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Commentary: Nostalgia economy sets back television
Sequels, reboots and our penchant for nostalgia are threatening the small screen, and TV lovers everywhere should be concerned.
In remission for ovarian cancer, woman writes book with her doctor
A swollen foot leads to a diagnosis to ovarian cancer, which then leads to a book by a patient and her Pittsburgh doctor.
Empty pill bottles signify pain of addiction
The installation in Downtown Pittsburgh pays tribute to those who are suffering or recovering from prescription drug abuse and addiction.
Medical professionals and politicians seek ways to prevent prescription addiction
Halle Berry's 'Extant' Finale Bumped Up a Week
“Extant’ will air its Season 1 finale on Sept. 17 at 10 p.m., rather than Sept. 24.
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Halle Berry's 'Extant' Finale Bumped Up a Week
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PEOPLE: Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Johnny Galecki, Michael Strahan and more!
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Let’s Talk About Art: Community-building through glass
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Commentary: Nostalgia economy sets back television
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In remission for ovarian cancer, woman writes book with her doctor
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Empty pill bottles signify pain of addiction
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Miley Cyrus takes Bangerz show over the top at Consol
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It's a myth that we use just 10 percent of our mind's capacity. We use it all.
Humans already use all of their brains’ capacity, experts say, so don’t expect to gain super powers like “Lucy.”
Director Mike Cahill on faith, science and his favorite movie
An interview with director Mike Cahill whose movie “I Origins” opened Friday.
Remembering an elephant rampage in Altoona
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Action Item looking forward to first Stage AE show
The New Jersey-based pop band will be co-headlining a show Tuesday with MKTO at the North Shore venue.
Miley Cyrus takes Bangerz show over the top at Consol
The 21-year-old Miley Cyrus is a super freak who promised Bangerz and delivered big time tonight in front of screaming fans in Pittsburgh.
For classical music, vinyl is slow to revive
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What's next on TV?
PG Television Critic Rob Owen is filing regular updates from the TV Critics Summer Press Tour at his blog, Tuned In Journal, all about the shows and specials headed to a screen near you. What's coming up for your favorite sitcom or drama?
FX renews 'Fargo,' you betcha! 'Louie' back, too
Bill Cowher talks Steelers and CBS's 'Thursday Night Football'
The CW gets a development win with 'The Flash,' 'Jane the Virgin'
Tootie and Blair from 'Facts of Life' reunite (with a Pittsburgh connection)
'NCIS' heads to the bayou for 'NCIS: New Orleans'
'Two and a Half Men' goes gay for final season
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Contract talks in Met Opera labor dispute extended
At the Metropolitan Opera in New York, last-minute labor negotiations aimed at averting a lockout were extended 72 hours.
PBT to present 2 sensory-friendly productions in 2014-15 season
The company will stage adapted versions of “The Nutcracker” and “Beauty and the Beast” for those with autism and other sensory
RFK Jr., actress Hines wed at Kennedy compound
Robert Kennedy Jr. and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress Cheryl Hines are now husband and wife.
Pitt's 'vampire professor' competes on 'Ninja Warrior'
University of Pittsburgh professor Joel Brady climbs to new heights on the NBC summer hit “American Ninja Warrior.”
Books
Rick Perlstein’s 'The Invisible Bridge': the downfall of Nixon and rise of Reagan
The latest volume in his ongoing chronicle of modern American politics is a mixture of scholarly precision, outrage and wry humor.
'Blood Feud: The Clintons vs. the Obamas': a gossipy hatchet job
The Clintons and the Obamas hate each other, if you can believe Edward Klein.
Breakfast With
Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... Dr. Len Girardi
He grew up in Sewickley, but today cardiac surgeon Dr. Len Girardi is one of eight doctors featured on ABC‘s medical drama, “NY Med.”
Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... Bill Dedman
In “Empty Mansions,” Bill Dedman looks at the life of mysterious heiress Huguette Clark, who maintained mansions she never lived in.
Art & Architecture
Let’s Talk About Art: Community-building through glass
As Pittsburgh continues to be recognized for creativity, the Pittsburgh Glass Center has become a vital part of a community-building effort.
Associated Artists Annual at Westmoreland is a respectable reflection of regional art
The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh’s annual exhibition is a visually dynamic representation of contemporary art being made in our region.
Celebrities
PEOPLE: Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Johnny Galecki, Michael Strahan and more!
The three “The Big Bang Theory” stars will make $1 million per episode for the next three years starting this season.
PEOPLE: "Sharknado 2," Justin Bieber, Orlando Bloom and more!
“Sharknado 2: The Second One” shattered some major Twitter records Wednesday night.