It’s a M.A.D., M.A.D. world for Laurita and Lauren Portee, stars of a new travel show who visited the Laurel Highlands for their first episode of “Get Out of Town.” M.A.D. is Laurita’s term for mother-and-daughter time, which she revealed as the Portees headed out on a road trip to the Laurel Highlands during filming for the premiere episode of…
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Westmoreland County is doing more than just preserving its past during its 250 th anniversary year. The Westmoreland Pollinator Partners program is looking to improve its future as well with a project designed to ensure the survival – and revival – of the butterfly population in the Laurel Highlands. The International Union for Conservation of…
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Miles and miles of pristine streams, runs, rivers, and lakes filled with cold mountain water make the Laurel Highlands region the perfect place to cast a line and soak in the scenic beauty. Trout season opens across Pennsylvania on April 1, and anglers will be hitting the waterways in search of more than just a nibble on their lines. “Fishing in…
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“A building should grace its environment rather than disgrace it.” – Frank Lloyd Wright, Hugh Downs interview, 1952 The Laurel Highlands is graced with three Frank Lloyd Wright properties, which have made the region a destination for architectural lovers. Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, and Polymath Park will offer tours from March through November in…
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Fayette County native Sarah B. Cochran rose from abject poverty to become America’s “Coal Queen,” a fierce fighter for women’s suffrage and a philanthropist who helped men and women across three states gain access to higher education. March is National Women’s History Month, and that makes it the perfect time to focus on Cochran’s incredible…
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Whether you’re interested in learning more about an industry that has been a part of the Laurel Highlands for nearly 300 years, tasting savory maple bacon and burger stew, or just looking for something sweet to pour on your pancakes, the Laurel Highlands has you covered! While syrup is the most widely known product made from tree sap, options made…
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GREENSBURG – It’s an event 250 years in the making – and one that will go on throughout 2023: the historic anniversary celebration for Westmoreland County. Community leaders, elected officials, and Westmoreland County Courthouse employees came together on Monday to celebrate Westmoreland County, which was founded on Feb. 26, 1773. The party, which…
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