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Pittsburgh’s Schwartz’s is reborn as a Living Market on the South Side

By Sam Spatter
Schwartz’s Market, which closed last year after an 84-year run, will begin its rebirth June 21 as Schwartz Living Market. While the official ribbon-cutting ceremony happens at 2 p.m., the festivities that begin at 11 a.m. June 21 kick off …

Foodie star Alton Brown is taking his act on the road

By Candy Williams
Food Network host Alton Brown has proven he’s a rock star in and out of the kitchen. His popular “Good Eats” cooking show — which he created, writes and presents — has …

Healthy Eating: Put a better-for-you spin on the popular fish taco

By The Associated Press
Mexican cuisine has been popular for a long time, but my recent travels around our country have persuaded me that fish tacos are big now in a way they never were before. …

A la carte: Brusters adds seasonal flavors; Washington County Fair cooking contests

By Tribune-Review
You scream,  I scream Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has added three seasonal flavors to its line-up of made-on-site premium frozen treats. Through July, Bruster’s will be scooping Black Raspberry and Black Raspberry …

Place aims to reach, teach African orphans

By Rachel Weaver
Lorraine Bridy’s face lights up when she talks about a special group of friends she has thousands of miles away. She gushes about a second-grader named Flo, who loves mango juice and …

Fabled bed & breakfast in Gettysburg offers glimpse of past

By Kellie B. Gormly
The Swope Manor Bed & Breakfast in Gettysburg once housed a Union soldier from a New York regiment — Lt. William Pohlman — who was wounded during Pickett’s Charge and went to …

Sales aren’t all play — there’s cars, home goods, art, too

By John Altdorfer
Local auctions take a playful turn as two companies bring plenty of dolls and toy-store displays to market. Meanwhile, Chevy fans will want to keep their eyes on a onetime model both …

Wind turbine manufacturer empowers homeowners

By Bob Karlovits
Ron Gdovic has a simple idea about using a wind turbine at home. “I wanted to make something that all you do is tip it up, put it in place and plug …

Garden Q&A: Several plants meet needs for Pittsburgh newcomer

By Tribune-Review
Q: I am a newcomer to Western Pennsylvania, and I need your advice. I have an area along a walkway that is about 2 feet wide and 20 feet long. I’d like …

Food and Drink

Market Square Farmer’s Market expanding

By Tribune-Review 1:39 p.m.
The Market Square Farmer’s Market is expanding into the adjoining PPG Place walkway between Fourth Avenue and Market Square beginning this Thursday. The expansion will allow for new vendors and the opportunity to offer wine tasting from several locally producing …

Home and Garden

Sales aren’t all play — there’s cars, home goods, art, too

By John Altdorfer
Local auctions take a playful turn as two companies bring plenty of dolls and toy-store displays to market. Meanwhile, Chevy fans will want to keep …

Fanfare

Attendees help serenade honorees at Pittsburgh CLO Guild Ball

By Kate Benz
It isn’t often that the audience manages to upstage a collection of seasoned performers, but when ReedSmith’s Dan Booker appeared tableside of CLOE Awardees Helen …

Out and About

Ligonier Valley Home Tour visits 4 homes

By Shirley Mcmarlin
Four homes were ready for their close-ups June 15, as stars of the Ninth Annual Inside Ligonier Valley Home Tour. North of the borough in …

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Fabled bed & breakfast in Gettysburg offers glimpse of past

By Kellie B. Gormly
The Swope Manor Bed & Breakfast in Gettysburg once housed a Union soldier from a New York regiment — Lt. William Pohlman — who was …

Fashion

Time for flower arranging — within your wardrobe

By JoAnne Klimovich Harrop
Do some flower arranging — within your wardrobe. A dress in pretty posies or a skirt adorned with colorful petals brightens a summer outfit. Blooming …

History

Civil War history hides in, around Pittsburgh

By Craig Smith
A few overgrown lumps of earth and holes in the ground are the only surviving signs of a feverish attempt 150 years ago to erect …

Travel

Road Trip! Destination: Shartlesville, Pa.

By Kate Benz
Driving along the interstate can become a mind-numbing experience in about the time it takes to go through your favorite playlist. Luckily, rest for the …

Health and Fitness

How to keep your child safe

By Tribune-Review
You may be the big, strong papa bear, but no matter how hard you try, you cannot protect your kids from everything. If you’re a …

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Fanfare

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Attendees help serenade honorees at Pittsburgh CLO Guild Ball

It isn’t often that the audience manages to upstage a collection of seasoned performers, but when ReedSmith’s Dan Booker appeared tableside of CLOE Awardees Helen …

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Out & About

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Ligonier Valley Home Tour visits 4 homes

Four homes were ready for their close-ups June 15, as stars of the Ninth Annual Inside Ligonier Valley Home Tour. North of the borough in …

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Jessica Walliser

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Garden Q&A: Several plants meet needs for Pittsburgh newcomer

Q: I am a newcomer to Western Pennsylvania, and I need your advice. I have an area along a walkway that is about 2 feet …

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Meandering

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Just be the love, the rest will take care of itself

Think I’ll color this man father I think I’ll color him love — “Color Him Father, ” 1969 hit by The Winstons ­­­——— Father’s Day. …

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Dave DeSimone

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Classic red of Chianti pairs well with classic red sauce

This past weekend, my family enjoyed a traditional favorite: spaghetti and meatballs with red sauce. Mind you, this wasn’t just any old pasta recipe. We …

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Trib Tested

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy
The claim: Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy allows you to get a gorgeous, iridescent effect inspired by outer space. The holographic glitter top coat is …

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