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Women of Alle Kiski Engaging to host 1st event
Jamy Rankin didn’t go into the workforce with the intent to climb the corporate ladder. But a strong work ethic and driving focus to care for her daughter took Rankin to the top. “I went to work every day to create a future for my daughter,” she says. “I wanted...
Obituary: William L. ‘Bill’ Smith of Upper St. Clair worked 42 years at U.S. Steel
Martin J. Smith once reached into the pocket of a tuxedo jacket his father William L. “Bill” Smith had given him and pulled out a special pin. The Civitan International pin had been passed down from Martin Smith’s grandfather. To the Smith family, it represented a life well lived. Smith...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 28-March 1
Leap into the weekend in Pittsburgh. Here are some things to do. Furry friends Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical “Cats” is on stage through Sunday at the Benedum Center, Downtown. It is the latest gathering of Jellicle cats as part of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series....
Chartiers Valley High School comes alive with ‘Young Frankenstein’
At Chartiers Valley High School, spring musical director Kim Giffin chooses the actors and actresses first, then the production. “I see what kids I have, and then I pick the show,” Giffin says. “I like to do the auditions first and then fit them into the roles for the musical.”...
Pittsburgh fashion experts assist Carnegie Mellon’s ‘Lunar Gala’ student designers
Pittsburgh style experts helped student designers fashion their looks. Mentors from Style412, an organization that provides resources for fashion industry professionals, worked with 16 designers for Carnegie Mellon University’s student-run fashion show “Lunar Gala 2020: Yesterday.” The annual runway event is from 8-11 p.m. Saturday at the Jared L. Cohon...
Mickey from ‘Disney on Ice’ visits UPMC Children’s Hospital of PittsburghVideo
Ella Weisbord had a simple request as she waited to meet a Disney character Thursday in UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. “I want to dance with Mickey,” the 5-year-old from Cheswick said. Mickey Mouse was happy to comply. Ella’s mother wheeled the girl up to Mickey for a meet-and-greet …...
Giant Eagle to stop doubling coupons
Giant Eagle will no longer double manufacturer coupons beginning Sunday. With so many e-coupons and digital choices, the store is changing to accommodate technology. The O’Hara-based retailer will continue to redeem the coupons for face value. “As customer usage of manufacturer coupons continues to decrease both in our stores and...
Pittsburgh sommelier to discuss Australian wine, raise money for wildfire relief
Adam Knoerzer has been to Australia five times, tasting the wine in Victoria and enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the country. When he heard about the devastation from the recent wildfires – including some of the country’s vineyards — he wanted to help. A certified sommelier, he is teaching a...
120-year-old restored Victorian house for sale in Greenfield for $689KVideo
The minute you turn onto the street it catches your eye — the 120-year-old Victorian home with the wrap-around white front porch on Winterburn Avenue in Greenfield. The house has been completely renovated from top to bottom with all high-grade, top-of-the-line finishes while preserving the integrity of the house, said...
Pittsburgh man recognized for inspiring youths at teen tech centerVideo
Aaron McKinnon remembers helping his father and uncles work on cars as a child. One day McKinnon accidentally knocked over a box of nuts and bolts on the hood of the vehicle, scattering them throughout the engine. “I got yelled at, so that killed my creativity right there,” said McKinnon,...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 21-23
The weekend is here, and we’ve got some ideas about how to enjoy it in Pittsburgh. Uncork it The Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District will host its 22nd annual “History Uncorked: ‘80s Night” on Friday, the party for young professionals. The evening will feature live music...
Allagash Brewing Company bringing brews to Pittsburgh
This beer will travel from Portland to Pittsburgh. Allagash Brewing Company, based in Portland, Maine, will begin distributing in Western Pennsylvania. The brews will be sold through Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co. on Pittsburgh’s South Side starting March 30. Allagash is a Belgian-inspired brewery and its beers are distributed in...
East End Brewing’s cider being launched in cans and keg versions
East End Brewing is launching cans and kegs of its hard cider. Along Came A Cider is described as a semi-dry cider made from fresh apple juice from Kistaco Farms in Apollo. The brewery has made the cider since 2009 but wasn’t legally allowed to can it because of its...
Artist’s dryer lint sculptures to be displayed inside Pittsburgh laundromat
Clothes lint from dryers became the medium for artist Cheryl Capezzuti, so a pop-up art installation at a laundromat seems to be a natural progression. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., some of Capezzuti’s works of lint sculptures will be displayed inside the Butler St. Coin-op Laundromat in...
Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory blooms for wedding showcase
Flowers are generally a key component of a wedding. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland is a location of choice for many nuptials. There’s an opportunity to envision what the big day can look like at the Phipps Weddings Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 1. Brides-to-be...
Battle of the Beasts at Mr. Smalls in Millvale combines music, art and fashion
Honeybees are the influence behind a fashion show collaboration coming to Mr. Smalls Theatre this weekend. A trio of artists — Stuart Frick of Pittsburgh, who makes hand-painted clothing, the Pittsburgh-based band Hunnycomb and Pittsburgh painter and photographer Mariah Wild – got together to incorporate the insects into their assignment...
Sharing a meal: St. Joseph High School plans fundraiser for student battling cancer
Sitting down to eat this dinner will be about more than food for the body. It’s about feeding the spirit. The St. Joseph High School athletic association is hosting a fundraising dinner to support Eli Swierczewski, a senior three-sport athlete. The Harrison resident has been diagnosed with a recurrence of...
‘Maker & Muse,’ showing art jewelry in all its splendor, to open at The Frick PittsburghVideo
This art sparkles and shines. “Maker & Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art Jewelry” opens Saturday at the Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze. The exhibit runs through May 10. Organized by the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago, “Maker & Muse” encompasses more than 200 examples of art jewelry...
Car-lovers can get up close to high-end rides at the Pittsburgh International Auto ShowVideo
They call them the exotics. They cost $300,000 and higher. They are loaded in horsepower. High-end vehicles are on display at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, which runs through Monday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. In an area called Galleria Exotica, there are three Ferraris, a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 14-16
Valentine’s Day is Friday so make it a weekend to remember with the person you love. Some people might have three days off because Presidents Day is Monday. Here are some things to do in Pittsburgh. Sparkle and shine The Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze will present “Maker & Muse:...
The final cut: Brett Keisel’s Shear Da Beard shaves for charity one last timeVideo
It’s the end of a sh-era. For the 10th and final time, former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Brett Keisel sheared off his famous beard in support of cancer programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. On Thursday, the former defensive end again endured the clippers, ending what he has...
Hopeful Hearts Gala in Pittsburgh helps heart failure patients and families
There’s a reason to think of hearts all year long, not just Feb. 14. On Valentine’s Day, the Joe Beretta Foundation will present its inaugural Hopeful Hearts Valentine’s Gala at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. It features live entertainment by No Bad Juju, a three-course meal and a...
McKeesport Candy Co. among locations chosen to wholesale Clark candy bars
McKeesport Candy Co. hit the Clark Bar lottery. Only a select number of businesses were chosen by Boyer Candy Co. for distribution of the sweet piece of Pittsburgh history. Jon H. Prince, owner of McKeesport Candy Co. and candyfavorites.com, said customers won’t be able to buy the bar there, as...
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Night of Assists sparkles with disco themeVideo
Instead of Saturday Night Fever, it was Wednesday Night Fever at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation hosted its third annual “Night of Assists” on Wednesday. This year’s theme? “The Pens Disco.” Presented by Highmark, the arena was transformed to the 1970s, complete with disco balls and...
Primanti Bros, East End Brewing team up for a Valentine’s beer
Primanti Bros. and East End Brewing are pairing for another beer just in time for Valentine’s Day. The new brew, “Almost in Love,” is to be released Tuesday morning at the Primanti Bros. restaurant in Market Square. Diners will be able to crack open cans of the chocolate-cherry stout flavored...
