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It’s National Puppy Day … let’s celebrate
Today is National Puppy Day. It began in 2006, and there’s little doubt we’ve never needed it more than we do today. We are going into our second week of coronavirus quarantine, practicing social distancing holed up in our houses. We are missing our friends, our jobs, our teachers. You...
Remember When: March 23
A look at the Valley’s past in the language of the times as compiled by George Guido. 100 years ago Pittsburgh Plate Glass to expand The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. has announced it will acquire the 37-acre Wainwright plot in Creighton for $100,000. This will allow the adjacent glass plant,...
Travel tip: Indiana County waterfall makes for scenic day trip
With a hiking trail, picnic pavilion and a 45-foot waterfall, Buttermilk Falls Natural Area near Clyde, Indiana County, makes for a quick and scenic outing. Steps leading to the base of the falls include several viewing platforms, and there is access to walk behind the falls at the bottom. The...
Now is a good time to plan future family travel bucket list
While most of us may not be traveling any time soon, that doesn’t mean we can’t plan for the future. While many schools are out and we’re spending more time at home, consider creating a family travel bucket list for future use. Here are five ideas to consider: Reflect your...
Whiskey or whisky — what’s the difference?
You may have found yourself, at one time, doing a double take at a liquor store. Yes, if you’re a whisk(e)y fan, you may have noticed some brands are spelled with an “e” while others skip the extra vowel. But why? In short, it has to do with a particular...
Why you should never store canned goods in the garage
Stockpiling food and water is like a little insurance policy: Hopefully you never have to rely on it, but if you do, if could prove to be priceless. Whether it’s the threat of natural disaster or a pandemic, having a safety stash of food and water can give you a...
Living with Children: The best cure for picky eating
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) said there is no idea so bizarre that a philosopher has not advanced it. These days, the philosophers in question are psychologists and the bizarre ideas are their explanations of human behavior. Said explanations are bizarre because (trust me on this, I am one) psychologists wear, as...
Tall, spiky flowers add a vertical interest to garden
Early spring is a great time to start planning your plantings for the coming season. Look over photos of your garden from last year to see where blank spaces occur or where the design of your flower plantings could be elevated. One of the most wonderful opportunities we have to...
Couples scramble to revamp wedding, honeymoon plans amid coronavirus pandemic
After their August engagement, Greensburg couple Gregory Mertz and Janelle Stayt planned a dream wedding. They were going to marry March 21 in Montgomery County, host their reception at Stateside Vodka Bar in Philadelphia and then depart on a European honeymoon. As the fast-spreading coronavirus raced around the globe, the resulting...
Flight 93 National Memorial tree planting postponed until 2021Video
The annual Plant a Tree at Flight 93 event has been postponed until next year. Held at the Flight 93 National Memorial each spring, it typically fills its volunteer slots early. Many organizations and individuals return year after year. The 2019 event drew about 400 people planning to plant more...
TribLive Taste Test: Flavored PeepsVideo
Easter is just around the corner, and that means children’s Easter baskets will be filled with all manner of candy including the ubiquitous yellow Peeps. This year, however, we managed to find a few Peeps that ventured off the beaten path. We tried sour watermelon, cotton candy and fruit punch-flavored...
Bored kids? Online resources to keep them happy (and learning)
“There’s nothing to do.” What parent hasn’t heard that sad lament from a bored child? Unfortunately, it’s more true now than it actually ever was in the past, as we socially isolate and shelter in place to avoid contracting or spreading covid-19. Luckily, we still have the world at our...
‘Sustainable gardening’ includes many eco-friendly practices
“Sustainable” is one of gardening’s trendiest buzzwords, yet it carries a range of definitions. Just what does it mean in practical terms, and how important is it to the average gardener? Very important, according to a recent plant trends study by horticulturalists with the University of Florida Institute of Food...
Early spring chores to tackle amid covid-19 pandemic
Question: Like everyone else, I’m stuck at home and itching to do some work in the garden. What can I do this time of year that isn’t jumping the gun? I can’t spread mulch because there’s none available yet and I think the ground is still too wet. Is it...
A garden is a respite through the bad times
The garden has always been my safe place. For more than three decades of good times and bad, it’s a space to reflect and gain perspective. Regardless of what happens outside the garden, crocus flowers push through the cool soil as winter fades, followed by daffodils, the harbingers of spring....
There’s no toilet paper or hand sanitizer, but here’s what we’re not buying
Call it stocking up or panic-buying, the first wave of coronavirus-driven shopping seems to have subsided. While toilet paper is still on the endangered species list, a survey of Greensburg-area supermarkets, big box stores and pharmacies reveals limited supplies of paper towels, napkins and facial tissue. The demand for canned...
No free ice at Rita’s locations on first day of spring
The first day of spring will be celebrated later at Rita’s Italian Ice locations. The annual free ice giveaway set for Thursday is postponed amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, according to a post on the restaurant’s website. It’s a precautionary move, the post said. The locations, about 20 of...
Help Lincoln Caverns celebrate 90 seasons of underground fun
Ann Dunlavy is inviting visitors to “Come to the Dark Side.” Dunlavy is president and general manager of Lincoln Caverns in Huntingdon, a tourist attraction that has been a part of her family since it was discovered in 1930 and purchased by her grandfather, Myron Dunlavy Sr. of Buffalo, N.Y....
Bars, restaurants could be cited, lose liquor license for continuing on-premises service
Bars and restaurants that continue to serve on-premises food and alcohol could be cited and possibly lose their liquor license, the state Liquor Control Board announced. “Medical experts and public health professionals from around the world agree the best step we can take to slow the spread of covid-19 is...
Work from home and avoid distractions — it’s a challengeVideo
As people are advised to stay home and avoid crowds during the coronavirus outbreak, many suddenly find themselves working remotely. According to Business Insider, 43 percent of Americans work from home at least part time; 20 percent are primarily home-based. For many, though, telecommuting is a new way of working....
Take your pick — mayo or Miracle Whip
Mayonnaise is one of the most versatile condiments on the market. You can thank that creamy combination of egg yolks and oil for tons of delicious salad dressings, dips, super moist steaks and even that restaurant-quality crispy grilled cheese crust. In fact, it can even be used to shine up...
4 easy steps to oven-fried hot chicken
The first day I met Jenn Harris, my #LAfriedchickenqueen colleague, I promised to take her to my favorite fried chicken shop in L.A. Broaster Kitchen in Montebello is my go-to for shatteringly crisp chicken. The secret to its chicken — which Harris and I ate for a recent episode of...
Top Tips From the Wine Cellar: Pair these meals, Northern Italian wines
Editor’s note: Pennsylvania liquor stores are closed to help combat the spread of covid-19. With northern Italians now living in virtually complete lockdown, show your support by appreciating and enjoying delicious wines and recipes from the region. Most Northern Italian recipes use ingredients readily available here. And the region’s wines...
Take to the wild in one of Western Pa.’s parks
Spring officially arrives March 19, marking the end of a cold Western Pennsylvania winter and the beginning of warmer, sunnier days. If ever there was a good time for swapping the “winter blues” for blue skies, this is it. With schools canceled and many parents working from home during the...
Bored kids can take a virtual field trip via zoo websites
Spring is the time for school field trips and outdoor activities — but maybe not this year. How to replace those favorite activities for the kids while they’re on their extra-long “spring break”? One idea comes from zoos around the country. Kids can take a virtual animal safari via various...
