| Date | Title | Description |
| 21.12.2024 | Embracing Freedom: The Art of Travel After Retirement | Retirement is a new chapter. It’s a blank canvas waiting for vibrant strokes of adventure. For many, this phase means freedom. Freedom from the daily grind. Freedom to explore the world at your own pace. But how do you make the most of this... |
| 19.12.2024 | Travel | Yes, you can take your cookies through a TSA checkpoint — if they meet these requirements | But if you can pour, spray, spill, spray or pump the goodies, and it’s larger than 3.4 ounces, it has to travel to its destination in a checked bag. That includes items such as the bottle of Pennsylvania maple syrup you picked up at a local... |
| 18.12.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Sweet, hot & healthy: Even kids can’t resist the caramelization of roasted vegetables | They make a flavorful side dish or even a whole meal when scooped over a bowl of fresh greens for a dinner salad — or topped with a dollop of yogurt.
Lillstrom recommends turnips, carrots, beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, celeriac, parsnips... |
| 16.12.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Gretchen’s table: Stir-fried cashew chicken is almost as easy as takeout | And no, you don’t need a wok to cook it. Any large, non-stick skillet can be used to stir fry so long as you make sure to cut your ingredients into small, bite-size pieces and don’t overcrowd the pan while cooking; you want the meat to sear... |
| 14.12.2024 | The Culinary Canvas: Painting with Pasta and Produce | In the world of cooking, every dish tells a story. It’s a dance of flavors, a symphony of textures. Today, we explore two vibrant recipes that showcase the beauty of homemade pasta and the humble carrot. Both dishes remind us that food is n... |
| 14.12.2024 | The Art of Simple Cooking: Nourishing Meals on a Budget | In a world where dining out can cost a small fortune, the joy of cooking at home shines brighter than ever. Simple meals can be both nourishing and budget-friendly. They require creativity, a dash of resourcefulness, and a willingness to ex... |
| 14.12.2024 | Comfort in a Bowl: The Art of Nourishing Soup Dinners | In the heart of winter, when the chill seeps into your bones, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup. It’s a hug in a bowl, a remedy for the soul. Soup dinners are not just meals; they are experiences. They bring people together, wa... |
| 14.12.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | How to make a nourishing (and filling) soup dinner for two | This warm and filling wonton soup that headlines our latest installment of “Dinner for Two” is a pretty good example.This $15 dinner for two includes Asian cucumber salad, a hearty wonton soup and baked pears with maple for dessert. (Gretch... |
| 13.12.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Recipe: Homemade manicotti with vodka sauce brings a spicy kick | All I can say is all five of my kids loved it, though my husband not so much, because I tend to make it pretty spicy. It was, in fact, the first thing my daughter thought of when I offered to make her something to take back home to Northern... |
| 12.12.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | In season: The universal joy of carrots | Carrots deliver a tender, mellow sweetness when cooked.
Chop them into chunks to simmer as the trumpet in an international roster of soup. Steam them to just tender and dress with a hint of olive oil, honey, mint and lemon juice for a spa-c... |
| 06.12.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Recipe: Upside-down puff pastry apple tarts are both sweet and easy to make | It’s almost too easy, especially when you consider the elegant results. All you have to do is peel and slice a couple of apples, roll the dough into a giant rectangle and cut it into six equal pieces, drizzled with honey.
Frozen puff pastry... |
| 28.11.2024 | Embracing Autumn Flavors: A Culinary Journey with Bolognese and Apple Cider | As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, the kitchen becomes a sanctuary. Autumn invites us to embrace rich flavors and comforting dishes. Two culinary stars shine brightly this season: Bolognese sauce and apple cider. Each tells a story... |
| 27.11.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Recipe: Invigorate your fall senses with fresh pasta in Bolognese sauce | One note: A good Bolognese sauce can’t be rushed! It needs to simmer over low heat for at least 3 hours on the stove for all the wonderful flavors to meld and concentrate. If you’re in a hurry, wait until you have a lazy weekend afternoon w... |
| 26.11.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | 4 ways to enjoy apple cider — without drinking it | Boil it down with some warm spices and it can be used to add a zippy flavor to a moist and aromatic cake; add some salt and pepper and you’ve got the perfect brine to make tender and juicy pork chops.
Apple cider also adds depth to a pot of... |
| 15.11.2024 | Harpers Ferry: A Tapestry of History and Adventure | Nestled at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is a living canvas of American history and outdoor adventure. This quaint town, steeped in tales of bravery and struggle, invites visitors to expl... |
| 13.11.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Gretchen’s table: Meatballs with nuoc cham, cucumber and mint offer Vietnamese take on classic dish | Beefed up with leftover cooked rice, the mix also gets an aromatic boost from fresh mint and finely chopped cilantro stems along with garlic and minced shallot. But what really sets them apart is the bright-red, totally addictive homemade n... |
| 11.11.2024 | Travel | Harpers Ferry: Where American history meets the great outdoors | It was here, in 1859, that abolitionist John Brown and his small group of men seized the armory in hopes of starting an uprising in the South against slavery. The raid itself was unsuccessful. His party was surrounded by federal troops, tak... |
| 09.11.2024 | The Art of Simple Cooking: Affordable Comforts for Two | In a world where dining out can cost a small fortune, the beauty of home cooking shines brighter than ever. Simple recipes can transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals. Today, we explore two delightful dishes: a small-batch c... |
| 05.11.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | With a simple salad and dessert, this small-batch chili feeds 2 for under $15 | Related Articles
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| 30.10.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Recipe: Everyone will fall for these homemade maple leaf cookies | This recipe is the third I tried, and I’m happy to declare it’s a winner. That said, its preparation is a little fussy in that you have to roll out and freeze the cookie dough between sheets of parchment before cutting it into the maple sha... |
| 18.10.2024 | National Politics | How one swing-state county has escaped election conspiracies | Pennsylvania may rank among the most contested states in the bitterest national election in recent U.S. history. But Mercer County — through some combination of its history, culture and grassroots efforts to bolster voter trust — has thus f... |
| 09.10.2024 | The Nevada Senate Race: A Battle of Narratives and Policies | The Nevada Senate race is heating up. Sam Brown, a Purple Heart veteran, faces off against incumbent Jacky Rosen. This contest is more than just a political duel; it’s a clash of stories, visions, and policies. Brown’s journey from the batt... |
| 09.10.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Embrace sweet-spicy tamarind for an extra kick in everything from sauces to cocktails | Sashi Kumar launched the sauce company in 2019 with business partner, Jim Giberson, a chef and food consultant, after the two crossed paths at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business.
As an MBA candidate, Kumar had to complete a project... |
| 07.10.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Recipe: Crack the code for the tastiest caramelized, pan-fried pork chops | Once the chops are removed, day-old rice is added to the hot pan of pork drippings. As it cooks, it absorbs all the flavor along with any bits of browned pork that stuck to the pan. Fabulous!
I served it, as suggested, sliced across the gra... |
| 18.09.2024 | Japanese grilling style yakiniku offers ‘zen community experience’ | Modeled after Asian-style barbecue restaurants in New York and L.A., the Pittsburgh restaurant, which co-owners Derek Burnell and Miranda Piso opened just before the start of the pandemic in 2020, offers a sleek, modern approach to one of J... |
| 11.09.2024 | Recipe: Gluten-free gnocchi with lemon, peas and spinach goes down easy | This recipe, which couples highly rated Le Veneziane gluten-free potato gnocchi with an easy, cheesy cream sauce kissed with fresh lemon, just might be the answer.You won’t miss the wheat in this gluten-free gnocchi tossed with spinach and ... |
| 10.09.2024 | Health Agencies Brace for New Mpox Strain Amid Aging HIV Population | Health agencies are on high alert. A new strain of mpox, known as clade 1b, looms on the horizon. This strain is endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo and poses a significant threat. Clade 1b is more virulent than its predecessor, cla... |
| 09.09.2024 | National Politics | What to know as Trump, Harris face off for first presidential debate Tuesday | Here’s some things to watch as the debate looms:When and how to watch
The debate will air on ABC at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. It will run for 90 minutes.
The moderators will be John Muir and Linsey Davis.US Vice President Kamala Harris disembarks ... |
| 09.09.2024 | AHN Healthcare@Home Home Health and Hospice Celebrates Top Workplaces Award for Second Consecutive Year | PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AHN Healthcare@Home Home Health and Hospice (AHN H&H) is proud to announce that it has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This is the second year in a row that AHN H... |
| 08.09.2024 | A New Chapter in Real Estate and Veterinary Care: Bonnie Loya and BluePearl Malvern | In the bustling world of real estate and veterinary medicine, two stories emerge that highlight innovation, dedication, and a deep-rooted passion for service. Bonnie Loya, a seasoned real estate broker, has made a significant move to Berksh... |
| 07.09.2024 | Bonnie Loya joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty | Bonnie & Jett
Bonnie Loya, Associate Real Estate Broker, has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty working from the company's Peters Township location in McMurray.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ef... |
| 06.09.2024 | Health | More than half of HIV-positive Americans are 50+. Figuring out care is complex | The Centers for Disease Control estimates that for its most recent year of data, 2022, there were about 596,000 people over the age of 50 living with HIV — about 53% of the total number. And while most of those people were diagnosed prior t... |
| 02.09.2024 | Travel | Colonial garb and Nikes: What it’s like to live in the middle of American history | Every morning, Savage wakes up in the 18th-century Palmer House in the middle of Colonial Williamsburg. In the evening, he sits on the front steps with a glass of wine and talks to visitors who have come from all over the country — and some... |
| 30.08.2024 | Summer Delights: Grilled Chicken and Banana Splits for the Soul | Summer is a season of simplicity. It’s about light meals and sweet treats. The sun shines brighter, and the days stretch longer. What better way to celebrate than with grilled chicken and banana splits? These dishes are more than just food;... |
| 29.08.2024 | Grilled spiced chicken with sweet cherry and tomato salad makes quick, easy summer delight | Lightly dressed with a red wine vinaigrette, the salad is both sweet and salty, and just a little spicy, depending on how many jalapeno slices you toss into the bowl.
The salad pairs very nicely with grilled spiced chicken, but it would als... |
| 27.08.2024 | How to make America’s most iconic ice cream dessert at home | Pro tip: Bananas are easier to halve if you slice them while the skin is still on. Also, have all your toppings assembled and ready to go before you take the ice cream cartons out of the freezer; it melts faster than you think!
Additionally... |
| 16.08.2024 | Recipe: France’s iconic croque monsieur | Traditionally made with baked or boiled ham and a salty Alpine-style cheese such as Gruyère, Comté or Emmental, this humble knife-and-fork sandwich was popularized in the early 1900s as a simple but tasty snack for Parisians. (Many croque m... |
| 15.08.2024 | 5 tomato recipes to take advantage of summer’s ripe red bounty | Originally a wild plant found in the coastal highlands of western South America, the tomato was brought to Spain in the 1500s. They were first grown in North America in 1710, according to “The Tomato in America” by Andrew F. Smith. Yet beca... |
| 14.08.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Peanut and chili crisp cucumber salad is a bright and crunchy summer dish | If you detest cilantro — some people swear it tastes like soap — leave it out or substitute parsley or Thai basil, which is spicier than Italian sweet basil. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to add a gentle heat, but you also could driz... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Battle for the Vice Presidency: A Clash of Ideologies and Personalities | The vice presidential race is heating up. As the 2024 election approaches, the stakes are high. The candidates are Kamala Harris and J.D. Vance. Each represents a different vision for America. Their campaigns are like two trains on a collis... |
| 09.08.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Blueberry crumble coffee cake is the perfect food to stow for vacation | It’s always a good idea to pick any remaining stems off the berries after swishing them around in a bowl of cold water to wash off any dirt or pesticides (they’re tough). You will want to pick out any green or reddish berries too —they’re n... |
| 31.07.2024 | Recipe: Summery asparagus, pecorino and lemon tagliolini | The cookbook that grew out of his regular Monday posts includes 60 of his favorite dishes, some of which take no more than 15 minutes and a couple of everyday ingredients to whip together, and others that require more than an hour to prepar... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Crossroads of Leadership: Biden's 2024 Dilemma**
** | ** The political landscape is shifting. President Biden stands at a crossroads, with a growing chorus of voices urging him to step aside in the 2024 race. This isn't just a whisper; it's a wave. Nine House Democrats and two senators have jo... |
| 22.07.2024 | Vegan chocolate sauce? A mushroom aperitif? 12 finds from the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York | —Plant-based proteins and organic and gluten-free foods and snacks continue to grow in popularity. Products include everything from cauliflower chips to chef-crafted packaged vegan soups to savory vegan protein bars and sticks, plant-based ... |
| 20.07.2024 | Editorials | Views from the nation’s press | The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on how the Secret Service director must answer for Trump near-assassination:
Thomas Matthew Crooks should never have been able to get on a roof fewer than 150 yards from former President Donald Trump, let alone t... |
| 12.07.2024 | How to make the perfect pierogi at home | “So I thought, ‘What am I really good at?’”
While most of the restaurant jobs she’d taken since age 15 involved waitressing or bussing tables, she’d also worked on the line at Iron Born before taking over its bar program in 2019. So while s... |
| 09.07.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Ancho chile-spiced beef street tacos make for a sweet and spicy treat | I cooked both the marinated steak and the pineapple for the salsa in a cast-iron skillet, but you could just as easily throw either or both on the grill.
If you don’t feel like making salsa verde from scratch (it’s easy — you should!), subs... |
| 06.07.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Lasagna replaces pasta with low-calorie zucchini | This dish isn’t for everyone: Both my daughters responded with a “gag” emoji when I told them the lasagna included a simple meat sauce. But that’s an easy enough fix if you’re 100% vegetarian — simply omit and make up the difference with a ... |
| 05.07.2024 | A beginner’s guide to homemade cheese ravioli | From the start of his career, which has included stints at now-closed Salt of the Earth in Garfield and Brunoise in Smallman Galley, along with club jobs in Florida, the Reading, Pennsylvania, native has always been good about documenting h... |
| 02.07.2024 | Why miso is an essential cooking powerhouse | White miso is also known as shiro miso, which in Japanese translates to “soup miso.” It’s fermented for a much shorter period, sometimes as little as a week, and is milder, sweeter and less salty than red miso.
The uses for miso paste are l... |
| 24.06.2024 | What we’re watching: Weekly disaster update, June 24 | Editor’s note: The “What we’re watching” blog posts are currently on a summer schedule. A new post will be published on a biweekly basis. The next blog will be published on July 8.
We know all too well that disaster can strike anytime, anyw... |
| 18.06.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Taking chicken crust Caesar salad pizza from social media trend to table reality | If you can’t bear the thought of using tinned anchovy fillets in the dressing, which are what give a Caesar salad its unique, umami flavor, substitute 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or Worcestershire sauce. I pulsed both the canned and the fresh ... |
| 17.06.2024 | How faculty and staff are supporting student protesters | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war have largely simmered as students left their universities for the summer, but faculty and staff have found different ways to... |
| 14.06.2024 | Surprise guests this summer with these 3 easy sides | Potato Salad with Pickled PepperThis potato salad recipe from Michael Solomonov’s cookbook “Zahav” is made with pickled peppers and cilantro. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)
PG tested
6 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
6 ta... |
| 13.06.2024 | Afghan mantu are easy to make and steam in your home kitchen | Today, mantu offer not just a warm and gently spiced taste of Afghanistan, with prized spices such as chili, turmeric, cumin, pepper and nutmeg at the forefront, but also an expression of the country’s hospitality.
“The highest tenet of eat... |
| 10.06.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Coffee-rubbed steaks for just two are worth celebrating | This foolproof steak recipe — perfectly sized for two — was one of the first dinners we enjoyed once things were quietly back to normal. Made in the oven instead of on a grill, it gets its exceptional taste from a bold and flavorful rub mad... |
| 29.05.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Showcases Pennsylvania as a Premier Weekend Getaway Destination During Weeklong Great American Getaway RV Tour | Governor Shapiro traveled over 1,500 miles across 14 counties during his statewide RV tour, visiting small businesses, promoting Pennsylvania’s incredible family experiences, and showcasing all our Commonwealth has to offer as a premier get... |
| 29.05.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Teriyaki chicken tray bake feeds a family in a flash | For teriyaki sauce
3 ounces orange juice (about 2 oranges)
4 ounces soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated or minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
For c... |
| 23.05.2024 | Машинное обучение: мост между бизнесом и Data Science | Если последние несколько лет вы не жили на далёком острове без электричества и связи, то, вероятно, слышали о машинном обучении. Этот тренд было сложно не заметить. Каждый раз, когда мы говорим о беспилотных автомобилях, чат-ботах, AlphaGo ... |
| 22.05.2024 | Gyoza is an easy-to-make Japanese comfort food | Instead, she watched her mother for “hours on end as she folded gyoza faster than my eyes could follow and never measured ingredients — one circular pour of soy sauce, a handful of bonito flakes, a dash of sake,” she writes in the book’s in... |
| 17.05.2024 | ICYMI: Republican and Democratic Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investment in Clean, Safe, and On-Time Public Transit as “Necessary” and “Important” | “With support from Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal, we plan to hire 40 new police officers next year, which would significantly enhance our patrols, uniformed police presence, and enforcement efforts.”
“I commend Governor Shapiro for recogni... |
| 30.04.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | How to make Chinese dumplings at home | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
When it comes to Chinese comfort food, nothing beats a really good bowl of hand-pulled noodles or a steaming, silky bowl of mapo tofu. Yet our love affair with Chinese food often centers around... |
| 29.04.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Chicken tinga tacos can feed a crowd | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
I love tacos when I’m cooking for a crowd because they’re usually so much easier to pull together than a sit-down dinner with multiple courses, and they can be easily individualized depending o... |
| 19.04.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Will Reduce Reliance on Standardized Testing, Calls for “Less Testing, More Learning” to Help Students and Teachers Succeed | “The Governor’s plan to streamline how we administer standardized tests throughout the commonwealth will reduce our reliance on PSSAs and Keystone exams while ensuring students and teachers have the flexibility they need to be successful.” ... |
| 10.04.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Crepes with asparagus, ricotta and lemon give the taste of spring | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
Slender asparagus and fresh ricotta are easy to find in spring, and these savory crespelle offer a winning combination of the seasonal favorites.
Adapted from a recipe from Tuscan food writer a... |
| 09.04.2024 | What we’re watching: Weekly disaster update, April 8 | We know all too well that disaster can strike anytime, anywhere in the world. Some disasters make headlines; others do not. Here at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), we monitor the status of disasters worldwide and compile a list ... |
| 09.04.2024 | Recipes: Spring salad season features fresh greens and tender veggies | By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
PITTSBURGH — Warmer weather, colorful flowers and gloriously sunny skies aren’t the only things that put spring on people’s lists as the best season.
If you’re a cook, April is when you can look fo... |
| 28.03.2024 | Recipe: Chorizo and potato empanadas make a handheld spring meal | By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Spring weather is here, and I’ll bet you can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.
My bike is already at the ready in the backseat of my car, awaiting the days when I can hop onto a bike pa... |
| 26.03.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Spicy lamb stir-fry makes for a quick and easy Ramadan meal | Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Lamb is a favorite seasonal dish in the early days of spring, often showing up on the table as a roast or chops with mint sauce at Easter.
Thinly sliced, it also makes for a great addition to a... |
| 22.03.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Linguine with clam sauce is a sweet and garlicky dish | Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Linguine with clam sauce is one of those classic Italian dishes that every home chef should have in regular rotation. Not only is it super easy to make with fairly simple ingredients, but it’s ... |
| 21.03.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Carrot Tarte Tatin offers inspired take on French dessert | Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Here’s how it often goes at dinner time on weeknights in my kitchen: My husband walks in, and if there’s no discernible aroma wafting across the room, he starts lifting lids on pans on the stov... |
| 08.03.2024 | ICYMI: After Unveiling Higher Education Blueprint and Budget Proposal, Governor Shapiro Visits Colleges Across the Commonwealth to Highlight How His Blueprint Will Create Opportunity | Governor Shapiro and his Administration are working with higher education leaders, local leaders, and legislators to build off the Governor’s blueprint.
Harrisburg, PA – Since unveiling his Higher Education blueprint and his 2024-25 budget ... |
| 04.03.2024 | Recipe: Korean hand-torn noodle soup with chicken lifts the spirit | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
If it’s homemade, you really can’t lose with chicken noodle soup, can you?
One of the world’s most beloved comfort foods, a bowl of the nourishing liquid instantly makes you feel better when yo... |
| 22.02.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Spicy pork meatball sandwiches burn through winter’s chill | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
Being a huge fan of handheld meals (less clean up!), one of my favorite February sandwiches is a hot meatball sub. Both filling and wonderfully saucy, it’s the perfect comfort food to combat th... |
| 15.02.2024 | Health | 17% of US adults have noise-induced hearing loss. A new study uncovers a biologic reason | Anya Sostek | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
PITTSBURGH — It could be a band at a wedding, an explosion on a battlefield or the constant drone of machinery: In the United States, about 17% of adults have hearing loss caused by exposure to lo... |
| 14.02.2024 | How robotics and AI helped Hippo Harvest land $21M to grow lettuce | If you think growing leaves is easy, think again.
Lettuce isn’t the world’s most challenging crop, but as any farmer knows, there are plenty of problems that pop up between planting and harvest. The gamut runs from pests to pathogens and ra... |
| 09.02.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Josh Shapiro Highlights How His Budget Proposal Will Continue to Get Stuff Done, Create Opportunity All Across PA | “I want us to win in Pennsylvania. I want us to do better in Pennsylvania. I want us to excel and the way we excel is by making responsible investments like I proposed in my budget. My budget is balanced – it’s fully paid for, and it makes ... |
| 08.02.2024 | Gretchen’s table: Romeo’s Sighs and Juliet’s Kisses | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
Truth be told, these buttery sandwich cookies with the romantic name had me at “Nutella.”
A culinary Valentine to Italy’s most famous star-crossed lovers, these chocolate-and-vanilla shortbread... |
| 01.02.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches Commonwealth’s First Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades to Create Economic Growth and Opportunity for All Pennsylvanians | All across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are reading about Governor Shapiro’s plan to create jobs and grow our economy.
Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Rick Sig... |
| 26.12.2023 | Gretchen’s table: Sichuan dry-fried green beans | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
I baked a lot of cookies for my newspaper’s annual holiday cookie contest and my kitchen floor isn’t the only thing that ended up a sweet and sticky mess.
My palate, after baking and tasting a ... |
| 21.11.2023 | These 3 pumpkin dishes might upstage the turkey on the table | By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Of all the Thanksgiving classics, only one dish gives a roasted turkey a run for the money.
Silky smooth pumpkin pie is just as high on many people’s list of favorite holiday dishes. Often made wit... |
| 07.11.2023 |
Property taxes have been rising. Here’s what it means for housing | In many communities, homeowners and homebuyers have been hit with eye-popping property tax increases. It is costing more for schools and governments to pay for services. And homes in many communities have shot up in value in recent years, l... |
| 11.10.2023 | Travel | Virginia is for lovers … of wine and autumn leaves | Gretchen McKay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Virginia has long been a favorite destination for travelers, thanks to its beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountainous scenery and storied American history. (It was home t... |
| 11.09.2023 | Doctors in the U.S. can learn a lot about advocacy and activism from their Israeli counterparts | Israeli doctors are bracing for a fight. On Sept. 12, the Israeli Supreme Court is set to hear challenges to a core component of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul — and he has refused to commit to abide by the ruling. Thousands o... |
| 14.07.2023 | From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth | “Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this Commonwealth – no matter your ZIP code.”
Harrisburg, PA – Over the last two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzern... |
| 13.07.2023 | From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth | “Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this Commonwealth – no matter your ZIP code.”
Harrisburg, PA – Over the last two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzern... |
| 17.06.2023 | Pittsburgh synagogue gunman found guilty in worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history | The gunman who killed 11 people and injured 6 others during a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 was found guilty of 63 criminal counts, including hate crimes resulting in death, by a Pennsylvania jury on Friday, AP reports.
Th... |
| 14.06.2023 | ‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary dismisses Mark Cuban’s claim ‘woke’ is ‘good business’ | More On: kevin o'leary
Kevin O’Leary grilled on why he kept money at SVB if management were ‘idiots’ Kevin O’Leary calls AOC ‘great at killing jobs,’ New York ‘uninvestable’ ‘Shark Tank’ star roasted for crying while buying pricey Swiss wat... |
| 19.05.2023 | This Week in the Shapiro Administration: From Greensburg to Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Highlights Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Pennsylvanians’ Mental Health | “We need a comprehensive approach to deliver real help for young people struggling with their mental health, and that’s why we need to work with parents, teachers, and mental health professionals to ensure those resources are available.”
“I... |
| 10.04.2023 | Why US rural policy matters | On December 27, 2022, the New York Times published an essay I wrote calling for a renaissance in federal rural policy. My motivation for writing the article was borne from a frustration of the media’s obsession with rural politics—that is, ... |
| 24.03.2023 | All Across the Commonwealth, Governor Shapiro Touts His Plans to Rebuild Pennsylvania’s Workforce | Gov. Shapiro takes budget tour to Hershey, Philadelphia, Scranton, Gwynedd Valley, Pittsburgh, and Erie.
Gov. Shapiro discussed his commonsense budget proposal to address critical workforce shortages with a personal income tax credit of up ... |
| 10.03.2023 | ICYMI: Pennsylvanians Across the Commonwealth Praise Governor Shapiro’s Commonsense Budget Proposal | HARRISBURG, PA – Days after unveiling his first budget proposal to the people of Pennsylvania, people across the Commonwealth from both parties are praising the Governor’s commonsense solutions to address the most pressing issues Pennsylvan... |
| 07.03.2023 | Secretive new startup focuses on off-road autonomous vehicles, led by UW robotics experts | An autonomous Polaris vehicle equipped with sensors and computers developed by researchers at the University of Washington. (Photo courtesy of the University of Washington RACER team)
A University of Washington professor and expert in machi... |
| 10.11.2022 | Pennsylvania state lawmaker won big in the midterm elections despite being dead | Late Rep. Tony DeLuca. Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee/Twitter
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A state lawmaker in Pennsylvania won re-election by a landslide — even though he died last month.
Late Rep. Tony DeLuca crushed Green Party challenge... |
| 06.11.2022 | Hate in America is on the rise. It's making it more dangerous for everyone from politicians to librarians to do their jobs. | The FBI and other federal agencies recently warned other security agencies of the potential of violence on or following America's midterm elections, according to documents obtained by NPR. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images... |
| 30.10.2022 | Sen. Fontana Statement on VisitPittsburgh | Allegheny County – October 28, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding VisitPittsburgh’s continued advocacy and lobbying in Harrisburg for additional tax dollars:
“I was dismayed to re... |
| 04.10.2022 | What They Are Saying: Leader Hoyer Highlights House Democrats’ Historic Record of Success During Pittsburgh Visit | During a visit to Pittsburgh in September, Leader Hoyer delivered a prebuttal to House Republicans’ “Commitment to America” roll-out, emphasizing House Democrats’ historic legislative record this Congress and continued commitment to lowerin... |
| 04.10.2022 | What Healthcare Leaders Can Do When Pulled In Multiple Directions | Jacob Kupietzky is President of HealthCare Transformation, a company dedicated to providing hospitals with experienced interim executives. |
| 14.09.2022 | John Fetterman agrees to debate Dr. Mehmet Oz on Oct. 25 | Pennsylvania's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman on Wednesday agreed to debate his Republican challenger, Dr. Mehmet Oz, on Oct. 25 in an event hosted by Nexstar Television.
Oz has tried to push Fetterman to earlier debates, e... |
| 08.09.2022 | CorePower Magnetics raised $2.5M to hire and further its energy tech | Pittsburgh’s CorePower Magnetics announced this week that it raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding.
CEO Sam Kernion told Technical.ly the 2020-founded startup, which is based at the Hill District’s Energy Innovation Center Institute, will... |
