Your Community Fitness Center
Welcome to the guide on maximizing your workout experience at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh's fitness facilities. In today's fast-paced world, making the most out of every worko...
Missing Mount Oliver area teen found safe
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Missing Mount Oliver area teen found safe
Pittsburgh police announced a teen boy missing from the Mount Oliver area Tuesday was found safe overnight.

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