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Giant Eagle pasta salad recalled for possible listeria contamination

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 15h

Pasta salad lovers in Western Pennsylvania should double check their refrigerators.

Giant Eagle just issued a recall of its “Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad” — for possible listeria contamination @triblive.bsky.social

Pasta salad lovers in Western Pennsylvania should double check their refrigerators. Giant Eagle just issued a recall of its “Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad” sold in the prepared foods depar...

Preseason Penguins jersey worn by Fleury up for auction

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 1d

Marc-Andre Fleury’s final preseason game jersey officially went up for auction Monday — and bids are already up to $16,000 @triblive.bsky.social 🐧

Marc-Andre Fleury’s final preseason game jersey officially went up for auction Monday — and bids are already up to $16,000. The hockey legend, who is five months removed from retiring as a...

Orkin ranks Pittsburgh 12th-worst city for bed bugs

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 2d

Pittsburgh ranked as the 12th-worst city for bed bugs in Orkin’s 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List — climbing the ranks higher than in previous years.

Last year, the Steel City was in 21st place @triblive.bsky.social
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Pittsburgh ranked as the 12th-worst city for bed bugs in Orkin’s 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List — climbing the ranks higher than in previous years. Last year, the Steel City was in 21st p...

Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ fails to give promised behind-the-scenes look into superstardom

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 5d

REVIEW: My thoughts are here! 🚨

“The Life of a Showgirl” absolutely succeeded musically, but ultimately, it failed to deliver the unfiltered, raw peek behind the curtain of superstardom that Swift promised her fans lyrically @triblive.bsky.social
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I’m not mad — I’m just disappointed. With the midnight hour came the release of yet another Taylor Swift album. One the megastar previously touted as a record she’s been &ldquo...

How to listen to Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' album

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 6d

Tonight’s the night Swifties have been waiting for — another Taylor Swift album is about to drop.

“The Life of a Showgirl” is Swift’s 12th studio album, and it will be available at midnight @triblive.bsky.social

Tonight’s the night Swifties have been waiting for — another Taylor Swift album is about to drop. “The Life of a Showgirl” is Swift’s 12th studio album, with an orange an...

Many Americans 'in limbo' as federal government shuts down

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 6d

“It’s an intense feeling because you’re not sure of what your future holds.”

Western PA residents reacted to the federal government shutdown @triblive.bsky.social

Marsha Chapple doesn’t know how — or if — the government shutdown will impact her and the physically and mentally disabled adults she serves. Chapple, 56, of McKees Rocks, is a careg...

Ferris wheel returns to Pittsburgh for Oktoberfest

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 7d

The Ferris wheel that lit up Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge last year has returned.

Running from tomorrow through Oct. 12, the attraction is back for Oktoberfest. Here are the details @triblive.bsky.social

The Ferris wheel that lit up Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge last year has returned. Running from Thursday through Oct. 12, the Ferris wheel will be featured for Oktoberfest’s Karneva...

What federal services are affected by the government shutdown?

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 7d

With Congress and the White House remaining deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget, the U.S. government has shut down much of its operations.

What federal services and programs are actually affected? Here’s what you need to know @triblive.bsky.social

With Congress and the White House remaining deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget, the U.S. government shut down much of its operations as of midnight on Wednesday. The partial shutdown could be a l...

Pennsylvania drivers invited to share feedback on road projects

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 8d

Sick of orange barrels and detours dictating your commute? PennDOT wants to hear about it.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation just opened an online survey for the public to submit feedback @triblive.bsky.social 🚦

Sick of orange barrels and detours dictating your commute? PennDOT wants to hear about it. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation just opened an online survey for the public to submit feedback ...

Europe banned certain gel nail polishes. Will the U.S. follow suit?

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 9d

A common chemical found in gel nail polish was banned in Europe. Will the United States do the same?

It’s unlikely, experts say. Read the details below @triblive.bsky.social

A common chemical found in gel nail polish was banned in Europe. Will the United States do the same? It’s unlikely, experts say. The European Union banned the chemical trimethylbenzoyl diphenylp...

Statue of Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein removed from National Mall by police

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 14d

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

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. The new 12-foot-tall,...

Black & Gold breakfast: Where early risers in Pittsburgh can watch the Steelers in Dublin

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 14d

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

Pittsburghers are invading the Emerald Isle for this Sunday’s Steelers game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. With an early kickoff at 9:30 a.m., Steelers fans stuck back in Pennsylvania ...

Mayor Ed Gainey shares favorite Pittsburgh food joints

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 16d

Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey revealed his favorite food spots around the 412.

Spoiler alert: Red Lobster made the cut @triblive.bsky.social

Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey revealed his favorite food spots around the 412. Spoiler alert: Red Lobster made the cut. In a Pittsburgh-based Scoop TV interview for the WeArePgh series, originall...

Beaver County Catholics warned to double-check their inbox as emails aren't from priests

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 19d

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

A Beaver County Catholic parish is dealing with spam emails impersonating members of its clergy, according to a Facebook announcement. Mary, Queen of Saints Catholic Parish, which has churches in Aliq...

6 North Allegheny students taken to hospital after buses crash on Pa. Turnpike in Plum

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 19d

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

Two school buses transporting the North Allegheny marching band were involved in a crash Friday evening on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Plum while traveling to an away football game. A message was sen...

School buses, North Allegheny band equipment truck involved in turnpike crash

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 19d

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

Several school buses were involved in a crash Friday evening on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Plum. TribLive news partner WTAE’s news chopper flew over the scene in Plum and broadcast video of tw...

Wawa coming to Penn State

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 22d

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

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, with four stores planned for the ...

FBI investigating threatening letters sent to 3 Pittsburgh Jewish groups

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 22d

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

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, since Frida...

Marc-Andre Fleury's return skyrockets Penguins preseason ticket prices

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 23d

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 🐧

Penguins tickets are in high demand — but not for the regular season. The draw? The return of beloved former goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. On Friday, the Penguins announced they signed Fleury, 40, o...

'Kissing bug' disease on the rise in U.S.

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 23d

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

A deadly malady known as “kissing bug” disease is now an endemic illness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nation is seeing a rise in t...

Final design unveiled for Tree of Life, construction to begin in 2026

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 29d

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

An updated and final design was just unveiled for The Tree of Life in Squirrel Hill — which will house the planned museum and institution dedicated to uprooting antisemitism. With construction e...

Allegheny County to spray 9 neighborhoods for West Nile Virus

Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 29d

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

Additional mosquito samples in Allegheny County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Allegheny County Health Department confirmed Monday. In order to reduce the risk of human transmission, nine ne...

Steelers vs. Jets: What they're saying in New York after loss

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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 🏈

With a new quarterback and new head coach, the New York Jets suffered devastating disappointment at the hands of a former quarterback. The Aaron Rodgers shook off gang green as he suited up for the bl...

Where does Pennsylvania stand with school vaccine regulations?

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Amesh Adalja @ameshaa.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...

After Florida’s surgeon general moved to end all state vaccine mandates, including school requirements, some Pennsylvanians may wonder if the same could happen here. As of now, every state has s...