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Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival has a new location, same authentic fare
Taco about a food festival. The annual Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival will feature more than 25 food trucks selling authentic hand-held fried tortillas, folded and filled with seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and tomatoes or a variety of ingredients. The event is from noon to 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 at...
Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival returns to Mt. Pleasant TownshipVideo
Traveling the region selling beef jerky is turning into a fine retirement for Greg and Gayle Tompkins. The husband and wife take Ohio-based Tommy’s Jerky to fairs and food festivals, including the 28th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival, taking place through Monday at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds in...
Labor Day: Fun facts, travel tips, picnic fare and that rule about white
The first Monday in September is set aside to recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers. It’s also a last hurrah of summer, as family members and friends get in that last trip, party or other warm-weather special event. Here are some fun facts about Labor Day and...
Signature Dish: French onion soup a perennial hit at Oliver’s Pourhouse in Greensburg
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. French onion soup is often thought to be a cold-weather staple, but that’s not the way it works at Oliver’s...
Shadyside Market & Deli closing Walnut Street doors after 69 years
Ken Lehn would often grab an apple from Shadyside Market & Deli without paying. “As I walked out the door, I would say, ‘Hey Sara, can you please add this to my account?’ ” Lehn, of Shadyside, said Monday. “And she would.” Co-owner Sara Mineo handles the books at the...
Living with Children: Tighten up deadline for adult child to move out
“We should, like, what? Give him a year to figure out his life and move out?” I’m talking to the parents of a 21-year-old male, who instead of going to college or into the military, delivers pizzas, eats pizzas (he gets an employee discount) and plays video games. I’m having...
Taking a spin in Pittsburgh on an e-scooterVideo
Sometimes when writing a story, it’s best to experience the topic that you are chronicling. For this particular newspaper story, the assignment was to report on the 1,000 orange and black Spin electric scooters that have been seen throughout the city of Pittsburgh. So, I took a spin. Having never...
West Hempfield Elementary School’s new playground open for funVideo
West Hempfield Elementary School students have a new playground. The playground, located at the Wendel Road school, opened to students last week and features three slides with a connecting bridge, climbing pieces, an all-inclusive merry-go-round, a spin cup, an orb rocker with four seats and a platform where children can...
Burlington to join Target on first floor of former Kaufmann building in Pittsburgh
The developer of the historic Kaufmann’s building has signed Burlington to lease a portion of the building that also will include a Target store. The art deco building is between Fifth and Forbes avenues and Smithfield Street and Cherry Way in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Its large bronze clock...
Out & About: Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary hosts French-themed dinner
Guests received a “bienvenue” as they arrived at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center on Saturday to dine in white at an outdoor dinner hosted by the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary. Chairwoman Darlene Delaini, a former French teacher, was inspired to model the event after the Diner en Blanc, first hosted...
Want to set fire to your mouth? You need to try Mountain Dew Flamin’ Hot
A lot of people are asking — why? Why would Mountain Dew combine its flavor with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? The answer is likely just because they can. So they did. Mountain Dew said it “is no stranger to pushing flavor boundaries and Flamin’ hot is no exception.” “MTN DEW tapped...
Kennywood introduces Phantom Fall Fest
Kennywood on Friday announced a new Halloween-inspired experience. Phantom Fall Fest debuts on Oct. 1. It combines two events the park has held in the past – Phantom Fright Nights and Happy Hauntings. There will be daylight activities for families and scarier experiences for others at night. “Phantom Fall Fest...
BBQ, Bourbon & Brews festival comes to Monroeville
Remember Isaly’s ham barbecue? The one of a kind chipped-chopped ham in a tasty sauce served on a fresh bun. A Pittsburgh favorite, it will be one of the items on the menu at BBQ, Bourbon & Brews. The food festival is from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday at...
Dig deeper: Extend growing season with these fall gardening tips
One thing that distinguishes fall gardening from spring gardening is the pace, said Elizabeth Pesci of Greensburg. “In the spring, there are so many things that have to be done on a schedule; but in the fall, you can take your time and go a little slower,” said Pesci, who...
Signature Dishes: Hefty fish sandwiches a staple at Snyder’s Bonfire in Allegheny TownshipVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. It’s a fish dish that keeps the customers coming back to Snyder’s Bonfire Restaurant and Lounge in Allegheny Township. Cod is...
Best friends organize A-K Valley photo shoot to help women feel comfortable in bathing suits
Lucille Gearhart walked with a cane as she made her way down the steps to the Vandergrift pool in Veterans Memorial Park. The 91-year-old donned a green, black and white tankini top and black, skirted bottom. It was time for the bathing suit photo shoot. “I’m doing this for my...
Living with Children: Psychological parenting is a prescription for enabling
Question: In your column, you have often spoken of “psychological parenting.” What, exactly, do you mean by that? Answer: Answering your question requires that we first unpack the word “parenting.” The definition is simply “what parents did not do before the 1960s,” which is when parents began putting children at...
Favorites meals to satisfy the family on school days
Each school day calls for a multitude of meals and snacks to make sure little learners are energized for time spent in the classroom, playing with friends and completing their homework. From breakfast to dinner and sweet rewards after a long day of educational activities, it’s important to keep the...
Out & About: Latrobe Art Center paints the town yellow with annual gala
Staff members of Latrobe Art Center and Ricolita’s Cafe got a jump on the Yellow Tie Gala by taste-testing prototypes for the event’s signature cocktail. Assistant Director Joe Bellack was the mixologist. The quaff that received final approval was served at the annual nightclub-slash-block party held Friday in the center...
Canine comfort: Therapy dogs at UPMC cancer center bring soothing and smilesVideo
She’s big, furry and makes people smile. The 115-pound canine walks through the halls of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside every Thursday. As the animal strolls with owner Amy Bischoff, the pair certainly draw attention. They’re stopped within the first few steps. Questions are asked. What is the dog’s...
The Westmoreland plans Central, South American culinary experience
Diners are invited to take a culinary trip south of the border via the Border Cantos Dinner at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Presented in conjunction with the “Border Cantos | Sonic Border” exhibition showing through Sept. 5 in the Greensburg museum, the dinner...
Signature Dish: Prime rib at proudly ‘old-school’ Grieco’s Carefree Inn of Indiana TownshipVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com Prime rib still rules as the signature dish at Grieco’s Carefree Inn Restaurant in Indiana Township. Grieco’s opened in 1981...
New Girl Scout badges focus on navigating changes in society
Girl Scouts will have new ways to learn how to navigate a changing society via 28 new badges in the areas of entrepreneurship, math in nature and digital leadership. “In light of parents’ top concerns for their children as they handle the increasingly digital world, the new Girl Scout badges...
Bloomfield ice cream shop for sale, minimum $350K asking priceVideo
Joe and Jennifer Argenas want to sell their ice cream store. But not to just anyone. They own Twisters Soft Serve Ice Cream on Main Street in Bloomfield. The couple is looking for the new owner to continue the business of serving quality soft and hard ice cream, milkshakes, Italian...
Girl Scout Adventureful cookie is new for 2022 sales season
The new Girl Scout cookie embodies the spirit of contemporary scouting. “Adding a cookie to our lineup for 2022 is exciting for our cookie customers and our Girl Scouts, but the Adventurefuls are more than just a new delicious cookie to try,” said Patricia A. Burkart, CEO of Girl Scouts...
