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Pennsylvanians prefer wolf emoji when they text, study says
In the days when far-flung friends and relatives wrote and mailed each other letters, they often signed off with “SWAK” — sealed with a kiss. If it was a love letter, the female writer might gift the recipient with a lipstick kiss imprint. Fast forward to instantaneous communication, and we...
West Newton benefit dares conquering the ‘Youghness Monster’Video
It seems appropriate that a fundraiser for the West Newton Volunteer Fire Department involves water. Lots and lots of water. Those who love to launch themselves — and their crafts — on the water can sign on to do just that during the May 4 Youghness Monster 25 Paddlesports Race....
Hanna’s Town opening day to include special activities, spring tea
Historic Hanna’s Town will open to the public for the 2019 season on May 4. In addition to tours, special opening day activities will include living history demonstrations, early American toys and games for children, planting in the kitchen garden and the annual spring tea. Hours will be 10 a.m.-4:30...
Kennywood now a certified autism center
In an effort to accommodate all visitors, including those with sensory needs or on the autism spectrum, Kennywood now has status as a Certified Autism Center, according to officials with the West Mifflin amusement park. The designation is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards to...
Westmoreland County Visitors Center grand opening planned
The new Westmoreland County Visitors Center will hold a grand opening April 29 at its New Stanton site. Westmoreland County officials will join representatives of the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at 10 a.m. as the center opens at 814 Route 119, in the plaza with Stanton Daily Grind coffee shop...
Ligonier Valley Writers host workshop with playwright
Ligonier Valley Writers will host playwright F.J. Hartland for a workshop focusing on character development from 3-5 p.m. May 5 at St. Michael’s of the Valley Church, 2535 Route 381, Rector. Cost is $5 and registration is requested by April 30. “Not only do your characters need to be different...
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg hosts ‘Lit Life’ writers’ festival
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg’s creative and professional writing program will celebrate “The Lit Life” with a writers’ festival through April 18. The annual festival and senior capstone book launch celebration will feature guest authors and 2019 graduating creative and professional writing majors. Readings begin at 7 p.m. in...
Pittsburgh ranks as 6th best U.S. city to celebrate Easter
You’ve seen the signs for weeks — all that chocolate in the grocery stores, the flower shops blooming with bright colors, and churches all over readying for the big day. Easter is all around, and Pittsburgh is one of the best cities to experience it in. According to a study...
Loyalhanna Sojourn, kayak raffle sign-up deadline nears
The deadline is May 1 to register for the sixth annual Loyalhanna Sojourn, a 9-mile paddle down the Loyalhanna Creek from Latrobe to New Alexandria. “We want to stay below 220 participants this year,” said Susan Huba, executive director of the Loyalhanna Watershed Association. “It has to deal with our...
Living with Children: Key to effective discipline
“We’ve tried everything!” is one of the more common testimonials I hear from parents who’ve just described persistent and highly vexing discipline problems with a child or children. Setting aside that it’s never the case that “everything” has been tried in conscientious fashion, the complaint reflects the wrong-headed notion —...
How do I move on from a 13-year relationship?
Dear Carolyn: As a child, I lived through my parent’s horrible, physically violent, 10-year divorce. I remember standing in the kitchen at 12 years old, promising myself I would never divorce. So, here I am, 51, my 13-year relationship broken up. We never married, as it helped me keep my...
Bolivar firefighters plan egg hunt, Family Night
All children up to age 13 are invited to fill their Easter baskets Sunday at the Bolivar Fire Company’s annual egg hunt. The hunt begins at 2 p.m. at the fire station, 516 Market St., Bolivar, but those attending should plan to show up early to register. All ages will...
Tired of looking for your hammer? Get organized
Because hand tools usually aren’t used daily, they’re often lower on the list of home organizing priorities. But the thing about tools is that when you need one, you need it now. In most households, tools are not stored in just one place — some may be kept in the...
Three Rivers Quilters set annual show at The Meadows
Today’s quilters may no longer gather in each others’ homes for lengthy “bee” sessions. And the quilts they produce, using traditional, modern and mixed techniques, often go beyond providing warmth to become stunning works of fabric art, suitable for framing or wall-mounting. Three Rivers Quilters will hold its 36th annual...
Pittsburgh’s own Lu-Seal the Chihuahua stops by ‘Today’
A formerly chubby pooch from Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood was featured this morning on NBC’s “Today” show in celebration of National Pet Day. Lu-Seal the Chihuahua and her “mom” Julia Morley made the announcement yesterday on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Guys!! We have such exciting news I can hardly...
‘Tastes of the Town’ event coming to Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s 28th annual Tastes of the Town food showcase is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 25 at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in Ligonier Township. Featured eateries serving appetizers, entrées, desserts and pastries include Carol and Dave’s Roadhouse, Connections Cafe, Eastwood Inn, Foggy Mountain Lodge and Restaurant, Green...
Latrobe Art Center plans ‘Pretty in Pink’ spring fashion show
“Pretty in Pink” is the theme for Latrobe Art Center’s annual Art of Fashion show, set for 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27 at the Latrobe Country Club in Unity. The event will feature a New York-style fashion show highlighting regional haute couture, sit-down luncheon and shopping for items from these...
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg hosts events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual assault survivor and inspirational speaker Brian Cardoza will speak at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The university will host several events designed to educate people about the issue, show a pathway to recovery for victims and offer information on how to...
Westmoreland Cleanways plans seasonal cleanups, collections
Ready to tackle that spring decluttering and cleanup? Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling is issuing reminders and planning several events to help with recycling and beautification efforts. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will coordinate the Great American Cleanup of PA through May 31, an effort to clear roadways of trash and litter. Recruit...
Project Bee Watch seeks ‘citizen scientists’
Following a successful pilot year, Project Bee Watch will expand its research area in partnership with Allegheny Land Trust, Latodami Nature Center and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. The volunteer effort tries to fill a data gap in southwestern Pennsylvania on the status of pollinators to guide habitat creation and improvement efforts....
Regional climate change subject of Pitt-Greensburg lecture
The Dr. Bernard Cobetto Lecture on Contemporary Ethical Issues will address climate change as it affects Western Pennsylvania during a 7 p.m. April 16 program at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Open to the public, the discussion will feature a panel of experts in Ferguson Theater in Smith Hall....
Here’s how to undo your kids’ messes, stains
Lydia Fenet does it all. She works full time at Christie’s auction house, just wrote her first book and has three kids under the age of 6. She gracefully moves from the boardroom to the playroom, solving problems and cleaning up messes with a calm, can-do attitude. So when she...
Gay grandson navigating tension with boyfriend about grandma
Dear Carolyn: I am gay, and my grandma has always been totally supportive of me, even though she grew up in a conservative time and place and I was the first openly gay person she’d ever met. She sometimes asks me questions that sound clueless, but in a sweet way...
Living with Children: What’s the treatment for children with emotional, behavioral issues?
The Wall Street Journal recently (3/16/2019) printed a letter to the editor in which Upland, Calif., psychiatrist/psychoanalyst Charlene Moskovitz promotes the alleged benefits of medication and psychotherapy for children diagnosed with depression, anxiety and ADHD (and, presumably, other emotional and behavioral issues). According to Moskovitz, children who exhibit the behaviors...
‘Lean on Me’ cane project helps students to SkillsUSA competitionVideo
The canes Highlands High School students Sara Dawson and Daneasha Berry carry into Manor Care Health Services in Monroeville are eye- catching conversation starters. And heads turn in a therapy room as they enter, the canes glittery, wrapped in a blue camouflage design and a woodsy leaf pattern. It was their...
