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Building the Valley: Veteran-owned 12 Bravo BBQ seeks to spotlight Harrison VFW

Frank Frantz isn’t afraid of a little heat. The South Buffalo resident is becoming known locally for his tangy “Bravo” barbecue sauce and slow-cooked brisket, sold the past few years from a roving food truck. He has joined fellow chef James Palumbi of Saxonburg in opening an indoor version, 12...
Kindness at work includes giving honest feedback, limiting meetings and bending rules

NEW YORK — Beth Brown was assigned to a major project at work when hardship struck. First, her 6-month-old daughter fell ill with covid-19. A few days later, her mother passed away. Brown, director of health and well-being at a company that provides employee mental health programs and absence management...
Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies at 93 in Rome

ROME — Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday. He was 93. “Valentino Garavani was not only a constant...
Greensburg Restaurant Week offers great values, unique menus

If your New Year’s resolution was to try different foods or to patronize local businesses, the upcoming Greensburg Restaurant Week has you covered. More than a dozen local eateries will be dishing up special menus at discounted prices Sunday to Jan. 24 throughout the Greensburg area. The event was organized...
Craft distilleries make industry, community connections

Throughout the 1700s and 1800s, Western Pennsylvania was the epicenter of American whiskey production. Before the Prohibition era, Pennsylvania cornered the market in rye whiskey. It wasn’t until 2011 that a distillery returned to the state. Matt Strickland, the master distiller for Iron City Distilling, wants to honor that history....
‘Read the room’: Western Pennsylvanians weigh in on cellphone etiquette

Pastor James Arter of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church in Leechburg vividly recalls the moment he experienced a cellphone etiquette faux pas during a funeral viewing. Arter witnessed a female snapping selfies with her phone over an open casket that contained the deceased. “I had...
‘Age in place’ living boasts home elevators, river views in OakmontVideo

The elevator entrance inside the garage of a newly built brownstone is the first clue that the residence at Overlook Brownstones has designed modern living solutions for aging-in-place along the Allegheny River in Oakmont. The state-of-the-art elevator travels from the garage to all four floors of the brick brownstone at...
Here are 6 things to do in Pittsburgh this long weekend: Jan. 16-19

It’s the first long weekend of 2026, for many of us. That gives us some extra hours to enjoy ourselves and get out to see what the city has to offer. Here are some great events going on. Winterfest at The Frick Infuse your winter season with some brightness and...
Bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment and expands with consumers hurting

The discount grocery chain Aldi is expanding rapidly and plans to open more than 180 U.S. stores this year as more Americans skip nights out at restaurants and cook at home due to anxiety over the nation’s economy. The chain, with U.S. operations based outside of Chicago, went on an...
From just getting started to final details, Greensburg wedding expo helps couples plan their big day

Lindsay Gozdick of Latrobe says her fiance is fine with her working on all the details of their October wedding. “He’s like, ‘figure it out’ — and he’ll like what I pick,” she said. “He would rather be in the garage with his truck.” Gozdick was among future brides —...
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion

NEW YORK — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, and other models the toymaker added to...
Latrobe teacher, 18-time marathoner launches coaching business

Rachel Bankaci never considered herself an athlete in her youth. But with 18 marathons under her belt — and a 19th in the works — Bankaci has come a long way from her childhood days of watching track athletes compete in the Olympics. Now, Bankaci is a personal trainer and...
A look at the classic diners still holding on in Western PennsylvaniaVideo

The sizzle of frying potatoes and the scent of fresh coffee and grease. Gleaming chrome fixtures and brightly colored booths. Oldies playing softly in the background. Servers dropping off heaping plates of steaming comfort food. Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania diner. Diners peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century, when...
Historic Boggs Mansion Bed & Breakfast on Pittsburgh’s North Side has rich history

An overnight stay in 2023 at the Boggs Mansion Bed & Breakfast on Pittsburgh’s North Side turned into a business venture for Evan and Bethany Addams. “We stayed here just as a little getaway, even though we live close,” said Evan Addams, of Ben Avon. “The views are stunning. We...
Pittsburgh eateries go big for 2026 Winter Restaurant Week

Adventurous eaters and foodies of all ages have an opportunity to try new dishes and old favorites from dining establishments during 2026 Winter Pittsburgh Restaurant Week. With discounted menus and new flavors, some of the region’s best eateries are pulling out all the stops for this weeklong event. Running from...
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

NEW YORK — The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm. But many professions allow little time or access...

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