First, it was the giant poop emoji statue. Now, it’s a statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019. But it didn't stand for long @triblive.bsky.social

Pittsburghers are invading the Emerald Isle for this Sunday’s Steelers game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. Here's where you can watch the early morning game around Southwestern PA @triblive.bsky.social

Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey revealed his favorite food spots around the 412. Spoiler alert: Red Lobster made the cut @triblive.bsky.social

A Beaver County Catholic parish is dealing with spam emails impersonating members of its clergy — asking for gift cards, money and favors @triblive.bsky.social

UPDATE: Six North Allegheny marching band students and two adults were transported to local hospitals following a bus crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike earlier tonight @triblive.bsky.social

School buses and the North Allegheny band equipment truck were involved in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike @triblive.bsky.social

Sheetz haters at Penn State are in luck — Wawa is officially coming to Happy Valley. Wawa has plans to open 10 stores in the broader Centre County area by 2031 @triblive.bsky.social

ICYMI: The FBI and Pittsburgh police are investigating threatening letters sent by mail to three Jewish organizations in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, including the Tree of Life @triblive.bsky.social

Penguins tickets are in high demand — but not for the regular season. The draw? The return of beloved former goalie Marc-Andre Fleury @triblive.bsky.social 🐧

A deadly malady known as “kissing bug” disease is now an endemic illness in the United States. It can be life-threatening and is transmitted through “kissing bugs” that bite human faces @triblive.bsky.social

The final design was just unveiled for Tree of Life in Squirrel Hill — which will house the planned museum and institution dedicated to uprooting antisemitism. The revised design will have a smaller physical footprint than the previous one @triblive.bsky.social

Additional mosquito samples in Allegheny County tested positive for West Nile Virus. In order to reduce the risk of human transmission, nine neighborhoods will be sprayed with insecticide as a mosquito control treatment @triblive.bsky.social

With a new quarterback and new head coach, the New York Jets suffered devastating disappointment at the hands of former quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Here’s what New York Jets fans are saying after the Steelers' season opener @triblive.bsky.social 🏈

In this @meganswift.bsky.social @triblive.bsky.social piece I’m quoted about school vaccine requirements and how philosophical exemptions can mean anything to anyone but work to lower vaccination rates in schools. triblive.com/local/region...

Dance moms Christi Lukasiak and Kelly Hyland are returning to their roots for a live show — in Pittsburgh. In an Instagram post on the pair’s podcast page "Back to the Barre," they announced the live event @triblive.bsky.social

What you need to know about the current vaccine regulations in schools across Pennsylvania @triblive.bsky.social

Stargazers might have come across recent online posts about the upcoming total lunar eclipse this coming weekend that will result in a blood-red moon shining in the sky. Will Western Pennsylvania be able to see the phenomenon? Click below to find out @triblive.bsky.social

To celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming Dublin, Ireland game this month, the team and Irish airline Aer Lingus are launching a series of fan events and activities — with the goal of turning the Emerald Isle black and gold @triblive.bsky.social ☘️🏈

People reporting their Facebook pages were hacked is a relatively common occurrence. But the victims usually aren’t Westmoreland County Common Pleas judges @triblive.bsky.social

After multiple days of online chatter surrounding the health of President Donald Trump, an announcement he’s scheduled to make today from the Oval Office should clear up any questions. Conjecture on social media claimed that Trump had died @triblive.bsky.social

Just a day after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement online, Kelce revealed his partnership with American Eagle Outfitters — for a limited-edition clothing line. It also follows the controversial Sydney Sweeney ads @triblive.bsky.social

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is officially back at Starbucks — a clear sign that fall is just around the corner. Check out the fall menus for Starbucks and Dunkin' below @triblive.bsky.social 🍁

“Yappy Hour” is coming to the Strip District Terminal this week — to celebrate local Pittsburgh pups during National Dog Month. Running from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, dog lovers will get the chance to meet adoptable dogs in need of homes @triblive.bsky.social

This Labor Day weekend, Sheetz is offering two free hot dogs with any purchase to celebrate the opening of its 800th store. Customers can receive the hot dogs with any purchase at any Sheetz location — starting Thursday @triblive.bsky.social

Pittsburgh-area doctors are sounding the alarm on medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer that’s increasingly permeating street drugs like “flysky” in Western Pennsylvania. And it’s not abating anytime soon @triblive.bsky.social

In the same minute Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, internet users across the globe started to freak out — for good reason @triblive.bsky.social triblive.com/aande/celebr...

The Kickoff and Rib Festival returns to Acrisure Stadium to fire up football season with ribs, music, and tailgate fun. Twelve nationally recognized rib vendors will be featured along with free concerts @triblive.bsky.social

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has a new side hustle — he’s partnering with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for a clothing line. The collaboration includes Watt’s wife, former professional soccer player Dani Watt @triblive.bsky.social

Pittsburgh’s PNC Park came out on top for local stadium food rankings in Yelp’s new Top 50 Stadiums for Game-Day Eats list. PNC Park made No. 2 on the list overall, Acrisure Stadium took No. 27 and PPG Paints Arena came in No. 44 @triblive.bsky.social

REVIEW: I’ll admit it — as I lifted the cup for that first sip, I was a little nervous. Would I be able to tolerate ketchup in smoothie form? Sadly, the answer was a no — the ketchup smoothie is not for me @triblive.bsky.social

I hit my two-year work anniversary over the weekend with @triblive.bsky.social!! I'm so happy to be covering important news in Western Pennsylvania and making a difference in the little ways I can! 🗞️🥳

With the threat of Hurricane Erin growing, a state of emergency was issued in portions of the Outer Banks — prompting evacuations @triblive.bsky.social

On Aug. 23, Sheetz is partnering with Sofar Sounds, for “a secret show experience” to spotlight three rising local artists in Pittsburgh as the next installment of the Sheetzertainment series @triblive.bsky.social

After launching the Heinz Ketchup Smoothie, Heinz and Smoothie King say they are bringing the concoction to Pittsburgh. “The home to HEINZ felt left out, but now, Pittsburgh is in on the fun!” the Tuesday announcement said @triblive.bsky.social

Swifties were met with a late-night surprise on a seemingly random Monday night — a cryptic countdown appeared on Taylor Swift’s website. The next era and album, which has an orange and teal theme, will be titled “The Life of a Showgirl" @triblive.bsky.social

Is Instagram the new Snapchat? It seems that way, as a map feature similar to Snap Map was just launched — eliciting mixed reactions from users @triblive.bsky.social

Easily found on store shelves, the small blue bottle labeled “Feel Free” is sparking concern as doctors and social media users warn about the dangers of so-called “gas station drugs.” “It has absolutely undeniable opioid stimulating properties." @triblive.bsky.social

This weekend, a new Apple store is opening on Shadyside’s Walnut Street — just one block away from it’s current location at 5508 Walnut St. @triblive.bsky.social

Wildfire smoke has returned to Pennsylvania, but its impact on air quality so far is far less severe than what the region experienced during the summer of 2023 @triblive.bsky.social

Bryan Sherwood has been reenacting for 40 years, and he said he’s never felt unsafe surrounded by numerous period replica weapons. He participated in the Battle of Bushy Run reenactment over the weekend. Read more about weapons safety below @triblive.bsky.social

A portion of Route 66 in Washington Township is closed following a two-vehicle accident with entrapment in both vehicles. The accident occurred at 12:58 p.m. today, and Route 66 between Paradise Drive and Turack Road remains closed as of now @triblive.bsky.social

Two men were shot overnight in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. Police were dispatched just after 3 a.m. Saturday to the 5000 block of Butler Street for reports of a shooting. Read more below @triblive.bsky.social

In an Instagram post today, singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake revealed his diagnosis of Lyme disease — shedding light on what he’s been going through the last two years @triblive.bsky.social

Pete Davidson is coming back to Pittsburgh last minute — this weekend. Davidson, an actor and comedian, will take the stage at Bottlerocket Social Hall for one night only with an “intimate crowd of just 140 people." @triblive.bsky.social

NEW: Reese’s and Oreo are teaming up for the first time in over a decade to create two new desserts — the Reese’s Oreo Cup and Oreo Reese’s Cookies @triblive.bsky.social

Radioactive wasps were on the loose in South Carolina, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The discovery was made at an old facility called Savannah River Site that produced plutonium and tritium for nuclear weapons during the Cold War @triblive.bsky.social

ICYMI: Donny’s Place — one of Pittsburgh’s oldest gay bars — will not receive official historic designation, clearing the way for its demolition. Pittsburgh City Council voted against making it a historic landmark amid legal battles @triblive.bsky.social

WATCH: Chainsaws sliced through MTO sandwiches at Sheetz today as part of a collab with Liquid Death @triblive.bsky.social

ICYMI: For the first time, Starbucks is acknowledging its secret menu. Though countless “secret menu” items at Starbucks have been circulating online and on social media for years, the coffee giant made the secret menu official @triblive.bsky.social

AI technology will soon be brought into the classroom through a new integration with the Canvas learning platform. Canvas is the main online platform used by numerous universities like the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University @triblive.bsky.social