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From toys to trackers, pet products are going high tech
A survey by the American Pet Products Association showed that pet owners in the United States spent about $70 billion on pet products in 2017. Figures for 2018 aren’t in yet, but APPA projects that the final number will surpass $72 billion. That’s a lot of kibble — and treats,...
Dave McElhinny: Obituaries aren’t what they used to be
Just about everybody has read an obituary or two in their lives. They’re generally filled with flowery terms such as “loving husband,” “devoted mother” or “pillar of the community.” But have you come across the occasional obituary that is brutally honest? With increasing frequency, there are more and more authors...
Annual She Sings concert to benefit the Blackburn Center
A group of women will raise their voices in song for She Sings, an annual musical benefit for the Blackburn Center in Greensburg. The event is set for 7-9 p.m. March 30 in the Campana Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, 150 Finoli Drive, Hempfield. On the bill...
Spring is in the air with Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania show
As the days lengthen and green shoots push up from the earth, the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania welcomes the approaching spring with its annual show on March 16-17. For the first time, the show will be held at The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh in Mt. Lebanon. Fans of orchids should...
French-inspired Cafe Marchand to open in The Westmoreland
The new Cafe Marchand will open March 30 in The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. A partnership with French Express of Latrobe, the café will offer a rotating menu of hot soups, quiches, freshly prepared sandwiches and salads, pastries and gourmet grab-and-go snacks, along with coffee, wine, Pennsylvania...
Indoor seeding for gardeners program set at Mt. Pleasant Public Library
Gardeners itching to plant and bring forth spring’s green can get a head start at 6 p.m. March 20, when the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church St., presents a program on indoor seed starting. Presenter and local garden designer Martha Oliver will discuss timing and supplies needed, along...
Mushroom Rally go-karting coming to PittsburghVideo
Described as ‘Go Karting with a twist,’ Mushroom Rally is planning to race into Pittsburgh. Apparently inspired by the popular video game series Mario Kart, the rally holds no affiliation with the game, noting on its website, “We are not associated with Nintendo® or Mario Kart.” The races, held in...
Ligonier’s Soup’s On sold out again
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Ligonier’s Soup’s On is enjoying a boon in the number of participants lining up with their ladles. The event, sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, has 23 restaurant and merchant pairings, up from 20 last year, says Scott Haines, chamber executive director....
Westmoreland Cultural Trust interim CEO shares stories of female Marines
Current Westmoreland Cultural Trust interim CEO and retired Marine Nancy P. Anderson will showcase her book, “The Very Few, The Proud Women in the Marine Corps, 1977-2001,” at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Her appearance in Village Hall is part of the campus’ Women’s...
Tailgating packages available for sold-out Garth Brooks show at Heinz Field
Tailgating before country music legend Garth Brooks’ Pittsburgh performance on May 18 just got an upgrade. The Tailgate Guys will have two packages available for fans who want to party in the parking lot before Brooks’ Stadium Tour at Heinz Field, according to a Tuesday announcement. The tailgating experience on...
Is it time to replace these 5 household items?
As winter grinds to a close, our focus will soon move from indoors to outdoors. So, now is a good time to take a critical eye to some of the often overlooked details inside your home. If something is looking shabby or worn, replacing it will give your home a...
A small but social spot: Trends in front-porch decorating
Back in the days before TV and air conditioning lured people indoors, Americans often hung out on front porches, enjoying the fresh air and socializing with neighbors. In later decades, when they wanted to relax outside, people tended to do it in the backyard, away from noise and traffic. But...
Remember When March 11
100 years ago Local veteran back from France Paul Heilman, who enlisted in the 18th regiment some time ago, has arrived back home on Sixth Avenue in Parnassus. Heilman carries two wound stripes and was cited for bravery during the battle of the Argonne forest. 75 years ago Bus drivers...
Living with Children: You can’t win ’em all
I’ve been writing this column for 43 years and speaking publicly for nearly as long. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that when it comes to my subject matter, you can’t win ‘em all. What is now called “parenting” has become a highly emotional subject for many, right up...
Wife uses brother’s graduation as marital test
Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared on Oct. 29, 2004. Dear Carolyn: My wife and I (married one year) recently had a disagreement about whether I should have traveled to her brother’s graduation. Admittedly, I was probably wrong in not going. However, my wife did not make her...
Keeping kids’ rooms calm, colorful and (relatively) tidy
Spring cleaning season is here, and some of us got a head start by taking Marie Kondo’s message to heart: You’ll be happier if you eliminate clutter. In many households, no room is a bigger magnet for clutter than a child’s bedroom. Designers say parents are increasingly interested in managing...
Lagom and meraki: Current lifestyle trends stress de-stressingVideo
Hygge is so 2018. A year ago, we were all about the Danish concept of creating a cozy, welcoming environment to eliminate stress and promote feelings of well-being and contentment. But time and lifestyle trends wait for no one. In the age of instant information, we want something new and...
Chrissy Teigen raves about pizza spot in visit to Lawrenceville
Never at a loss for words, model, mom, cookbook author and Paramount Network’s “Lip Sync Battle” co-host Chrissy Teigen has a few delicious things to say about her Wednesday visit to Driftwood Oven , 3615 Butler St. in Lawrenceville. “Also I had 4 pieces of INCREDIBLE PIZZA at driftwood kitchen...
It’s International Women’s Day and we celebrate #BalanceForBetterVideo
Today is International Women’s Day. Started by the Suffragettes in the early 1900s, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1911. International Women’s Day belongs to all communities everywhere — governments, companies, charities, educational institutions, networks, associations, the media and more, according to its website. This year, it’s all...
Ed Pfeifer: The ’80s, legwarmers and quality engineering
Back in the 1980s, leg warmers were all the rage. I can’t imagine anyone actually thought they looked good so I surmise their popularity was simply a function of a public clambering for warm legs. The unfortunate truth, though, is that leg warmers were gimmicky. Like everything gimmicky, they went...
Lavender: All-purpose ‘Swiss army knife’ of fragrant herbs
Lavender is a species with a Mediterranean ancestry, but it has been hybridized to such an extent than it can survive Toronto winters. This perennial evergreen shrub is a prized ornamental but its utility is endless. The fragrant herb can be grown from seeds or transplanted cuttings, and is easy...
‘The Rising Women Conference’ takes place in Pittsburgh
Gisele Fetterman is among the moderators Friday at a conference celebrating women’s achievements. The Rising Women Conference hosted by The Wild Rose Collective takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ace Hotel in East Liberty. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural...
Auto knitter creates socks with the turn of a crankVideo
Textile artisan Cody Edgar, 28, of Lowhill, Washington County, draws an audience of fascinated crafters when he demonstrates his auto knitting machine. Edgar uses the auto knitter to make some of the products he sells through his business, Lanificae Textiles. Lanificae, he says, is a Latin word meaning something sturdy...
National Cereal Day: Pick your favorite and just add milk
Today is National Cereal Day. Whether you eat it straight out of the box or from a big bowl brimming with milk, cereal lovers, today is your lucky day. Speaking of lucky … fish out the colorful marshmallow shapes from your special edition Lucky Charms. Limited edition St. Pat's @LuckyCharms?...
Ed Pfeifer: The ’80s, legwarmers and quality engineering
Back in the 1980s, leg warmers were all the rage. I can’t imagine anyone actually thought they looked good so I surmise their popularity was simply a function of a public clambering for warm legs. The unfortunate truth, though, is that leg warmers were gimmicky. Like everything gimmicky, they went...
