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Scottdale Historical Society hosts ‘Downton Abbey’ teaVideo
While awaiting the Sept. 20 theatrical release of “Downton Abbey,” local residents can slip on their long, white gloves, don their fanciest clothes and indulge in high tea at the Historic Loucks Homestead in Scottdale. The Scottdale Historical Society will host its fifth Downton Abbey Tea fundraiser with two seatings,...
Home-style is always on the menu at Creekside DinerVideo
William Buchholz, 93, of Kiski Township likes to keep his kitchen clean. By dining out. The on-the-go senior visits Creekside Diner along Route 66 in Washington Township daily for his lunch and dinner. “I like to order whatever’s on the menu,” Buchholz says. “I like all of the food here,...
Out & About: SummerSounds wraps up 20th concert series seasonVideo
Another successful SummerSounds concert season is in the books. The 20th year of Greensburg’s weekly free summer music series wrapped with an Aug. 30 performance by SHEL, a Colorado-based indie-folk group comprised of four talented sisters. Sisters Eva, Hannah, Sarah and Liza Holbrook were “born in a five-year span and...
Terracotta makes a color comeback in new home furnishings
There was a time not that long ago when designers were tearing out anything terracotta-colored, whether it was tile, painted walls or upholstered furniture. A darling hue of the ’80s, the brownish orange — evocative of terracotta earthenware — was considered dowdy and done. But like so many examples of...
Travel tip: Bean soup festival celebrates humble-but-hearty dish
There’s a festival for just about everything, including the humble-but-hearty bowl of bean soup. The 128th McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair is set for Sept. 8-14 in the Snyder County community of about 900. The festival has its roots in an 1883 gathering of local Civil War veterans, who...
Yuengling readies for Oktoberfest with new design
As part of its 190th anniversary celebration, Yuengling is debuting a new design and packaging for its Oktoberfest. Back with a brand new look, the beer still reflects the brand’s rich German heritage and brewing expertise, according to a release. The fan favorite sold out before Halloween last year. Copper...
Childless sister tries to assume coveted title of ‘Grandma’
Dear Carolyn: Being a grandmother is very important to me. The title of grandma is a badge I wear with a great deal of pride. My husband’s sister “Charlotte” never married and has no children. She encourages the youngsters to address her as Grandma Charlotte. I resent that she tries...
Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, ‘The Waltons’ legacy lives on
Deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, miles from any multi-lane highway (or any straight road, for that matter), through dense forests of Virginia pine and over trickling streams, I heard a familiar voice. “Illi-noa? Why that’s a ways away from he-uh, suh.” The woman at the front...
Stuffed mushrooms a welcome dish on summer party menu
On Labor Day weekend, some are making plans to attend parties and backyard barbecues while others are planning menu items sure to cater to every guest. If you’re looking for a dish to bring or to serve, you’re covered with Ann Sheroda’s Stuffed Mushrooms. The Scranton resident loves to entertain...
Corn fresh off the cob stars in these unbeatable summer recipes
Corn: It’s more than just a standard of measurement of elephants’ height. It’s also a most venerable vegetable. And it’s summer, which means it is time for corn. And that is reason to celebrate. I decided to make corn in five different ways. That’s five of my six favorite ways...
With proper care, artichokes can survive Pennsylvania winters
Most gardeners like to take chances on plants. We push the boundaries and try our hands at growing plants that might not be cut out for our climate just because we like to experiment. I make it a point to grow something new-to-me in the vegetable garden each year. Whether...
Company seeking ‘Official NFL Taste Tester’Video
Betting tips website PicksWise is looking for a few fans of both football and food. The winning “football foodie” will have a chance to earn $500 and become the company’s “official NFL Taste Tester” for the upcoming season, in a bid to find the best signature dish across the league....
Out & About: Free summer music continues at The Palace Theatre
The nights are getting a little cooler and darkness is coming a little earlier, but summer isn’t over quite yet. There’s still one more chance to say “Thank Goodness It’s Summer,” at the final installment of the Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s free TGIS summer concert series on Sept. 5. Jeff Perigo...
Ligonier Country Market features music, arts, crafts
Musical acoustic singer/songwriting duo The Evergreens of Johnstown will bring their indie folk style sounds to Ligonier Country Market on Aug. 31. The market is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday on the Loyalhanna Watershed Farm off Route 30. Among the special features will be a free craft project for...
Knowing when to prune is just as important as knowing how
Pruning is one of the most fundamental tasks in gardening, and knowing when to trim is as essential as knowing how. Pruning woody plants at the wrong time can interrupt bloom cycles and damage stressed plants. “It’s time to prune whenever your pruners are sharp” is an old adage that...
Gross-looking corn smut a traditional Mexican culinary treat
We always grow a nice big patch of sweet corn in our backyard, but this year some of the ears have some kind of growth on them. Our neighbor said it was smut, which is a type of fungus apparently. The growths are gray and deformed. They look really gross....
Art show inspired by women opens at Garden and Civic Center
Latrobe artist Mary Ellen Raneri says she has long considered an exhibition of artwork inspired by women. Partnering with Ligonier artist Raven Cintron, she is making that happen with the 35-piece show, “The Art of Woman,” opening Sept. 3 at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road....
Milkshake Factory debuting ‘Shalieve Shake’ to honor Steelers’ Ryan Shazier
The Milk Shake Factory will celebrate the opening of a new location in the McCandless Crossing shopping center on Friday with a pep rally featuring Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will include giveaways, a band, cheerleaders and a DJ. The company...
Labor Day arts and crafts festival offers food and fun, too
Shopping more than 200 exhibitor booths is just the start of the fun at the 26th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. “In addition to the eclectic mix of arts and crafts, we have a variety of musical entertainment...
Cheerio! Britsburgh Festival keeps getting bigger and better
The Britsburgh Festival just keeps getting bigger and better. The fifth annual event organized by British-American Connections Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that celebrates ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain, expands to a full week this year. Britsburgh starts on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and runs through Sept. 8, with more events...
Out & About: Young artists show a hit at Greensburg Art Center
Greensburg Art Center’s inaugural Young Artists Show was hung on the walls of the center’s all-purpose kitchen-classroom. Next year, it might have to take over the main gallery. The one-afternoon show took place Aug. 25, highlighting the work of children ages 3 to 18 who took summer art classes or...
Magazine shorts Sheetz, picks Wawa as best fast food in Pennsylvania
In the battle between Sheetz and Wawa for Pennsylvania convenience store supremacy, Wawa just found a new supporter. Wawa, based in southeastern Pennsylvania and stretching only as far west as Lehigh Valley, was named the best fast food in the Keystone State by Food & Wine. The magazine wrote about...
‘Jelly brains’ emerge in Pennsylvania lakeVideo
Gooey blobs are living in a Monroe County lake. Visitors to Skytop Lodge near Canadensis just might catch a glimpse of these melon-sized bryozoans, or jelly brains, reports WNEP-TV. The colony of moss animals is harmless and indicators of healthy water. They were intriguing to guests on guided nature walks...
Westmoreland Historical Society plans house tour, cocktail party
The Westmoreland Historical Society is offering a first-ever inside view of the restored Hon. John B. Steel House (circa 1910-12), now part of the Westmoreland History Center at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield. Two period rooms on the first floor and second-floor staff offices will be the setting for the...
Blackburn Center seeks Red Sand Project volunteers
The Blackburn Center will again sponsor the Red Sand Project to raise awareness about human trafficking, and is seeking volunteers to assist with installation. An art installation created by artist Molly Gochman, the project asks volunteers around the world to place red sand in sidewalk cracks. The grains of sand...
