Lifestyles category, Page 176
Duck Donuts now offering deliveryVideo
Your day just got a little sweeter. The legendary Duck Donuts has started delivering their circles of sweet goodness to the door of your home in some locations. There’s no minimum so go ahead and order yourself a little something. Duck Donuts DELIVERS! Enjoy free delivery week now until June...
Western Pa. companies help fuel healthy snacking
Summer travel is in full effect and the next time you think about grabbing a bag of chips at a gas station — think again. Local producers are offering up healthier alternatives. Here are a few to consider the next time you set out on an adventure or just need...
Top Picks from the Wine Cellar: 6 to try with those tasty summer salads
Summer should be about sharing relaxing moments outside on fine sunny days. Savoring a casual, yet creative summer salad paired with a glass or two of wine provides the perfect opportunity to do so. Stick to salads that go beyond just lettuce and croutons by adding fresh seasonal ingredients. In...
Financial analyst: New Kraft Heinz CEO faces ‘monumental challenge’
A financial securities analyst says the Kraft Heinz Company may be running out of cash, and its new CEO has a “monumental challenge” on his hands. Guggenheim Securities analyst Laurent Grandet told Yahoo! News that Miguel Patricio, who will take the company’s CEO reins on July 1, will need to...
Social network for knitters bans Trump talk on its website
NEW YORK — A free, 8-million strong social network for knitters, crocheters and others in the fiber arts has banned talk of President Donald Trump and his administration. The new policy on Ravelry.com was posted Sunday. The post says the site took the action because it can’t provide a space...
Fayette County’s first dog park to open
South Union officials will host “Tails on the Trail,” an event marking the opening of Fayette County’s first dog park, at the new site at the corner of Cinder Road and Barton Lane. The 12-2 p.m. event on June 30 welcomes dogs and their people to have some off-leash fun....
Out & About: Loyalhanna Brewfest tops off perfect summer day
“Save Water. Drink Beer.” Well, you need water to make beer, but never mind — it’s still a great slogan and it adorned T-shirts worn by volunteers at the inaugural Loyalhanna Brewfest. Hosted by the Loyalhanna Watershed Association, the festival was held June 22 on the grounds of the Ligonier...
Out & About: Handbag bingo benefits WCCC scholarship fund
Some lucky ladies left Westmoreland County Community College on June 20 with swanky new handbags. They were the big winners of Heels and Handbags Designer Bag Bingo, hosted by the college’s Black Awareness Committee. There were no heels this year, but there were plenty of chic bags to be won,...
Out & About: You Are Here exhibit blurs lines of reality
There’s always some thought-provoking artwork on display at You Are Here gallery in Jeannette. The current exhibition is “Blurred Reality,” running through Aug. 4, with works exploring the point where reality morphs into legends and dreams. The artists explored the question, “Why are we here and what are we doing?”...
Out & About: Photo exhibit inaugurates new Hanna’s Town gallery
The gallery in the new History Education Center at Historic Hanna’s Town is hosting its first exhibition, “Scenes of Westmoreland: Visions in Light,” featuring photos taken by members of the Westmoreland Photographers Society. The show, running through the end of August, is a study in the beauty of Westmoreland County,...
Dealing with the top clutter culprits in each room
Every organizational challenge is different, but the causes of clutter in each room of a house are often similar: People have either too much stuff or inadequate storage spaces — or both. Here’s a room-by-room rundown of the biggest clutter culprits and what to do about them. Master bedroom A...
Stay out of son’s conflicts
Question: Our son is 13 and in the seventh grade. Last week he came home from school complaining about how a few of his friends have been bullying him. The same boys were at his birthday party just the weekend before and they seemed to get along fine. Sometimes they...
Much-needed baby shower delayed by sister’s upcoming bridal shower
Dear Carolyn: As inappropriate as it feels to “need” a baby shower, my husband was just laid off and we, after several miscarriages, are finally expecting our first child in August. My successful, established, younger sister very recently announced her upcoming nuptials at the end of the summer. My mother...
Send that checked bag packing for a better travel experience
For me, packing for a one- or two-week vacation is often a tug of war. The desire to pack light competes with the temptation to fill a jumbo suitcase with a variety of outfits and accessories, plus some “maybe” ensembles (those that may or may not be worn to that...
Make nicely glazed, unimpeachable peachy grilled chicken
Too many recipes for glazed grilled chicken give you meat that’s scorched or sickeningly sweet — or both. We wanted nicely glazed, unimpeachable peachy grilled chicken. To start, we sprinkled the chicken with salt and pepper and let it sit for at least an hour before cooking to season the...
DiAnoia’s Eatery launches quarterly Italian dinner series
Although most of us are likely not packing our bags and heading overseas for a foodie tour this summer — darn — DiAnoia’s Eatery is offering a dinner series with a taste of Italy, no passport required. Chef Dave Anoia and co-owner Aimee DiAndrea are launching a quarterly culinary experience...
Travel tip: Old Bethlehem steel mill hosts Blast Furnace Blues
Carrie Blast Furnaces in Rankin isn’t the only old steel mill in Pennsylvania that’s been repurposed as an arts venue. There’s also SteelStacks, once the home plant of Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem. Five idle blast furnaces loom over the 10-acre site offering concerts, festivals, food, arts programming, family fun and...
4 common fungal diseases and how to manage them
We’ve certainly had our share of rain this spring, and as a result, I’ve been hearing from gardeners about various fungal issues appearing in their landscapes. Fungal diseases tend to be exacerbated in wet weather due to the spores easily germinating on wet plant foliage. While there are dozens of...
When that ‘rock’ is actually a horseshoe crab and the beach becomes a respite from the city
DEWEY BEACH, Delaware - It’s become a rite of summer, at least for children who have grown up near one of Washington, D.C.’s best-known dives. For the past 22 years, Bill Duggan, the owner of Madam’s Organ, has been rounding up kids - and now the kids of kids who...
Things going to dogs at ugly canine competition
Things are starting to get ugly in the picturesque California town of Petaluma. Indeed, the place will go to the dogs when the winner of what’s being billed as the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is announced Friday night. The affair is shaping up to be hideous. Nineteen contestants featuring droopy...
Video: Tourists scramble as Outer Banks waterspout tips boats, rips off shingles, kills powerVideo
Vacationers were forced to run for cover as a fast-moving, violent storm hit the Outer Banks Thursday evening. The popular North Carolina beach vacation area lost power and had several trees toppled by the large waterspout, reports OBX Today. Shingles were reported ripped from roofs in Kill Devil Hills. WITN-TV...
Boaters spot whale off coast of Ocean City
Fishermen looking for sharks caught a glimpse of something bigger last week. Chasin’ Tides Charters shared a video of a whale surfacing near their boat off the coast of Ocean City, Md. “You never know what you may see while out on the ocean,” they wrote June 17. “Tonight while...
Music, food bank, story time at Ligonier Country Market
Acoustic singer/songwriter duo The Evergreens, from Johnstown, will share their indie folk music with visitors to Saturday’s Ligonier Country Market. Also this week, patrons can learn more about the services the Westmoreland County Food Bank provides to those in need. In addition, representatives from the Ligonier Valley Library’s children’s department...
‘Puppy dog eyes’ are as convincing as they seem, researchers say
If you think it’s adorable when a dog raises its eyebrows and makes sad-looking eyes, you are not alone. Apparently, evolution is to thank for that heart-melting expression that can result in extra treats or cuddles. A group of researchers, including a Duquesne University professor, have determined that while dogs...
Connellsville tour sites highlight art, history and gardens
The Connellsville Area Garden Club will share the city’s highlights with visitors during its Connellsville Art, History and Garden Tour. Suitable for driving or cycling, the go-at-your-own-pace tour is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 29. The tour will feature five public art spaces, such as Coke to Spokes, the...
