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Stanley Valentine’s Day tumblers are a hot item
Stanley lovers should hurry up and head to Target — because the new Valentine’s Day tumblers are selling out. The Valentine’s Day colors are red and pink with small heart designs in the opposite color on each. According to Target’s website, all tumblers except the red “Ruby Hearts” 40-ounce design...
Phone Free February challenges people to unplug
Have you been spending too much time on your phone? Most likely. Experts recommend cutting back phone use by just an hour each day to see significant health benefits — by participating in Phone Free February. The Phone Free February challenge is a nonprofit campaign encouraging people to be phone-free,...
U.S. Postal Service to launch ‘Goodnight Moon,’ ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ stamps
Two new stamp designs — in “Goodnight Moon” and “SpongeBob SquarePants” themes — are set to be released this year. The U.S. Postal Service revealed the new Forever stamps in mid-January, saying the designs are preliminary and could change. The “Goodnight Moon” stamps are themed after the 1947 bedtime story,...
iPhones with TikTok app listed for thousands on eBay
Did you delete the TikTok app after it was briefly banned? Your only option may be to purchase a phone with the app already installed on eBay — but the priciest option is reportedly over $5 million. After the viral video-sharing platform went dark last weekend, service was restored just...
Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center, Pittsburgh Playhouse celebrating Lunar New Year
Get ready for the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China and many Asian cultures. According to the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., the holiday marks the end of winter and the start of spring on the lunisolar calendar....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 24-26
Feeling a little cooped up after an arctic-cold week in Pittsburgh? Get cozy with indoor events — or embrace the freeze with a few outdoor ones. Here’s a little inspiration. Anatomy of a Lasagna Winter calls for comfort food, and what’s more comforting than a big, heavy rectangle of pasta,...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Jan. 24-26
With below-freezing temperatures keeping everyone inside this past week, you might be feeling a bit of cabin fever going into the weekend. Need to get out? There’s plenty to do this weekend. Ligonier Ice Fest It’s time to celebrate the cool things about the cold with the Ligonier Ice Fest....
Sheetz creates playable Fortnite map, contest with $25K in prize money
You can already go on a “Sheetz run” in real life and earn points using the convenience chain’s rewards program. But savvy Fortnite players will soon be able to go on a virtual Sheetz run and compete for up to $10,000 in prize money through a custom map in the...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 17-19
Some people love the snow and some people hate it, but like it or not, we’re stuck with the fluffy white stuff for now. Here are a variety of events where you can enjoy — or escape — winter this weekend. Mac Miller Tribute The late Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Jan. 17-19
Here are some fun things to do on this wintry weekend in Westmoreland. YMCA Family Fun Night If you’re sick and tired of the cold, take a little tropical trip at the Greensburg YMCA’s Winter Luau Party. The Family Fun Night is free for members, $5 for nonmembers or $15...
Dry January can be a gateway to sobriety
We’re halfway through January — which is the time many people start to slack on their new year’s resolutions or forgo them altogether. In fact, the second Friday in January is known as “Quitters Day,” the day that most people give up their resolutions. One common resolution that has gained...
Why Western Pennsylvanians are hungry for WegmansVideo
Western Pennsylvanians expressed their excitement after New York-based grocery chain Wegmans announced its first foray into the area. The new store will be located in Cranberry Township, a significantly shorter drive than the current closest locations in Erie and State College. So why all the fuss? What does Wegmans offer...