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Greensburg Ladies Night will be shopping fun for everyone
Ladies Night in downtown Greensburg is not just for the ladies, says chairwoman Ashley Stevens. The special shopping event was given the name when it began “decades ago,” Stevens says, but “it’s a great night for shopping with your kids, your friends, your husbands, really everyone.” Downtown merchants will keep...
5 things to do in Westmoreland: Nov. 8-10Video
With Election Day in the rear-view mirror, it’s a good time to cast off the weight of the world (or at least, the weight of local politics) and find something fun to do. Here are a few events promising a good time this weekend in Westmoreland County: Step back in...
Starbucks rolls out reusable red holiday cups
If red (white and green) cups are back at Starbucks, can Christmas be far behind? The coffee giant on Thursday premiered its holiday designs “created to evoke mini moments of joy for customers and partners. It’s fun, festive and uniquely Starbucks,” said Jen Quotson, vice president of Starbucks Creative. Customers...
Move to bigger venue means more of everything at Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer
With vinyl record sales on the upswing, the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is a good place to get in on the trend and stock up on some retro platters. And it won’t be just LPs available on Nov. 9 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh’s North Side, says organizer Michael Lutz —...
Digital wallets like Apple Cash can’t help if you’re scammed
My desperation to see Ariana Grande in concert created the perfect trap. Instead of seeing her sing about love and loss, I got sucked into an online ticket scheme that cost me $75 and a big chunk of my pride. Con artists often get away with scams like these because...
Get the scoop on the ‘Unexplained’ from Bigfoot, UFO experts
Event organizer Kelly Simon of Simon Event Management in Greensburg knows that her audiences are fascinated by the unknown – from UFOs and Bigfoot to ghostly spirits and paranormal activity. It’s why people will turn out in droves to hear first-hand accounts from folks who swear they’ve come face-to-face with...
Dance-off to benefit United Way senior companionship program
The United Way of Southwestern PA will host a Champions of Dance competition from 6-11 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Ramada by Wyndham Greensburg Hotel & Conference Center in Hempfield. The annual event benefits United Way’s Open Your Heart to a Senior initiative, which matches volunteers with seniors to provide...
Spanx founder buys Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Grease’ pantsVideo
NEW YORK — The founder of Spanx was revealed to be the successful bidder for the skintight satin pants that Olivia Newton-John wore in the movie “Grease.” Sara Blakely told “CBS This Morning” on Tuesday she plans to frame the pants and hang them at Spanx’s headquarters in Atlanta because...
Decorating early for Christmas makes you happier, expert says
There are two types of people: Those who decorate early for Christmas and those who hate those people. Sure there might be some shades of gray (or red and green), but generally there are two major camps. And both sides are passionate when it comes to defending their turf. What...
Flowers looking tired? How to extend their vase life
Nothing brightens a tabletop or a bookcase or a windowsill quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers. Whether you buy them on a grocery stop or cut the last of the blooms in your garden, they are simply lovely. Fresh cut flower arrangements are, however, fleeting, but you can keep...
Living with Children: The ‘portal’ lures parents into micromanaging school work
The portal. It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, the gateway to an alternative universe that lures, then traps the unwary, in its nefarious web of illusion, where things are never what they seem. If the previous sentence sounded to you like Rod Serling intoning the intro...
Pink or blue? Some gender reveal parties take dangerous turn
It was supposed to be a happy moment, a chance to declare the sex of a soon-to-be-born baby with a blast of color and burst of attention on social media. But the gender reveal party explosion that killed an Iowa woman this weekend highlights the extreme lengths some families go...
Latrobe Art Center plans ‘Polka Dots & Plaid’ auction fundraiser
Attendees have the opportunity to don artful outfits for Latrobe Art Center’s annual signature fundraiser, “An Evening in The Neighborhood XII: Silent & Live Auction.” “Polka Dots & Plaid” is the theme for the semi-formal event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at Latrobe Country Club. “This fundraiser helps us...
It’s Pittsburgh vs. the whole sports world in new trivia game
If watching the Steelers this season isn’t challenging enough, make game night a true game night by adding a few rounds of the new Pittsburgh Against the World Sports Trivia Game. The latest creation of You Gotta Know Games tests fans’ knowledge of not only Pittsburgh sports, but also information...
Paranormal Pennsylvania: Scary Halloween (and beyond) tales abound
It’s the bewitching time of year and Western Pennsylvanians know the region has seen its share of supposed UFOs and Bigfoot sightings for decades to add to the ghostly mix of the season. UFOs Independent film director Cody Knotts premiered “Kecksburg” Sept. 12 to a crowd of more than 1,000...
A splash of color can refresh the kitchen without a remodel
Some days, do you look around your kitchen and think about ripping it apart and starting fresh? But a full kitchen remodel isn’t in the cards? That’s no reason you can’t give your kitchen’s look and feel a little boost. The easiest way to change things up is to add...
Living with Children: Son playing war games has mom worried
Question: My normally happy 6-year-old son has recently started incorporating death and war-like games into his imaginative play. He isn’t and has never been a mean-spirited child, but his dad and I just divorced (amicably), and I feel like he’s having trouble dealing with it. For example, he has started...
Latrobe party scares up Halloween fun for kids
The Latrobe Art Center and Latrobe-Greater Latrobe School District Parks and Recreation are teaming up to host a creative Halloween party for kids. Set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the art center, at 819 Ligonier St., the evening offers children ages 5-12 the opportunity to design their own...
Regional photographers win prizes, spots in Laurel Highlands tourism guide
This year’s winning images for the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau’s 15th annual Laurel Highlands Photo Contest are a colorful salute to the area’s people, plants and animals, places, festivals and events. From close-ups of cute kids and critters, to fairs and air shows, landscapes and a church under starry skies,...
Pour Tour maps out Laurel Highlands’ craft beverage purveyorsVideo
West Overton Village and Museums in East Huntingdon anticipates reviving its own history by producing and selling whiskey by next year. Already, though, the historical site is a designated stop on the new Laurel Highlands Pour Tour, which offers free passports visitors can take to many of the region’s craft...
Friendly, furry faces recognized for easing Westmoreland court proceduresVideo
What could have been a cacophony of canines instead was more a parade of well-behaved — and mostly silent — pooches at the Westmoreland County Courthouse on Thursday. During an appreciation luncheon, the dogs and their handlers were recognized for participating in the nearly year-old therapy dog program, launched by...
Shopping, snacks planned at Hanna’s Town candlelight open house
A Nov. 8 candlelight open house will recreate 18th-century ambience at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield. Set for 4-8 p.m., the free event will feature food and drink and the opportunity to shop for new holiday merchandise at the historical site at 809 Forbes Trail Rd. Visitors will be greeted...
America’s scariest haunted house requires doctor’s note, 40-page waiver, safe wordVideo
This is no neighborhood fundraiser haunted house. In fact, you’ll be paid $20,000 if you make it through. No one has. Russ McKamey runs the scariest fright house in the country and it’ll cost you just a bag of dog food (McKamey has five dogs) to enter, reports WFLA.com. The...
You Are Here offering Lean On Me cane making workshop
You Are Here in Jeannette is offering an upcoming cane-making workshop in which participants can decorate a cane for a friend or family member, or for their own use. Jen Costello, a founder of the art space with Mary Briggs, also is founder of the Lean On Me Project, which...
Transgender woman loses lawsuit against estheticians who refused to wax her male genitalia
A human rights tribunal in British Columbia has ruled against a transgender woman who said she was refused wax services at more than a dozen beauty salons. According to the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, Jessica Yaniv identifies as female, but has male genitalia. Yaniv contacted the businesses via Facebook messages requesting...
