Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 27-29
Whether you love great music, seasonal activities with the kids, stretching your legs or just enjoying a nice cocktail over the weekend, Westmoreland’s got something for you. Here’s some events to check out: Art in Bloom Free Day Spring is gearing up, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 27-29
From brews to “Beetlejuice,” from coconuts to crafts, Pittsburgh’s got a lot going on this weekend. If you’ve got some free time after a busy week, here are a few things to try out around town. Modern Craft Market Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means it’s also time...
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It’s hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient. The world generates millions of tons of electronic waste —...
A professional organizer’s guide to spring cleaning your life
The New Year has come and gone and with it your resolutions for doing a deep, cleansing purge. What has stayed, however, is the clutter. Piles of clothing, boxes of books, bags of crafts and cords. The start of spring offers a new opportunity to clean, well, everything, including your...
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
RALEIGH, N.C. — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest bathing. “When I’m here, it’s almost like a protective bubble around me,” the human...
Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself
ATLANTA — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your...
Models with Down syndrome in Romania strike a pose for World Down Syndrome Day
BUCHAREST, Romania — Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage to mark World Down Syndrome Day. The SEEN Anonymous Seamstresses Gala in Bucharest brought together designers from across the country, who...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 20-22
We’ll officially welcome spring this weekend, and while the temperature may be see-sawing, there are lots of events to put an extra spring in your step at the end of a long week. Here are just a few. ‘Dirty Dancing’ in concert Have the time of your life at this...
Rare lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair up for auction in Dallas
A rare lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair, removed by surgeons following his 1865 assassination, is expected to draw thousands of dollars when it hits the auction block Wednesday. The hair is part of the sprawling Dan Madsen collection, which also features rare Mark Twain first editions and Revolutionary War-era documents....
Low and slow meets forever: U.S. postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From Mexican American and Chicano barrios in the American Southwest to the halls of the Smithsonian on the National Mall and even the streets of Japan, lowrider culture has become part of mainstream car culture around the globe. The U.S. Postal Service is joining the club with...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 13-15
It’s the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day, and whether you’re proudly Irish or not, that’s a good enough reason to celebrate. Here are some things to do in Westmoreland — and don’t forget to wear green! Art on Tap: St. Paddy’s Whiskey Bash This month’s 21-plus night at the Westmoreland...
Felt cute, until they gave their husbands the phone
What kind of photographer could make Kerry Washington look bad? Or turn an idyllic beach shot into a haunting nightmare? Make a candlelit dinner into a memory you want to hide? Boyfriends and husbands. Women across TikTok and Instagram have been sharing their partners’ not-so-faithful renditions of them. Felt pretty,...
Want to get out of town for the NFL Draft? Head to these long-weekend destinations
Hordes of jersey-clad NFL fans are prepared to descend on Pittsburgh next month. It might be the offseason, but one very big event will be in town April 23-25: the NFL Draft. VisitPittsburgh is estimating that about 500,000 to 700,000 sports fans will attend draft-related events, which means that our...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 6-8
Brush away the cobwebs, pull out the spring clothes and get ready to hit the town this weekend. Rain or shine, there’s art to see, music to hear and laughs to be had around Westmoreland. Charter Day at
Bushy Run Battlefield Bushy Run Battlefield will celebrate the 344th anniversary of...
They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track
FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol’s newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and an amazing knack for finding people. Beau, a 12-week-old puppy, is joining a band of bloodhounds who are in demand for difficult cases across the upper Midwest. They trail missing children, people with dementia...
Steelers player puts Washington County home on the market
The home of a Pittsburgh Steelers player is on the market in Cecil, Washington County. Safety and special teams player Miles Killebrew played five games last season before suffering a knee injury. Piatt Sotheby representative Sal Bucci confirmed Killebrew has relocated to Tampa and the home is listed at $659,000...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1
We’re moving into March, and whether you’re still bundled up and feeling cozy or you’re ready to get a jump on spring, there’s an event for you in Westmoreland County this weekend. Here are some ideas: Latrobe Soup Mania Cold weather calls for soup, and this weekend, Latrobe will be...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1
March is marching in, and whether you’re still happy to bundle up and be cozy or you’re longing for spring, there’s fun stuff to do around town this weekend. Here are some events to make your weekend brighter. Spirits of the Burgh Festival Get dressed up and enjoy some of...
Women suffer heart attacks too. Understanding risks, symptoms and how to save yourself
Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she never thought she’d have a heart attack. The possibility “just wasn’t registering with me,” said the 64-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee, who suffered two of them 13 years apart. She’s far from alone. More than 60...
How refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste
Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems. But whether refilling actually makes a difference depends on how these systems are used and what they replace. Scores of refill...
6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February
NEW YORK — Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye. It’s what’s known as a planetary parade, which happens when multiple planets appear to line up in the sky at once. The planets aren’t in...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend
There’s light (and warmth) at the end of the tunnel at last! We’re finally seeing bearable temperatures outside, so why not get out and take in the post-frost city? Here are some events to try out this weekend. Disney on Ice Americans young and old have been captivated by the...
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Feb. 20-22
The warmup has arrived — at least for the moment. Residents should take the weekend to bask in the 45-degree weather and head outdoors for several events across Westmoreland County. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers Pittsburgh’s legendary singer-songwriter Donnie Iris takes the stage with his band, The Cruisers, at 7:30...
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not crazy. Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa...
