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Living with Children: Child raising vs. parenting
There is child raising and there is “parenting.” America replaced the former with the latter in the 1970s and it’s been downhill ever since. My mother — a single parent during most of my formative years — was not parenting me. She was raising me, bringing me up. She did...
$75K bequest a welcome windfall for Westmoreland Cultural TrustVideo
“Good enough” is a mantra of sorts for Nancy Anderson, Westmoreland Cultural Trust interim CEO. It’s a philosophy many nonprofit directors share as they try to stretch dollars to best accommodate a mission. So when Anderson, who assumed her current position in late December, and the board learned of a...
Darkside Demon Clothing is much more than just cool hats, shirts
There are demons inside all of us. Life is about overcoming that darkness. And Marcus Corson has created a clothing line to help. “My company represents fighting all the inner demons we all have going through in the struggles of life, whether it be PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) from serving...
Dry Ridge club plant sale to benefit Greensburg area charities
Dry Ridge Garden Club of Greensburg will hold its annual plant sale May 4 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hempfield. Open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event will feature hardy perennials, annuals, vegetables, a bake sale and a basket auction. Lunch also will be available. This...
These Pittsburgh kids got treated to a day of work
No, your office isn’t hiring younger interns. Those were your colleagues’ kids running around on Thursday. The annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day happens on the fourth Thursday of April and 37 million Americans at over 3.5 million workplaces participate, according to Forbes. It’s a great way...
Guest bartenders serving up help for Hospaws animal care in Youngwood
Guest bartenders will serve drinks to benefit Hospaws from 6-9 p.m. April 30 at The Lamplighter, 6566 Route 22, Delmont. Hospaws provides assistance in caring for pets of local residents who are undergoing medical treatment. Based in Youngwood, the nonprofit organization makes arrangements for animals to have food and basic...
Children’s Museum adds Museum Lab aimed at older kids
Children 10 and older will find “cutting-edge experiences in art, tech and learning” in the new Museum Lab at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. A grand opening ceremony is set for 9:30 a.m. April 27 in the Lab, adjacent to the North Side museum, in the former Carnegie Free Library...
Derby Day event to benefit Belle Vernon area schools
BVA Derby Day 2019 is set for May 4 at Amulet Farms in Rostraver, in conjunction with the 145th running of the world-famous Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. A fundraiser to enhance educational opportunities in the Belle Vernon Area School District, the inaugural BVA Derby Day last May attracted more...
Give your mayo-heavy American potato salad a French twist
American-style potato salad, thickly dressed with mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish, is archetypal picnic fare and will always have a place on summer tables. But we’ve cooked (and eaten) piles of it over the years, and these days we yearn for something lighter and fresher to serve with grilled fish,...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosting Special Kick ClinicVideo
Pittsburgh Riverhounds will host the Watson Institute’s seventh annual Special Kick Clinic at Highmark Stadium, inviting children with special needs and their siblings to take to the field. The event will held from noon-3 p.m. Sunday. “We are grateful to the Riverhounds organization, PJ Dick, and our other sponsors for...
Earth Day aims to keep planet healthy — do your partVideo
Since 1970, Earth Day is celebrated each April 22, beginning with a protest against the impact of industrial development, according to earthday.org Global pollution leading to developmental delays in children and a decline in biodiversity from heavy use of pesticides and other pollutants led the call to action, the organization...
9 steps to get your grill ready for summer
There are die-hard grillers who don’t see why a little cold or sleet should stand between them and a juicy grilled steak. The rest of us in colder climes throw a cover over our grills for the winter and wheel them into a garage or storage spot, wheeling them out...
How do I handle my jealous girlfriend?
Dear Carolyn: I’ve been with my girlfriend only six months, but I felt like I could see years into the future with her. She’s recently become very jealous and untrusting of me, though. An ex of mine from college was coming to town for work and wanted to get together...
Living with Children: Addiction to videogames
Julie Jargon is a reporter with the Wall Street Journal. Heretofore, she has written about food companies like Starbucks and McDonalds. As of April 2, however, Ms. Jargon is writing a WSJ column titled “Family and Tech,” described as dealing with “the impact of technology on family life.” In her...
Grassroots organizations heed call to serve neighbors in need
The call to serve can come at an unexpected time, in an unexpected place. For Connie Staley of Greensburg, it came during a dinner hosted by a church she attended. The sumptuous meal cost $30 per person and was served at a local banquet facility. “It was a beautiful dinner,”...
Bust some myths during inaugural Seven Springs home show
Horticulturist Denise Schreiber says she “tells it like it is” when she talks about the science of growing things — especially when it comes to debunking old wives’ tales that are often accepted as gardening gospel. Expect to hear the facts and nothing but the facts when Schreiber presents “Urban...
Appliances that work hard to keep a house running need cleaning, too
Your major appliances work hard for you. So why not pay some attention to your washer, dryer, dishwasher, fridge and stove? “Lots of people think that the function of the washing machine or the dishwasher is to clean, so it must just clean itself,” says Melissa Maker, who runs a...
What’s causing those stains on the chimney?
Question: Our chimney is badly stained from weather. A chimney sweep told us chemicals and power washing would not guarantee removing these stains, and a heavy power wash could even damage the brick. How can we safely remove the stains? Answer: The stains could be mold, dirt, algae or soot,...
Cutting through quartz requires some serious drilling
Question: I want to thread a 12-foot pipe through a hole in a large rock and into the ground to support a birdhouse. The rock would remain on top of the ground, but it would anchor the pipe better and more attractively than my current arrangement. I can take the...
10 hand slaps to make you smile on National High Five Day
This is the day to reach up and slap someone. In a good way. National High Five Day inspired people to share their favorite hand-slapping photos and videos across social media. Here are our ten favorites from Twitter. This one is going to be hard to replicate. Most epic high...
Pennsylvanians prefer wolf emoji when they text, study says
In the days when far-flung friends and relatives wrote and mailed each other letters, they often signed off with “SWAK” — sealed with a kiss. If it was a love letter, the female writer might gift the recipient with a lipstick kiss imprint. Fast forward to instantaneous communication, and we...
West Newton benefit dares conquering the ‘Youghness Monster’Video
It seems appropriate that a fundraiser for the West Newton Volunteer Fire Department involves water. Lots and lots of water. Those who love to launch themselves — and their crafts — on the water can sign on to do just that during the May 4 Youghness Monster 25 Paddlesports Race....
Hanna’s Town opening day to include special activities, spring tea
Historic Hanna’s Town will open to the public for the 2019 season on May 4. In addition to tours, special opening day activities will include living history demonstrations, early American toys and games for children, planting in the kitchen garden and the annual spring tea. Hours will be 10 a.m.-4:30...
Kennywood now a certified autism center
In an effort to accommodate all visitors, including those with sensory needs or on the autism spectrum, Kennywood now has status as a Certified Autism Center, according to officials with the West Mifflin amusement park. The designation is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards to...
Westmoreland County Visitors Center grand opening planned
The new Westmoreland County Visitors Center will hold a grand opening April 29 at its New Stanton site. Westmoreland County officials will join representatives of the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at 10 a.m. as the center opens at 814 Route 119, in the plaza with Stanton Daily Grind coffee shop...
