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Flat Tire bike shop in Greensburg forms youth mountain bike race team
Kids interested in mountain bike racing are invited to check out the new Laurel Highlands Composite Mountain Bike Team being sponsored by Flat Tire Co. Bike Shop in Greensburg. “It’s our passion, it’s something we love, so we’re just trying to get more kids out there on bikes,” said shop...
Out & About: Derby Day for Charity sprints to strong finish
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby was plagued with issues, but not so the 9th annual Derby Day for Charity. Hosted by the Laurel Ridge Foundation, the event went off without a hitch on May 6 at Latrobe Country Club in Unity. The signature event of the Ligonier-based private...
Out & About: Afternoon tea benefits Ligonier Valley Education Trust
Nothing feels quite as fancy as sitting down to afternoon tea, at a table set with crisp linens, fine china and an array of dainty sweets and savories. The Ligonier Valley Education Trust provided the elegant tradition at three seatings on April 30 at Connections Cafe in Ligonier. Guests sipped...
Out & About: Greensburg Art Center presents ‘Biennial 2023’
As an art exhibit juror, Clayton Merrell said his fundamental approach is to look for work that “causes me to feel something or think something or see something in a new way. A painter and associate professor of art at Carnegie Mellon University, Merrell put that aesthetic to work as...
Out & About: Fort Ligonier hosts art conservator at annual meeting
Fort Ligonier welcomed artist and painting conservator Michael Mosorjak of Johnstown as speaker at the annual meeting and member reception on April 28. Mosorjak discussed the conservation techniques of British paintings, which comprise most of Fort Ligonier’s collection — many of which he has conserved. When asked if he had...
Out & About: The Westmoreland bids farewell to portrait exhibit
As a Black, gay, immigrant artist living in the Rust Belt, Gavin Benjamin has contemplated themes of isolation, both personal and for the wider communities of which he is part. The impetus behind his recent exhibit at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, “Break Down and Let It All Out,”...
Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh boats return for a 6th season
The tiki boats are back for a sixth season. “I call it a tropical staycation,” said Dale McCue, of Eighty-Four, who co-owns the tiki boat company with fiancee Joa Campise. “It’s two hours of feeling like you are on an island … but you don’t have to get on a...
$4.4 million East End property retains century-old charm, grandeur
The 14,000-square-foot residence in Pittsburgh’s East End known as the Kelly House can comfortably accommodate a party of 100 guests or more. Despite its size, it also has a cozy feel that makes it perfect for family gatherings. Set on a 1.4-acre lot at 1145 Beechwood Blvd., the grand brick...
Liam, Olivia reign as top baby names in U.S.
WASHINGTON — Dutton and Wrenlee are on the rise, but they’re no match for champs Liam and Olivia as the top baby names in the U.S. last year. The Social Security Administration released the annual list Friday. The agency tracks baby names in each state based on applications for Social...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: May 12-14
Back to the beach Award-winning playwright Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play, “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. The story follows Eugene Jerome, a young teen growing up in 1937 Brooklyn, as...
Daughters without moms find support in each other’s grief
When my mother died suddenly 30 years ago, I was 13. I’d spend the next 20 years attempting to understand what it means not to have a mother. And I did this basically alone. Mostly, this was because my mother’s parents, who raised me, were old-fashioned folks who lived through...
Oakland restaurant Fuel and Fuddle to close
The popular gastropub Fuel and Fuddle in Oakland announced Tuesday that it will close this month, citing increased rent and other issues. The restaurant at 212 Oakland St. in Pittsburgh is a favorite with college students and located close to the University of Pittsburgh’s campus. It has been open for...
Christie’s sale of Austrian heiress’ jewels stirs criticism
GENEVA — Christie’s is auctioning a staggering 700 pieces of jewelry from the collection of the late Heidi Horten, an Austrian heiress whose German husband built a retail empire starting in the 1930s — in part from department stores and other assets sold by desperate Jews as they fled Nazi...
Old Bay Seasoned Goldfish crackers making return to shelvesVideo
Clearly, there are two kinds of people in this world: Those who like Old Bay seasoning and those who are wrong. The former were delighted a year ago when Old Bay Seasoned Goldfish crackers became a thing. But, sadly for them, their joy was short-lived as the bags quickly sold...
Gift guide for cooks with a craving for sustainability
This time of year can be a big gift-giving moment, with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings and more. And whatever the occasion, if the recipient enjoys spending time in the kitchen, then food and kitchen-related gifts are a natural place to start. More and more of us are shopping...
‘Only getting busier’: Local RV dealers still see interest in camping
People who caught the travel bug during the covid-19 pandemic and purchased RVs are now returning to those dealerships. It’s not because they’re dissatisfied with their purchases, sales representatives said. Instead, many discovered a love for the outdoors and are seeking to upgrade their RVs. “The industry’s changed for the...
Mother’s Day gift guide: Wheels, books, tech and more
NEW YORK — From just the right book to just the right wheels, there are lots of ways to please all the mothers in your life when their special holiday rolls around. Some ideas: Technology Give the gift of a heartbeat. Bond Heart is a smart necklace in...
New Vietnamese Kitchen in Hempfield hits diners’ sweet spot
These days, Ten Fox is working seven days a week — but it’s by her own choice. Already the owner of a Unity salon bearing her name, she opened The Vietnamese Kitchen in Hempfield on Jan. 6. “I’m Vietnamese, I grew up eating Vietnamese food, and I always had this...
Out & About: Westmoreland Chamber thanks workers at annual luncheon
Talk about work these days, and you’re likely to hear discouraging words like “quiet quitting” and “bare minimum Monday.” “It’s a tough world out there, especially post-covid,” said Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Dan DeBone. He and co-workers offered a warm welcome to upward of 230 attendees from area businesses...
Out & About: Lamp Theatre gala boogies back to the disco era
It was a boogie wonderland at Stratigos Banquet Center in North Huntingdon on April 29, as guests shook their groove things at The Lamp Theatre’s Disco Ball Gala. They took a trip back to the ’70s, clad in glitter and gold chains, polyester shirts and platform boots, miniskirts and mustaches....
Out & About: CASA of Westmoreland recognizes special advocates
Leadership is more than just talking, it’s doing. That was the message Executive Director Mitchell Samick gave to attendees at the 14th annual CASA of Westmoreland Leadership Breakfast, held April 28 at Word of Life Church in Hempfield. For CASA, that means providing court-appointed advocates to be a voice in...
Out & About: Mental health advocates honored at ‘Innovations’ dinner
Dr. Lisa Issac said she was “honored, humbled, shocked and overjoyed” to receive the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from Mental Health America of Southwestern PA, but her resume speaks for itself. A Monroeville resident and former chief of medical services at Torrance State Hospital, Issac continues to serve various organizations...
Kentucky Derby hat styles: Bigger is often better
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is arguably the world’s most famous horse race. It’s also a chance for racegoers to strut their fashion stuff. Seersucker suits, floral dresses and bright colors abound, but racegoers famously elevate their style to another level with their grand collection of hats and fascinators....
‘No Addict Left Behind’ details heartbreak of addiction and the hope of recovery
Joey Pagano sat on the sidewalk across from the Charleroi police station. The year was 2011. He called his mother, Cindy Pagano, and told her he couldn’t take it anymore. He had just robbed a gas station. He needed drugs. His life was unravelling. “I wanted to die,” Pagano said....
Setting the scene for King Charles III’s coronation
Fans of the British royal family will gather Saturday outside Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III. Pittsburghers who want to celebrate with other royal watchers but couldn’t cross the pond are cordially invited to observe the proceedings in Shaler. Starting at 6 a.m. (11 a.m....
