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‘Chalk the Walk’ art activities planned in Latrobe, Murrysville
Colorful drawings and uplifting messages will cover the Lincoln Avenue Trail in Latrobe on Saturday, as Latrobe-GLSD Parks & Recreation and Latrobe Art Center host a free art activity. “Chalk the Walk” is scheduled for 9 a.m.-7 p.m. all along the trail that runs the length of Lincoln Avenue, from...
Phipps summer flower show delves into ‘The Hidden Life of Trolls’
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens delved deep into the forest, folklore and fairy tales for its new “Summer Flower Show: The Hidden Life of Trolls,” running through September. Guests are welcomed to the immersive, interactive exhibit by animatronic troll mascots named Fen and Ivy, who give tips on how to...
Tiki boat tours back on Pittsburgh riversVideo
They are recognizable by their thatched roofs and bamboo poles gliding along the river. The Hawaiian-style huts belong to Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh, a company that offers sightseeing tours on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers. They will be on the water this weekend for a fourth season. “Pittsburgh is perfect...
Youngwood to debut Wings Across Westmoreland art installation
Wings Across Westmoreland alights in Youngwood on Saturday, with the unveiling of a new set of wings highlighting the borough’s unique history and culture. The artwork, part of a countywide art initiative sponsored by Westmoreland Cultural Trust, will be presented to the public at 11 a.m. along the Five Star...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend, May 7-9
Hide and seek Join the City of Greensburg Recreation Department for a free evening of hide and seek tag from 5-7 p.m. today at Lynch Field, 520 New Alexandria Road. The session is the first in a weekly Community Backyard Games series. While the activity is geared toward school-aged children...
Put it in a pot: Planting in small spaces yields big results
Cut flowers, potted plants and hanging baskets are all traditional Mother’s Day gifts. But did you ever think of giving Mom a tomato plant? A container garden just might be a refreshing and tasty way to think outside the Mother’s Day gift box — or pot, as it were. “A...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this Mother’s Day weekend
It’s been awhile, but we’re back with our listing of things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend. Happy Mother’s Day. Hopefully, we’ll dodge the rain. Enjoy. Walk for a cure The annual Susan G. Komen Greater Pennsylvania Virtual More Than Pink Walk is Sunday. The event, which raises...
Tips for being an ally during Mental Health Awareness Month
“In life, you’re either heading into a storm, going through a storm or coming out of a storm.” The pandemic brought that old saying to the forefront, said Rachel Jackson, Excela Health manager of outpatient behavioral health. “During the pandemic, we’ve certainly seen an increase in anxiety and depression related...
Paddling sojourn on Conemaugh, Kiski rivers returns after pandemic hiatusVideo
Paddlers will have an opportunity to explore the “Past, Present and Future” of a key local waterway when the Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn returns on June 3-6, after last year’s cancellation because of covid-19 pandemic concerns. The 44-mile float downstream from Johnstown to Apollo, on mostly flat water, is appropriate for...
Living with Children: Why most magic words don’t work
Many if not almost all of today’s parents believe in magic words. They do so because the mental health professional community has for 50 years or so told them children can be reasoned with, a claim that exposes the general lack of intellectual rigor in the mental health professions. Magic...
Ligonier photos needed for annual chamber of commerce calendar contest
Photos portraying the Ligonier Valley throughout the year are being sought for the 2022 Ligonier Valley Calendar Contest, sponsored by Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce. Submissions can be photos taken in any season and should be easily recognizable as being taken in the Ligonier Valley. Subjects can include landscapes, special...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: April 30-May 2, 2021
Gifts for mom — or anyone The Alpha Productions Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Show is running through May 9 during regular hours at Westmoreland Mall. Dozens of artisans are offering a wide variety of handmade and vendor goodies, such as handmade jewelry, artwork, home décor, gift items and more....
Excela Westmoreland nurses treated to Cold Stone Creamery gift cards
Nurses at Excela Westmoreland Hospital will have a cool Nurses’ Week. They’ll be receiving $5 gift cards from Cold Stone Creamery as part of a corporate outreach program honoring nurses who have been on the front lines during the pandemic. “A little cup of ice cream was the least we...
The Westmoreland’s Cafe Marchand set to reopen after pandemic closure
After being closed for more than a year because of the pandemic, Cafe Marchand at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will reopen Wednesday. The cafe will offer grab-and-go service with a limited beverage and snack menu. Because of covid-19 restrictions, food and beverages cannot be consumed inside the Greensburg...
Living with Children: The key to being a better father? Be the best husband you can be
Guys! Guys! Your wives are having enough trouble putting their children and priorities into proper perspective without you adding to the muddle. Keep it straight, please. I’m referring to the media voices telling you to be better fathers. Three times in the last six months or so I’ve been invited...
Strike a pose: Yoga returns to Market Square
Take a deep breath. Yoga in the Square is returning. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will once again partner with a variety of local yoga studios for twice-weekly classes in Market Square. Each 60-minute outdoor session is free. Classes will be held at 10 a.m. Sundays starting May 2, and at...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: April 23-25, 2021
Fresh and local Saturday is the season opener for the Greensburg Farmers Market at Lynch Field, 520 New Alexandria Road. From 9 a.m.-noon, shop for locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with a variety of baked goods, prepared foods, jellies, honey, sauces, meats, wine and spirits and other seasonal items....
Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild raise pay for employees
Kennywood, Sandcastle Waterpark and Idlewild & SoakZone announced Friday the three parks will be raising the hourly rate for most workers from $9 to $13. Hourly pay rates at Kennywood and Sandcastle for employees at least 18 years old, or graduating high school seniors —will be $13 an hour. For...
Artists paint in great outdoors for Latrobe Art Center showVideo
Latrobe Art Center had a Paint-Out this week, with about a dozen artists scheduled to work “en plein air” around the community. Their paintings will be shown and sold at the center from Monday through May 1. With snow forecast on Wednesday and cold temperatures lingering through the rest of...
Greensburg’s Caffe Barista Marketplace opens farmers market sectionVideo
Danielle Bowman came from Murrysville to check out the newly renovated and rebranded Caffe Barista Marketplace in downtown Greensburg. Caffe Barista tacked “Marketplace” onto its name with the addition of a fresh-and-local farmers market section, which officially opened Thursday. “I saw their signs on Facebook, and I think it’s great,”...
A stable home: Former horse barn converted in Sewickley Heights, listed at $1.2MVideo
The four horse paddocks remain in the basement of the barn-turned-luxurious home in Sewickley Heights. The details in the former working horse farm preserve its history, while modern additions create a spacious up-to-date living space. The barn house is on the market for $1,185,000. “This is an incredibly well-built home,”...
It’s your move: Pittsburgh police invite the public to play chess in Market SquareVideo
David Shifren carries a chess set in his car. It’s more than a childhood game that his late father Leonard, who died in October, taught him to play. “Chess puts everyone on an utterly equal playing field,” said Shifren, a Pittsburgh Police Community Resource Officer for Zone 4 in Squirrel...
Pandemic puts tulips, bluebells, cherry blossoms in hiding
HALLE, Belgium — There is no stopping flowers when they bloom, blossoms when they burst. Unfortunately, people have been stopped from enjoying them these days. In pandemic times, when so much goes against the grain, some beauties of nature are no longer embraced but kept at bay. From Japan’s cherry...
Living with Children: Kids should be taught to keep feelings private
One of the more unfortunate consequences of relying on advice from mental health “experts” concerning parenting matters has been a one-dimensional understanding of child discipline. Because of the infiltration of psychological theory into child rearing, most parents conceive of discipline as being all about correcting behavior. Indeed, a child’s behavior...
Belle Vernon collectibles business gets ‘Remixxd’ as it expandsVideo
People will collect just about anything. Just ask Don Spagnolo, owner of an an online collectibles marketplace based in Belle Vernon. Last year, he bought fixtures from a bar that was going out of business, and the beer tap handles turned into a surprisingly hot seller. “They’ve been in such...
