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Out & About: Young artists show a hit at Greensburg Art Center
Greensburg Art Center’s inaugural Young Artists Show was hung on the walls of the center’s all-purpose kitchen-classroom. Next year, it might have to take over the main gallery. The one-afternoon show took place Aug. 25, highlighting the work of children ages 3 to 18 who took summer art classes or...
Magazine shorts Sheetz, picks Wawa as best fast food in Pennsylvania
In the battle between Sheetz and Wawa for Pennsylvania convenience store supremacy, Wawa just found a new supporter. Wawa, based in southeastern Pennsylvania and stretching only as far west as Lehigh Valley, was named the best fast food in the Keystone State by Food & Wine. The magazine wrote about...
‘Jelly brains’ emerge in Pennsylvania lakeVideo
Gooey blobs are living in a Monroe County lake. Visitors to Skytop Lodge near Canadensis just might catch a glimpse of these melon-sized bryozoans, or jelly brains, reports WNEP-TV. The colony of moss animals is harmless and indicators of healthy water. They were intriguing to guests on guided nature walks...
Westmoreland Historical Society plans house tour, cocktail party
The Westmoreland Historical Society is offering a first-ever inside view of the restored Hon. John B. Steel House (circa 1910-12), now part of the Westmoreland History Center at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield. Two period rooms on the first floor and second-floor staff offices will be the setting for the...
Blackburn Center seeks Red Sand Project volunteers
The Blackburn Center will again sponsor the Red Sand Project to raise awareness about human trafficking, and is seeking volunteers to assist with installation. An art installation created by artist Molly Gochman, the project asks volunteers around the world to place red sand in sidewalk cracks. The grains of sand...
Lettuce takes the empty calories out of your favorite wrap
Ari LeVaux, a syndicated weekly food columnist, says, “When I was a teenage prep cook, I created a dish that never made it onto the menu, even as a special, even though it was called the ‘Ari Special.’ It was a favorite among the staff, and everyone, from the absent...
Brewers’ special collaborations key to Greensburg Craft Beer Week
Greensburg Craft Beer Week is a nine-day, multi-venue event showcasing breweries, restaurants, local businesses and more through craft beer-centric events and community involvement throughout the Greensburg area. This year, events run from Sept. 20 to 28. Each year, Greensburg Craft Beer Week grows larger and offers more exciting events than...
Mercurio’s offers a little taste of Italy by the slice or in a coneVideo
Authentic Neapolitan pizza and award-winning gelato has landed in O’Hara. Mercurio’s, a family owned and operated Italian eatery in Shadyside since 2012, opened a second location in June at 1335 Freeport Road. Three sibling co-owners, Anna Crucitt and Michael and Joe Mercurio, were raised around the original family gelato business...
Sheetz brings blueberry thrill to new Brewberry Muffinz beerVideo
Following up on the popularity of its first craft beer release in May, Sheetz, is partnering with Evil Genius Beer Co. for a limited roll-out of a fruity, breakfast favorite-infused new beer. “Project Brewberry Muffinz” will be available for sale beginning at 4 p.m. Aug. 29 at 99 Sheetz stores...
New study shows optimists live longer
As Monty Python says: “Always look on the bright side of life.” Turns out, those funny Brits hit upon a very healthy outlook. A new analysis of two previous studies shows that optimists have a better chance of reaching age 85 and older. “A lot of evidence suggests that exceptional...
Capital Grille offers wine samples with ‘generous pour’Video
The Capital Grille in Downtown Pittsburgh returns its summer wine-pairing experience to diners, with its “The Generous Pour — Legends of the Land,” available through Sept. 1 at the 301 Fifth Ave., Piatt Place restaurant. They’re here: stories you can sip. Stop in and taste the legends this summer during...
One step at a time: Greensburg man with cerebral palsy on journeyVideo
Bobby Mihalko makes his way across the uneven pavement behind Piff’s Power and Fitness in Youngwood on a hot July day in 90-degree weather, wearing a weighted vest and pulling a tire along uneven pavement. The bumpy gravel road and the sweat across his forehead are symbolic of the way...
Dunkin’ delivers donations – and gifts – to regional sheltersVideo
In recognition of National Dog Day, Dunkin’ is helping out area animal shelters with donations of cash, bandanas and staff treats. On Aug. 26, Alivia Chapla of the Savvy Group in Pittsburgh, representing regional Dunkin’ franchisee Heartland Restaurant Group, delivered a $500 donation to the Humane Society of Westmoreland County...
KFC ready to test plant-based chicken
The world of alternative meat just got a bit bigger. KFC, whose name is one-third meat, is joining the fray with some planet-based chicken, Business Insider reports. The chain will team up with Beyond Meat to offer customers Beyond Fried Chicken. It’s Kentucky Fried Chicken but it’s made with @BeyondMeat....
Out & About: ‘Dark Planet’ glows on SAMA-Ligonier Valley grounds
Nighttime drivers on Route 711 south of Ligonier will see a glowing orb as they pass the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. It’s “Dark Planet,” a newly installed sculpture by artist David Harber of Oxfordshire, England, donated to the museum by Donald Green, in memory of his...
Out & About: Latrobe Art Center gala guests paint the town yellowVideo
Historically, being called yellow hasn’t been a good thing. But yellow was exactly what you wanted to be at Latrobe Art Center’s seventh annual Yellow Tie Gala. The event was held Aug. 23 in conjunction with the Great American Banana Split Celebration, commemorating Latrobe as the birthplace of the decadent...
Creative spaces are often works in progress
How do you create a space conducive to creative thinking? A number of recent books explore the working environments of creative people in search of hints and inspiration. “They’re not highly produced spaces. They are spaces that reflect the real lives of people,” says Ted Vadakan, co-author with Angie Myung...
Travel tip: Use common sense to avoid the ‘ugly American’ label
Want to blend in with the locals while traveling abroad? Here are a few tips for avoiding the dreaded “ugly American” stereotype: • Leave the athletic wear, sneakers, fanny packs, white socks and sandals at home. • Learn a few essential phrases in the language of the country you’re visiting....
Brandywine Conservancy preserving legacy of Penguin CourtVideo
Penguin Court, the former family home of the late Tribune-Review publisher, Richard M. Scaife, is now a preserve of Brandywine Conservancy. Located off Route 30 in Laughlintown, the more than 1,000 acres of forest, meadow and open space, including Thomas Road Farm, represent one of Scaife’s bequests. Staff now care...
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford: The original American road-trippers
Author Jeff Guinn of Fort Worth, Texas, has written acclaimed biographies about some really bad dudes: Charles Manson, Jim Jones and Clyde Barrow. And, oh yeah, the guys at the O.K. Corral. To be fair, Guinn is also the author of “The Autobiography of Santa Claus,” which launched his career...
Husband will only get off the couch for his guy friends
Dear Carolyn: Before we married, my husband and I enjoyed doing fun stuff together. Now, he just wants to watch TV or play video games. When he does leave the couch, it’s to play poker or basketball with his guy friends. He NEVER helps me around the house unless I’ve...
Living with Children: Couple turned down by adoption agency
Question: A Christian (but very liberal) adoption agency recently turned down our application because they disapprove of our parenting approach, which is your parenting approach. We told them we subscribe to your philosophy and do things like sending the kids to bed early due to whining and tantrums. They said...
Easy chicken parmesan is a perfect weeknight dinner
Chicken Parmesan is a family favorite. It’s a classic dish that takes pan fried chicken breasts then tops them with tomato sauce and smothers them in cheese before baking. What comes out is deliciously golden brown and bubbly — what’s not to love? This chicken Parmesan recipe — with its...
What’s the difference between shrimp and prawn?
Shrimp might be the darling of coastal kitchens but they can be found on menus just about anywhere. Whether it’s shrimp tacos, shrimp scampi or shrimp cocktail, Americans love these delicious little crustaceans every year. But are we always sure what we’re eating? Come to think of it, maybe our...
Spittlebugs are common finds in the spring garden
Have you ever come across what looks like a blob of spit clinging to a plant in your garden? If so, then you’ve had the “pleasure” of meeting a spittlebug. While finding the white, bubbly blobs of spittlebugs clinging to the stems of your precious plants is pretty disgusting, there...
