Tomorrow, I start a journey across the Great Smoky Mountains, ending with a celebration of #OurCommonNature in Knoxville. Here’s "Appalachia Waltz" with Edgar Meyer, performed in the Smokies last year. ourcommonnature.org ___ @bigearsfestival Our Common Nature GreatSmokyNPS

ALIEN was released 44 years ago today. One of the definitive science fiction/horror movies, its influence is still seen to this day. The behind-the-scenes story of how the film was made is a fascinating one... A THREAD 1/38

A friendly reminder that when you used to rent videos from us. We didn’t care who you shared it with… As long as you returned it on time. Netflix

A poem by Amanda Gorman that was written for President Joe Biden's inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent's complaint. apnews.com/article/amanda…

Indiana’s medical licensing board decided late Thursday night to discipline a doctor who made headlines last year for performing an abortion for a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim. The doctor was ordered to pay a $3,000 fine. wapo.st/435NcMX

Piggy teaches a human how to shake a hoop. 😂 It's a cute talent for a sentient being.

Ouch, Ryan Deto! "It attracts significant fanfare, particularly from Boomer and Gen-X Pittsburghers." Truth hurts! triblive.com/aande/music/wd…

Day 2 of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting trial has begun. Judge Robert Colville announces that one of the courtroom guests yesterday has testified positive for Covid. He said that the room is very well ventilated and action will proceed.

This dog was spotted living their absolute best life playing in the wildest sprinkler system they've ever seen. 13/10

Rabbi Jonathan Perlman of New Light Congregation takes the stand first on Day 3 of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial. Said he heard the sound of shattering of glass and then gunfire during his service. He said "we are in danger, and follow me, we are going to hide."

Day 4 of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial has begun, and Pittsburgh Police officer Michael Smidga. Normally does sweeps of local synagogues, especially on Jewish high holidays. When asked why he conducted these sweeps regularly, he said "People have a lot of hate in them."

Ducks keep flying up from the Allegheny and hanging out in my neighbor’s pool

State Rep. Mandy Steele seeks answers to lingering questions from implosion of smokestacks in Springdale | TribLIVE.com ⁦Fox Chapel Herald⁩ ⁦ValleyNewsDispatch⁩ ⁦TribLIVE.com⁩ triblive.com/local/valley-n…

today's discouraging discourse about the kid in a bow tie reminds me of this uplifting story about a 12 year old kid who learned how to sew from his mom and started making bow ties for shelter dogs and cats to help them get adopted. you can find him at IG sirdariusbrown

Last year, a mass in solidarity w/ the LGBTQ community at Duquesne University was well-attended & held without incident. This year, it was canceled at request of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik because of an angry backlash including threats. Via Bill Schackner triblive.com/news/backlash-…

Word of the Day: BUSTLEPATE (n.) a habitually busy, bustling person

Neighborhood vibes keep smaller grocers afloat as chains battle for supremacy | TribLIVE.com ⁦ValleyNewsDispatch⁩ ⁦TribLIVE.com⁩ triblive.com/local/regional…

Moms for Liberty didn’t exist during the last presidential campaign, but the Florida-based nonprofit that champions “parental rights” in education has rapidly become a major player for 2024, boosted in part by GOP operatives, politicians and donors. triblive.com/news/politics-…