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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Top celebration destinations in the U.S. include Las Vegas, Nashville, and … the Laurel Highlands? That’s the way Dan and Tamara DiBartola of Greensburg saw it when they contemplated what to do for their 25 th wedding anniversary, which is on Valentine’s Day. Rather than spend big bucks on a getaway, they opted for a series of small trips as part of…
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Michele Leighty collected a lot more than stickers during the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour 2.0. The Bear Rocks native found her true love while visiting craft beverage makers in the region. “I started doing the tour on my own, going here and there,” she recalled, noting that it was a great option for a June 17, 2022, outing that would change her…
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When Carmen Rose moved to the Laurel Highlands more than three decades ago, the region reminded her of her homeland of Germany. She was drawn in by its scenic beauty and the outdoor opportunities that abound here. Forbes State Forest and Laurel Summit State Park are only about five miles from her Boswell-area home, and you can find the 62-year-old…
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Eagle-eyed viewers of “The Pale Blue Eye,” will spot a Laurel Highlands landmark in the historical fiction thriller, which has been one of the most popular movies on Netflix since its release earlier this month. For the movie, the Compass Inn Museum in Laughlintown was remade into Benny's Haven, the fictional tavern outside of West Point Military…
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