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Soldier Finds Gunsmithing to be Ideal Career
After serving in combat for eight years in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne in Afghanistan, William Altsman decided to find a career...
Terri Marshall
Mar 31, 2023


Composting an Easy Way to Keep Waste Out of Landfills
One of the best things about composting is that it is nearly impossible to do it wrong, according to Julie Travaglini, senior director of...
Kathleen Ganster
Mar 31, 2023


Fixing Shawn’s Heart: Shutting the Door on Another Stroke
When a stroke led to the discovery of a structural heart defect, Shawn Klik, 45, of New Castle, PA, was referred to cardiologist Amber...
UPMC Passavant-McCandless
Mar 31, 2023


Mattress Factory’s New Show Debuts Three New Exhibitions
The Mattress Factory is pleased to announce the opening of three new distinct exhibitions in the Museum’s Monterey Annex from Lenka...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Mar 3, 2023


New & Notable March 2023
CAN Presents Simply Spring! The light and joy of spring is the theme for Cranberry Artist Network’s spring members show, Simply Spring!,...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Feb 28, 2023


Live Music Venues Offer Chance for Artists and Audiences to Connect
Would it surprise you to learn that in 2021, Rent.com designated Pittsburgh as the seventh best city in America for musicians, tying with...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Feb 28, 2023


Scholarships Help Put Summer Camps in Reach
Nothing brings joy quite like summer camp for kids and their parents. There’s no better cure for boredom than learning new skills,...
Terri Marshall
Feb 28, 2023


Animal Friends Turns 80!
By Kathleen Beaver, President & CEO Happy birthday to Animal Friends! This year, Animal Friends is proudly celebrating its 80th birthday....
Animal Friends
Feb 28, 2023


Pools and Spas Still Popular Post-COVID
Pools and spas have been hot-ticket items for the last couple of years. Their popularity was sparked by the pandemic, which forced people...
Shari Berg
Feb 28, 2023


Trend Shifting Toward Easier to Maintain, Environmentally Friendly Lawns
A beautiful, green lawn has long been thought of as the preferred look for homeowners, but that opinion seems to be shifting. Many are...
Kathleen Ganster
Feb 28, 2023


Ireland Returns to the Carnegie Science Center
The Emerald Isle returns to the only certified giant screen in Pittsburgh at Carnegie Science Center for a limited time. The documentary,...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Feb 28, 2023


Special Needs Summer Camps Promote Independence, Socialization and Fun
The benefits of summer camp are numerous—independence, socialization, skill-building, the opportunity to try new experiences, and...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Feb 28, 2023


Spotted Lanternfly Spreading Across PA Counties
In 2014, the spotted lanternfly made its first appearance in Pennsylvania in Berks County, located in the southeast region of the state....
Vanessa Orr
Feb 28, 2023


Prime Stage Theatre Brings the World of Narnia to Life
On a rainy day in London, four children step through a magical wardrobe and discover an enchanted kingdom filled with fantasy, mystical...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Feb 28, 2023


FCAHS Students Win Awards in Chain Reaction Contest
A team of Fox Chapel Area High School students recently won two awards in the Carnegie Science Center’s SciYinz Squad: Chain Reaction...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Feb 28, 2023


Winchester, VA Uncommon to the Core
The Civil War, apples and Patsy Cline. While these are generally considered the biggest draws to the city of Winchester, VA, there’s...
Vanessa Orr
Feb 28, 2023


Chimney Sweeping Increases Safety, Energy Efficiency
Mention a chimney sweep and most of us conjure up the image of Dick Van Dyke gracefully dancing on the rooftops in the beloved Mary...
Terri Marshall
Feb 28, 2023


Allegheny CleanWays Making Positive Impact on Local Environment
The mission of Allegheny CleanWays is straightforward: to engage and empower people to clean up litter and illegal dumping in Allegheny...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Feb 28, 2023


Roller Rinks Still Attracting Skaters of All Ages
Since the first roller skating rinks opened in New York City and Newport, RI in 1866, people have been intrigued by the family-friendly...
Vanessa Orr
Feb 28, 2023


VIKINGS: Warriors of the North Sea Dispels Long-held Stereotypes
Axes. Chainmail. Swords and shields. While these are the typical items you’d expect to find in a display about Vikings, a new exhibition...
Vanessa Orr
Feb 28, 2023
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