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Pittsburgh Irish Festival celebrates 30 years by adding even more green
Barb Martin will be making the Pittsburgh Irish Festival a little greener. The master gardener is teaming with members from the Late Bloomers Garden Club in Forest Hills to turn the Cultural Cottage into a plush area full of what Martin calls a “kaleidoscope of flowers, plants, herbs and vegetables.”...
Living with Children: How to help your child get more grit
It’s all over the web, that “grit” thing. Seems like every day, I get some promo for a webinar on how to get more grit, project more grit, or get in touch with your inner grit. So allow me to enlighten the reader on how to help your child acquire...
Electric boats making waves without the noise
The auto industry has raced ahead on an electric wave with more manufacturers joining the race seemingly every day. The boating industry has sputtered far behind, bogged down by low-horsepower engines and batteries that take up nearly half the boat. That’s in the process of changing. Bolstered by new technology,...
Labor Day: Fun facts, travel tips, picnic fare and that rule about white
The first Monday in September is set aside to recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers. It’s also a last hurrah of summer, as family members and friends get in that last trip, party or other warm-weather special event. Here are some fun facts about Labor Day and...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Sept. 3-6
Sunset at the fort Start the long holiday weekend with a Sunset Tour beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at Fort Ligonier. Guests at the 21-and-older event will take a guided tour of the site’s French and Indian War museum and then enjoy a wine and cheese reception and lantern-lit stroll...
5 fun facts from The Palace Theatre’s 95th anniversary tourVideo
Did you know that there once was a bowling alley in the basement of The Palace Theatre in Greensburg? And a billiards parlor too. These bits of trivia were among facts and stories shared with about 100 visitors during a free tour Thursday highlighting the historic entertainment venue’s 95th anniversary....
Living with Children: Tighten up deadline for adult child to move out
“We should, like, what? Give him a year to figure out his life and move out?” I’m talking to the parents of a 21-year-old male, who instead of going to college or into the military, delivers pizzas, eats pizzas (he gets an employee discount) and plays video games. I’m having...
Fort Ligonier goes all out for Cannon Ball auction prizes
The Cannon Ball returns to the grounds of Fort Ligonier on Sept. 17, after going online in 2020 because of the pandemic. Under two large tents on the patio of the education building and adjacent lawn, the signature fundraising event will feature the unveiling of a new whiskey collaboration with...
Allegheny City Civil War veteran’s effects fetch more than $4K at auction
A cache of military relics and a wooden locker belonging to an Allegheny County Civil War veteran sold for $4,600 at auction on Sunday, commanding more than 250% of its estimated value. The collection of items originally belonged to Alfred W. Kredel, a German-American resident of Allegheny City’s Troy Hill,...
Kennywood introduces Phantom Fall Fest
Kennywood on Friday announced a new Halloween-inspired experience. Phantom Fall Fest debuts on Oct. 1. It combines two events the park has held in the past – Phantom Fright Nights and Happy Hauntings. There will be daylight activities for families and scarier experiences for others at night. “Phantom Fall Fest...
Civil War cache on auction block chronicles Allegheny City veteran’s 2 tours of duty
Allegheny County Civil War veteran Alfred W. Kredel was granted an invalid pension of $6 per month in 1884, for wounds he received 22 years earlier during action at Gaines’ Mill in Virginia. On Sunday, the record of that pension, other personal effects related to the Troy Hill resident’s Union...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Aug. 27-29
Tree tales Do you ever find yourself wondering about the trees that provide shade as you sit in your yard or hike a local path? Meet the park naturalist at 6 p.m. Friday at the beach house of Keystone State Park in Derry Township for a short walk to learn...
Westmoreland Symphony to play under the stars for Ligonier museum benefit
There’s another opportunity to hear the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors, as the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art-Ligonier Valley and Ligonier Country Club present “An Evening Under the Stars.” The benefit for the museum is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 on the grounds of the country club...
Allegheny County’s RADical Days back, bigger than ever
People looking to expand their civic, cultural and educational horizons by trying something new have the perfect opportunity during upcoming RADical Days. RADical Days began in 2002 as a “thank you” to Allegheny County taxpayers with a weekend of free events from organizations that received support from the Allegheny Regional...
Living with Children: Psychological parenting is a prescription for enabling
Question: In your column, you have often spoken of “psychological parenting.” What, exactly, do you mean by that? Answer: Answering your question requires that we first unpack the word “parenting.” The definition is simply “what parents did not do before the 1960s,” which is when parents began putting children at...
Out & About: Latrobe Art Center paints the town yellow with annual gala
Staff members of Latrobe Art Center and Ricolita’s Cafe got a jump on the Yellow Tie Gala by taste-testing prototypes for the event’s signature cocktail. Assistant Director Joe Bellack was the mixologist. The quaff that received final approval was served at the annual nightclub-slash-block party held Friday in the center...
Canine comfort: Therapy dogs at UPMC cancer center bring soothing and smilesVideo
She’s big, furry and makes people smile. The 115-pound canine walks through the halls of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside every Thursday. As the animal strolls with owner Amy Bischoff, the pair certainly draw attention. They’re stopped within the first few steps. Questions are asked. What is the dog’s...
4-H members learn from project judging at Westmoreland FairVideo
Overall, the number of 4-H projects and displays submitted for judging at the Westmoreland Fair is lower than in previous years — except for one category. From carrots and potatoes to green beans and tomatoes, there were plenty of vegetables to keep the judges busy Friday. “I think that’s because,...
New Girl Scout badges focus on navigating changes in society
Girl Scouts will have new ways to learn how to navigate a changing society via 28 new badges in the areas of entrepreneurship, math in nature and digital leadership. “In light of parents’ top concerns for their children as they handle the increasingly digital world, the new Girl Scout badges...
Living with Children: Talking about children’s fears can intensify them
A stalwart friend recently called my attention to an online article titled “Two Things to Say to a Child Returning to In-Person School (& Two You Should Avoid).” I am choosing to provide counterpoint, because the advice contained therein is prime example of the problematic babble that constitutes most web-based...
Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days to return with food, bocce and safety in mind
Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield will once again be filled with Italian food, music and, of course, bocce. The 19th annual Little Italy Days returns after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. Known as the region’s largest heritage festival, it will take place this year from Aug. 19 through...
Farmers market at Keystone State Park sees resurgence under new management
The Keystone Farmers Market at Keystone State Park is regrouping this season under new management, following a year in hiatus during the covid-19 pandemic. Samantha Matter, who manages the market for the Friends of Keystone State Park volunteer organization, said participation by vendors was spotty at the beginning of the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 13-15
We’ve made it to the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Cheers to beers The Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest is 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North Side. There will be more than 250 beers, ciders and seltzers from 90 breweries as...
Prepare for both in-person, virtual lessons when back-to-school shopping
This year it’s not just about back-to-school shopping. It’s also a time for most students to go back to the classroom, back to classmates and back to teachers — hopefully. The pandemic shortened the end of the 2019-20 school year and created both distance learning and in-person studies during 2020-21....
A heartfelt message: Joe Beretta Foundation hosting fundraising cruise
The family of Joe Beretta family knows all too well how difficult it is to have a loved one suffering from heart failure. When the heart weakens, it often causes a build-up of fluid in the patient’s lungs. That causes trouble breathing and weakness, which often requires multiple hospital stays....
