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From pancakes to prime rib, Mother’s Day takeout options abound
The good news is that, even though you can’t take Mom out to eat on Sunday, you still can treat her to a special Mother’s Day meal. The better news is that you don’t have to cook it yourself. Restaurants around the area are offering a variety of takeout brunch...
Pittsburgh-area nonprofits develop alternatives as signature fundraisers are canceled
This past Saturday would have been Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s annual Spring Hat Luncheon. The event not only has an attendance roster of 600 of Pittsburgh’s fashionable who’s who, it raises more than a half-million much-needed dollars for the nonprofit. With the covid-19 pandemic, the luncheon didn’t go off as scheduled...
Living with Children: Why small classrooms are overrated
“No rational person would argue that the smaller the class size, the better, right?” asked the radio talk show host. “I think I’m a rational person,” I said, “and I can offer proof that smaller class size propaganda is nothing but, well, propaganda. Small classes are overrated. Individual attention is...
Ligonier Country Market will open with new safety rules in place
The Ligonier Country Market will open May 23 for its 45th season — with some adjustments mandated by the covid-19 pandemic. The market is held 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, rain or shine, at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association Farm, off West Main Street and Route 30 in Ligonier Township. Organizers also are...
Nemacolin to reopen with limited occupancy, private butlers
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington plans to partially reopen its five-star hotel — Falling Rock — on May 8. Private butlers will provide each guest with a customized itinerary and will be available 24/7 via phone call, text or video for assistance. All guests will receive a mask, hand sanitizer...
2005 video game event offers insights into coronavirus pandemic
Video games tend to be viewed as a fun departure from reality by those who play them and a total waste of time by many who don’t. It might be that neither of those perspectives is very close to the truth, as illustrated by the way a 15-year-old event in...
Living with Children: In defense of homeschooling
In his November 1863 address at Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that the men who lost their lives on that battlefield had done so in order that “government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.” Lincoln was restating a principle first set...
5 virtual vacations you can take right now
It is the start of yet another week of staying at home to curb the spread of the coronavirus. We are looking forward to the day we can again hop a plane, train or automobile and explore the world. But until we get the all-clear from officials, you can take...
At National Aviary, Dottie the penguin’s best medicine is loveVideo
The coronavirus shutdown has made all of us aware of how hard it is to be away from the ones you love. But that sense of longing isn’t just for people. Penguins have feelings, too. Take Dottie, a penguin at the National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side. In October, the...
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival still on — at least for now
While so many summer events have been canceled, the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival is still on for July 2-5 in Twin Lakes Park — at least for now. “We’re moving ahead, at least until we hear from the governor on May 8th on what’s allowed for large gatherings,” said...
Latrobe student spearheads TikTok video cancer fundraiser
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority chapter at Washington & Jefferson College hosts an annual softball tournament to benefit the Glock Foundation, which raises funds for breast cancer research, clinical trials, patient care and education. It’s a cause that’s close to the hearts of sorority members, since the foundation was created by...
Tailor your virtual socializing to fit your family and friendsVideo
The covid-19 pandemic has forced people everywhere to learn ways to be social while maintaining social distance. From Slack chats to Zoom meetings to Facebook Live cooking clubs, there’s a way for just about everyone to find respite from the day-to-day boredom and isolation of quarantine. Game nights, happy hours,...
National fundraiser supports Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and other libraries
A library isn’t just a physical building with books. Patrons are connecting with libraries during the coronavirus pandemic through eBooks, virtual story times, job help and other online resources. Donations are being accepted today for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh through Library Giving Day. The library needs financial help to...
Westmoreland County residents can share stories for pandemic archive
What’s your covid-19 story? Westmoreland County residents are invited to share their pandemic experiences for a digital archive being created by the Saint Vincent College History Department and the Westmoreland Historical Society. “The public is encouraged to submit personal stories about family life, work, school and relationships, along with videos,...
Greensburg-based Feeding the Spirit offers free Saturday meal distribution
For nine years, Feeding the Spirit has offered a free Thursday dinner to those in need at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Greensburg. With the church closed during the coronavirus-related shutdown, the organization needed to come up with a “Plan B,” said Deborah Thackrah, founder of the local nonprofit that...
Improving your home’s function as refuge
When your entire life is happening inside your home, it matters how that space feels and functions. Interior designers often focused on this even before self-quarantine, asking clients how they spend their time at home and how various rooms might make them happier. These questions get at the real purpose...
Living with Children: What to do about aggressive 3-year-old at home and school
Question: My 3-year-old son tends to react physically when he’s mad at a preschool classmate instead of talking it out and letting the teachers intervene. We have encouraged him to use words when he’s angry, but he doesn’t seem to get it. Today he bit a classmate (the second time...
Greensburg Community Days canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The upcoming Greensburg Community Days festival has been canceled. Uncertainties surrounding coronavirus-related shutdowns led to the decision, said Trudy Ivory, Greensburg Recreation Department facilities manager. The 26th annual event was scheduled for May 21-23 at Lynch Field. The long-running kickoff to summer features a midway, games for all ages, crafts...
Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites
NITRO, W.Va. — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store’s display were starting to outnumber the full ones. Gardeners are feeling the need for seed, grabbing packets off shelves at an accelerated rate....
Quarantine 15: Stop the weight gain with a few painless stepsVideo
What’s the difference between the “Freshman 15” and the “Quarantine 15”? For college freshmen who played sports in high school, the dreaded weight gain might start when they no longer have that regularly scheduled exercise. Then there are the late-night pizza deliveries and fast food runs. And, let’s face it...
At-home workouts: Flatten your tummy as you flatten the curveVideo
“Covid-15” memes abound, referring to the weight we’re afraid we’ll gain without access to gyms, fitness centers and exercise classes. Laps between the couch and the fridge aren’t going to keep you fit while you’re sheltering at home, but there are plenty of ways to flatten your tummy while you’re...
Online sales keep Western Pa. breweries, distilleries, wineries in business during coronavirus pandemic
In the age of coronavirus, we drink alone. But sales figures from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, based on heavy traffic to its Fine Wine & Good Spirits website, and reports from distilleries and wineries in the region since the covid-19 pandemic shut down the Keystone State a month ago...
How should you spend your stimulus check? Here is what experts say
The check is not in the mail. But that big coronavirus stimulus check — up to $1,200 for singles, $2,400 for married couples and an extra $500 for each qualified child — might be in your bank account if the IRS has direct deposit information on you. Some families will...
Carnegie Science Center plans daily online Earth Week activities
Carnegie Science Center will celebrate our home planet with virtual Earth Week programs and activities on social media April 20-26, while the facility on Pittsburgh’s North Shore is closed due to covid-19 restrictions. The center’s Three Things, a curated list of something to read, something to watch and something to...
American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life of South Hills plans online ‘Woofstock’
The American Cancer Society is going online this year for its annual Bark for Life of South Hills fundraiser. Normally held in Pittsburgh’s South Park, the event will be held virtually on April 25 due to covid-19 restrictions. Dog owners who register are encouraged to take photos of themselves walking...
