Brad Hundt

At the approach of elections in even-numbered years, political prognosticators eye all 435 congressional districts throughout the country, and make forecasts on whether they are “Solid Republican,” “Solid Democrat,” lean in one direction or the other, or are toss-ups.

Katherine Center's novels sometimes fall into that broad category of what are called beach reads – breezy, easily digestible books that are perfect to devour when you smell of suntan lotion, you have your sunglasses on and your feet planted in the sand.

One night, a thought danced across Ray Domachowski’s mind. The pastor of the Church at Southpointe had a vision of planting 67 trees in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Domachowski is also the Washington County prayer representative with the Pennsylvania Apostolic Prayer Network, and he shared the idea with fellow members of the organization, and […]

He only reached the Top 10 once, but to at least a couple of generations of Pittsburghers he was a legend and eternally “King Cool.”

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is inviting audiences to a behind-the-scenes look at its all-new production of “The Nutcracker,” which will premiere in December 2027. The event, “First Look: The Nutcracker 2027,” will be Dec. 7, at 7 pm at the Benedum Center. PBT Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney will offer a sneak peek at the […]

Fifty years to the day after “Star Wars” first premiered in theaters, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will present the movie at PPG Paints Arena. John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score will be performed as the film plays on the arena’s giant screens in a one-night-only celebration of one of the most beloved films of all time. […]

Two floors of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland will be transformed into a scary landscape for the annual “Silence of the Lambs” Cage Night on Friday. The heart of the event is a life-sized replica of Hannibal Lecter’s cage from the classic 1991 movie, along with a live Hannibal Lecter and […]

Construction is progressing on an all-new miniature golf course at Wheeling Park in Wheeling, W.Va., bringing a new 18-hole experience to one of the park’s family attractions. Expected to be completed in 2027, the project will introduce a completely redesigned course. The renovation will reimagine the existing miniature golf course with a new layout featuring […]

Still not quite in the Halloween spirit yet? Then watching the original “Nosferatu” should do the trick. Originally released in 1922, “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” is considered one of the greatest German silent films and one of the creepiest ever made. It’s based on Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and stars Max Schreck and was directed […]

Eight school districts and two community centers in Washington and Fayette counties have been given honors by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for their efforts in helping ensure children have enough to eat.