Lifestyles category, Page 23
Coca-Cola pivots climate goals away from reducing single-use plastic
The Coca-Cola Co. will no longer focus on reducing virgin and single-use plastic — and instead pivot its climate goals to focus more heavily on the use of recycled materials. By 2035, the company said it aims to increase the use of recycled plastic in packaging between 30%-35% and “help...
Fashion with care: Spoiled Chics in Sewickley pampers its customers
There are times when we all need to feel special — just ask Cora DeLoia. As the owner of Spoiled Chics in Sewickley, DeLoia said “customers are family.” “Everyone is welcome here,” she said as she stood surrounded by clothing and accessories in her boutique on Beaver Street. “We will...
Entrepreneurial sisters expand Bits & Bows offerings for other bigs and littles
Being promoted to big brother or big sister is a really big deal. That’s why big sister Katie Shelby and little sister Sarah Shelby created merchandise to capture that special sibling moment through their accessories brand, which strives to “add an ounce of magic to someone’s day.” The siblings own...
Sewickley Sleigh holiday pop-up is back
The Sewickley Sleigh pop-up bar is back for a second year. Located in the courtyard of the Sewickley Quarter, a bar, restaurant and French Quarter-inspired wedding venue on Beaver Street, the space is adorned with holiday decorations. “People really loved it so we opened earlier this year,” said owner Hannah...
Owners of boutique in Ross, South Hills donate sweaters to honor loved one’s memory
When Julie Durbin was undergoing cancer treatment, she was always cold. She would bring a cardigan, a sweater that opens in the front and comes in various lengths, to her appointments. “Cardigans added a layer of warmth and comfort and protection for her,” said her sister Dione O’Dell. “She was...
Chi-Chi’s announces comeback decades after hepatitis outbreak
Chi-Chi’s, the once popular Mexican restaurant chain shuttered after a fatal hepatitis outbreak in Western Pennsylvania, is preparing for a comeback. According to CNN, Hormel Foods, the owner of Chi-Chi’s trademarks, said it has a deal with Michael McDermott, the son of the brand’s founder, that will allow McDermott to...
Resident at Masonic Village at Sewickley celebrates her Serbian heritage
Milana “Mim” Karlo Bizic’s dedication to her heritage is evident the minute you step into her home. The love and appreciation of the history of Serbia are prominent. A library full of books and magazines and other memorabilia connects her to her Serbian ancestors. In her office, one of her...
Brown Mamas Marketplace a way to support Black women on Small Business Saturday
Muffy Mendoza, founder of Brown Mamas, Inc. and the Brown Mamas Marketplace, is excited about the next iteration of the marketplace on Saturday. It is no coincidence that the event aligns with Small Business Saturday, kicking off the holiday shopping season by supporting Black women. She started Brown Mamas in...
Podcast: How to survive holiday politics
Light Up Night on Saturday night in Downtown ignited the holiday season in the Pittsburgh area and signaled the start of holiday gatherings, festivities and time with loved ones. But for some families this year, there’s a glaring obstacle. On the heels of a particularly energetic and polarizing election, politics...
Merchant Oyster Co. in Lawrenceville is closing, building for sale
A popular Lawrenceville restaurant will be shucking its last oyster soon. Merchant Oyster Co. is closing up shop next week, the restaurant announced on social media. The Butler Street oyster joint will hold its last day on Dec. 4 with a special ticketed event. “This decision wasn’t easy, but we’re...
Renee Piatt creates and curates a collection of jewelry to empower women
For Renee Piatt, seeing earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings from her collection on another woman is about more than noticing sparkling pieces of jewelry — it’s about a deeper shine. “I want to empower women with my jewelry,” said Piatt, founder of the Renee Piatt Collection. “When she walks into...
Masonic Village at Sewickley celebrates nine centenarians
The combined ages of nine people celebrated at the Masonic Village at Sewickley Nov. 12 totaled 911 years! Yes, you read that correctly. Nine residents at the Sewickley retirement living community were lauded for their long and successful lives as centenarians. The oldest is 106, one is 102, three are...
Are you in charge of a holiday feast? Follow these tips for food safety
Ready or not, the holidays are here. It’s a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts. It’s no easy task. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December, according to the U.S. Centers for...
Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress
Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Travel pros say there is plenty you can do ahead of time to make...
Sewickley artist finds fashion niche with creative clothing line
Marianne Fadden painted every day during the extended covid shutdown — it was her coping mechanism. “I would have gone crazy without painting,” said the retiree and avid painter. “It kept me sane.” A former Westinghouse marketing and communications executive, Fadden left her corporate career to open Creative Dressing By...
Africanism Gala in Lawrenceville highlights beauty of African diaspora
Demeatria Boccella and her business partner, Darnell McLaurin, are spotlighting the beauty of the African diaspora in Pittsburgh one event at a time. Their Africanism Gala, held at Ice House Studios in Lawrenceville Thursday night, was packed with attendees, leaving only standing room for the showcase of African fashion, music...
Pittsburgh Symphony Splendor House Tour theme features Broadway shows
Classic shows such as “The Great Gatsby,” “My Fair Lady,” “Kinky Boots” and “A Christmas Carol” represent the theme of the 10th annual Symphony Splendor House Tour — “Christmas on Broadway.” Hosted by the Pittsburgh Symphony Association to benefit the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the tour will include a Broadway-themed tree...
Outdoor dog park/bar opens in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
It’s a doggie debut for Pittsburgh. The Dog Penn is a newly opened, off-leash dog park and bar in the Strip District where folks can bring their dogs along for bar-themed fun and fellowship. The concept combines drinking with doggie socializing in a relaxed, controlled setting. Married co-owners Alissa and...
New Kensington’s The Feisty Goblin expanding again, preparing for Star Wars game event
After less than two years in business and two expansions already, a tabletop gaming store in downtown New Kensington again needs more space while preparing for a major Star Wars event. The Feisty Goblin, opened in April 2023 by Arnold couple Christine and Jim Radeshak, will move to a new...
Pittsburgh Creche blessed for holiday season
As the bells tolled from First Lutheran Church at noon on Thursday, an ecumenical group of local bishops and denominational leaders called The Christian Leaders Fellowship took their places. They then led a prayer service at the annual dedication of the Pittsburgh Crèche located in front of U.S. Steel Tower...
Heinz ketchup tops NYT Wirecutter list
Get your fries ready — Heinz ketchup could be in high demand after topping the New York Times Wirecutter’s list of best ketchup. Heinz Tomato Ketchup took first place in the best classic ketchup category, with the denotation of “our favorite ketchup” on the list. It was compared to 13...
One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky
LONDON — Looking for a new social media platform because X, Threads and Mastodon just aren’t cutting it? You could try Bluesky. People seeking to avoid chaos, noise and political bluster in the aftermath of the U.S. elections are noticing a different mood on the Bluesky social platform, where the...
Pittsburgh calls on community shovelers for its Snow Angels program
Pittsburgh officials are asking residents to volunteer to help seniors and disabled neighbors shovel and salt their sidewalks this winter. The city’s Snow Angels program pairs volunteers with neighbors who need help clearing their sidewalks after snowstorms. People can volunteer or sign up to receive help online or by calling...
Lawrenceville restaurant hits OpenTable’s national top 100 list
Morcilla on Butler Street in Lawrenceville has been selected as part of OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants of 2024. The list is driven by diner reviews to determine the top restaurants across the country, according to OpenTable, and Morcilla was one of two chosen in Pennsylvania. The other was Saloon Restaurant...
McDonald’s bottles McRib magic with sauce for sale
McRib lovers rejoice. McDonald’s is bringing back the iconic sandwich starting Dec. 3 at Pittsburgh restaurants. Not only is the McRib back, but avid fans can purchase half-gallon jugs of McDonald’s signature McRib sauce. It will be available at participating restaurants and through the McDonald’s app, the fast-food chain said....
