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Hempfield Area senior marching in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Jacob Onoffrey knows marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of Macy’s Great American Marching Band is the chance of a lifetime. When the Hempfield Area High School senior found out he was chosen to be part of the event, he was shocked. “It was the biggest spark...
What is the best time to serve Thanksgiving dinner?
What time will you gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner? According to a 2018 survey of U.S. consumers, early afternoon is the preferred time to dig in to the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. More specifically, 42% of respondents said they’d be sitting down between 1 and 3 p.m....
Talking turkey since 1621: What was on the table at the first Thanksgiving
There is a lot of speculation and misinformation about the menu of the first Thanksgiving dinner, held in 1621 at Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts. Was turkey on the table? “We don’t think so,” according to npr.com. “Turkeys are a possibility, but were not a common food in...
Turkey or ham? Survey takers, locals weigh in on holiday menu debate
From the TribLIVE archive, this story was first published on Nov. 24, 2021. Ready to roast that Thanksgiving … swine? Turkey is the traditional centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner, of course, but ham has become a leading contender among alternative entree choices. Ham is included in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s...
Hit the Monroeville library after hours during inaugural Winter Walk
Just in time for the holidays, The Friends of the Monroeville Public Library will hold a Winter Walk event for adults over the age of 21 Dec. 4. The walk will be part of the Blanket the Library PLUS fundraising event, which began Nov. 15 and will run through Dec....
Vaccines making Thanksgiving easier, but hot spots remain
The U.S. is facing its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic in better shape than the first time around, thanks to the vaccine, though some regions are seeing surges of covid-19 cases that could get worse as families travel the country for gatherings that were impossible a year ago. Nearly 200...
Comedian Frank Caliendo brings his many voices to Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
Frank Caliendo does impressions, not impersonations. The stand-up comedian’s performances include personalities such as Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Robert De Niro; politicians George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Donald Trump; broadcasters John Madden, Charles Barkley and Jon Gruden; and talk show hosts Dr. Phil, Jay Leno and...
Black Friday loses luster with retailers’ earlier push to maximize holiday sales
Black Friday isn’t what it used to be. That, of course, won’t stop sisters Jenna and Jamie Fratangelo of Scottdale. They’ll have Thanksgiving dinner with their family, get their five children ready for bed, plot their game plan and then head out before sunrise to spend the day shopping for...
Greensburg merchants kick off holiday sales by unveiling window displays
Downtown Greensburg merchants rang the curtain up on holiday shopping Monday by unveiling storefront windows specially decorated for the season. The event harkened back to window reveals that once were an eagerly awaited tradition for major department stores in Pittsburgh and other cities. That tradition was revisited in Greensburg last...
Shadyside’s Hunt Armory opens as 1st public ice rink built in Pittsburgh in decadesVideo
What was once a National Guard armory in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside will now serve as an indoor ice rink where the city’s youth can discover the sport of hockey. Developed in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Hunt Armory Ice Rink is the first public ice rink to be built in...
Marie Osmond promises to fill The Palace Theatre with holiday spirit
Marie Osmond is sure to have a busy holiday season, and it has nothing to do with decorating, baking and shopping. The veteran entertainer is looking forward to the debut of her new Lifetime movie, “A Fiancé for Christmas,” premiering at 8 p.m. Dec. 9. Her 17-track album, “Unexpected,” comes...
How to safely roast a Thanksgiving turkey
From the TribLIVE archive, this story was first published on Nov. 14, 2017. Thanksgiving hosts have a lot to worry about when preparing the year’s most anticipated feast; lumpy gravy, broken wine corks, unexpected dinner guests. But while there are plenty of things that can go wrong, there is only...
TV Talk: The CW delivers a new version of ‘The Waltons’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. On first blush, it’s a puzzler why The CW, home to superhero and contemporary teen and twentysomething stories, would have an interest in remaking 1970s family drama “The Waltons.” But think back to The CW’s...
Trib seeks applicants for 2022 journalism scholarship program
Trib Total Media is looking for aspiring journalists to apply for its Journalism Scholarship Program. “Through this program, we hope to encourage, develop and inspire the next generation of promising young journalists,” said Jennifer Bertetto, Trib Total Media president and CEO. Trib Total Media’s Journalism Scholarship Program began in 2019...
A destination for popular Pop It toys and more, Fidget Tree to open in Lower Burrell
As many brick-and-mortar stores give way to online retailing, not everyone is going along with the trend. Kylee Hornack-Kohler and her mother, Denise Hornack, are popping the scenario with their new store, Fidget Tree, opening Wednesday in Lower Burrell. They specialize in “fidgets” and Pop It devices — sensory and...
Thanksgiving plans for Alle-Kiski Valley families almost back to normal
Thanksgiving Day is usually a big deal for Joe Weltner of Harrison. Weltner usually kicks off his Christmas decorating frenzy right after polishing off a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. “I start to politely shuffle the guests out so the first of 15-plus Christmas trees can be put up,” said Weltner of...
Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night returns
Light Up Night festivities returned to Pittsburgh this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. The event, which has historically taken place on a Friday evening, was moved to Saturday this year. Highlights of the event included the City of Pittsburgh’s 106th Tree Lighting ceremony and...
Not in a pickle any longer, giant ornament returns to Pittsburgh
This pickle didn’t pop. After the ornament that the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership tried last year to install deflated, there’s a new one to take its place. Thought to be the world’s largest pickle ornament, it was unveiled on Thursday in Downtown Pittsburgh. It is located in EQT Plaza at 625...
Crumbl Cookies expects North Huntingdon franchise to open in early 2022
Crumbl Cookies, a fast-growing bakery sensation, is coming to Westmoreland County. Mark and Tammy Ornowski of North Huntingdon plan to open a location in the township in early 2022 after spending months learning about the Utah-based brand that has gained a following on TikTok. Crumbl is the fastest-growing gourmet cookie...
It’s back: Kennywood is unretiring the beloved Kangaroo
Sometimes, just sometimes things we wish would come back, do indeed return. The iconic Kangaroo ride at Kennywood will be back for the 2022 season, the park announced Friday. And it will look shinier and newer – it’s been fully refurbished. “Kangaroo is a one-of-a-kind ride that’s perfect for a...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Nov. 19-21
Rockin’ out The Lamp Theatre in Irwin will be rocking hard this weekend with two classic rock tribute shows. Broken Arrow: A Tribute to Neil Young kicks it off at 8 p.m. Friday, playing the rock legend’s softer country rock material and the hard-edge Crazy Horse-era electric tunes — offering...
TV Q&A: Where has WTAE-TV’s Shannon Perrine been during sweeps?
Q: I was wondering where Shannon Perrine of WTAE-TV is? I know it is sweeps so I doubt she is on vacation. We haven’t seen her in a couple of weeks. – Evelyn via email Rob: Evelyn is correct: It is indeed unusual for a main anchor to be off...
With furry friends and kind words, Kiski Elementary students learn to cope with grief
While adults know that grief is part of life, elementary school kids might just be learning. Counselors in the Kiski Area School District are working to help students cope with their feelings. A daylong grief-themed program was presented Thursday at all four elementary schools as part of Children’s Grief Awareness...
6 ways to prepare turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner
From the TribLIVE archive, this story was first published on Nov. 23, 2003. So many methods, so few turkeys. Today’s home cook has an array of options when it comes to preparing the holiday bird. First, there’s dining out, then takeout, then going to a relative or friend’s house. But...
Greenfield Community Awards Dinner to recognize 91-year-old mask maker, other dedicated residents
They call her the “face mask lady.” When Jacqueline Stebler meets people in the grocery store, at doctor’s offices, the beauty shop, riding on the Access bus, and shopping at the fabric store and the wine and spirits stores, she reaches in her pocket and hands them a face mask....
