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Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day
Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear. A typical closet is loaded with plastic, woven into polyester activewear, acrylic sweaters, nylon swimsuits and stretchy socks — and it’s...
Penguin Court offers native plant sale, plans master naturalist course
Home gardeners looking to add some local color to their flower beds might choose the purple blossoms of tall larkspur or the broad yellow petals of the wood poppy. They’re two of the more than a dozen new species featured in this year’s native plant sale at the Brandywine Conservancy’s...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 19-20
Happy Easter! But even if you don’t celebrate, it’s still a great weekend to buy too much chocolate, eat too many jelly beans and put that sugar high to good use with these Pittsburgh-area events. Eggstravaganza at the Aviary Kids of all ages can take part in this seasonal event...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 18-20
Raid your Easter basket, fill up on chocolate and jelly beans, and put that sugar high to good use by getting out to some fun events around Westmoreland this weekend. ‘Godspell’ This musical — originally conceived at Carnegie Mellon University, and with music and lyrics by notable CMU alum Stephen...
The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep
BETHLEHEM — Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike...
Millions tune in for 24-hour live coverage of Sweden’s epic moose migration
Before Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” began airing Tuesday, Ulla Malmgren stocked up on coffee and prepared meals so she doesn’t miss a moment of the 20-day, 24-hour event. “Sleep? Forget it. I don’t sleep,” she said. Malmgren, 62, isn’t alone. The show, called ” Den stora...
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium to open ‘Ice Age: Frozen in Time’ exhibit
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Highland Park is welcoming some new — well, actually really, really old — animals. More than 50 animated lifelike prehistoric figures from 31 species come to life in “Ice Age: Frozen in Time.” Dating back in time 2.58 million years to the deep freeze...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 11-13
It’s a great weekend to love animals, music and the city we live in. Celebrate Pittsburgh — and yourself! — with these five events around town rocking all weekend long. 412 Day Block Party 412 Food Rescue will be celebrating 10 years of supporting the community on Saturday, 4/12. Included...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 11-13
Spring is springing, and there’s no better time to get the family together for an outing, invite your friends to a fun night on the town or savor a solo trip to one of these fantastic events. Art on Tap: Art-Fools Day The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s monthly adult...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 4-6
With rain in the forecast, it may be tempting to stay inside and scroll on your phone all weekend. But why do that when there are heaps of (indoor) events to enjoy instead? Here’s a few ideas. Steel City Con If you’re a big pop culture fan, there’s nowhere better...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 4-6
The weather may be unpredictable this time of year, but every weekend is a good opportunity to get out into the community, make new friends and have some fun. Volunteer fair Looking for a way to give back this spring? This is a great opportunity for neighbors of all ages...
April Fools’ Day jokes permeate social media on popular accounts
With April Fools’ Day comes an onslaught of sometimes hilarious and sometimes pointless jokes online, and this year is no different. Pennsylvania’s own posted some jokes. The City of Pittsburgh Republican Committee shouted out Democrat Mayor Ed Gainey and mayoral challenger Corey O’Connor. “With over a decade each in public...
April Fools’ Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide
From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day will be celebrated on Tuesday with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes, so make sure to triple check viral posts and don’t leave your back open to any stray sticky notes. The jokesters’ custom has been around for hundreds of...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 28-30
It’s an artsy, tasty, dance-y, rocking weekend in Pittsburgh and with so many unmissable events, there’s no way you’ll run out of things to do. Get dressed up, grab some friends and enjoy! ‘Madama Butterfly’ Pittsburgh Opera will mount this groundbreaking new production of a Puccini classic this weekend (and...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 28-30
Indoors and outdoors, music and art, fun and fresh air and even more are planned for this weekend in Westmoreland County. What’s on your agenda? Here are some events to consider. March for Parks As the weather warms, the beautiful Westmoreland County parks will become more busy, with plenty to...
Muslims at Islamic center in Marshall celebrate Ramadan as holy month nears end
Three times a week, hundreds have gathered around sundown at the Islamic Center of Western Pennsylvania in Marshall to celebrate and break their fasts during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Fasting during Ramadan, which happens to align with the month of March this year, is one of the five...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 21-23
Spring is officially here. It’s time to leave winter behind and look forward to many warmer days (and nights) enjoying the outdoors. But while temperatures are still keeping us indoors, here are some events this weekend to keep you occupied around Westmoreland County. Maxim Lando with the WSO For the...
Dolly Parton, ‘doing better,’ reappears to open Dollywood where her late husband had 1 rule
As the Grand Ole Opry marked 100 years Wednesday night, Reba McEntire said what many people may have been thinking: The party wasn’t the same without Dolly Parton throwing down. “It’s been a great night of celebration, but of course, it’s just not the same without you,” McEntire said to...
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it’s an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The number of...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 14-16
If turning out for the St. Patrick’s Day parade isn’t your thing, there are lots of other events happening around the city this weekend — and even some non-green-beer-related holidays to celebrate. Check out some ideas here. Shamrock and Roll Time for weekend two of Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s new festival,...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 14-16
Prepping for a festive St. Patrick’s Day? Before you break out the shamrocks, bake your Irish soda bread or stock up on green beer, here are some events to check out this weekend in Westmoreland. Starship live Hit makers from the ’70s and ’80s, Starship will be performing at the...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 7-9
Time to spring forward! It’s tough to lose that hour just for the sake of daylight savings, but you can have just as much fun this weekend as any other with what’s happening around town. The Thaw This new three-weekend festival from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will (hopefully) take us...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 7-9
Ready to spring forward? Even if this weekend is an hour shorter than last weekend, you can still have just as much fun with these events. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Fall down the rabbit hole and join Keystone Contemporary Ballet on the adventure of a lifetime with “Alice in Wonderland” this...
Do you need fluoride treatment after a teeth cleaning? Dental experts weigh in
When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay. “It’s something I felt like I should get done,” the 22-year-old University of Kentucky student said. “It’s something I’m...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 28-March 2
We’re all ready to put winter in the rear view, and there’s some hope now that March is here. But there’s still a chill in the air, so here are some fun things to do on (hopefully) one of the last winter weekends for a while. Jurassic Quest For the...
