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Despite what a lot of November’s afternoons would have you believe, the weather is finally turning wintry.

For many families, not long after the Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie are polished off, it’s time to put up the holiday decorations.

At the stroke of midnight, discounts and deals kick off the race to finish your shopping list. So what’s with the dark name “Black Friday”?

Even if you’re reading this before Thanksgiving, it’s time to start thinking about what’s next – the widely dreaded act of holiday shopping.

While Pittsburgh is known as the Steel City and innovations in that industry, it lays claim to great inventions in a variety of fields – some that may come as a surprise.

With the temperatures dropping, now is the perfect time to focus on your fall garden.

The right to vote is among the most precious we share as Americans. But traditionally, too few of us participate in mid-term elections.

Although we’ve always enjoyed trick-or-treating and getting to dress in our favorite costumes, consider a new tradition you can add to the list this year – giving back to the community.

Residents of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are greatly impacted by the tourists that visit annually.

The autumnal equinox is here, but we’re just at the start of the season for fall activities and events.

For the most social of us, working remotely can be hard – and working from home can be harder.

Ah, the first day of school. The excitement, the anticipation and, most of all, the anxiety for first-time parents lingers in the air. Here are five tips for first-timers to combat those worries:

If you’re feeling a little disconnected from the community after the past couple of years, there are few better ways to jump back in than by volunteering.

Celebrate, Keystone Staters: July 20 is National Pennsylvania Day.

The recent tragedy in Texas is once again shining a spotlight on children’s mental health. Even when current events are not hitting so close to home, the issue is of utmost importance, as research shows depression and anxiety disorders increasing in adolescents and many of those conditions beginning in early childhood.

With the recent rebranding of Port Authority into Pittsburgh Regional Transit, it marks the end of an era – but also just the latest chapter in a more than 60-year-old story.

Tunch & Wolf’s Walk for the Homeless annually helps to support those who are struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction.

Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a supporter, there are some great podcasts out there to listen to during Pride Month – or any time of the year. Here are five podcasts to download and give a listen to:

Pittsburgh is filled with talented artists, and at Artsmiths of Pittsburgh, you can support local creators’ work.

We’re in the midst of college graduation season, meaning that millions of recent graduates are now looking to enter the workforce.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy a sunny day is by setting up my hammock and spending a few hours reading.

On May 7, Highmark is hosting its annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community at Heinz Field.

Did you know the practice of spring cleaning goes back centuries? Apparently, we’re not the first to feel like warmer weather calls for freshening up of our spaces.

As we move into spring, we’re getting closer to golf courses reopening.

I’ve recently become passionate about interior decorating, but I initially struggled to find my style. Here are a few tips that helped me get started:

MyAdvisor, a specialized holistic wellness division of technology company Three Wire Systems based in Ebensburg, was recently re-accredited by the American Association of Suicidology as a Crisis Intervention Center, one of just three in Pennsylvania.

If you’re like me, you’ve spent a lot more time playing board games with family and friends since the beginning of the pandemic.

We know it’s hard to move around during the day.Try these three easy stretches from your desk:1.

If you’re looking to experience something new this winter, the Pittsburgh area features many places to try your hand at a do-it-yourself project.

One of the most popular New Year’s traditions is making resolutions. And another? Not following through.