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Eat’n Park, Turner Dairy Farms partner to create Smiley Cookie Milk
Turner Dairy Farms in Penn Hills has taken its milk plenty far off the beaten path in the past, with flavors ranging from strawberry to chocolate-banana to the “Star Wars”-themed blue “Blue Banthamilk.” Its latest offering comes as part of a partnership with local mainstay Eat’n Park: Smiley Cookie Milk,...
Italy to ban mammoth cruise ships from Venice as of Aug. 1
ROME — Declaring Venice’s waterways a “national monument,” Italy is banning mammoth cruise liners from sailing into the lagoon city, which risked being declared an imperiled world heritage site by the United Nations within days. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said the ban was urgently adopted at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday...
Living with Children: Why bad behavior at school can go unchecked
When I ask a teacher, “What is the biggest problem you face?” The answer — there has never been an exception — is “parents.” That is certainly a recent phenomenon. My parents were not a problem for my teachers, nor were the parents of my friends. We were afraid of...
Birding tips offered at Westmoreland Land Trust workshops
Visitors who stop to smell the flowers growing on the grounds of the Donohoe Center might be surprised what they can find if they also take time to listen to and look for birds. “When we’re busy doing other things, we don’t look to see the things that are right...
Kraft serves up mac and cheese flavored ice cream
How about some macaroni and cheese ice cream for dessert? A mashup of the dinnertime staple and the cold treat is coming for a limited time from Kraft Heinz, the Pittsburgh and Chicago-based company, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, which is based in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Kraft Macaroni & Cheese...
Sunday Fundae at Greensburg’s Lynch Field takes place of Ice Cream Blast
Children will have a chance to make up for fun time lost during the pandemic at a Sunday Fundae event planned for noon-3 p.m. Sunday at Lynch Field, off New Alexandria Road in Greensburg. Hosted by Wesley Family Services and the ParentWISE Program, along with City of Greensburg Recreation Department...
Shortcut no-knead bread recipe yields crusty, artisanal masterpiece
Shortcut. For some, that’s a kitchen blasphemy. “Do it right or don’t do it at all!” they shout. If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly! OK, fine, but that kind of gatekeeping could keep a big chunk of people from learning some valuable skills — and from...
Living with Children: How to stop kids from living out soap operas
Will my profession — psychology — ever get it? Beginning in the 1960s, the psychological mainstream asserted that nearly all child mental health problems were caused by parents who did not allow children to express their feelings freely. The claim was snatched out of the thin air of speculation, as...
Out & About: Greensburg, Latrobe art centers present ‘Art Neighbors’ awardsVideo
“I didn’t expect that.” That was the reaction of Ed Korinko of Manor when his cold cast bronze sculpture, “Bald Eagle,” was named Best in Show in “Art Neighbors,” the annual joint exhibition presented by the Greensburg and Latrobe art centers. Awards were announced during a July 8 reception at...
Variety is the spice of upcoming Greensburg Garden Center garden tour
Greensburg Garden Center’s upcoming garden tour will transport participants to outdoor spaces reminiscent of the British Isles, the tropics and places in between. Set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 31, the tour will feature seven gardens arranged along a self-driving route that begins in New Alexandria, reaches out...
A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in U.S.
Alina Clark is about as tired of her pandemic wardrobe as her comfort clothes are stretched and torn. “I have four sets of jeans, seven shirts and five sweaters that I wear every week,” said Clark, co-founder of a software development company in Los Angeles. “They’re everything I’ve worn in...
Year of virtual events highlights career opportunities for court reporters, captioners
At a time when large numbers of people are taking a critical look at their careers after more than a year of massive economic upheaval during the covid-19 pandemic, Community College of Allegheny County professor Mary Beth Johnson has a suggestion: court reporting. “I’ve taught court reporting for 45 years,...
Allegheny County Council paves the way for the return of Picklesburgh
The Allegheny County Council paved the way Tuesday evening for Pittsburgh to become Picklesburgh once again. Council unanimously granted a temporary license to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to bring the festival to the city’s Andy Warhol Bridge from Aug. 18-23. “Every year, it gets better and bigger,” Council President Pat...
Beer me: Americans drinking more craft brews with higher alcohol content, Pitt study finds
Americans are drinking less beer overall but more craft beer with higher alcohol content, University of Pittsburgh research shows. At Coal Country Brewing in Ebensburg, owner Mike Kutchman said people like craft beer not necessarily for its high alcohol content but for its quality. “They like a higher-quality beer with...
Study finds that gray hair caused by stress may be reversible
While not concretely backed by science, there is a widespread belief that a high amount of stress could cause one’s hair to turn gray. Now, a new study has not only provided a solid link between stress and hair color but has even confirmed that this phenomenon may, in fact,...
Get organized: North Side woman writes book about tools to get through the clutter
The green bench on the cover of the book has a distinct meaning. “I chose a bench because anyone can sit on a bench,” Jill B. Yesko said Thursday inside Kingfly Spirits in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. “A bench is usually accessible to everyone. The bench represents my personal opinion to...
Out & About: Cannons and Cocktails is a blast at Fort LigonierVideo
Parties at Fort Ligonier are a blast. Literally. A mortar-firing demonstration was part of the fun during a July 2 Cannons and Cocktails party at the fort, which dates back a couple of decades prior to the founding of the United States of America, to the days of the French...
Buy a drink at the Bar Car at ‘Music on the Mon’ on Pittsburgh’s South Side
This place to get a drink has wheels. The Bar Car, a 1972 Airstream vintage vehicle, will be parked at the SouthSide Works for its “Music on the Mon” event which debuts Friday. Penn Hills native Bill Deasy will be performing at 7 p.m. with three friends. Also on stage...
Gather your family and go have some summertime fun
Warm, sunny days are the perfect setting for making family memories, but they’re also ideal opportunities to encourage kids to get creative and let their imaginations soar. There are many ways to do that, and there are lifelong benefits for everyone, said Maria Stone, director of the Seton Hill University...
Ligonier Chamber tour book offers restaurant deals, chance on resort stay
Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce is making it easy to plan dinners out with a new Ligonier Valley Restaurant Tour book. Diners visiting all listed eateries also have a chance to win a stay at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The books are available for $5 each in Ligonier in the...
Sandcastle’s Lazy River to flow once againVideo
The Lazy River at Sandcastle Waterpark took its time opening for a third consecutive season. After a monthlong delay, the water attraction in West Homestead is scheduled to finally begin flowing at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Sweltering temperatures and sun will coincide with the opening. View this post on Instagram A...
Living with Children: These 4 words are the most powerful in a parent’s vocabulary
We interrupt this weekly column with a three-question quiz, following which you will find the correct answers. 1. True or false? Telling a child that her feelings concerning a decision you have made are irrelevant and that you will not discuss the matter with her is likely to cause psychological...
Upscale eatery 1844 Restaurant reopening in Gilpin
The upscale 1844 Restaurant in Gilpin is set to reopen after remaining closed for more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The family-owned and operated restaurant is scheduled to welcome diners again on July 9. The pandemic forced owner Bob Gorelli, 78, to close in March 2020. He...
FestivalAFRICANA brings Rwanda fashion, art, culture to Pittsburgh
Rwanda and Pittsburgh have something in common: The East African country is known as the “land of hills.” The two areas will share a connection this weekend for “FestivalAFRICANA: Rwanda,” an event showcasing fashion, beauty and cultural creatives. There is an in-person component on Friday as well as virtual offerings...
Stop the slide: Here’s how to make summer learning fun
Summer is a time for vacations, picnics, fun in the sun and the dreaded educational slide. When students head back into the classrooms after summer break, teachers expect them to have lost some of the knowledge they gained the previous school year. This could be even more true after the...
