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Tailgating packages available for sold-out Garth Brooks show at Heinz Field
Tailgating before country music legend Garth Brooks’ Pittsburgh performance on May 18 just got an upgrade. The Tailgate Guys will have two packages available for fans who want to party in the parking lot before Brooks’ Stadium Tour at Heinz Field, according to a Tuesday announcement. The tailgating experience on...
Maple craving? Here’s where to satisfy that sweet tooth
There’s no sweeter way of getting back to nature than by tapping a maple tree. In Pennsylvania, this is the busiest time of year for the dozens of maple farms that together produced 142,000 gallons of maple syrup during the 2018 maple sugaring season, which runs from February through early...
Dunkin’ adds a little flavor o’ the Irish
Acknowledging the season of St. Patrick and all things Irish this month, Dunkin’ returns its Irish Creme-flavored coffees and espresso drinks to the menu, after a five-year absence. The Irish Creme flavor will be available in hot, iced and frozen coffees, as well as the brand’s handcrafted drinks, throughout March...
Revel rolls out St. Patrick’s welcome mat with ‘Kegs and Eggs’ party
Revel restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh will kick off its St. Patrick’s Day festivities early, with “Kegs and Eggs” from 7-9 a.m. on March 16, followed by a day-long celebration at the 242 Forbes Ave. site. Billed as a parade pre-game, the breakfast includes a two-hour open bar with well spirits,...
Pittsburgh cracks Yelp’s list of top 10 cities for foodies
Pittsburgh’s rich and diverse food scene has earned another accolade, this time ranking No. 8 among Yelp’s 2019 Top 10 Foodie Cities. The online review forum is on board with BBC Good Food, which also named the ‘Burgh as a Top 10 foodie destination for 2019, and the James Beard...
Chef Boyardee chicken and rice products recalled
Shoppers who bought Chef Boyardee’s microwaveable rice with chicken and vegetables bowl might open it to find beef ravioli. The maker of the shelf-stable meals, Conagra Brands, is recalling the lunch-sized products for mismarked packaging and potential allergens. Meals actually contain beef ravioli products, according to an alert from the...
Is it time to replace these 5 household items?
As winter grinds to a close, our focus will soon move from indoors to outdoors. So, now is a good time to take a critical eye to some of the often overlooked details inside your home. If something is looking shabby or worn, replacing it will give your home a...
A small but social spot: Trends in front-porch decorating
Back in the days before TV and air conditioning lured people indoors, Americans often hung out on front porches, enjoying the fresh air and socializing with neighbors. In later decades, when they wanted to relax outside, people tended to do it in the backyard, away from noise and traffic. But...
Out & About: Solo art exhibition explores ‘Unbalanced Harmony’
Visit any area art show and you’re likely to run into Sarah Hunter, either as an exhibiting artist or a supporter of other artists. The Latrobe-based artist shows her work in locations around the area, including the Latrobe and Greensburg art centers, Saint Vincent College and the Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s...
Out & About: Artists connect through ‘Disconnections’ gallery showVideo
How do you connect through the term “Disconnections?” Six artists were given the task for an exhibition of that name, running through April 19 in You Are Here Gallery in Jeannette. During a March 9 opening reception, curator Dan Overdorff said it’s common for people to feel disconnected in many...
Out & About: Big Brothers Big Sisters event harks back to the ’80s
Whose employees make better bartenders — Standard Bank or S&T Bank? Supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region had a chance to find out during Battle of the Banks ’80s Edition, a guest bartender night March 5 at Oliver’s Pourhouse in Greensburg. S&T mixologists were Michael Succheralli...
Out & About: SAMA-Ligonier Valley show celebrates student artists
Where will our next generation of artists come from? Some of them could be among exhibitors in the annual Artists of the 21st Century exhibition, running through April 21 in the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. A reception was held March 3 in the Ligonier Township facility...
Lower Burrell man offering to sell a custom-built tiny houseVideo
If you give him a call, Gary Ross will show you around a house he’s selling. It won’t take long. Ross, 67, of Lower Burrell is selling his custom-built tiny house on wheels. The new home has 224 square feet of interior space. It’s built on a B-V trailer and...
Remember When March 11
100 years ago Local veteran back from France Paul Heilman, who enlisted in the 18th regiment some time ago, has arrived back home on Sixth Avenue in Parnassus. Heilman carries two wound stripes and was cited for bravery during the battle of the Argonne forest. 75 years ago Bus drivers...
Skip delivery tonight and make pizza at home — in a skillet
Making pizza at home is gratifying, and it almost always tastes better than what you can get from delivery. But achieving a pizza with a crisp crust in the home oven can also be a real challenge. You need to stretch the dough carefully, preheat a heavy baking stone and...
Lemon lovers pucker up for this tasty tart
I confess. I have a serious thing for lemons: on my clothes, in my decor and definitely in my desserts. The more tart lemon flavor in foods, the better. At this point in my addiction, I’m just a step away from biting directly into the bitter fruit to get my...
Living with Children: You can’t win ’em all
I’ve been writing this column for 43 years and speaking publicly for nearly as long. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that when it comes to my subject matter, you can’t win ‘em all. What is now called “parenting” has become a highly emotional subject for many, right up...
They’re all good boys (and girls) at Manhattan’s Museum of the Dog
Sure, there are lessons to be learned at the Museum of the Dog: About the symbolism of dogs in art history, and the ways that artists humanize them, and their role as a worker and companion. But if you are a Dog Person — and if you’re here, you’re probably...
Wife uses brother’s graduation as marital test
Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared on Oct. 29, 2004. Dear Carolyn: My wife and I (married one year) recently had a disagreement about whether I should have traveled to her brother’s graduation. Admittedly, I was probably wrong in not going. However, my wife did not make her...
Keeping kids’ rooms calm, colorful and (relatively) tidy
Spring cleaning season is here, and some of us got a head start by taking Marie Kondo’s message to heart: You’ll be happier if you eliminate clutter. In many households, no room is a bigger magnet for clutter than a child’s bedroom. Designers say parents are increasingly interested in managing...
Make more succulents via vegetative propagation
Succulents are very popular plants due to their tough, resilient nature and interesting looks. Known for their fleshy, water-filled leaves, succulents are drought-tolerant. They come in a wide diversity of unique forms and sizes, and depending on the species, they can be grown indoors or out. While cacti may come...
Lagom and meraki: Current lifestyle trends stress de-stressingVideo
Hygge is so 2018. A year ago, we were all about the Danish concept of creating a cozy, welcoming environment to eliminate stress and promote feelings of well-being and contentment. But time and lifestyle trends wait for no one. In the age of instant information, we want something new and...
‘Meatball bomb’ offers DiAnoia’s Eatery diners a hearty National Meatball Day dish
While spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish, DiAnoia’s Eatery thinks National Meatball Day (March 9, if you’re wondering) deserves something a little, well, more. Presenting the “meatball bomb,” taking the Italian eatery’s family meatball recipe to another level by encasing it in pizza dough and two layers of...
Laurel Highlands 2019 guide has new magazine format
The Laurel Highlands 2019 Destination Guide is a new size and a new style. Produced by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau, this year’s annual tourism publication for Westmoreland, Fayette and Somerset counties has arrived with smaller dimensions than past versions and with a shift in presentation from a directory-style resource...
Out & About: Ruffed Grouse Society banquet aids feathered friends
Forget the black tie, here come the denim and flannel. The banquet facility at Rizzo’s Malabar Inn in Crabtree became a sportsmen’s paradise on Jan. 25 for the 28th annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet hosted by the Ruffed Grouse Society Western Allegheny Chapter. A large part of the event is...
