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Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 18-20
This past week has been long and chilly, but this weekend should be sunny and warm. Shake off that workday gloom and have some fun in the community with these events. Sweets on the Streets You sweet tooth is calling you down to this sugarfest in downtown Greensburg this Saturday....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 11-13
It’s getting chilly out there! For those who like a day in the brisk autumn air, there’s some great events for you this weekend. For those trying to keep toasty — and avoid turning on the furnace too early — we’ve got you covered, too. Here are some things to...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 11-13
The nights are really starting to get chilly in Western Pennsylvania. Whether it’s to enjoy the crisp weather or just try to avoid firing up the furnace, here are some things to do out and about this weekend. Fort Ligonier Days Commemorate the 266th anniversary of a pivotal battle in...
Reenactors, artisans, parade bring diverse appeal to Fort Ligonier Days
The 18th and 21st centuries will intersect in Ligonier this weekend as the town hosts the annual Fort Ligonier Days. The festival’s historical appeal includes reenactors portraying French and Indian War combatants and one of the country’s founding fathers — no, not George Washington. Live entertainment, a parade and vendors...
Spirit Halloween stores morph into Spirit Christmas
From ghosts to garland, scary to sparkly. You’re most likely familiar with Spirit Halloween, the pop-up retail chain that sells costumes and decor, sometimes in vacant big store buildings. Shoppers can soon welcome the holidays with Spirit Christmas stores. For the first time this year, some Spirit Halloween stores will...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 4-6
It may be October, but not every activity has to be about the fall season. Between football games, pumpkin carving and Halloween costume selection, maybe you need a break! Here are a few things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Dormont Street and Music Festival Take a stroll through Dormont...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 4-6
Welcome to October, when the weekends are full of football, pumpkin carving and Halloween costume-making. In between, there’s plenty of fun to be had at local events. Here are a few suggestions. Apple ’n Arts Festival This weekend will be jam-packed with live music and fun at the Delmont Apple...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 27-29
Spooky season is here! Enjoy the sounds, sights and scents of fall, if that’s your thing — or avoid it altogether if it isn’t — with events and activities around the area this weekend. Here are some suggestions. Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk For the second year, Prime Stage Theatre...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 27-29
Had a tough week? There are some nifty events and activities in Westmoreland County this weekend to relieve your stress. Fall festivals abound, and there’s a variety of other things to do: Civic Society Harvest Festival Join the Southwest Greensburg Civic Society in celebrating the season with a Harvest Festival...
Halloween superfans see the culture catching up to them. (A 12-foot skeleton helped)
Home Depot was about to launch something big — really big — when the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020: a 12-foot skeleton. “There were a lot of internal discussions. It was like, is there going to be Halloween this year?” said Lance Allen, senior merchant of decorative holiday...
The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to a champion of the trend
Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea. The trend is gaining traction in Australia and Europe, says Dale Whelehan, CEO...
Before you sign up for a store credit card, know what you’re getting into
NEW YORK — When Mykail James was 19 and working a holiday job at Victoria’s Secret, she took out a store credit card with a $2,000 credit line. When her school break was over, she realized she could no longer afford the payments. After missing a few, she paid off...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 20-22
Well, that’s an official wrap on summer, folks! It’s time to think about chilly nights, mugs of hot apple cider and the scent of falling leaves. Here are a few things to do while ushering in autumn during a still-warm weekend. Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival This weekend, musicians will fill...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 20-22
The official end to summer — the September equinox — is here. With warm weather forecast for this weekend, there’s time to enjoy a few more days of fun and sun before chilly nights and falling leaves arrive. Bachman-Turner Overdrive The classic rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive will bring its music...
Instagram teen accounts to be made private
Accounts for any Instagram users under 16 will now be made private, Meta announced Tuesday. Users will now need a parent’s approval to change the restricted settings, called “Teen Accounts” — which filter out offensive words and limit who can contact the account, NPR reported. The changes are being made...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 13-15
It may be Friday the 13th, but there’s a scary amount of fun stuff going on around Pittsburgh. Take a jaunt around town for tasty food, cool art or awe-inspiring homes. Pittsburgh County Fair Even in the city, it’s still possible to get homemade and homegrown products. Visit Allegheny Commons...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 13-15
If everyone gets through Friday the 13th, there’s still plenty of weekend left to get out and about. Here are some happenings to brighten up the days ahead: Hispanic heritage celebration Observe Hispanic Heritage Month with The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on Sunday. The museum is open from 10...
Piping seminars, sheepherding demo join Ligonier Highland Games
Scottish dogs will have their day at the Ligonier Highland Games, back for the 65th year on Saturday. After an absence of some years, a popular sheepherding event will return to the Idlewild & Soak Zone grounds. There are plenty of other returning favorites, including traditional Celtic dances, a national...
Got Rizz? Co-founder of new dating app on using AI as your matchmaking wingman
NEW YORK — Can artificial intelligence be an effective wingman? Roman Khaves, co-founder and CEO of Rizz, thinks so. The AI dating assistant app analyzes screenshots of conversations you’re having on other platforms — from Tinder to iMessage — and crafts reply suggestions. Rizz has amassed millions of downloads since...
Latrobe Italian Festival returns with parade, food, music ranging from rock to opera
A new diverse mix of musical entertainment and food is slated for the third annual Latrobe Italian Festival, returning this weekend to the city’s First Ward neighborhood. Organized by Michael Ciotti, owner of 512 Coffee and Ice Cream, and his father, Paul, the festival will offer more than 50 food...
5 things do to in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 6-8
Look, of course it’s the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season and a good percentage of the weekend will be taken up by all things Black and Gold. But maybe a palate cleanser from all that Iron City is in order? If so, check out these events for a chance...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s a busy weekend in Pittsburgh! With three days off to bask in the last of summer and football season right around the corner, the city has plenty of excitement and relaxation to offer. If you want to avoid the insanity of the North Shore, there are definitely other happenings...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
There’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that we’ve arrived at Labor Day, signaling an unofficial end to summer. The good news is that a three-day weekend is coming up. Here are some fun events to take the sting out of summer’s close and help you enjoy...
Edmunds: The 5 biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car
Car buyers have more tools than ever to get the right vehicle at the right price. Still, mistakes can happen quite easily. Often, car buyers get blinded by emotion or rushed timing. Edmunds’ experts reveal the five biggest mistakes car shoppers often make and offer tips to avoid them. Trading...
‘Shrek’ rave brings nostalgia and strobe lights to Roxian Theatre
Once upon a time — in 2001 — an animated children’s film called “Shrek” was released. It eventually spawned a trio of sequels (with a fourth currently in development), television shows, a Broadway musical, a slew of Internet memes and … a traveling rave. “Shrek” was highly popular even at...
