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Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh native, is cancer free. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers made the announcement on their Facebook saying ” We’re excited to tell you that Donnie is doing great! “
Source: Donnie Iris is cancer free and has announced his first show back from sickness
Suzanne Somers, the actress who lit up the small screen on “Three’s Company” and one of TV’s most iconic fitness pitchwomen, has died, according to a statement provided to CNN from her longtime publicist R. Couri Hay.
Source: Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ actress, dead at 76 | CNN
Music in the middle of July returns once again to Pittsburgh’s North Side, but with a new name. The inaugural Northside Music Festival is happening July 14-16 within the heart of Deutschtown. Previously known as the Deutschtown Music Festival, the free, three-day event will feature more than 70 musical acts,
Source: Inaugural Northside Music Festival will feature more than 70 bands
Another craft brewer has opened a tap room in Greensburg, the fifth to be selling its own beer within a mile of the Westmoreland County Courthouse. Jeremy and Jennifer Shearer opened their Stone Bridge Brewing Co. tap room at 239 E. Pittsburgh St. this week.
Source: Greensburg gets new tap room as craft beer making recovers from pandemic lows
Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV’s most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died. He was 78.
Belzer died Sunday at his home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, in southern France, his longtime friend Bill Scheft said. Scheft, a writer who had been working on a documentary about Belzer, said there was no known cause of death but that Belzer had been dealing with circulatory and respiratory issues. The actor Henry Winkler, Belzer’s cousin, tweeted, “Rest in peace, Richard.”
For more than two decades and across 10 series — even including appearances on “30 Rock” and “Arrested Development” — Belzer played the wise-cracking, acerbic homicide detective prone to conspiracy theories. Belzer first played Munch on a 1993 episode of “Homicide” and last played him in 2016 on “Law & Order: SVU.”
Belzer never auditioned for the role. After hearing him on “The Howard Stern Show,” executive producer Barry Levinson brought the comedian in to read for the part.
Source: Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78
The Grammys air live from Los Angeles Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. Beyoncé leads the pack with nine nominations.
Beyoncé will look to become the most decorated artist in history, and 50 years of hip-hop will be honored, at the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Trevor Noah will return to host the show for a third straight time as the ceremony will be broadcast live Sunday from Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles.
The Grammys will air live beginning at 8 p.m. ET on CBS television stations and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Beyoncé has already won the most Grammys of any female artist, and this year, tied the record for most nominations ever after securing nine nods to push her career total to 88 — a record she now shares with her husband, Jay-Z. Beyoncé received nods for major categories like record of the year, song of the year and album of the year, the latter of which she has never won. With two awards already under her belt, if Beyoncé can secure two more wins, she’ll surpass the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti, who holds the record for most Grammy Awards with 31.
Sunday’s show will also feature a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, with performances from Big Boi, De La Soul, Missy Elliott, Ice-T, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah and many more.
Other artists slated to perform throughout the evening include Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige and Lizzo.
Source: Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
Lisa Loring, who played the young Wednesday Addams on “The Addams Family” from 1964 to 1966 and also appeared in “As the World Turns,” died Saturday of a stroke, her daughter Vanessa Foumberg confirmed. She was 64.
“She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands,” Foumberg said.
A friend, Laurie Jacobson, reported her death on Facebook, writing that she “was in our hearts always as Wednesday Addams.”
Source: Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday in the original ‘Addams Family’ series, dies at 64
Cindy Williams was best known for her role as Shirley Feeney in the popular American 1970s sitcom.
A family statement Monday announced her death, “The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed.” It continues, “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.”
Source: Cindy Williams: Laverne & Shirley actress dies aged 75
YouTube superstar MrBeast is making the world clearer — for at least 1,000 people.
Source: YouTube star MrBeast helps 1,000 blind people see again by sponsoring cataract surgeries | CNN
A new state policy may scuttle reenactments of the Battle of Bushy Run. The battle was part of Pontiac’s War, a pan-Native campaign that opposed British settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. The British routed members of the Seneca, Cayuga and Lenape nations on Aug. 5-6, 1763.
Source: Bushy Run Battlefield reenactment canceled amid new state guidelines
Pennsylvania Game Commission announces wildlife livestreams Ever wonder what a bear does in the woods? Now you can know. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has reintroduced its 24-hour black bear webcam for the first time since 2021. There will be four animal watch options including a new black bear den in Pike County stream that launched earlier this week.
According to the Game Commission, Pennsylvania’s black bears usually are born in January and begin walking in about eight weeks. Bald eagles typically lay eggs in mid-February and, if the eggs are viable, they’ll hatch in mid- to late March. Snow goose migration typically peaks at Middle Creek from mid-February to March.
Viewers will also be able to access Farm County eagle livestream that provides a bird’s-eye view into a longstanding nest, a Hanover eagle livestream and a snow goose stream based in Middle Creek.
Access to the webcams can be found on the Game Commission’s website.
Source: Morning Roundup: Pa. Game Commission brings back black bear livestreams
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $660,830 was sold in Cabot, Butler County.
The Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Jan. 24 drawing matched all five numbers drawn: 2-14-16-27-37.
Planet Mart on North Pike Road earns a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Source: Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth over $660,000 sold in Butler County
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Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the late Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, has died, her mother confirms in a statement. She was 54.
“Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie,” Priscilla Presley said in the statement, provided to CNN by a representative. “They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”
Source: Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dead at 54 | CNN
Jeff Beck, the rock guitarist often regarded among the greatest of all time, has died, according to a statement posted to his official social media accounts. He was 78.
Source: Jeff Beck, legendary rock guitarist and musician, dead at 78 | CNN
Walkers, joggers and bicyclists in Greensburg should have an easier time getting to the Five Star Trail after improvements are added next year at several points along the recreational path. The city is partnering with PennDOT on a project that will establish a new trailhead at George Street, which parallels East Pittsburgh Street.
The project has an estimated cost of about $334,500, including construction and engineering, Raykes said. The cost will be covered in large part by federal Transportation Alternative-Set Aside funds, with Greensburg providing a 20% match.
Source: Five Star Trail to get improved access in Greensburg
A winning Pennsylvania Lottery raffle ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Allegheny County.
Source: Winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $50,000 sold in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh still has a path to the postseason, but a lot needs to go right for the Steelers to get there.
Read Source: Steelers’ path to playoffs: Pittsburgh’s potential clinching scenario for Week 18
As Pittsburghers prepare to head downtown for First Night, there are some street closures to be mindful of.
- Duquesne Boulevard).
- Maddock Place will be closed from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Boulevard.
- Eighth Street will be closed from Liberty Avenue (Tito Way) to Fort Duquesne Boulevard (parking lot access only accessible from Fort Duquesne Boulevard).
- Ninth Street will be closed from Liberty Avenue to French Street.
- Garrison Place will be closed from Exchange Way to French Way (parking lot access is only accessible from Fort Duquesne Boulevard).
- Exchange Way will be closed from Garrison Place to 8th Street (parking access is only accessible from 10th Street).
- All alleys leading into the footprint from Penn Avenue, Liberty Avenue and 6-10th Streets, including Cecil CLO Academy Way, Barkers Place, Scott Place and French Way
Source: Heading to First Night? Here are some road closures you need to know
Harris passed away on Tuesday
Harris played for the Steelers from 1972 to 1983 and was famous for that incredible play that won the Steelers their first playoff game 50 years ago.
Several events were planned in Pittsburgh in the days ahead marking the anniversary of The Immaculate Reception.
The cause of Franco Harris’ death was not immediately known.
Source: Steelers Hall-of-Famer Franco Harris dead at 72
Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957 at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person.
Someone is holding a jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $2 million that was sold in the city of Pittsburgh.
Lottery officials said the winning ticket was sold at Dave’s BP, 4260 Evergreen Road, which is in Pittsburgh’s Summer Hill neighborhood.
Source: Pa. Lottery ticket worth $2 million sold in Pittsburgh
CHECK YOUR NUMBERS! A winning Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $770,00 was sold at a grocery store in Allegheny County!
The ticket for Wednesday’s drawing matched all six winning numbers, 3-18-20-26-39-48 to win the jackpot prize.
The store that sold the ticket, which was the Giant Eagle at 4010 Monroeville Boulevard, earns a $5,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket.
Source: Winning lottery ticket worth $770K sold at Allegheny County grocery store
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died, his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker Boss, confirmed in a statement to CNN.
Boss died by suicide, according to the LA County Medical Examiner. The LA County Coroner’s Office concluded their examination and published the report on his death on Wednesday.
Source: Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40 | CNN
? ARE YOU THE BIG WINNER!? A winning Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold in Westmoreland County for Friday’s drawing.
Source: Winning $1M Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Westmoreland County
The actress’ death was confirmed by her children on Monday evening
Kirstie Alley, the star of Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous, has died. She was 71.
Alley’s children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died from cancer. In a statement to PEOPLE, True and Lillie confirmed that Alley died on Monday.
“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” they said in a statement.
Remembering Kirstie Alley’s Life in Photos
Source: Kirstie Alley Dead: Star of Cheers Dies at 71 After Short Battle with Cancer
A local model train group has re-opened their exhibit for the public again this holiday season — The Ohio River Northern Railway Club operates out of a building on North Fourth St. in Steubenville. The club putting the trains on display in honor of Larry Caniff following his passing. Their display spans various rooms with the attention to detail evident throughout.
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Source: Model Train display open for the holidays
The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group’s biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says.
Source: Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79
Someone who bought a Pennsylvania Lottery ticket at a Giant Eagle grocery store hit the jackpot for over $539,000.
The ticket matched all five balls drawn — 6, 16, 26, 29 and 32 — to win the $539,912 prize.
The winner’s name is not yet known. The ticketholder has one year to come forward and claim the prize.
The store will get a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
Source: Pa. Lottery ticket worth $539,000 sold at Giant Eagle in Cranberry Township
Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63.
Source: Irene Cara, ’80s pop star behind ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ theme songs, dies at 63 | CNN
