Archive - Buried Ledes by Bobby Cherry

Superman, M&M's, Jenny Lee Bakery, Olympic sailer, 'doms and mistresses'

Sorry, Dean Cain – of course, Superman is woke, he fights injustice.

Jul 13 •

June 2025

Moon Mammoths, haul out the holly, GenXers, Beyoncé

Plus, the WNBA will expand with three new teams

Jun 30 •

River otters in Pa., 'Small Town Setup', John Black

Plus, Katy Perry's concerts are still happening.

Jun 10 •

May 2025

April 2025

‘No-buy’ momentum grows as Trump’s tariffs squeeze shoppers

This trend is emerging alongside a surge in secondhand shopping, as consumers seek affordable alternatives amid rising costs.

Apr 30 •

Plastic bags at Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh's hidden history & 'Yes, J.C. Penney'

Just seven minutes of your time — or four minutes faster than Katy Perry's time in space.

Apr 27 •

Lawrence Welk, Lisa Loeb, Target

...not my house, but I know my way around.

Apr 20 •

Shucked, 50 maps, Jeeters, Target

Plus: A brief history of Earth Day.

Apr 13 •

Daniel Tiger, 'The Great Gatsby', Romance scams

Plus: Girl Scouts will retire two cookie flavors.

Apr 6 •

February 2025

When Lake Erie freezes over, 'Beyond the Gates', Jonathan Larson

Plus: The seventh wealthiest man in the world says those who "get the short straws in life ... deserve better."

Feb 23 •

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