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The nest is empty: Parents grapple with mixed emotions after children move out
It’s that time of year when many parents across the U.S. see their kids head off to college or leave home to start their working lives. For parents and guardians, experts say, the separation from their children can cause mixed feelings of loss, grief, loneliness, relief and freedom and can...
Poulet Bleu to reopen in Lawrenceville
The Lawrenceville neighborhood can enjoy Poulet Bleu’s best-selling souffle once again, as the French-inspired bistro is set to reopen its doors in mid October. The restaurant, located at 3517 Butler Street, will welcome guests for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday starting on Oct. 21. In the kitchen will be a...
Climate tracking apps measure your carbon footprint. Here’s how they work
This idea of a carbon footprint comes up a lot in news coverage of about personal climate impact. The concept is simple: It includes anything that you add to planet-warming emissions, ranging from the gas consumed by your car to the energy required to produce the food you eat. Reducing...
Sewickley Heights couple owns Comfort Keepers, providing caregivers for seniors
Sondra MacArtney initially thought paying for a caregiver seemed like an unnecessary expense — but turns out it is “wonderful” to have help. “I can’t see well and sometimes I need help with choosing the right colors to wear,” said the 87-year-old, who goes by “Sondy” and resides in an...
Chrysanthemums add colorful hues to autumn in Western Pennsylvania
As most flowers lose their color this time of the year, chrysanthemums are just beginning to bloom. The flowers, also known as “mums,” are perfect for fall because they are hardy and can endure some fluctuations in temperature, experts said. You most likely will spot them popping up on front...
Pittsburgh Irish Festival serves up food, music, heritage in 34th year
Bennett Ruemler waved a small Irish flag in celebration of a big victory Friday. The 3-year-old from Robinson struck the pot of gold in a Leprechaun’s Landings game during the 34th annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival’s opening day. It was a huge moment for Bennett and his mother, Natalie Ruemler, who...
Pittsburgh Irish Festival returns to Carrie Blast Furnaces this weekend
Interest in the 34th Pittsburgh Irish Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Swissvale, might be higher than usual as the region gears up for the Pittsburgh Steelers game in Ireland. The team is getting ready for the trip, too, by making an appearance at...
Transgender federal employees say they face fear and discrimination under Trump
Marc Seawright took pride in his job at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where he worked for more than eight years and most recently oversaw technology policy to support the agency’s mission of combating workplace harassment and discrimination. But then President Donald Trump began targeting transgender and nonbinary people...
London’s restored Big Ben clocktower is up for a top architecture prize
LONDON — A facelift that restored London’s 166-year-old Big Ben clocktower to a sparkling shine was nominated Thursday for Britain’s leading architecture award. The RIBA Stirling Prize committee said the five-year refurbishment of the tower at Parliament is “a veritable masterclass in conservation and craftsmanship” that preserves a “defining symbol...
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91
MILAN — Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91. Armani died at home, the fashion house said. Armani, one of the most recognizable names and faces in the global fashion industry,...
Students return to an updated Sewickley Academy Senior School
Nataliya DiDomenico, Global Studies Coordinator and English as a Foreign Language teacher, sat at a new desk waiting for her first class of the school year. “I am excited,” said DiDomenico, who is in her 14th year at Sewickley Academy. “I feel like my students will be energized. Everything is...
Tea and Inspiration at Sewickley Public Library sparks meaningful conversation
Tea and Inspiration is a monthly gathering at Sewickley Public Library where guests share a warm beverage and their thoughts through meaningful conversations while tea and cookies are served. Cards with inspirational quotes and messages related to a theme are available to be read and discussed. “My favorite part of...
Yes, weighted vests can help amp up your workout. Here’s what to know
In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts. “People start to realize how good it feels to work just a little bit harder and a little bit smarter” without actually changing what they’re doing, said...
Greensburg chefs get saucy: Semiannual Restaurant Week lets culinary creativity run wild
Blackened white tuna tacos, crab and lobster ravioli, funnel cake fries and fall-inspired margaritas are just some of the specialty items that will be available for restaurant-goers to test out during Greensburg Restaurant Week this month, Sept. 8-14. Hosted every fall and winter by the Greensburg Community Development Corporation, Greensburg...
Delicious, useful and indigenous: Meet the pawpaw, the unsung hero of Appalachian fruitsVideo
As the calendar ticks over to September, summer may be over, but there’s still plenty to look forward to. For example: the return of football, seasonal fall Starbucks drinks and, here in Western Pennsylvania, pawpaws. Confused? You’re not alone. These unique trees and the green, kidney-shaped fruit they bear may...
Head of the class: Bloomfield barber gives free back-to-school haircuts for children
For Emmanuel “Manny” Torres, barbering is about more than giving someone a haircut. It’s a higher calling. “I feel my purpose in the world is to help people,” said Torres, 30, just before he started giving free haircuts to children on Saturday. “That’s a big reason why I got into...
The gobblerito returns a little early at Mad Mex. Thank Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Mad Mex’s fall favorite, the gobblerito — a tortilla stuffed with house-roasted turkey, black bean mashed potatoes, stuffing and corn, served with gravy and cranberry sauce — is returning for the season. The Big Burrito Restaurant Group announced its return with a social media meme featuring newly engaged pop star...
For more than 100 years, the Sewickley Hunt Club has continued traditionVideo
Lorraine Gronau was on a horse before she was born. “My mother rode when she was pregnant with me,” said the Sewickley Heights resident as she gathered eight hounds from atop her horse, Comet, during a fox drag hunt clinic hosted by the Sewickley Hunt Club and the Sewickley Hounds...
Peek inside a featured Mexican War Streets House & Garden Tour home
The garage at the Mexican War Streets home of Beth and John Kocur doesn’t have any vehicles. It does, however, have several comfortable couches and chairs, big screen televisions and a fully stocked bar. The owners call it The Back Alley Drinkery. The Kocurs often open the garage door to...
Travis Kelce partners with American Eagle to launch limited-edition clothes
Just a day after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement online, Kelce revealed his partnership with American Eagle Outfitters — for a limited-edition clothing line. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is the clothing and apparel retailer headquartered in South Side, which recently went viral over a controversial denim campaign...
I.C. Light Berry returns for limited time
For a limited time only, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. is bringing back its I.C. Light Berry drink. It’s a combination of regular I.C. Light and four berry flavors, including raspberry. Pittsburgh Brewing Company, which is headquartered at 150 Ferry Street in East Deer, said I.C. Light Berry is available for preorder...
Sheetz makes free hot dog offer for Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, Sheetz is offering two free hot dogs with any purchase to celebrate the opening of its 800th store. Customers can receive the hot dogs with any purchase at any Sheetz location — starting Thursday, the day of the grand opening, and running through Tuesday. The Labor...
Baldwin High School graduate inspired by her medical experience
When Anna Lis had a migraine, she decided to take an ibuprofen and the pill became lodged in her throat. This wasn’t the first occasion that she had had trouble swallowing pills — but this time was different. It required a trip to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville....
Should the air conditioning be turned off when you’re out, or left on? It depends, experts say
Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day. Some swear that turning off the AC when they’re gone...
Franklin Park woman helps people organize their lives
Begin with the end in mind is the advice of Rachele “Rocky” Paulone, owner of All Things Organized LLC. The Franklin Park resident helps people organize their things, which creates less stress in their lives. She does more than just clear out drawers or closets — she helps people move...
