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Drab and boring? Not these laundry rooms
Doing laundry is a relatively boring task. But it doesn’t have to be done in a drab, boring room. With a few strategic changes, even a small laundry room can become a space that’s appealing to be in and can double as a room for other activities too. “Laundry rooms...
Hallo-yoga class brings spooky stretching to St. Clair ParkVideo
Passersby near St. Clair Park in Greensburg Monday gave a second — maybe a third — look at the Robertshaw Amphitheater, as a gorilla, a super hero and a dinosaur took to the stage. Twisty tricks and Halloween treats were part of Westmoreland County Community Club’s presentation of Hallo-Yoga, an...
Living with Children: Article suggests mom ‘wear’ high-need child
“What do you do when your baby cries?” I asked the 20-something new mom who was already feeling overwhelmed and beginning to slip into post-partum depression. Her mother-in-law had suggested she talk to someone and recommended yours truly. “I pick him up,” she said. “You always, when he cries, pick...
Relay for Life events help American Cancer Society all year
On Oct. 17, downtown Greensburg will be filled with teams raising money for a good cause while having a heck of a good time. As part of the Great Race of Greensburg, more than a dozen teams of four to six people will run their own version of television’s “The...
Sweater sleeves transform into colorful, autumn gourds
Crafters can make use of sweaters’ empty arms and create colorful, seasonal pumpkins at an upcoming workshop at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Ligonier Valley. Mary Clark of Southwest Greensburg, a museum auxiliary member, will host “Pumpkin Palooza” from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the museum, 1...
National Aviary to celebrate ‘Owl-o-Ween’
The National Aviary in Pittsburgh is hosting various events this month where visitors can see owls and other birds in lush habitats. The annual family-friendly harvest festival, Owl-o-Ween, is Oct. 19 and 26. Guests are invited to dress in costumes. In addition to owls, visitors will see raptors, vultures, bats...
RV sale coming to Pittsburgh convention center
People looking for that special vehicle to hit the open road might want to stop by the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. A recreational vehicle Super Sale will feature acres of vehicles and accessories hosted by the producers of the annual Pittsburgh RV Show. Some...
Halloween Hauntings tours scheduled at Compass Inn Museum
Newly carved jack-o-lanterns will illuminate walkways as visitors arrive for the annual Halloween Hauntings tours at Compass Inn Museum. Tours led by costumed docents are scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19, 26 and 27 at the 18th-century stagecoach stop at 1386 Route 30, Laughlintown. Tours starting from 6 to 7:15...
McDonald’s offers McWedding packages for McCouplesVideo
Talk about lovin’ it! Couples looking for a quick hitch — not to mention a quick bite to eat — might consider saying their “I Dos” under the golden arches. That’s right, McDonald’s has wedding packages for the hungry bride and groom. And it will set you back only about...
Twitter users make horror movies less scary — and are hilariousVideo
If horror movies are something you just can’t stomach, perhaps the Twittersphere can calm your nerves. #MakeAHorrorFilmLessScary started trending Tuesday and it’s just the diversion we needed in this scary month. It’s an easy game to play, and the results are just wonderful. Case in point: #MakeAHorrorFilmLessScary A Nightmare On...
Greensburg Garden and Civic Center to celebrate 50th anniversary
A 50th anniversary open house is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center. Hosted by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, which manages and operates the facility, the event will offer visitors a chance to explore the center at 951 Old Salem Road, including its penthouse...
Yinzer Bars giving region a sweet taste of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh residents are known for both a keen sense of humor and a strong sense of pride. A new chocolate bar indulges both of those qualities, and its sales will help benefit a nonprofit established to help curb the drug epidemic in young adults. A collection of milk chocolate candy...
Fort Ligonier Days marks 60 years, bigger and better than ever
It’s hard to improve on a popular community event that draws more than 100,000 visitors to the region for three days every fall — but Jack McDowell, festival chairman of the 60th annual Fort Ligonier Days, says this year’s celebration Oct. 11-13 will be bigger and better than ever. “We’ve...
Macy’s ‘Buy a Coat and We’ll Donate One’ program begins
For the seventh year, Macy’s is hosting the “Buy a Coat and We’ll Donate One” campaign in partnership with nonprofit Clothes4Souls. For every men’s, women’s, junior’s or children’s coat purchased in store or online Wednesday to Oct. 14, Macy’s will donate a brand new coat, up to 35,000 with an...
Jacobs Creek Watershed Association director moving on
Five years ago, as she began her new position as Jacobs Creek Watershed Association executive director, Annie Quinn brought with her a “dream journal.” “It was full of events like floats, bike rides, the (annual fundraising) Headwaters party,” she says. “I have checked off every single one of those dream...
Indiana County event explores Hoodlebug Trail, craft libations
Visitors to Indiana County can explore the Hoodlebug Trail Saturday as part of a tasting tour of three local businesses along the trail that create craft beers and spirits. The fourth annual Spirits Along the Hoodlebug event begins at noon at Noble Stein Brewing Company, 1170 Wayne Ave., Indiana, and...
Walk 93 raises funds for national memorial design completion
Walkers will again lace up their sneakers and make a recreational and educational visit to the Flight 93 National Memorial for the fifth annual Walk 93. The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial will host the event, starting at 10 a.m. Oct. 12. “It’s an all-ages event. Participants are welcome...
Best Buddies take educational tour of Rivendale FarmsVideo
In advance of its annual Best Buddies TasteBuds event, which pairs Pittsburgh area chefs with a Buddy sous chef, 14 Buddies spent Oct. 5 at Rivendale Farms for an educational tour of the Bulger, Washington County, farm. Rivendale Farms’ executive chef, Daniele Brenci, will be among the chefs helping their...
Cool stationery elevates the handwritten note
We’re all emailing, texting and DM’ing as fast as our thumbs can type these days, but there’s also some Old School pushback. For many style-savvy communicators, handwritten notes are the thing. Whether it’s a follow-up thank you or a stand-alone communique conveying anything from warmth to wisdom, the humble notecard...
Beyond pumpkin spice: Give a sniff to these scents that also evoke fallVideo
Despite how ubiquitous pumpkin spice has become, not everyone is a fan of its aroma or flavor — or the things that have come to be associated with it. Some people would rather lose their sense of smell than walk through another mall reeking of pumpkin spice. Others would happily...
Living with Children: There is no good reason for a teen to have a smartphone
Question: We held off giving our oldest daughter a smartphone until she was 15, the age at which we allowed her older brother to have one. We read your column weekly in our hometown newspaper and know you disapprove but we had no issues with our son and thought, wrongly,...
The Clarks inspire Washington brewer’s ‘Wheat Penny’ beerVideo
When they released “Penny on the Floor” in 1991, The Clarks probably never imagined that — 28 years later — the song would inspire a new beer. The band has teamed up with The Washington Brewing Co. for Wheat Penny, a German-style hefeweizen beer that will be introduced during an...
Get your scare on at Kennywood’s Phantom Fright NightsVideo
Shady Grove Memorial Hospital is not a place to get well. It’s a scary medical facility where a murderous doctor is stalking patients and staff alike. Yikes! It’s the newest addition to 18th annual Phantom Fright Nights, the Halloween-themed attractions at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. Throughout October, the event...
McRib is (almost) back in 10,000 McDonald’s nationwide
If you’re a fan of the McDonald’s McRib sandwich, mark Oct. 7 on your calendar. McDonald’s announced on Thursday that the barbecue-style, boneless pork sandwich will begin returning to menus that day at more than 10,000 locations across the country. Finding a McRib near you can be something of a...
Tatted up: ‘Fashion of Flesh’ runway show held in PittsburghVideo
Hip at the Flashlight Factory on Pittsburgh’s North Side was full of color. More than 150 people attended “The Fashion of Flesh” fashion show at the venue on West North Avenue. The first-ever runway event Wednesday evening, part of Pittsburgh Fashion Week, showcased local tattoo art on models. The show...
