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In the fashion world, it's become tradition: the morning after a _________ (fill in the blank with award show, movie premiere, pageant, etc.) expect to receive up to a dozen or so emails pitching dresses you can wear to look like a celebrity and match the looks worn at a star-studded event.
Now that the Miss USA pageant aired Sunday ... Read More and CommentPublished on Monday, 17 June 2013 1:32 pm by
In honor of Perrier's 150th anniversary, a series of bottles labeled with Andy Warhol-inspired images make their U.S. debut June 24. Warhol, who grew up in Pittsburgh and whose grave is on a hillside in Bethel Park, created 40 Perrier-themed works in 1983.
They also feature well-known quotes from the artist, including "Art is what you can get away ... Read More and CommentPublished on Monday, 17 June 2013 12:01 pm by
We will be hosting a chat for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Blackhawks.
The game and the chat are scheduled to start at approximately 8 p.m. Click here to join the fun or use the chat box down below:
Blackhawks - Bruins Game 3
(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Read More and CommentPublished on Monday, 17 June 2013 9:16 am by
Over the weekend I gave away hundreds of 'Limbaugh Legacy Potato Top' at the 11th Annual PG/Backyard Gardener Plant Swap held in North Park.
Soergel Orchards and Greenhouse grew them out for me and have a few flats left at their place. They are selling the plants and it's the only place I know of to get the tomato.
If you didn't get to the swap and ... Read More and CommentPublished on Monday, 17 June 2013 9:16 am by
As the state House continues consideration of transportation funding legislation, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce are distributing these fliers in support of increased funding.
Just to review, the Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation raising up to $2.5 billion in new revenue ... Read More and CommentPublished on Monday, 17 June 2013 9:10 am by
Breathless and high-spirited, last year's "Celebration Rock" lived up to every word, every letter of its title.
When you see the billing for Japandroids live, you wonder, 'Could they possibly take it up another level?" -- which is, after all, the point of a concert.
Sunday night at Mr. Smalls, Japandroids was as bad as the album is great. You could ... Read More and CommentPublished on Monday, 17 June 2013 12:00 am by
Governor Corbett is stalling on the Medicaid expansion plan that would help cover hundreds of thousands of low-income Pennsylvanians. The expansion, according to the RAND Corporation study, would bring in $2.5 billion a year in federal funds and support more than 35,000 jobs. He claims he is worried about the expense down the road for Pennsylvania, ... Read More and CommentPublished on Monday, 17 June 2013 5:57 am by
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-Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Scott Munroe has joined the Växjö Lakers of Sweden's Elitserien.
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-"That’s why I’m skating extra at night: There’s no goalie, so I know I can put some pucks in the net. That’s all the reason; I know what I’m doing.” - Bruins forward and former Penguins captain ... Read More and CommentPublished on Sunday, 16 June 2013 5:54 pm by
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Pitt plays Florida State in the football season opener Labor Day. It looks like Pitt also might have to battle Florida State to land a top recruit from Western Pennsylvania.
Washington running back Shai McKenzie (pictured) had scholarship offers from colleges across the country. He has narrowed his list of ... Read More and CommentPublished on Sunday, 16 June 2013 11:39 am by
“Man of Steel” set a June opening record with $125,080,000 (Thursday through Sunday estimate), making it the second biggest debut of 2013. The first is still “Iron Man 3,” launched in May into the stratosphere.
Hollywood.com reports the new Superman adventure earned roughly $113,080,000 Friday through Sunday with another $12 ... Read More and CommentPublished on Sunday, 16 June 2013 12:00 am by
GOP-led state legislatures across the nation continue to engage in a war to occupy the reproductive organs of women by enacting strict antiabortion legislation. As if that isn't bad enough, the House Judiciary Committee met on the hill last week to pass their own antiabortion bill. Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), chief sponsor of the bill, tried arguing ... Read More and CommentPublished on Sunday, 16 June 2013 7:23 am by
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-"I think I had the best year I possibly could. Alex had a great second half. I got hurt and was missing some time." - Sidney Crosby (above) on losing the Hart Trophy to Washington captain/forward Alex Ovehckin.
-The voting totals for the awards given out yesterday.
-Happy 67th birthday to former Penguins forward Derek Sanderson. A star ... Read More and CommentPublished on Saturday, 15 June 2013 8:27 pm by
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby (above) won the Ted Linsday Award tonight. The honor goes to be the most oustanding player as voted on by members of the National Hockey League Players Association. It is the second time Crosby has won the award. He previously won it in 2007 when it was known as the Lester B. Pearson Award. Is it the ninth time a member ... Read More and CommentPublished on Saturday, 15 June 2013 5:04 pm by
We will be hosting a chat for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Blackhawks.
The game and the chat are scheduled to start at approximately 8 p.m. Click here to join the fun or use the chat box down below:
Bruins - Blackhawks Game 2
(Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Read More and CommentPublished on Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:59 am by
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-"It's a group award, and one guy gets recognized. I'm very much cognizant of the help you need in order to do something like this, and it's very much appreciated." - Ray Shero on winning the NHL's general manager of they year award.
-A voting breakdown of some of the awards winners named yesterday.
-Former Penguins defenseman Dylan Reese ... Read More and CommentPublished on Saturday, 15 June 2013 6:33 am by
And here they are!
Read the latest blog post from Sarah Carr.
@pgMila @GAP_Trail WOW! That's an accomplishment to be proud of!
— Britt Reints (@missbritt) June 14, 2013
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The Penguins' Ray Shero (above) was named winner of the NHL's general manager of the year award tonight. The honor is voted by all 30 NHL general managers as well as a handful of league executives. It is the first time he has won the award. Here's how the voting broke ... Read More and CommentPublished on Friday, 14 June 2013 5:57 pm by
Even the Vatican is celebrating the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. On Sunday Pope Francis will bless thousands of bikers, and a special Mass for them was celebrated today in St. Peter's Basilica. No I'm not making this up. This is from the Vatican Information Service, a news bulletin of the Vatican press office:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ... Read More and CommentPublished on Friday, 14 June 2013 5:01 pm by
Photo by Dave Tucker -- The Point Made team is almost in Pittsburgh.
Come celebrate the legacy of people who made the Great Allegheny Passage possible — a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Sandcastle at 10 a.m. tomorrow. There will be a 7-mile ride from Sandcastle to Point State Park beginning at 11 a.m. and a 1 p.m. presentation and unveiling ... Read More and CommentPublished on Friday, 14 June 2013 3:49 pm by
I don't know how old this plant hanger is, but it's sure reminiscent of the 70's. I love it! Photos by Doug Oster
I was speaking at the Bridgeville Library before their annual plant swap a few weeks ago. When I was done and the swap was over, this beautiful seashell plant hanger was left behind. Library director Donna Taylor offered it to me and in a ... Read More and Comment