Penn
FOOD & DRINK
Jeannette resident makes most of new musical directions
Jul. 1—So, you find yourself thinking about what it would be like to make a new start. For someone who actually followed through, meet Jeannette resident Mick Francis. As lead vocalist and primary handler of details for the up-and-coming Pittsburgh pop-punk band Lotus Kid, he seemed to be headed in what he thought was the right direction, up until March 2020. "When covid happened, we were ...
11th annual Yellow Tie Gala to kick off Great American Banana Split Festival in Latrobe
Ice cream fans looking for a sweet way to support a local nonprofit won’t need to look far in Latrobe this summer. The Robindale Great American Banana Split Celebration will be held the weekend of Aug. 24 and 25. The annual event honors the momentous 1904 invention of the banana split at a drugstore in Latrobe.
Landscaping goats get loose in Oakmont neighborhood
OAKMONT (KDKA) -- A woman walking her dog in Oakmont suddenly had some surprise guests. She found herself shepherding a herd of goats around the neighborhood. Oakmont is known for its world-famous golf course, but Monday morning, a group of gallivanting goats decided to make a getaway and galloped all over the neighborhood and people say it's not the first time.Lori Stofman of Oakmont was out and about around 7 when Stofman and her pup were joined by new four-legged friends: a gang of goats on the lam."When they saw my puppy, they were infatuated by her and so they just...
Inner Groove Brewing announces MikelParis collab, limited edition beers
Jul. 1—Inner Groove Brewing has announced a collaboration with musician MikelParis of the rock band O.A.R. Two limited edition beers will be available at Inner Groove Brewing — inspired by MikelParis' new album titled "Snidbits," which was released in February. Inner Groove Brewing said the beers will be available on tap and in four-packs at both of its taprooms, and they will feature can art ...
Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Gets a Heritage Center in its Historic Home
While Kentucky dominates American whiskey today, there was once another bastion of whiskey production in the U.S.: Pennsylvania. Hundreds of distilleries were scattered across the state in the 19th century and there was a healthy mix of producers large and small, with many farmers-turned-distillers as well. Rye was the state’s reigning style, especially in the southwestern Monongahela River valley region. To honor this rich history, Suntory Global Spirits has opened the James B. Beam Pennsylvania Whiskey Heritage Center in partnership with the nonprofit historic site West Overton Village & Museum in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.
North Huntingdon Emmy winner remains passionate about making movies
A North Huntingdon native was pursuing a career in computer engineering in Cleveland in the 1980s when she made an independent film that changed her life, setting her on course for an award-winning career. “I fell in love with making a movie,” said Annetta Marion about her first experience in...
Barb Kalina marks 25 years as St. Joe's costume designer, making kids' comfort her priority
When Barb Kalina began lending a hand with St. Joseph High School’s theater program in 1997, she spent a week washing and ironing 40 white aprons for the production of “Fiddler on the Roof.”. “That was my entire duty,” said Kalina, a Lower Burrell resident and retired reading...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.