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Renewed equipment tax break offers timely boost for business investments
Recent updates to federal tax rules are renewing interest in equipment purchases as business owners eye potential year-end tax savings. Under changes enacted earlier this year, companies can now deduct the full cost of eligible equipment placed in service during 2025. The incentive is part of a broader effort to...
3 Rivers Outdoor Company wins first-ever Steel City Marketing Grant
A Regent Square outdoor gear shop known for its community programs and commitment to accessibility has been awarded the first-ever Steel City Marketing Grant, a collaboration among three Pittsburgh partners designed to spotlight small businesses that embody the spirit of the region’s entrepreneurial community. 3 Rivers Outdoor Company, located at...
Meet the winners of the 2025 Phipps Sustainable Garden Awards from Phipps Conservatory
With such an abundance of wildlife and green space in the Pittsburgh area, it’s no wonder that the region boasts such passionate gardeners. Each year, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens recognizes local green thumbs who have cultivated exceptional outdoor spaces using Phipps’ principles of sustainable land care with the Phipps...
Choosing a Financial Advisor: Why qualified guidance is the first step
Whether you’re just beginning your financial journey or preparing for retirement, one of the most important decisions you can make is choosing the right person to help guide you. And for many families across western Pennsylvania, that choice begins with one key quality: qualified guidance. Adam Kearns, founder of AK...
Thinking about downsizing? Here’s how one local company is helping Pittsburgh homeowners make the move — without the stress
After 32 years in their Pleasant Hills home, Mark and Carol knew it was time to downsize. The stairs were getting harder, the yard felt like a full-time job, and their kids had long moved out. “We wanted something smaller, more manageable,” Mark said. “But selling the house just felt...
City Mission Opens New Women’s ShelterVideo
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, City Mission hosted a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the grand opening of Sally’s Sanctuary, a newly constructed homeless shelter in Washington, Pa., which will open its doors to homeless women in October. In January 2023, City Mission began a fundraising campaign to construct a 50-bed women...
Bibi’s Gift Shop marks first year as Dunbar’s destination for unique finds
A Dunbar gift shop inspired by family trips is nearing its one-year anniversary. Bibi’s Gift Shop opened in November on the Friday after Thanksgiving. With more than 2,000 items, it boasts a selection of home decor and seasonal crafts not found anywhere else for miles. Owner Bobbi Saylor said it...
Toastique Mt. Lebanon teams up with Will Allen Foundation for back-to-school fundraiser
NFL veteran Will Allen to make in-store appearance as gourmet café donates portion of proceeds to local student success program This back-to-school season, Toastique Mt. Lebanon is blending community impact with cold-pressed juice. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the health-forward café will host a fundraiser benefiting the Will Allen Foundation, a...
Destination Westmoreland 2025: A guide to fall events and fun-filled days
Plan a Fun-Filled Fall Day with our guide to Autumn Celebrations, Festivals, and Halloween happenings. Where are you heading … Destination Westmoreland. We Are ‘Falltastic’ at Laurel Nursery Celebrate the season with us! Our showroom transforms into a Fall wonderland every September and October, bursting with the region’s...
Behind on your mortgage? A local team is helping Pittsburgh homeowners avoid foreclosure — fast
If you’re falling behind on mortgage payments, you’re not alone. With rising costs and unexpected life changes, more homeowners across the Pittsburgh region are struggling to keep up — and many don’t know where to turn. But there’s good news: HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh, a trusted local company with deep roots...
American Legion Post 175 fundraiser receives support from Community Bank and Integrity Construction
American Legion Post 175’s ongoing fundraiser to purchase a new van for its Honor Guard has received a boost from two local businesses, Community Bank and Integrity Construction. Ben Brown, Executive Vice President of Client Experience and Consumer Banking at Community Bank, said supporting the Honor Guard’s mission was on...
Conti Law helps families with estate planning, other legal issues
Coping with the loss of a loved one can be a very emotional and tumultuous process. Planning for those times may also be stressful with navigating legal processes, locating wills, managing estates and other assets. Attorney Michele Conti understands this. She has been helping families face those challenges for more...
SpecMix Bricklayer 500 returns in September
Top masons will gather at Highmark Stadium Parking Lot on Sept. 25 for the highly anticipated SpecMix Bricklayer 500 & Jr. SpecMix Bricklayer 500 Regional Series Competition. Locally, the Mason Contractors Association of Western Pennsylvania will be supporting the event. For more than 50 years, MCAWP, a not-for-profit organization of...
American Legion Post 175 fundraiser strengthens mission of serving veterans and community
For generations, the American Legion has stood as a lifeline for veterans and their families. In Washington, Pa., Post 175 carries that mission forward, ensuring that those who served are honored, supported, and connected to their community. Now, Post 175 is asking neighbors to join its efforts through a fundraiser...
The Great American Banana Split Celebration: It’s the sweetest thing to come from Latrobe
It’s the sweetest thing to come from Latrobe! The Robindale Great American Banana Split Celebration presented by Dole and Giant Eagle is happening on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 in Downtown Latrobe. Celebrate where it all began! Latrobe, the birthplace of the iconic banana split in 1904, is...
PA Trolley Museum presents restored ‘Terrible Trolley’
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum celebrated the restoration of The Terrible Trolley, PAT PCC 1713, in a private rollout celebration Tuesday, August 12. Terrible Towels waved and the crowd roared for the return of the black & gold trolley of the eighties. Speaking at the event was Jeanine DeBor, Executive Director...
Inherited a home you don’t want? You’re not alone — and there’s a local solution
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough. But when you inherit a house that you don’t want — or can’t afford — the stress can quickly pile up. From cleaning out decades of belongings to handling legal paperwork, many Pittsburgh-area families are discovering it’s more than...
Latrobe Art Center’s 12th annual Yellow Tie Gala to kick off Latrobe Banana Split Festival
Ice cream fans looking for a sugary treat and a sweet way to support a local nonprofit won’t need to look far in Latrobe this summer. The yearly favorite Great American Banana Split Celebration, held Aug. 23 and 24, honors the momentous 1904 invention of the banana split in Latrobe....
Toastique Mt. Lebanon unveils fresh summer specials amid ‘viral’ community embrace
After a grand opening week that saw lines out the door and constant community buzz, Toastique Mt. Lebanon is continuing its warm welcome into the Pittsburgh dining scene with the launch of its new summer seasonal specials. Toastique, the gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar café that originated in Washington,...
Dee Jay’s Lounge Murrysville: Honoring the past, serving the future
Transitions can be challenging, especially when they involve a place that holds memories for so many. At Dee Jay’s Lounge Murrysville, we understand the connection this community has with the former North Park Lounge. We are grateful for your patience as we navigate this transition, honoring what made this location...
Penn Commercial expands CDL training as demand for truck drivers grows
As demand for truck drivers grows across Pennsylvania, Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is expanding its commercial driver’s license training program to help more residents enter the workforce with family-sustaining careers. Located in Washington, Pa., the CDL training program offers a five-week day, seven-week evening, or 11-week weekend track, blending classroom...
A quick sale, a fresh start: How HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh helped a family move forward
Selling a home can be an emotional and stressful process, especially when time is not on your side. This was the case for a family in Bethel Park who found themselves needing to relocate quickly due to a new job opportunity out of state. With a tight timeline and a...
Ten-year anniversary of City Mission fire: ‘A remarkable and unprecedented transformation’
Ten years ago, on June 9, 2015, a devastating fire tore through City Mission’s campus, destroying the chapel, kitchen, dining hall, medical clinic and men’s dormitories. In that time of loss and extreme need, the community rallied to support City Mission — a rehabilitative homeless shelter in Washington, Pa. —...
Are ultra-processed foods making you sick?
A new wave of lawsuits targets big food as health crisis mounts A legal reckoning may be coming for the food industry. In a growing trend that mirrors the early days of tobacco and opioid litigation, consumers across the country are filing personal injury lawsuits against major food manufacturers, alleging...
Pittsburgh companies launch $3,000 marketing grant for local businesses
Two Pittsburgh-based companies and TribLive have partnered to create a new grant program aimed at helping local businesses boost their marketing efforts and community visibility. Relay, a platform that connects businesses with local content creators, and Brand Motives, a digital marketing firm, announced the Steel City Marketing Grant on Tuesday....
