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Picklesburgh announces dates for summer festival
Picklesburgh dates for this year have been announced. The event of all things pickle will be held July 11-13. A specific location will be announced at a later date, according to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, which produces the event. “We’re not discussing location details at this time … we’ll be...
5 things to know about the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Pittsburgh
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade strolls through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday and Miss Smiling Irish Eyes — Melanie Grace Rayl of Mt. Lebanon — most likely won’t be the only one grinning. The weather forecast looks favorable, so marchers won’t have to worry about any blizzards like the one...
Brentwood-based refugee group celebrates International Women’s Day
When it comes to longevity, consider that International Women’s Day has taken place each March 8 for more than a century, dating back to before the 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave American women the right to vote. Celebrating the day is a longtime staple of the Brentwood-based Bhutanese Community...
Inaugural Whitehall Sustainability Fair carries on committee’s mission
The concept of resource conservation isn’t exactly new. Anne Downes, for example, was among a generation of Americans who were pretty much obligated to take a pragmatic approach to life nearly a century ago. “She raised five girls in the Depression, and made all her own bread and made the...
Area fish fries gear up for lent, often with expanded menus
As Western Pennsylvania communities rev up the fryers for Lenten season fish fries, many churches and organizations have expanded their menus beyond the cod. Last year, during the first Friday of Lent, Kristen Jones said Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department in Unity served 2,000 meals, using about 1,500 buns. Though the...
Asking for a Friend: To ask, or not to ask, about Ozempic use?
Q: I noticed that my co-worker, who sits in the cubicle next to mine, has been losing weight over the last few months. My guess is that she’s lost at least 20 lbs. Since it seems like everyone is on Ozempic, is it OK if I ask her if she’s...
Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers set to join hard seltzer market
When one thinks of Kraft Heinz, ketchup — not alcohol — usually comes to mind. Until now. Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers are launching this month in two flavors: Wild Strawberry and Lemonade. Packs of four will be $9.99 at select retailers in the Northeast U.S. region. Crystal Light is one...
Farmer x Baker relocating from Aspinwall to Sharpsburg
A popular riverside dining experience is leaving Aspinwall. Farmer x Baker, a shipping container-turned-eatery cafe in Aspinwall Rivertrail Park, is the culinary creation of owner/ baker/chef Jennifer Urich. But the popular al fresco cafe of six years closed in November. Urich cited ongoing friction with park officials as the reason for...
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings opens 1st Pittsburgh location
Chinese cuisine lovers rejoice: there’s a new spot to get soup dumplings in Pittsburgh. Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings — a Queens, N.Y.-based chain that debuted in 2006 — celebrated the grand opening of its first Pittsburgh location on Wednesday. The new restaurant is located at 2773 Sidney St. on the...
Do you need fluoride treatment after a teeth cleaning? Dental experts weigh in
When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay. “It’s something I felt like I should get done,” the 22-year-old University of Kentucky student said. “It’s something I’m...
Derry farmer joins board of directors at food-centered nonprofit
Derry Township farmer Rick Ebert has joined the board of directors at Food21, a Pittsburgh-area nonprofit that works to create sustainable jobs, economic opportunity and access to nutrition by converting undervalued community assets into food-centered ventures. The group has partnered with the Larimer Consensus Group to renovate the gymnasium of...
Veteran businesswoman finds success, satisfaction with specialty gift shop in Aspinwall
Rosie Welsh knows how to think pink. The Fox Chapel native and lifelong resident has perfected showcasing pink as the signature color of Rosebud’s, a specialty gift shop in Aspinwall’s historic business district. “Somebody told me on day one that if I made it for five years, then I’d made...
New stove that plugs into a normal wall outlet could be major gain for health and the climate
NEW YORK — For years, Ed Yaker, treasurer of a New York City co-op with nearly 1,500 units, and fellow board members have dealt with gas leaks. It can mean the gas at an entire building is shut off, leaving residents unable to use a stove for months until expensive...
Luxury estate modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello for sale in Sewickley Heights
A storied estate with an impressive architectural pedigree is for sale in Sewickley Heights. The prominent Pittsburgh architect Benno Janssen designed the former Verner Purnell estate, modeling it after Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home in Charlottesville, Va., in 1930. The home is on the market for $3.9 million. “Living in Sewickley...
TribLive Taste Test: Jack Link’s Dr. Pepper beef jerkyVideo
Dr. Pepper and dried beef… two great tastes that taste great together? Let’s find out. Thanks to my 12-year-old son — who will apparently try soda-flavored beef, but not just a regular hamburger — the TribLive Taste Test team has once again reconvened to try out Jack Link’s Dr. Pepper-inspired...
Living with periodic paralysis: Ryan Csupak’s fight for awareness on Rare Disease Day
In the past 15 years, Ryan Csupak has been in an emergency room 30 to 40 times, unable to move his legs and arms. He’s experienced shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and weakness. This is the reality of having hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, a rare muscle disorder characterized by episodic attacks...
O’Hara residents embrace the perks of poultry keeping
Some lucky chickens are living an “im’peck’able” lifestyle in O’Hara. New chicken owner Heather Bradley lives on Eton Drive and built what she’s dubbed the “Polish Poultry Palace” for her feathered friends that she considers pets. “Chickens are fun and the kids are really involved with helping to raise them,”...
Penn Hills resident publishes book of poetry inspired by 15 years of riding bus to work
Michael Frachioni has been riding city buses for years. Unlike most who use the commute to zone out, listen to music or close their eyes for a moment, Frachioni uses that time to observe his fellow riders to find the subject of his next poem. A lawyer for PNC Bank...
Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show and Sean Paul rocking the after-party
MILAN — Fendi celebrated 100 years with a mega runway show Wednesday that highlighted the Roman fashion house’s roots as a maker of luxurious fur stoles that grew into a touchstone of Italian craftsmanship under the creative direction of the late Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi. Five Fendi Generations...
Diesel evokes zombie apocalypse at Milan Fashion Week with milky gazes and spray-painted smilesVideo
MILAN — The zombie apocalypse is now, according to Italian denim brand Diesel, which sent models onto a heavily graffiti-ed runway with unsettling milky gazes and spray-painted smiles. Revealing silhouettes set the tone for the Fall-Winter 2025-26 co-ed collection premiered Wednesday on the second day of Milan Fashion Week. Mini...
Starbucks is cutting ‘less popular’ drinks from its menu. Here’s what’s going away
NEW YORK — Starbucks is making cuts to its menu, with some of the coffee giant’s “less popular beverages” set to take their final bow next week. In an announcement Monday, Starbucks outlined plans to remove a selection of its drinks — including several blended Frappuccino beverages, the Royal English...
‘Puppy Mountain’ photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination. Guo had gone on a hike while visiting his hometown of Yichang in central China’s Hubei province in late January. When...
Crocs in crosshairs nationwide as schools cite safety risks
The chunky rubber-looking shoes called Crocs have been on the market since 2002. In recent years, as they have become the obsession of children and teens, they have caught the eye of school administrators nationwide — but not as fashion favorites. Some districts across the country are stepping up to...
Cranberry mother and daughter reunite with surgeon who saved them both more than 18 years ago
When Dani Jo McLane noticed some blood in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy with her second child, she went to her doctor multiple times. Tests were done, then a biopsy was taken. Hearing the diagnosis of cervical cancer caused concern — but not for her own health. The...
Life coach Sunny Mann uses mindfulness, resilence and compassion to reach goals
Mental health challenges affect millions of Americans each year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, as of 2021 around 22.8% of adults — or 57.8 million people — in the United States faced a mental health challenge. In a recent study done by the Department of Psychiatry and...
