Stephanie Kalina Metzger

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“Those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it,” said philosopher George Santayana, a sentiment that remains deeply relevant today.
Yet, for many students, history becomes tedious when it’s reduced to memorizing dates and names. The Bradford House Historical Association is working to make history fun with its annual Whiskey Rebellion Festival, which is returning to Washington’s Main Street Friday and Saturday.
The event, designed to educate and entertain, features stree...

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A comedian once joked that you know you’re getting old when you still think the 1980s were just 20 years ago.
If you were born before the era of big hair and rock ballads immortalized in commercials claiming “they taught us how to live, they taught us how to love,” prepare for a dose of nostalgia – “Back to the Future,” the blockbuster film starring Michael J. Fox as time-traveling teen Marty McFly, turns 40 this year.
The classic movie has been reimagined as a Broadway musical...

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Fans of George Thorogood’s gritty, bluesy, and raucous rock ‘n’ roll will be thrilled to know that he and his high-octane band, the Destroyers are roaring into Wheeling, W.Va., for a live performance at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday as part of their Baddest Show on Earth tour.
The Destroyers-featuring Thorogood himself, alongside bandmates Jeff Simon on drums, Bill Blough on bass, Jim Suhler on guitar and Buddy Leach on saxophone, are fresh off a successful tour in Australia ...

A trio of businessmen are betting on Lexington and intent on bringing the big city vibe to a growing area.
Ryan Jones, Joe Walker and Steven Cook have banded together to open Ember Restaurant, which is the first project under Columbia-based Foundry Hospitality Group.
The group celebrated a soft opening on June 4, in a space formerly occupied by Alodia’s Cucina Italiana and Cook noticed that the excitement was palpable. Cook, who serves as President of the Hospitality Group, is also a 2024 Res...

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A statue of Fred Rogers in Latrobe.
Fred Rogers may no longer be with us, but the Latrobe native’s memory lives on in the hearts of many.
Episodes of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” can still be seen 22 years after his death, and his popularity expanded to a new generation with the release of the acclaimed 2018 documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” and the 2019 Tom Hanks-starring biopic “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”
Rogers’ imagination was honed at a young age.
“I ha...

When Joe Biden’s office announced in May that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer after experiencing urinary symptoms, he captured the attention of men around the world—particularly those of a certain age.
The announcement seemed concerning as doctors categorized the cancer as an aggressive form that had metastasized to the bone.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting men with approximately 250,000 new cases diagnosed annually and 30,000 deaths each...

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How many of us have strolled through our local wine and spirits shop around New Year’s Eve, noticed the words Veuve Clicquot inscribed on a large selection of champagne bottles and never gave it a second thought?
Once you learn the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, you may never look at a bottle of champagne the same way again.
That story will unfold onstage at the Byham Theater through Sunday when the Pittsburgh CLO, in association with 42nd Parallel Productions, prese...

Greer’s downtown continues to thrive, with new businesses joining its vibrant community. One of the latest additions is Trade Street Social, an eatery and entertainment venue set to open in early June at 315 Trade St. Expected to employ 35 to 40 staffers, the 6,000 square foot space promises to be a dynamic destination for food, drinks and indoor golf.
The concept, brought to the area by Innovative Hospitality and Development (IHD) — the team behind The Mill at Fountain Inn — Trade Street Soc...

You could say Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural career began in the crib.
According to legend, Wright’s mother decorated his nursery with pictures of famous cathedrals and great architectural works, hoping to inspire him. It must have worked because Wright went on to become one of the most renowned architects in America.
One of his most well-known creations, Fallingwater, has been described as a masterpiece. Nestled in the Laurel Highlands, it has garnered its share of attenti...

​STIR to open in June at 300 East McBee Ave. in downtown Greenville
Features raw bar with rotating oysters, seafood towers, steaks, and brunch
Offers 300+ spirits, craft cocktails with clear artisan ice, and live jazz
A portion of opening week proceeds to benefit Clement’s Kindness
Greenville’s dining scene continues thrive with the upcoming opening of the city’s newest culinary addition — STIR. The latest concept, from SquareOne Holding Company, is bringing its raw ba...

It’s that time again – the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival is rolling back into the region.
An Observer-Reporter event, it will happen at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in North Strabane, kicking off on Friday and continuing until 7 p.m. on Sunday.
The ninth year of the event
The free event launched in 2016, according to Carole DeAngelo, advertising director at the Observer-Reporter. The first year attracted 20 food trucks and lasted only two days.
“It was rather small ...

The original “Night of the Living Dead” is a cult classic that arguably gave rise to modern zombie culture. Composer Aaron Gandy, whose new production, “Romero and Juliet,” is coming to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe on Saturday, says that a friend’s misspelling of the Shakespeare play sparked the idea.
That typo got him thinking about filmmaker George Romero, the creator of “Night of the Living Dead,” and his other zombie films, such as “Dawn of the Dead” and “Day of the Dead,” and before ...

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Crave Greenville opened in February at 600 S. Main St.
Chef James Ellis combines all-day brunch with barbecue.
Ellis gained fame on Hell’s Kitchen Season 7.
Signature dishes include brisket eggs benedict and lobster shrimp and grits.
Food lovers are flocking to Crave Greenville where chef and owner James Ellis is making waves with his popular combination of barbecue and all-day brunch. The eatery opened at the end of February at 600 South Main St. in downtown Greenvil...

What DeMarco’s Italian Restaurant owners saw in Greenville’s West End
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DeMarco’s Italian opens near Fluor Field in Greenville’s West End
Menu features house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, and Wagyu meatballs
Sleek, airy space with 22-ft ceilings, quartzite bar, and custom lighting
Cocktail menu includes Tiramisu Martini and non-alcoholic Phony Negroni
Anthony Pepe, Mike and Genine Baldassarra and Mike Wible recognized the potential of Greenville’s West End.
The a...

After what seems like an eternity, the weather is finally warm again for more than a day at a time.
The pleasant temperatures are inspiring people to spend more time outdoors—whether exercising, playing sports, or simply enjoying the fresh air.
However, for some, this seasonal shift brings health challenges.
We consulted area health practitioners for advice on staying healthy this spring and summer.
Addressing seasonal allergies
Dr. Stacy Rosenberg, a Geisinger Allergy and Immunology Speciali...