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Dior transforms Mumbai’s Gateway of India into fashion rampVideo
MUMBAI — In a glittering splash of luxury fashion Thursday, Dior transformed Mumbai’s grand, historic Gateway of India monument into a runway laden with celebrity, beauty and craftsmanship. Flanked by the brightly lit, iconic Taj Mahal Hotel, the spectacular decor turned the heritage site in India’s entertainment and business capital...
Congress to consider new no-fly list for unruly passengers
U.S. Senate and House members proposed a new no-fly list for unruly passengers on Wednesday, an idea that was pushed by airline unions but failed to gain traction last year. The legislation would let the Transportation Security Administration ban people convicted or fined for assaulting or interfering with airline crew...
A versatile spring vegetable for holiday meals: Asparagus
What better ingredient for a spring holiday meal than a seasonal food favorite like asparagus? It’s at the top of my can’t-wait-for-spring vegetable list. Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, baked, grilled, or broiled. Pretty much any way you can cook a vegetable. It is harvested from February to...
Women brewers highlighted at Craft Beverage Expo in Pittsburgh
When it comes to the craft brewing industry, it’s no longer just a man’s world. “There are more women in the industry than people realize,” said Jen Walzer, owner of Inner Groove Brewing in Verona and Allentown and a board member of the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild. “There are head brewers...
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League playersVideo
LOS ANGELES — MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters. Video gamers are now able...
Former Unity fitness facility converts to pickleball courts
Charles and Stephanie Pienaar closed Omega Fitness and Crossfit Ageless in Unity last year when they decided to attend Bible college in Colorado. That left them wondering what to do with the building at 3595 Route 30 East, across from Lazor Furniture, the third facility housing the fitness business they...
Easter brunch recipes highlight eggs, spring ingredients
Whether your Easter morning involves a sunrise service, an egg hunt or just relaxing at home, at some point you’re going to need a good meal — boiled eggs and chocolate bunnies aren’t going to sustain you for the whole day. Easter brunch is a tradition for many people, whether...
Out & About: The Westmoreland says ‘slainte’ to St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so the saying goes. A green-clad crowd filled The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on March 17 for an evening of “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” at the monthly Art on Tap 2.0 happy hour. Museum staffers Darrah Resnick and Sarah Rowe greeted them with...
Classic cocktails, with variations, for summer entertaining
The arrival of spring means summer entertaining season isn’t far behind, which is an excellent excuse for a home bartending refresher. Because like changing a tire and ironing a shirt, crafting a cocktail is one of those skills adults should have at least a passing familiarity with. Equipping yourself is...
Ligonier Township farm with 175-year legacy lists for $1.8 million
The next owners of a 150-acre Ligonier Township property won’t just be buying a farm — they’ll be continuing a legacy. About a mile north of Ligonier Borough, Kananga Farm is listed with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services for $1,825,000. “It has a history to take into the future. To...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: March 24-26
Shop the night away The Greensburg Night Market will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the second-floor event space at Live Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall. More than 50 vendors are scheduled to be present, offering products including foods and beverages, bath and beauty products, home decor,...
BrewDog closes Pittsburgh brewpub in East Liberty
Three years after opening a sparkling new brewpub in Pittsburgh, the multinational brewery chain BrewDog has closed the doors at its East Liberty location. BrewDog is based in Scotland and has a U.S.-based brewery in Ohio. In a statement, the company said it is closing a small number of its...
What the Fed rate increase means for your credit card bill
NEW YORK— The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by another quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as part of an ongoing effort to ease inflation by making borrowing more expensive. If you have money to save, you’ll probably earn a bit more interest...
Kennywood to celebrate 125 years with new ride, other amenities
When it opens next month, Kennywood will celebrate 125 years with some new looks. In its quasquicentennial year, the West Mifflin amusement park will debut Spinvasion, the first ride of its kind in the U.S., Kennywood officials said during a media tour Wednesday. “Spinvasion and other new experiences will wow...
Supreme Court chews on Jack Daniel’s dog toy dispute
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor’s bottle and label. The question for the court has to do with whether the toy’s maker infringed on Jack Daniel’s trademarks. Arizona-based...
Coconut? Marshmallows? Feelings run hot for ambrosia salad
NEW YORK — “My name’s Joyce,” drawls a neighbor to Edward Scissorhands, “and I noticed that you have not tasted any of the ambrosia salad that I made especially for you.” Johnny Depp’s character in the 1990 cult film opens wide to receive a giant spoonful of the fluffy pink-tinged...
Top 10 places to see cherry blossoms around the world
Sure, tulips are lovely, and roses sublime. But the pale pink froth of sakura — or cherry — blossoms is extraordinary. Tripadvisor recently ranked the best spots around the world to see these blossoms — and it’s hardly surprising that two Japanese cities top the list. These beautiful cherry trees...
Paul Newman’s camp for sick kids rises from the ashes
ASHFORD, Conn. — Amarey Brookshire was devastated when she heard about the fire at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for seriously ill children — her camp. The February 2021 blaze destroyed much of the retreat in the woods of eastern Connecticut, which was founded by the late actor...
For a golfing vacation, Branson, Mo., is a ‘world-class destination’
BRANSON, Mo. — Kirk Elmquist wants Missouri golfers to know how lucky they are. “I think the world has recognized Big Cedar as one of the top resorts to play golf, and it’s right here in your backyard,” says Elmquist, the executive director for the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement...
Comforting Syrian soup pulls almost everything from pantry
The Syrian soup shurba w’kibbeh is pure comfort food, a rustic mixture of meatballs and rice in a simple tomatoey broth that’s redolent with warm spices. It’s also a prime example of the complex flavor you can build by drawing on ingredients already in your pantry. This recipe from our...
Penn Township couple readies to open ice cream shop in Murrysville
A Penn Township couple is opening a franchise of a popular Pittsburgh-based ice cream maker. Brian and Lori McBarron will operate the 10th location of Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream at the Blue Spruce Shoppes in Murrysville. “It’s close to home,” said Lori McBarron of Harrison City. “With the traffic that...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: March 17-19
Slainte! Don your best green garb for “Shamrocks and Shenanigans,” a St. Patrick’s Day-themed Art on Tap 2.0 planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St., Greensburg. The 21-and-older happy hour will feature a specialty cocktail, locally brewed green beer,...
Sewickley couple launches Burgh Bus — interactive comedy show, party ride
The Burgh Bus takes riders on more than a trip to and from school — owners Nick and Kat Walker refer to it as a form of “Pittsburgh transportainment.” “It is different than anything else you can do in Pittsburgh,” said Ryan McBride, of Bellevue, who has ridden several times....
Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top U.S. dog breedVideo
NEW YORK — For the first time in three decades, the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed, according to the American Kennel Club. Adorable in some eyes, deplorable in others, the sturdy, push-faced, perky-eared, world-weary-looking and distinctively droll French bulldog became the nation’s most prevalent purebred dog last year,...
U.S. government ponders the meaning of race and ethnicity
Nyhiem Way is weary of people conflating African American and Black. Shalini Parekh wants a way for South Asian people to identify themselves differently than East Asians with roots in places like China or Japan. And Byron Haskins wants the U.S. to toss racial and ethnic labels altogether. “When you...
