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Sullivan's Steakhouse, on the first floor of the U.S. Steel Tower in Pittsburgh, closed permanently this week — less than four years after it opened. https://lnkd.in/gV7_T4tY

Joe Sharp is keeping his brother’s memory alive after Pete Sharp died last May from pancreatic cancer by creating a team and raising money for the annual Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Purple Stride event in Pittsburgh. https://lnkd.in/gVJT22rE

At the beginning of City Theatre’s production of “Birthday Candles” — and on protagonist Ernestine Ashworth’s 17th birthday — this is the wish that her mother gives to her, as they bake a birthday cake together. For the next 90 minutes — but also for the next 80-some years — Ernestine bakes this same cake over and over again, never leaving the stage and living an entire life. https://lnkd.in/gF7AAhFF

In his eighth and final year as mayor of Monroeville, Nick Gresock is optimistic about the changes in store for the community’s retail corridor. At the most recent Monroeville Rotary meeting, a number of citizens asked him about Walmart’s recent purchase of the municipality's iconic mall. “No matter what you think about Walmart, we can all agree that they have a lot of money and a lot of capital,” Gresock said. https://lnkd.in/gtJjhVGh

When coaches want to get more out of their players in between games they may implore them to practice like they play. For Robert Morris heading into their massive first-round NCAA Tournament challenge against No. 2 seed Alabama, head coach Andy Toole wants them to play like they’ve practiced. https://lnkd.in/g9DYmc2i

Following a crash Wednesday afternoon during a horse race at The Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington County, Ohio native Hunter Myers, 27, was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital in critical condition, where he later died. https://lnkd.in/gscGegbz

The Penguins don’t know how to manage a lead. They never think defense first. The majority of their problems are talent-based. But there are tactical flaws, too. https://lnkd.in/gKQDB748

If Jared Jones is out for an extended period, it could have a ripple effect on both the starting rotation and bullpen when it comes time for the #Pirates to make final cuts. TribLive Pirates reporter Kevin Gorman takes a look at the positions where they will make important roster decisions. https://lnkd.in/g-KP6khM

Natalia Rusyn can still recall the terror she felt at the sound of air raid sirens and explosions shortly before she fled Ukraine in late 2022. The 52-year-old pastry chef from Kyiv left her life behind at the behest of her sister, Valentina Gladkov, who lives in the Westmoreland County community of Acme near Donegal. What was supposed to be a temporary move has lasted more than two years — with no clear end in sight. https://lnkd.in/gDs_FCk5

“The Residence,” now streaming all episodes, benefits from snappy (though profanity-laced) dialogue and quick cuts for comedic purposes, but the story and characters aren’t strong enough to support eight hours, especially given the formulaic approach to episodes. https://lnkd.in/gqb5q6XY