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Fan favorites at Kennywood? Roller coasters, of course
Testing, testing. It’s all that remains before eager riders can climb in and take off on Kennywood Park’s newest ride, The Steel Curtain. The structure is complete, the final piece of track placed atop the coaster. And yinzers — and other roller coaster aficionados — are way past ready. According...
Daytrippers: Head to historic Harmony
Looking for a day trip replete with history, food and maybe a little weaving? Look no further than the little town of Harmony. Packed with early American history, Harmony offers visitors old-world German charm amidst specialty shops, eateries and preserved buildings. Tourists frequent annual Harmony events including a German Christmas...
How to grow and harvest shallots
Question: My husband planted some shallot starts in the garden last fall. They sprouted this spring and they seem to be growing pretty well. This is our first time growing shallots, and we both just realized we have no idea how and when to harvest them! Advice would be appreciated....
Plant those pollinators: Gardeners urged to think big, start with trees
Peggy Anne Montgomery has spent a lifetime in the garden, and for the last 15 years she’s tried hard to create a pollinator-friendly landscape. The horticulturist and account executive for the Garden Media Group is championing the cause by informing gardeners about the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and Pollinator Week,...
Outer Banks beachcombers find ancient shark tooth
There are large fossil deposits along the North Carolina coast but not everyone is lucky enough to spot an ancient bone while walking the beach. Beachcombers last week found a fossilized tooth from a prehistoric shark and got some verification from the experts at North Carolina Aquariums’ Jennette’s Pier facility...
Lost wallet? More cash means you’re likelier to get it back
People are more likely to return a lost wallet if it contains money — and the more cash, the better. That’s the surprising conclusion from researchers who planted more than 17,000 “lost wallets” across 355 cities in 40 countries, and kept track of how often somebody contacted the supposed owners....
Extra crispy meets crunchy as KFC serves up Cheetos sandwich
Crispy chicken gets a cheesy crunch as KFC introduces a sandwich with a layer of Cheetos. After testing in a few markets, the restaurant chain famous for chicken with a crisp crust is going national with their Cheetos-filled creation. The Cheetos Sandwich will be available at KFCs for just four...
Krispy Kreme bakes up new ‘kreme’-filled doughnuts
Krispy Kreme apparently believes its new doughnut is out of this world. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, on July 20, 1969, the doughnut maker is releasing new original doughnuts, filled with Classic Kreme and Chocolate Kreme. It’s even released a tongue-in-cheek video linking...
Ligonier home tour features everything from estates to apartments
The most intriguing stop on the 15th annual Inside Ligonier Valley — A Home Tour might not be a house at all. Among the seven featured properties on the June 22 tour is Penguin Court, the 923-acre former estate of the family of the late Tribune-Review publisher Richard M. Scaife....
Greensburg bridal salon joins gown giveaway for service members
Military service members and first responders who are planning to tie the knot will have a chance to walk down the aisle in style without busting their budget, thanks to Operation Wedding Gown. Greensburg’s MB Bride & Special Occasion is partnering with national nonprofit Brides Across America to offer free...
Celebrate summer — Go Skateboard DayVideo
Started in 2004 by the International Association of Skateboard Companies, Go Skateboard Day — June 21 — celebrates the summer solstice by encouraging skaters to make their favorite sport a top priority. Started in the late 1940s as a way for surfers to enjoy days without waves, skateboarding has more...
Pittsburgh’s Trusst Brands lingerie company launches new collection
The right fit is it. Just ask Sophia Berman, founder of Pittsburgh-based Trusst Brands, a company she started because she saw a huge need in the market for a new bra technology that actually supported breast weight effectively. “So many women I knew were fed up with pain points caused...
Norvelt celebrating 85th with annual picnic
Norvelt will celebrate its 85th anniversary this year and the Westmoreland Homesteads-Norvelt Historical Society is planning a community picnic to mark the occasion. “We usually get about 85-90 former residents,” says Ann Riggen, society president. “People like to get together and see each other. We have three or four people...
Myrtle Beach tourist gets photos of sharks swimming near beachgoers
A visitor to North Myrtle Beach spotted sharks lurking near swimmers in the ocean below her hotel balcony and has the pictures to prove it. Ginger Gilmer from Tennessee was high above the action when she captured the photos. “Not one person had an idea of what was lurking around...
Autism Speaks walk planned at Storybook Forest
Laurel Highlands Autism Speaks Walk will be held at Idlewild & Soak Zone’s Storybook Forest this year. Children and adults with autism, their families, friends, colleagues and neighbors are welcome to participate in the Sept. 8 event at the Ligonier Township amusement park. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions...
Want to spend the summer pool-hopping? Hotels.com has a job for you
If you enjoy spending your summer poolside, Hotels.com has a job for you. The company is seeking applications for a “poolhop” position. “This summer, we’re hiring our first-ever ‘Poolhop’ to travel across the country researching the most epic hotel pools from coast to coast,” an online application reads. “It’s a...
‘Let’s Move’ at Phipps Conservatory this summer
Get moving at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens beginning Monday. “Let’s Move Pittsburgh Summer Fun Days” are five days where young and old can participate in games and crafts as well as fitness activities. The initiative is about developing healthy habits because Phipps is committed to leading children toward a...
Celebrate summer with Pina Colada Cupcakes
Pina coladas for everyone! Enjoy the taste of the classic summertime cocktail, now as a cupcake. These are kid-friendly and the perfect way to incorporate fresh pineapples in your desserts. You can use canned pineapple, but if you have the time to crush a few slices of fresh pineapple, go...
OpenTable shares tally of top-rated Pittsburgh area restaurants
A restaurant booking service has revealed their monthly tally of best reviews in the Pittsburgh area. OpenTable says they analyzed more than 400,000 new diner reviews to arrive at their top ten recommendations and they break them down by category. These have been voted the best of Diners’ Choice. The...
Beverly’s Birthdays hosts shower for needy moms
Expectant moms who can use a little help preparing for their little one’s arrival may qualify for an upcoming “Itty Bitty Birthday Cheer” community baby shower. Beverly’s Birthdays, a nonprofit based in North Huntingdon, provides birthday celebrations for children experiencing homelessness and for families in need. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m....
PizzaFest brings art of the pie to Pittsburghers
The upper crust of Pittsburgh’s pizza chefs is about to square off to help foodies determine which style of hand-crafted artisan pizza they think is a cut above the rest. “PizzaFest — A Slice of Delish” is a newcomer in a city that already has festivals celebrating pickles, pierogies, tacos...
What’s Brewing? An IPA primer on the summer’s finest
In Part 1 of 2, let’s take a look at some of the various types of IPAs you don’t want to miss this summer. Whether an IPA (India Pale Ale) is super hopped, unfiltered or spiked with fruit juice to create a shandy, they are here to stay. Using hops...
Take a virtual 360-degree ride on Kennywood’s Jack Rabbit
The Jack Rabbit is one of Kennywood’s most iconic, thrilling rides. Sure, there will be those who would argue with that, but they’re just misinformed. For those who have had the pleasure of riding, they understand. For those who haven’t, they’re missing out. Until now. While nothing will ever be...
Best Buy begins selling high-end exercise equipment
They had to do something to replace the CDs and DVDs. Best Buy is getting into the fitness business, with the announcement that it will sell upscale home exercise equipment like Flywheel stationary bikes, Hydrow rowing machines and NordicTrack treadmills. The equipment is available now at bestbuy.com and will be...
Jeni’s Ice Cream to bring free scoops to Pittsburgh area
Free Ice Cream! Now that we have your attention, Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is bringing its “Jeni’s Makes Summer Better 2019 Truck Tour” to Pittsburgh this weekend. The company, which has 10 locations spread throughout the country from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, but none in Pittsburgh, is...
