We’re all looking to break out of the winter blues with both indoor and outdoor fun. In this month’s episode of Heritage Happenings, we had fun talking to The Westmoreland Cultural Trust and the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College. Read and listen on for all the details! The Westmoreland Cultural Trust is approaching the…
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With hometown dates being done via Zoom and nearby Nemacolin at locations throughout the Laurel Highlands, Episode 8 had to be one of the most unique episodes of The Bachelor in the series' history. However, the show was big on heart, tackling tough conversations with parents, addressing hardships in past relationships, and surviving a rather rough…
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When you think of ski patrol, most people picture ski patrollers on the steep sweeping slopes of the local ski resorts, where most ski patrollers are located. There is another segment of ski patrol that patrols the remote, quiet, and gentler slopes and trails in the Laurel Highlands. This is the land of cross-country skiers where peace and solitude…
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In case you missed this week’s whirlwind of an episode, let’s just say it was jam-packed with comings, goings, and undeniably hard truths. What began with eight contestants remaining, plus one new face appearing seemingly out of nowhere, culminated with a trimmed down pool of four lucky ladies looking at next week’s hometown experiences. Tears…
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An ambitious young officer heads west to claim lands for the British. Along the way, he makes mistakes, but he also works hard, persists and makes a name for himself. Some believe that George Washington's trials and tribulations in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands helped him grow into a legendary military leader and eventually the first President of…
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A carnival that pops up out of nowhere and is seemingly run by no one. A contestant locked in her tower letting down her hair, hopeful for a prince's rescue. Wandering musicians who show up at just the right time to set the mood with the perfect song everyone knows the words to. Magic was in the air on episode six of The Bachelor, filmed in the…
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This year’s Valentine’s Day Week in the Laurel Highlands looks quite different than last year; in fact, this holiday is the final major holiday that we were able to celebrate pre-pandemic in 2020. If that doesn’t make your mind bend a little bit… well, you’ve adjusted better than I have! We have very good news: it’s time to snuggle up with your…
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Any time I have a meeting in Westmoreland County, I always recommend talking over lunch at Marino's American Eatery. It doesn't take long into this month's Inside the Taproom podcast to see why! A friendly owner and chef with a passion for local beer and fresh food combine to make Marino's a truly unique stop in the Laurel Highlands. Owner Joshua…
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First, a moment of silence for my favorite contestant. A woman who "brought so much joy" (her words) to the house who was "not, like, fake" (also her words). Thank you, Queen Victoria, for taking the crown of one of my favorite rises and falls of reality contestants of all time 👑 Victoria apologizing for stealing Catalina's crown: #TheBachelor…
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Well, it's February 2 again. Or is it Sept. 28? Or Dec. 10? If all of your days are starting to blend together like mine, look to Phil. No, not the groundhog: Phil Connors, the eventual hero of the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," who I studied for some advice on breaking out of a personal rut, which can feel just the same as a time loop! Here are just a…
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