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A stable home: Former horse barn converted in Sewickley Heights, listed at $1.2MVideo

The four horse paddocks remain in the basement of the barn-turned-luxurious home in Sewickley Heights. The details in the former working horse farm preserve its history, while modern additions create a spacious up-to-date living space. The barn house is on the market for $1,185,000. “This is an incredibly well-built home,”...
It’s your move: Pittsburgh police invite the public to play chess in Market SquareVideo

David Shifren carries a chess set in his car. It’s more than a childhood game that his late father Leonard, who died in October, taught him to play. “Chess puts everyone on an utterly equal playing field,” said Shifren, a Pittsburgh Police Community Resource Officer for Zone 4 in Squirrel...
Pandemic puts tulips, bluebells, cherry blossoms in hiding

HALLE, Belgium — There is no stopping flowers when they bloom, blossoms when they burst. Unfortunately, people have been stopped from enjoying them these days. In pandemic times, when so much goes against the grain, some beauties of nature are no longer embraced but kept at bay. From Japan’s cherry...
Living with Children: Kids should be taught to keep feelings private

One of the more unfortunate consequences of relying on advice from mental health “experts” concerning parenting matters has been a one-dimensional understanding of child discipline. Because of the infiltration of psychological theory into child rearing, most parents conceive of discipline as being all about correcting behavior. Indeed, a child’s behavior...
Belle Vernon collectibles business gets ‘Remixxd’ as it expandsVideo

People will collect just about anything. Just ask Don Spagnolo, owner of an an online collectibles marketplace based in Belle Vernon. Last year, he bought fixtures from a bar that was going out of business, and the beer tap handles turned into a surprisingly hot seller. “They’ve been in such...
Here’s how to make the most of that deck, patio, backyardVideo

Necessity is the mother of invention — and that’s never been more true than during the pandemic, as people have ramped up their outdoor living and entertaining options. From using what they had to building grand new spaces, homeowners and renters adapted to recommendations to avoid indoor gatherings. With the...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: April 16-18, 2021

Music and munchies Live music and food trucks are on tap this weekend at All Saints Brewing Co., 1602 Route 119, Greensburg. The acoustic duo Two Man Martian kicks the music off at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The Earth, Wheel and Fire mobile wood-fired pizza kitchen will have pies including its...
Check out the Garfield tiny house, selling for $195KVideo

A queen-size bed folds out of the wall. Four steps away sits a small table and three chairs. Under the window is a loveseat. The compact kitchen nearby contains a refrigerator that’s half the size of a standard appliance, a cooking range, sink and dishwasher as well as one combined...
Carpool Cinema, guided tours resume at Carrie Blast Furnaces

Rivers of Steel is ramping up activities at Carrie Blast Furnaces, with this weekend’s return of Carrie Carpool Cinema and the resumption of guided tours May 1. Activities also are scheduled to resume at two other National Historic Landmark managed by Rivers of Steel. The drive-in-style film series kicks off...
Forbes Road yarn shop offers haven for fiber arts fansVideo

When Toni Ridella’s mother suggested that she open a yarn shop in the empty half of her Forbes Road duplex, she was skeptical. She liked the idea, but wasn’t sold on the location: “I thought, ‘Who’s gonna find me in Forbes Road?’” Nevertheless, the avid knitter took the plunge and...
Round and round: PNC Carousel reopens in Oakland’s Schenley PlazaVideo

The eagle’s wing was cracked. There were dents in the rabbit’s face. The giraffe’s ear was scraped. Those damages have been repaired — and the animals on the PNC Carousel are ready to go. Over the course of the past year, they’ve been refurbished in anticipation of the 15th anniversary...
Things to do in Western Pa.: April 14. 2021

Some high school musicals have adapted to the pandemic by going virtual. The iconic Pittsburgh cookie table is now a drive-thru. But don’t despair, live entertainment and activities also are on the horizon. The details are here, in this week’s Big List. Acting careers • Breaking in: Prime Stage Theatre’s...
Handmade Arcade hosting virtual spring event, other happenings in 2021

Adam Nelson grew up in nature. His father, Doyle Nelson, was a national park ranger in California, Wyoming and Pennsylvania. He was recently chief ranger of the Delaware Water Gap in Pennsylvania. “We spent a lot of time in the outdoors,” said Adam Nelson, of East Liberty, who came to...
Living with Children: Parents of bullies can (and should) stop the cycle

A sixth-grade teacher recently shared the following story with me: Two girls in her class were making fun of a classmate whose family was struggling financially. The girl was socially awkward and had no friends. The mocking was taking place both at school and on social media. As I read...
Bicycle industry still booming a year into the pandemic

Bicycles continue to spin out of stores in record numbers. Last March, people began purchasing bicycles at the beginning of the pandemic. A year later, the industry continues to see an increase in sales — to the point where manufacturers are struggling to supply product, experts said. “We used to...
Mt. Lebanon man recognized for his volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

Dan Jenkins talked with a high school classmate about finding a career where he would earn a lot of money. She suggested he consider doing something that would make him rich in a different way — become a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. So he did....

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