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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The pink house where Muhammad Ali grew up dreaming of boxing fame — and where hundreds of fans gathered for an emotional send-off as his funeral procession passed by decades later — is up for sale. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Louisville was converted into a museum...

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides talk therapy and medications to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and runs a pilot program involving...

BERLIN — When Michael Bommer found out that he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he spent a lot of time with his wife, Anett, talking about what would happen after his death. She told him one of the things she’d miss most is being able to ask him questions...

With the Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh Pride and Kenny Chesney all drawing crowds this weekend, it’s going to be a crazy few days in Pittsburgh. Be sure to keep an eye on traffic reports before you head out. In the meantime, here are some other things to do around...

Now that Memorial Day has passed, we’re unofficially in summer! Here are some things to do to celebrate the season his weekend. Community Festival and Poker Run From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Westmoreland Heritage Trail will present a community festival and poker run. Register Saturday at the Murrysville...

Their steps are choreographed, part of the job training the horses and their riders go through. The majestic animals are stationed in stables across the city, county and state. They perform details throughout the year, but spring is when you begin seeing them more often. Typically January through March there...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with...

The long weekend is here! Need something to fill up that extra day? Here are some happenings to make Memorial Day weekend memorable. Sandcastle opens for the season Starting this Saturday, Sandcastle Water Park will be open for the season. Beat the heat with a variety of water slides and...

There’s something to entice all ages during this long weekend in Westmoreland County. Here are just a few of the happenings to keep everyone busy: Art on Tap: National Scavenger Hunt The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, at 221 N. Main St. in Greensburg, will be full of mysteries Friday...

Digital diversions may have us tethered to tech, but screen fatigue is real. Even my digitally native, young-millennial kids prefer printed books these days. And a recent weekend together at home had us busting out some craft kits. There might have been Netflix in the background, but everybody’s hands were...

For the right price, you can stay in one of several homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, situated in Mt. Pleasant Township’s Polymath Park. But if you are so inclined, you could also have a similar design of your very own. Seattle-based Lindal Cedar Homes offers a line of Wright-inspired...

Now that prom season is in full swing, some clear trends in fashion, music and overall prom experiences are emerging. Here’s the scoop on how kids today are having fun at the big dance. The fashion Finding the perfect gown is an essential part of the prom process for young...

TGIF! Music, food and fun can be found around town this weekend. Here’s what you can do to unwind before Monday. Millvale Music Festival With 330 music acts, 28 stages, all within 0.6 miles, the Millvale Music Festival is back this Friday and Saturday — and it’s got more than...

For those who want to get out and about this weekend here are some fun activities to make it memorable in Westmoreland County. Sunday Fun Day A free day of fun and cultural learning wil take place Sunday at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Celebrating Asian American and Pacific...

NEW YORK — To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look pretty simple: Get a dog. Groom it. Pose it. Lead it around a ring. But there’s a lot more involved in reaching the pinnacle of U.S. canine events, now in its 148th year....

A sign in the front of a Mt. Washington church still says the year 2022 — that was the last time services were held at GrandView United Presbyterian Church. Now, it’s on the market for $1.2 million. The property is being sold through Eric J. Lamm and Tom...

Craving music? Good food? Some shopping? Don’t let the weekend go to waste. Here are a handful of fun things to do in Pittsburgh. Pittonkatonk Get ready to enjoy some free live music without boundaries. Starting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Vietnam Veterans Pavilion in Schenley Park, Pittonkatonk is...

Need something fun to do with Mom? Here are a few events happening this weekend. Westmoreland County Senior Games Running through May 17, the Westmoreland County Senior Games will take place at Mammoth Park and other locations throughout Westmoreland. Anyone over the age of 50 is allowed to participate in...

May the Fourth be with you! Here are some things to do this weekend in Westmore­land County. Ligonier Valley Free Museum Day On Sunday, several museums in the Ligonier Valley will be opening their doors to visitors for free. Participating museums include the Compass Inn Museum, Fort Ligonier, the Ligonier...

Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor kind of weekend, there will be fun stuff to do in Westmoreland County. Here’s a few options. ‘On A Limb’ exhibit opening Join You Are Here in Jeannette on Saturday for the opening of their “On A Limb” exhibit. The show features art in...

In the wake of the announcement that the Steel Curtain would be closed for the 2024 season, Kennywood enthusiasts took to social media to poke the amusement park for its $75 entrance fee. The reasoning, in part, went something like, “You’re charging $75 to get in, and one of the...

Pittsburgh officials on Tuesday unveiled the newest addition to the city’s art collection: a bronze sculpture in the Highland Park entry garden. The statue, part of the city’s Art in Parks program, is the first to depict a woman of color in the city’s art collection. Titled “Flora,” the statue...

SEATTLE — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts. This year’s edition provides an occasion for activists to reflect on how far their...

Whether it’s fun or fundraising, there’s something to do for all ages in Westmoreland County this weekend. Pittsburgh Oldies All-Stars On Sunday, the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St, Greensburg, will offer up an afternoon of nostalgic tunes. Featuring The Jaggerz, Chuck Blasko’s Vogues, The Marcels, The Skyliners and Pure...

If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Mini sabbaticals. Adult gap years. Or just gap...