Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 22-25
We made it to a long weekend and to the unofficial start of summer. Relax, get the grill fired up and don’t forget to check out these events over the extra-long break. Spring Wine Festival Sip and dance your way through Memorial Day weekend at the Yinzer Valley Farms Spring...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 22-25
Unofficial start of summer? It’s about time! We’ll be basking in the long-weekend Memorial Day glow, and there’s plenty to do. Pittsburgh Pizza Olympics There are few questions closer to the hearts of Pittsburghers than “where in town can you find the best pizza?” Spirit in Lawrenceville will be determining...
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
NEW YORK — Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They’re impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment....
Continued antidepressant use during pregnancy can benefit moms, newborns, experts say
Maternity leave has been blissful for Jess Young. It’s a feeling the veterinarian radiologist from Bridgeville missed out on following her first two pregnancies. The difference: remaining on the regimen of anti-anxiety medications prescribed years ago during her residency at the University of Pennsylvania. “With my first pregnancies, I had...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 15-17
Why not do some exploring this weekend? From music to history to fun and games, there are plenty of options for new experiences and favorite hobbies around Westmoreland. Hempfield Township Founders Festival Check out a packed weekend of fun activities while coming together with the community to celebrate Hempfield Township....
By changing women’s lives, the pill changed the nation
The pill helped give birth to modern America. Known by one simple word, the revolutionary oral contraceptive — approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 66 years ago — didn’t just prevent innumerable pregnancies. It gave women new freedom, changing family life and society forever. “Its introduction in the...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 8-10
Mother’s Day weekend is here. While it is great to celebrate mothers year-round, take some time this weekend to make a special memory. Here are a few things to do with Mom — or for yourself — around Westmoreland County: Art on Tap: Monster Drawing Rally Head to the Westmoreland...
Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother’s Day
There’s nothing quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. They can cheer up a room, bring a bit of nature indoors and, if you’re lucky, release a heavenly fragrance. But nothing kills that vibe quicker than stinky, slimy, wilted flowers poking out of a vase full of brown...
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here’s what to do
For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal’s home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for how people can coexist with wildlife. The duck, dubbed Martha by the family, sits...
Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco’s Pier 39
SAN FRANCISCO — An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco’s Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive pinniped. On Thursday morning, visitors snapped photos as the Steller sea lion flopped on the pier,...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 1-3
They say April showers bring May flowers, but you’ll be getting more than beautiful blossoms for this first May weekend in Westmoreland County. Here are some fun things to do around the region. Free Movie Day Next week will bring in Star Wars Day (“May the fourth be with you!”),...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 1-3
Now that we’re all taking a post-Draft breath, it’s marathon time! But don’t worry, all of you non-runners out there. Pittsburgh still has plenty going on that won’t require you to lace up your sneakers this weekend. PSO plays ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Monday will bring Star Wars Day (“May...
Farmers in Vermont expected a sheep to have twins. She ended up having rare sextuplets
UNDERHILL, Vt. — Anne O’Connor just kept counting sheep, and it made her anything but sleepy. A sheep owned by O’Connor, who runs Clover & Bee Farm in Underhill, Vermont, with her husband, Gunnar, gave birth to a rare batch of six lambs earlier this month. The sextuplets and their...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 24-26
The time has come for football madness in Southwestern Pennsylvania. But if you aren’t looking to make the trek to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, you can still take advantage of a beautiful April weekend. Here are some things to do. Scott Blasey at Live Casino Fans of local favorites...
Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day
GUTACH, Germany — At the edge of a trail in Germany’s picturesque Black Forest region, waterlogged steps sink into ankle-deep water and mud, requiring careful footing. An ocean away, a sandy trail in the ponderosa forests of northern Arizona demands treading just as deliberately when walkers reach a line of...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 17-19
It’s the final moment of calm before the storm. As we anticipate the NFL Draft descending upon our city next week, Pittsburghers tend to fall into two camps: those excited to head to the North Shore to party, or those ready to stock up on groceries and stay in the...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 17-19
The NFL Draft will rock the region next weekend, so this is the weekend to get out and about to enjoy the calm before the storm. Here are a few things you can do around Westmoreland County. ArtsWalk 2026 Experience the artistic offerings of Greensburg with ArtsWalk this Saturday. The...
How the rich shrink their tax burden
With the IRS expecting 164 million individual income tax returns this year, there’s a common conception that rich people pay less tax in the U.S. than what many would consider fair. It’s a sentiment that shows up in polling on Americans’ attitudes about the federal tax system and animates a...
Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the U.S., according to Census Bureau report
ORLANDO, Fla. — The most popular last names in the U.S might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of this decade, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. “Smith,” “Johnson,” “Williams,” “Brown,” and Jones,” remained the top five last names in the...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 10-12
Is the temperature roller coaster finally over? We know better in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Whether you’re too warm or too cold, head to one of these events this weekend. Spring pop-up market Do you want a fresh look — for yourself or your home — now that winter is nearly over?...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, April 10-12
Construction season may be in full effect, but Pittsburgh is jumping with fun events all weekend long. Set your GPS, try to avoid the traffic and head out of the house. Bailey Zimmerman Country artist Bailey Zimmerman released his second album, “Different Night, Same Rodeo,” last year and is taking...
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it’s safe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Easter is around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how to decorate your eggs. Whether you’re dying eggs for your table spread or planning to hide them for an egg hunt, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to minimize germs and maximize...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 3-5
Easter weekend is here. Before you don your pastels, take the ham out of the oven and hunt for your hidden basket, consider heading out to one of these events around Westmoreland County with your family. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ The Palace Theatre will host a production of the classic Andrew...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 3-5
Not only is it Easter weekend, but it’s also Pirates Home Opener weekend! If you manage to find time between celebrating those two important holidays, here are some things to do around town that will be just as fun. Jurassic Quest Bring the whole family to real-as-life animatronic dinosaurs this...
Why ‘unretired’ seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
PLAINVIEW, New York — Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders. “No tickets. Full stops,” he’d scrawled in the book. “Careful backing up. Watch for pedestrians and bikes.” With a Ph.D in neuropsychology and decades...
