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Designer Days in Lawrenceville sells high-end fashions at discounted prices for charityVideo
Chanel. Christian Dior. Salvatore Ferragamo. Tory Burch. Kate Spade. Gucci. Robert Graham. Oleg Cassini. These are just some of the recognizable names on clothing and accessories available at the 49th annual Designer Days. The National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section, hosts the annual shopping event, where thousands of pieces...
North Dakota brewery puts photos of adoptable dogs on its labels
Who couldn’t use a bit of “awww” with their ale? A North Dakota brewery has taken beer cans and made them even better. By putting dogs on them. But not just any dogs. Fargo Brewing partnered with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue to give some adoptable canines some exposure. The...
Starbucks rolls out reusable red holiday cups
If red (white and green) cups are back at Starbucks, can Christmas be far behind? The coffee giant on Thursday premiered its holiday designs “created to evoke mini moments of joy for customers and partners. It’s fun, festive and uniquely Starbucks,” said Jen Quotson, vice president of Starbucks Creative. Customers...
Pringles unveils turducken-flavored chips for Thanksgiving
With more people celebrating Friendsgiving, what should you bring to the gathering of friends for a meal on or near Thanksgiving? Pringles has a suggestion: the Turducken Friendsgiving Feast. The potato chip company is delivering turkey, duck and chicken-flavored chips to share. The chip feast also includes other Thanksgiving dinner...
Move to bigger venue means more of everything at Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer
With vinyl record sales on the upswing, the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is a good place to get in on the trend and stock up on some retro platters. And it won’t be just LPs available on Nov. 9 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh’s North Side, says organizer Michael Lutz —...
2 Pittsburgh spots among Food & Wine’s best coffee shops in America
Two Pittsburgh coffee shops were recognized by a national magazine as being among the best in the United States. Commonplace Coffee on the North Side and Espresso a Mano in Lawrenceville are included in Food & Wine’s best coffee shops in America list for 2019. The survey posted Nov. 1....
Digital wallets like Apple Cash can’t help if you’re scammed
My desperation to see Ariana Grande in concert created the perfect trap. Instead of seeing her sing about love and loss, I got sucked into an online ticket scheme that cost me $75 and a big chunk of my pride. Con artists often get away with scams like these because...
How to eat that decorative squash with Parmesan, brown butter
This time of year, you can find all kinds of squash and gourds at local grocery stores, far more than the variety found just 10 or 15 years ago. Some of those squash might be sitting on your kitchen table right now. This recipe from “David Tanis Market Cooking: Recipes...
Pittsburgh Vegan Expo and Convention offers tasty sample of the lifestyle
Dacia Thorson recently obtained a registered trademark for legal rights to the word “Beaf.” That’s not beef, but rather Beaf, a plant-based meat alternative. Thorson and her husband Curtis are vegan and own Honest Pastures in Virginia Beach, Va., where the products they manufacture and ship throughout the U.S. include...
What’s Brewing?: Raise a stout, a porter, a brown ale
The leaves are changing colors, and for many of us, so will the color of the craft beer we choose to drink. From brown ales to porters and Russian imperial stouts, darker beers are just suited to the colder months. Here are a few reasons why you might consider something...
Get the scoop on the ‘Unexplained’ from Bigfoot, UFO experts
Event organizer Kelly Simon of Simon Event Management in Greensburg knows that her audiences are fascinated by the unknown – from UFOs and Bigfoot to ghostly spirits and paranormal activity. It’s why people will turn out in droves to hear first-hand accounts from folks who swear they’ve come face-to-face with...
PGH Vintage Mixer is this weekend at Nova Place
The 14th annual PGH Vintage Mixer is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nova Place on the North Side. The authentic vintage fair showcases local and regional sellers of fashion, home goods, décor, vintage vinyl, toys and games. It brings local collectors and small vintage businesses under one...
Dance-off to benefit United Way senior companionship program
The United Way of Southwestern PA will host a Champions of Dance competition from 6-11 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Ramada by Wyndham Greensburg Hotel & Conference Center in Hempfield. The annual event benefits United Way’s Open Your Heart to a Senior initiative, which matches volunteers with seniors to provide...
Out & About: WCCC honors one of its own at The Chef’s Table
Westmoreland County Community College honored one of its own during The Chefs’ Table fundraiser, hosted Nov. 3 by the Westmoreland Educational Foundation. Westmoreland alumna Cindy Komarinski was inducted into the college’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Hall of Fame during “Bohemian Marketplace,” which attracted a sell-out crowd to the Youngwood campus....
Decorating early for Christmas makes you happier, expert says
There are two types of people: Those who decorate early for Christmas and those who hate those people. Sure there might be some shades of gray (or red and green), but generally there are two major camps. And both sides are passionate when it comes to defending their turf. What...
Out & About: Latrobe BPW still going strong after 90 years
Calling herself “a small piece of this giant puzzle,” Latrobe BPW President Nicole Purnell, looked back over the group’s accomplishments during a 90th Anniversary Celebration held Nov. 2 at Christ Our Shepherd Center in Unity. “We are a diverse group of women helping women and form a support system that...
Flowers looking tired? How to extend their vase life
Nothing brightens a tabletop or a bookcase or a windowsill quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers. Whether you buy them on a grocery stop or cut the last of the blooms in your garden, they are simply lovely. Fresh cut flower arrangements are, however, fleeting, but you can keep...
Out & About: CASA gala guests asked to use their ‘Powerful Voices’
Founding co-chairs of the new Powerful Voice Society were introduced during the CASA of Westmoreland Inc. 7th Annual Gala, held Nov. 2 at a private club near Ligonier. The society was founded to help CASA sustain and expand the number of CASA advocates who provide “powerful voices” in making sure...
Out & About: St. Anne Home annual dinner shares many blessings
There’s an old hymn that says, “Count your blessings, name them one by one.” Supporters of the St. Anne Home in Greensburg have been doing that for a long time, as evidenced by the 23rd Annual Harvest of Blessings dinner, held Nov. 2 in the Saint Vincent College Fred Rogers...
Chick-fil-A backs Sunday’s National Sandwich Day – oops!
ATLANTA — Everyone who is a fan of Chick-fil-A knows that the chicken chain is closed on Sundays, in keeping with its founder’s Christian faith. But the Georgia-based fast-food chain apparently forgot when it sent an email to some of its loyalty members this week. “Calling all sandwich lovers,” the...
Glacier National Park latest adventure for father, son
Editor’s Note: The latest national park trip of Robert and Scott Szypulski took them to Glacier National Park. (The pair have also chronicled their past visits to Zion and Yosemite.) Ever since a relatively safe encounter (40 yards away, 40 years ago) with a blond grizzly bear in Yellowstone National...
Travel tip: Philadelphia museum has special Veterans Day programs
Philadelphia, a city steeped in American history, plays host to a number of sites honoring those who have served. The city’s Museum of the American Revolution will mark Veterans Day by offering free admission Nov. 9-11 to active and retired military personnel and Blue Star families. The museum also will...
The 9 best cheeses to use in mac and cheese
Instant mac and cheese might pass the test for as a college dorm room quick fix, but everyone knows that nothing beats the homemade stuff. At its best, the real deal — made from scratch — can truly transcend you to a carb-loving comfort food heaven. Whether it’s baked into...
Living with Children: The ‘portal’ lures parents into micromanaging school work
The portal. It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, the gateway to an alternative universe that lures, then traps the unwary, in its nefarious web of illusion, where things are never what they seem. If the previous sentence sounded to you like Rod Serling intoning the intro...
How to harvest fresh herbs in the winter
While the first frost certainly signals the end of fresh basil harvests, it doesn’t have to signal the end of all herb harvests, especially if you’re willing to get a little creative. With a little effort, you can harvest several types of fresh herbs all winter long by potting up...
