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Warm and casual Southwest style is hot in decor

A desert storm is brewing in the design world. Renewed interest in earthy color palettes, rich textures, tribal patterns and rustic elements has sparked a revival of Southwestern decorating style, long associated with homes in New Mexico and Arizona. The look is interesting and exciting but also warm and casual,...
Out & About: Diversity Coalition scores a big hit with karaoke

Move over “American Idol” and “The Voice,” here comes the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition with a local vocal competition. The inaugural Leadership Karaoke, held March 2 at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield, featured community leaders surprising the audience — and even themselves — with their singing talents. Apparently, state Sen. Kim Ward...
Out & About: Soul food dinner celebrates Black History Month

As part of the campus-wide observance of Black History Month, a soul food dinner was served Feb. 25 at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. The student-run event was co-sponsored by the Diversity Student Coalition and the Pitt-Greensburg Student Government Association. Traveling from the eastern side of the state to...
Out & About: NAACP breakfast fills the air with prayer and praise

“Prayer and Praise” was the theme for the annual Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP Prayer Breakfast. Attendees filled the air with both at the March 2 event in the Christ Our Shepherd Center in Unity. Organizers built their time of praise and worship around these verses from the Bible’s book of James: “Is...
Out & About: Blind Association treats guests to a night in Havana

The lure of an island long off limits to Americans provided the theme for Westmoreland County Blind Association’s major fundraiser. Havana Nights was held March 1 in the Greensburg Country Club, drawing a record crowd for the annual event, according to Executive Director Tim Miller. Attendance was “230-something … or...
Out & About: Latrobe Art Center serves up pizza, brews and music

Whatever the weather, it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood when the Latrobe Art Center serves up a special event. The center’s popular Taste of the Neighborhood food-and-drink series returned March 1 with pizza, brews and more. The event was advertised thus: “Can’t decide which local restaurant or brewery to...
Oakmont’s Kerr Memorial Museum Antique Show marks 15 years

A sure sign of a successful event is whether people return to do it again. At the upcoming Kerr Memorial Museum Antique Show, not only is the show manager returning for a second year, but each of the dealers from 2018 will be displaying their treasures for sale again on...
Travel tip: Plan your 2019 vacation with the ‘Happy Traveler’ guide

Vacation planning can be a little easier with the 2019 “Happy Traveler” guide from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office. The annual guide lists fun-filled attractions, historic haunts and outdoor sites across Pennsylvania to help visitors plan their vacation bucket lists. In a section titled “Joy Rides,” the guide explores the state’s...
10 ways to refresh your kitchen if you can’t do a full reno

Who hasn’t stared at their kitchen and wished HGTV could sweep in and update it? Short a television show’s budget and ability to bring in contractors, the next best thing might be talking to people who have decorated for TV: Orlando Soria, who is launching his own HGTV show in...
Living with Children: A brilliant idea

A friend of mine named Scott shared an absolutely brilliant thought with me when I dropped in on him unannounced at his workplace, a bank, the other day. Everyone thinks all I want to talk about is parenting, like, you know, police only want to talk about the arrests they’ve...
Well-rested working parent or lazy bum?

Hi Carolyn, I work from home at a career I love that I built myself. I’m also the parent of two small children. And I have a paralyzing sense that I’m a lazy bum. This is despite the fact that I am by all (external) accounts a hardworking, productive person....
Making tender kale without overcooking or having it swampy

Kale is among the most nutrient-dense of all vegetables, but it can be difficult to turn the hearty green tender enough to enjoy. We wanted a simple approach to producing an abundance of tender kale without overcooking the greens or leaving them awash in liquid. We started with a generous...
How to pick the best tomato staking system

Though we’re several months away from being able to plant tomatoes in the garden, it’s never too early to think about how you’re going to support the plants. Planning ahead for this task gives you plenty of time to make sure you have all the materials you need to keep...
Latrobe Rabbit Race to benefit rec board, program for infants

Registration is under way for the 19th Annual Rabbit Race 5K run and walk April 20 at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium. This year’s event benefits Latrobe-Greater Latrobe School District Parks & Recreation and local faith-based human service organization Faith Forward and its Angel Arms program that assists infants born into addiction....
Western Pa. business owners finding right fit in downtown communitiesVideo

When considering where to open her new business several years ago, Jenifer Amundson says there was never any question on location. Greensburg is her hometown and where Amundson, 52, and her husband, Jon Amundson, 53, make their home. “We were looking for a building in downtown Greensburg. We were going...
Control cabbageworms with a few tricks

Question: How can I safely keep cabbage moths off of my red cabbage and broccoli? I’ve tried netting, but the insects and moths just get stuck under it. I’ve tried dousing with water in centers then adding mud as well as picking them off several times a day. I’ve read...

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