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Unity museum program will provide trip through Pennsylvania highway history
The evolution of Pennsylvania’s road system will be discussed by Jeff Kitsko July 27 at the Lincoln Highway Experience transportation museum in Unity. The program, “Pennsylvania Highways: From Dirt Trails to Concrete Roads,” is set for 7 p.m. at the museum along Route 30 eastbound, southeast of Latrobe. Seating is...
It’s National Mac and Cheese Day: Dig in to these free offers
Yesterday, we celebrated National French Fry Day — but if you prefer your carbs in the form of pasta, today is your lucky day. July 14 is National Mac and Cheese Day. Celebrate by taking advantage of one of these deals: • Stouffer’s brand of frozen prepared foods invites mac...
Zappos tries something new: sell 1 shoe instead of 2
Zappos is trying out new ways to sell shoes: allow shoppers to buy a single shoe at a time or purchase a pair in two different sizes. The tests, which started Tuesday, are aimed at amputees, those with differing foot sizes and others who have been left out by the...
Summer in Ligonier Arts and Crafts set for this weekend
Summer in Ligonier Arts and Crafts is planned for Friday and Saturday in downtown Ligonier. The event, running from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, will feature vendor sales in Diamond Park, along with merchant sidewalk sales. Vendors will offer wares including handcrafted jewelry, carved and painted gourds, pen and ink...
2 Western Pennsylvania shops make list of state’s top creameries
From basic vanilla to chunky rocky road, few things taste better on a hot summer day than a cold scoop of ice cream. Plop it into a bowl, stack it in a cone or blend it in a thick shake, and you have a treat that helps you beat the...
Farmers market returning to Pittsburgh’s downtown Market Square
The Market Square Farmers Market returns Thursday to its namesake home in downtown Pittsburgh. Now in its 16th season, the market was operating temporarily at a location near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to facilitate increased social distancing and pedestrian access. The Market Square venue will be open 10...
It’s National French Fry Day: Here’s where to get some hot deals
Today is National French Fry Day, and restaurants nationwide are marking the occasion by offering free fries and other deals. Deals available at chains with restaurants in Western Pennsylvania include: • Burger King: Several offers, including large fries for $1, are available on the BK app. App specials are listed...
Celebrate Bastille Day with this delicious mussels dish
The French celebrate Bastille Day July 14. Salute them with this easy-to-prepare, delicious dinner. It takes only minutes to cook. Figure about 2 pounds mussels per person. Store the mussels in the refrigerator. The commercially raised mussels available today are cleaner than they used to be. Just wash them in...
Chili, the way you like it, is the easiest route to dinner
Several years ago, my partner and I spent a month in San Antonio, where his family lives. We were both unemployed at the time, so we spent the days driving around the city, exploring and eating all the wonderful food. We consumed a lot of chili. We ate the “authentic”...
Lincoln Highway museum hosts vintage automobilia exhibit
An exhibit of artifacts recalling the early days of the Lincoln Highway opens Saturday at the Lincoln Highway Experience museum in Unity. On loan from a private collector, the automobilia includes vintage tin and porcelain signs advertising cars, tires, oil and gasoline, the oldest of which is a G&J tire...
Greensburg Craft Beer Week planning digital, takeout events
Organizers of Greensburg Craft Beer Week are following the coronavirus-driven trend of planning a series of digital and takeout events. Dates for the fourth annual celebration of local beers are Sept. 18-26. “We are encouraging takeout events where people can register and receive maybe a beer tasting or pairing of...
Wedding interrupted: Aviary offers tropical rain forest room for small weddings
Calling it a “Destination Elopement Close to Home,” the National Aviary is opening up its newly renovated tropical rain forest room for small weddings featuring a waterfall, lush greenery and a few extra guests — the resident birds. “Couples with summer wedding plans interrupted by Coronavirus can still have an...
Station House 7 in Delmont home to weekly food truck afternoons
It could be some time before Jodi Colella is able to host the full-sized wedding receptions, graduation parties and baby showers she’d like to at Station House 7 on Greensburg Street in Delmont. But while she waits for covid-19 health and safety restrictions to ease, she is looking to bring...
Westmoreland County events and announcements for week of July 6
Bingo • Bingo is played from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Lincoln Heights Civic Association, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. Session includes five quickies ($1 for full card) and 20 regular games ($.25 for three-card board). Payout is 50/50. Coffee is free. Church...
Photo submissions needed for 2021 Ligonier Valley calendar
Photos portraying the Ligonier Valley throughout the year are needed for the 2021 Ligonier Valley Calendar Contest, sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce. Photos taken in all seasons should be easily recognizable as being located in the Ligonier Valley and can include landscapes, special events, landmarks and other...
Fort Ligonier’s ‘Tipsy History’ lesson to be online only
Editor’s note: On Thursday, Fort Ligonier announced that the in-person portion of Tipsy History has been canceled, and the event will be online only. Join Fort Ligonier staff members for a drink and some straight talk about the French and Indian War during Tipsy History, billed as a “slightly tamer...
Flavorful rice dish inspired by cookbook of Pakistani cuisine
I was introduced to Pakistani cuisine by Kausar Ahmed and her book “The Karachi Kitchen.” She told me her vegetarian Kausar Rice in her book is a hit with her family. I’ve adapted her recipe for this quick meal. You can substitute any fresh vegetables. Use this recipe as a...
Tips for homemade wedding cakes? Plan and ‘don’t go wild’
Even in a pandemic, folks are getting married. And where there’s a wedding — even a small one in the backyard — there’s usually a cake. Home bakers looking to make their own wedding cakes don’t need a fancy, multi-tiered tower. But how can they create something that rises above...
Was new green onion-flavored Chex worth South Koreans’ 16-year wait?
South Koreans have waited 16 long years for a savory, crispy bite that would satisfy their taste buds and right an infamous wrong. This week, they finally could fill a bowl with the cereal they wanted all along: green onion-flavored Chex. Kellogg’s Korea’s limited-edition flavor released this week, complete with...
How to safely gather for July 4th during pandemic
This is anything but a normal Fourth of July holiday weekend. But there still are ways to safely gather with family and some — the operative word being some — friends while staying safe during the current spike in covid-19. “It is going to be a different holiday,” said Dr....
Here’s how to keep scared dogs safe during 4th of July celebrations
While planning your Fourth of July celebration, don’t forget about your pets. The noise and commotion that people enjoy — like loud music and fireworks — can be a major source of stress, especially for dogs. Though some of the larger municipal displays have been canceled this year, fireworks shows...
Out & About: SupperMarket serves good food, music and timesVideo
Don Eaglehouse of Latrobe came out to the July 1 SupperMarket at the Lincoln Highway Experience for “good food, good music and a beer.” He found all that and more, also partaking of lasagna, a burger and red velvet gob cake. His wife, Sue Eaglehouse, enjoyed chicken and saffron rice....
Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. unveils art initiative, micro offices
The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation on Tuesday unveiled more than 6,000 square feet of office space in a historic building and announced an art initiative. The 130-year-old Lohr Building’s second and third floors will be available for rent. They, along with the first floor, have been revitalized to include their...
Living with Children: Being run by emotion
I have long maintained that the significant per-capita increase in child and adolescent mental health problems since the 1960s is due to the collective embrace of a parenting paradigm that has proven itself to be not only dysfunctional but also dangerous — ironically, to child and teen mental health. This...
Bethel Bakery, Spoonwood Brewing team again, this time for a lemony brew
When life hands you lemons, it doesn’t always have to turn into lemonade. Bethel Bakery in Bethel Park and nearby Spoonwood Brewing Co. decided on a new brew instead. They’ve teamed for a fourth time — this time to create the lemony, cake-infused Lemon Glaze Ale. The beer will be...
