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Got Rizz? Co-founder of new dating app on using AI as your matchmaking wingman
NEW YORK — Can artificial intelligence be an effective wingman? Roman Khaves, co-founder and CEO of Rizz, thinks so. The AI dating assistant app analyzes screenshots of conversations you’re having on other platforms — from Tinder to iMessage — and crafts reply suggestions. Rizz has amassed millions of downloads since...
Murrysville woman writes a book about grandmothers with Alzheimer’s
In her professional career, Doreen Coulson Putnam noticed when grandchildren were separated from their grandparents who had Alzheimer’s and dementia. A certified dementia practitioner, Putnam sought to create an educational resource for families to help them understand memory loss and how to include children. The Murrysville resident wrote “Sometimes Grandmamma...
Grandchildren embrace time with grandmothers who have Alzheimer’s and dementia
Kalondah Basking recalled being as young as 4 years old riding the bus with her grandmother to shop at G.C. Murphy Co. in Market Square, where her grandmother would purchase lunch meat and cheese for lunch from the deli. Summer days were spent in a tiny plastic pool her grandmother...
Mexican War Streets House & Garden Tour features a home that’s a work of art itself
There’s a home on Resaca Place that is a work of art, beginning with an exterior wall. A display depicts Roman ruins in a triptych — three panels, typically connected side by side. A garage door invites people walking by to share a message via rearranging magnetic words. The owners...
Where to find the best bar trivia in Southwestern Pa.
What’s the capital of Kyrgyzstan? In which decade did the Hindenburg disaster occur? Which actor starred in the most “James Bond” films? Debating the answers to questions like these with a group of friends and a round of beers can really make an ideal night out. And with the increasing...
LeVia restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
LeVia Trattoria in Lawrenceville is closing at the end of the month. “Our lease expires in November, we will not be renewing and have made the difficult decision to close LeVia Trattoria effective the end of September,” chef Anthony Castine wrote in letter posted on Facebook. “As of now, we...
Western Pennsylvanians embrace tradition, innovation with canning
It’s canning season in Western Pennsylvania. “You can ‘can’ just about everything,” said Denise Relihan, 55, of Harrison. “Tomatoes, peppers, garlic, rice, fruit, jellies, beans, juices, vegetables and meat too. The list goes on.” Relihan has a designated canning room in her home and learned the art of canning from...
China’s halt of foreign adoptions leaves questions about pending cases
BEIJING — The Chinese government is ending its intercountry adoption program, and the U.S. is seeking clarification on how the decision will affect hundreds of American families with pending applications. In a phone call with U.S. diplomats in China, Beijing said it “will not continue to process cases at any...
Longtime Westmoreland croquet fundraiser will contend with sticky wickets one last time
When Ernie Vallozzi started Vallozzi’s Restaurant in 1980, his very first hire was Amy Dicesere. Neither knew at the time that they would not only spend their entire careers together, but also create one of the largest sanctioned croquet tournaments in the United States. That certification is relatively recent, but...
Blind, hearing-impaired Zach Grabowski shines with Three Rivers Rowing
Zach Grabowski doesn’t let his lifelong disabilities define him. Instead, the 32-year-old avid competitive rower works a part-time job at a pizza shop in West Deer, earning money to support his rowing endeavors with the adaptive team of Three Rivers Rowing Association in Pittsburgh. Grabowski was born blind, hearing impaired...
Dave Portnoy reviews Rockaway Pizzeria in White Oak
When Josh Sickels, owner of Rockaway Pizzeria in White Oak, discovered the rumors about Dave Portnoy coming to try his pizza were true, he said his “blood ran cold for a minute.” “I had heard through the grapevine,” said Sickels, 42, of Wilkins. “A lot of people have been asking...
What’s new at Acrisure Stadium this Steelers season
Most of the contact will be on the field this season at Acrisure Stadium. The Pittsburgh Steelers are making sure fans don’t miss a play by announcing Wednesday they’ve remodeled Grab and Go locations and added more Walk-Thru spots where guests can take advantage of a no-contact checkout: They can...
There are simpler ways than canning to preserve your garden harvest
If you’re lucky, you’ll find yourself with more homegrown food at the end of the season than you can consume before it spoils. Rather than waste your hard-earned bounty, it’s time to think about preserving your harvest — and carefully consider safety. Many folks successfully cook fruits, vegetables and sauces...
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park serves up Italian-themed family funVideo
An Italian-themed amusement park entertaining families since 1946 has blended the perfect ingredients for fun in Tipton, Pa. DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash is a seasonal destination boasting more than 30 rides, an expansive Italian-themed waterpark and famous food, all made possible because two Italian immigrants met and fell in...
Slinging suds: Salem beer distributor expects to move about 40,000 cases this weekVideo
Pallets holding more than 150,000 six-packs moved through the Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale warehouse just off Route 22 in Salem this week. That should get the Labor Day weekend going. Summer is far and away the busiest season for beverage wholesalers like Fuhrer, which opened the 335,000-square-foot distribution facility —...
Pittsburgh’s North Side, North Shore packed with events Labor Day weekend
Pittsburgh’s North Shore and North Side will be bustling with activity for Labor Day weekend starting with the annual Kickoff and Rib Festival near Acrisure Stadium, which opens Thursday. There’s also a University of Pittsburgh football game, TacoMania Super Fest and a Green Day concert this weekend. Additionally, the USS...
A Soulful Taste of the Burgh returns with must-try dishes
Since 2019, A Soulful Taste of the Burgh has enticed attendees with the comforting taste of soul food. This year, Downtown festival will expand its footprint further down the Boulevard of the Allies, running from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. The event features around 100 food and commercial vendors from...
Edmunds: The 5 biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car
Car buyers have more tools than ever to get the right vehicle at the right price. Still, mistakes can happen quite easily. Often, car buyers get blinded by emotion or rushed timing. Edmunds’ experts reveal the five biggest mistakes car shoppers often make and offer tips to avoid them. Trading...
Hankering for a hoagie? These hoagie havens are on a roll
How do you hoagie? The beloved nickname bestowed upon specialty hot and cold specialty sandwiches served up throughout the Northeast, featuring various combinations of meat, veggies, cheese and toppings, is found on many a menu in Pittsburgh. There’s even a day dedicated to all things hoagie — May 5 is...
Ohio prison holds 1st 5-course meal open to public on facility grounds
GRAFTON, Ohio — A state prison in northeast Ohio says that for the first time in the state’s history, a five-course meal has been served to members of the public with food prepared by incarcerated men from fruits and vegetables grown in the prison garden. Almost 60 people dined at...
Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient
Many children have gone back to school in the U.S., and the days are getting shorter, but there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels before packing them up: Labor Day. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed for the long...
How therapy dogs bring healing to Western Pa. funeral homes
Seeing a dog in a funeral home is not what most people might expect — but Judy Ryave McGuire, director of aftercare and community outreach for Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. in Shadyside, and Laney, a 6-year-old goldendoodle, are a therapy team who provide comfort at funerals. “Laney just knows how...
Riverlife has been caring for Pittsburgh’s waterways for 25 years
It began on a boat ride in 1999. The trip on the river included captains of industry, real estate folks, public officials, philanthropists and Pittsburgh’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. “Make this a place where you want to bring the people you love,” McCullough told those on board. That...
Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone’s misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool you
Alicia Silverstone worried fans this week when she posted a TikTok clip of herself nibbling a poisonous berry she found along a sidewalk on a trip to England. The “Clueless” actor said she thought the fruit might have been a tomato, but realized it wasn’t after a couple bites revealed...
Who pays for the wedding? Traditional etiquette doesn’t always hold
NEW YORK — Attire, travel, food, liquor, flowers: There’s no end to expenses when it comes to traditional weddings. Through time, though certainly not always, it was the bride’s parents who were expected to pay the bulk of expenses, but like so many aspects of weddings, the etiquette has gotten...
