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Protecting your rights to be paid fairly
Protecting your employment rights: Legal representation can help secure fair pay compensation Did you know there are laws designed to protect workers to ensure that they receive fair compensation from their employers? For over 40 years, the legal professionals at Robert Peirce & Associates have been helping people in our...
Meet the winners of the 2021 Sustainable Gardening Awards from Phipps Conservatory
As Southwestern Pennsylvania moves into autumn, Phipps Conservatory has again bestowed its Sustainable Gardening Awards on five wonderful gardens. The awards were established last year to recognize local gardeners and garden spaces that embody the principles of sustainable landcare which Phipps employs in their education programs and their own garden...
The benefits of an advisory bank for your business
Whether you are a startup entrepreneur or a well-established mature company, partnering with the right bank, and the right relationship manager, can help propel your business beyond just financing. In the Pittsburgh area, there are banks on every corner, and they all want your business. However, it’s up to you...
Elevate your space with these 10 quick decorating ideas
This installment of “Home Sweet Home” is presented by Bella Construction Feeling like your home’s interior decorating needs an upgrade, but not ready to commit a lot of time and money? There are plenty of simple additions or replacements that make a significant impact on the look and feel of...
Youngstown State University is an affordable option
With college tuition rising at local institutions, many families are put in difficult situations. Do they pay an exorbitant amount and go into debt to pay for the cost of college? Do they decide to go to community college for two years and miss out on freshman and sophomore year...
Waddington Rehab Center offers solutions and hope
Addiction destroys lives. Locally, in Allegheny County, overdose deaths rose 22% from the previous year. But people who are desperate should know that help is available. Waddington Rehab Center was founded in May 2016 to help people get their lives back from the destruction caused by alcoholism and drug abuse....
Bugs inside? Try these tips to pest-proof your home
This installment of “Home Sweet Home” is presented by Bella Construction Ants in the entryway or earwigs in the closet? If these common pests are making you squirm, you’re not alone. It’s normal for bugs to make their way into your home in the summer, but you don’t have to...
Patchy, brown grass? What to do about dead spots in the yard
This installment of Home Sweet Home is presented by Bella Construction Everyone wants a lush green lawn for summer barbecues and romping by children and four-legged friends. So what do you do when your yard starts looking brown or patchy? Start by identifying the underlying issue behind the...
Marking 50th anniversary, Fort Armstrong Folk Festival opens Thursday
The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The annual gathering in Kittanning Riverfront Park, traditionally held the first week of August, starts on Thursday, Aug. 5, and ends on Sunday evening, Aug. 8. Canceled last year for pandemic restrictions, the festival is back to normal...
Weiss Furniture celebrates 100 years
Since Joseph Weiss and his son, Hymen, founded their business in 1922, Weiss Furniture has been selling quality furnishings to citizens of the greater Pittsburgh area. The store’s location since 1952, on the corner of Depot Street and Lincoln Avenue in Latrobe, bears little resemblance to the original store’s humble...
Social Security Disability claims: Why having legal representation can make all the difference
The attorneys at Robert Peirce & Associates have been helping individuals who can no longer work, due to an injury or chronic illness, since the firm was established. Bob Peirce, founder of the firm, was one of the first attorneys in the Pittsburgh area to handle Social Security Disability cases....
Bring the sunshine indoors with these 4 simple décor ideas
This installment of Home Sweet Home is presented by Bella Construction As summer approaches, everyone is eager to spend more time outside enjoying the sun. It’s also the perfect time to transition your home décor to reflect the added daylight and brightness outside. If you’re ready to bring...
Get more out of your backyard with these 6 easy upgrades
This edition of Home Sweet Home is presented by Bella Construction Now that the weather is getting warmer, we’re bound to spend more time outside. Luckily, it’s easy to transform your backyard (or front yard) into a beautiful oasis without spending a ton of money! Here are some tips and...
5-minute intervals or 30 minutes at once: Which is better exercise?
This installment of Active Aging is presented by Redstone Highlands Squeezing in time to exercise can be challenging, especially if you juggle a hectic schedule. But staying physically active is one of the most important things you can do for your health as you age. Given the increasing...
Get Penguins season tickets to experience the best of Pittsburgh
As social distancing fades, we’re all longing to spend time with family, friends and co-workers again, over food and drink and shared enthusiasms. One way to experience all those things at once — and on a regular basis — is to purchase season tickets from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Season tickets...
Create your ideal estate home with the team at Costa Homebuilders
Costa Homebuilders is Pittsburgh’s premier home builder. They specialize in estate and custom homes, starting at $500,000. For decades, they have provided their clients with custom living spaces. These homes always meet the aesthetic, lifestyle and design needs of their customers. Costa Homebuilders has the resources and connections to help...
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement now being performed at Excela Westmoreland Hospital
Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular abnormality among adults, with more than 200,000 cases per year across the United States — most often among men over the age of 50. Excela Health now offers minimally invasive aortic heart valve replacement as part of a widening array of advanced procedures...
Laurel Nursery/Garden Center provides consistent service to community
Laurel Nursery/Garden Center has served the gardening needs of the community with its consistent quality since its inception. Founded by John and Joyce Heese in 1974, Laurel is now owned by their son Ken and his wife, Patty. The two founders still work at the garden center, which today includes...
With teamwork and selflessness, St. Barnabas faced down the pandemic, and is ready to serve
Like other senior living and nursing homes in the country, St. Barnabas Health System had to quickly react to fight the deadly coronavirus. What a journey it has been: The health system’s nursing home in Richland Township hasn’t had a new case in more than a year, said Karen Tabacchi,...
SANY Excavators allow customers to dig deeper in equipment quality
As one of the top four manufacturers of construction equipment in the world, SANY has made their way to North Huntingdon. SANY of Pittsburgh, located just off of Route 30 and minutes from the turnpike, is home to 17 models of SANY excavators. The new line of excavators is attracting...
380 Auction and Discount Warehouse will give your garden glow
One of the biggest trends that developed during the pandemic is gardening. People who did not know a trowel from a hoe started planting seeds. Those who never knew they had a green thumb realized the enjoyment of playing in the dirt. Even people who do not have a yard...
Local getaways on a single tank of gas
Sponsored by Essey Tire of Belle Vernon Summer is here — and travel is back. You may not have time for a weeklong vacation at Disney World, but there are plenty of interesting places that a family can drive to on one tank of gas. We chose four destinations that...
Add interest and sophistication to your garden with these DIY water features
This installment of Home Sweet Home is presented by Bella Construction If you’re daydreaming about the burble of a stream over rocks or the spray of a waterfall right in your backyard, we’ve put together a selection of outdoor water feature ideas to help you make your dream come true!...
8 simple activities to enjoy with your grandkids
This installment of Active Aging is presented by Redstone Highlands Spending quality time with your grandkids (and kids) adds joy and laughter to any given day. Just basking in a child’s boundless energy and carefree silliness can boost your mood and make you smile. But joining in the...
Top 10 reasons to be a newspaper delivery driver to earn extra money
For those who want to earn extra money to pay their monthly bills or save for something special, signing up to be a Newspaper Delivery Driver might be just the answer they need. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to learn more. 1. Most newspaper delivery drivers earn between $500...
