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Florida theme parks debuting new attractions this week
ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Florida theme parks will be debuting new attractions this week. SeaWorld Orlando on Wednesday is opening a Sesame Street land, while down the interstate, Legoland Florida in Winter Haven is debuting an area based on “The Lego Movie” and its sequel. Both additions to central Florida’s...
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers summer camps
Kids can explore Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens this summer at one of its camps. There are options available for children ages 2-13, including full day camps beginning June 10, according to a news release. Phipps’s summer camps provide engaging activities for kids to explore exciting science-related topics, including plants,...
Mt. Pleasant Public Library offers free American Sign Language classes
Volunteers will teach participants as many as 70 American Sign Language signs in seven weeks during free, informal classes in April and May at the Mount Pleasant Public Library. “Sign Language for Everyone” will be held at 6 p.m. April 2, 9, 23 and 29 and May 6, 21 and...
Friends of Flight 93 seek volunteers for annual Plant a Tree effortVideo
The Friends of Flight 93 are closing in on a goal of planting 150,000 seedlings over 10 years, with the project at the Flight 93 National Memorial site expected to conclude in just a few years. This year’s Plant a Tree effort will be held April 26-27, and interested volunteers...
14 fun facts about Peeps
Forget groundhog shadows and tulips. The first real signs of spring are bright yellow Peeps stocking the shelves at your local grocery store. Marshmallow Peeps are everyone’s favorite non-chocolate Easter candy — they even outsell jelly beans. Americans will eat 1.5 billion Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies this spring, but what...
Artists get creative with favorite springtime recipes
During the cold of winter, we tend to crave heavier foods — hearty soups and stews, casseroles and carbs. But when spring comes, we often shed our hibernation eating habits and turn to lighter, fresher fare. Figuring that artists might be as creative in their food choices as they are...
Waffle cone filled with kielbasa, pierogies among new foods at PNC Park
Pirates fans will have new food offerings to choose from this season at PNC Park. The Pirates and Aramark announced the new menu items in a news release Tuesday, starting with the so-called Pittsburgh Cone. It’s kielbasa, pierogi, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing packed in a waffle cone. Other...
What’s Brewing? 5 gateway beers to drinking craft
We all know someone or are aware of a person who drinks beer but just won’t drink craft beer. They’ll say they are completely happy drinking the large commercial beers and just haven’t found the “right craft beer” yet. Is this you? I thought it might be a good idea...
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer Home Show returns for a 13th season
The Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer Home Show returns for a 13th season from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at Teamsters Hall Local 249, in Lawrenceville. This event combines vintage fashion along with vinyl and furnishings. Want early access to vintage shopping? Come for our Early Bird for the die-hard...
All Saints tour and tasting event to benefit Army National Guard unit
All Saints Brewing Co. will host its first brewery tour and tasting event from 3-6 p.m. April 6, a benefit for the soldiers and families of Greensburg’s Delta Company 1st of the 110th Infantry Army National Guard. The brewery is located at Route 119 and Roseytown Road, Hempfield. Tickets are...
Fort Ligonier to host ‘Tipsy History’ event
History is far from boring, but Fort Ligonier plans to make it a bit more entertaining. The museum will host “Tipsy History” at 7 p.m. March 30 in an event for those age 18 and up. Guests will be invited to sip on a spirit while immersed in casual conversation...
Watershed association seeks stewards for Scottdale tree planting
Jacobs Creek Watershed Association invites area tree stewards of all ages to its first spring planting from 3:30-6:30 p.m. March 26 in Scottdale. The “Plant a Tree, Plant a Life” event is open to the public, groups and organizations interested in the tree planting effort. Those interested should meet at...
Hungry for pizza? Hit up Ianni’s in Vandergrift for some unique specialtiesVideo
It’s a Mecca of sorts for aficionados of “ ’Za.” Ianni’s Pizzeria in Vandergrift beckons the faithful with its wafting smell of burning hardwood. Family-owned and operated for more than 90 years, Ianni’s (pronounced e-on-ees) serves homemade specialty pizzas in a completely renovated open, airy and industrial-styled two-level space formerly...
Is your disposal environmentally friendly?
If you’re trying to be more eco-friendly at home, should you use your kitchen garbage disposal? It depends. “Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated,” says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning about...
Out & About: Greensburg Art Center celebrates ‘Our Teaching Artists’
Artists who also share their talents by teaching at the Greensburg Art Center are being recognized in “Our Teaching Artists,” a group exhibition running through April 27. During the March 23 opening reception, co-chair Pat Majcher explained that participating artists were invited to hang two pieces — one a current...
Out & About: Ligonier Valley Chamber says ‘Soup’s On!’
Saturday is always a good day to visit Ligonier, to browse the shops and galleries and to stop in for a bite at one of the eateries. On March 23, the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce added an extra incentive with its 10th annual Soup’s On soup crawl. More than...
DNA testing kits lead to interest in custom genealogy tours
Are DNA kits giving way to a new travel trend? Traveling to discover heritage or ancestry is definitely not a new thing, but companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com, which provide DNA testing and results that make it easy for people to trace their backgrounds, are inspiring more people to...
Annual Elvis Festival draws fans to Nashville for music and more
Put on your blue suede shoes and head south for the third annual Nashville Elvis Festival at the historic Franklin Theatre March 28-31. The event will feature celebrity appearances, live music, an Elvis movie screening and 26 of the best Elvis tribute artists from all over the world, promoters say,...
Lower Burrell’s Clark’s Diner is the place for breakfast or lunchVideo
Start your day with the Cafe Mess. It’s a breakfast dish of eggs, home fries and sausage scrambled together, topped with cheese and covered in a secret-recipe sausage gravy, served with a side of toast. “It’s a pretty popular selection,” says John Clark, owner of Clark’s Diner in Lower Burrell....
Living with Children: Attachment parenting is the latest postmodern parenting aberration
“So, what do you think of attachment parenting?” My inquisitor was a 30-something mom. I sensed she was testing me, trying to determine whether I was worth her time. “Not much,” I said. “I don’t see any objective research that would verify any short- or long-term benefits; therefore, I don’t...
Wife’s introvert husband hates her family’s visits
Dear Carolyn: I am struggling to balance my husband’s relationship with my family. My family adores him and wants to spend time with him. He acts fine with them, but is grumpy and angry with me. My husband is an introvert. I respect his needs and only ask him to...
Here’s how to grow a lawn beneath shade trees
Homeowners with large trees and a lot of shade may find themselves having trouble getting grass to establish. Very few turf grass species thrive in shady conditions. Plus, turf grass growing under a large tree is in constant competition with the tree for water and nutrients. The ability of the...
Out & About: Country pop duo plays Great American Music gigVideo
What qualifies as Great American Music? Country pop is one such genre, according to the latest installment of the concert series of the same name at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. The museum hosted Willow Hill, the husband-and-wife duo of C.T. and Alexandra Fields, for a March...
Learn how to grow herbs from seed, cuttings
Question: Instead of buying herb plants this year, I’d like to save some money and grow my own from seed. Can I start any herb from seed, or am I better off purchasing some of them as plants? Answer: Growing many different herbs from seed is a rewarding proposition. While...
How a horticulturist patented a unique climbing hydrangea
Dan Benarcik was handing out little cuttings of a fascinating variegated climbing hydrangea he introduced called ‘Firefly.’ It was at a convention of garden writers more than 15 years ago and looking down at the little plant wrapped in plastic that I became obsessed with the variety, falling in love...
