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Traci Kovacic and Shine On Pittsburgh
For Traci Kovacic, the past decade has brought life challenges that could easily have broken her. Ten years ago, her husband Mike collapsed while running the EQT 10 Miler race in Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old died a half hour later of a previously undetected heart arrhythmia. She spent the following years deeply in grief and picking up the pieces of her life.


School Movers & Shakers- December
Seven Fox Chapel Area High School students placed at the annual M&M Lake Erie Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament.


December Movers & Shakers
The Wexford Post Office celebrated 202 years of safe driving and work practices on October 31. Twenty-two employees were recognized for their safety excellence. Rural carrier Steven Roberts was inducted into the National Safety Council’s Million Mile Club. This nationally recognized distinction is earned for driving 30 years or one million miles without a preventable accident.


Little Sisters of The Poor Christmas Cards and Crafts
The Little Sisters of the Poor are once again offering Christmas Cards sketched by Sister Martha, Isp.


RISING ABOVE SETBACKS AND CHALLENGES, WITH SO MUCH GRATITUDE AND JOY!
I’m not going to lie, 2025 was a challenging year for me, health-wise. It started off with two torn shoulders followed by physical therapy, knee surgery followed, again, by physical therapy and I have now undergone a toe surgery, which again, will be followed by PT.


The 12 Ways to Practice Wellness: Caring for Your Mental & Physical Health This Holiday Season
The holiday season brings light, tradition, and celebration—but it can also bring stress, pressure, and emotional overwhelm. December often comes with a lot of extra. We often find ourselves juggling more than usual: more gatherings, more expectations, more decisions, and sometimes, more emotions. It brings a period of reflection – observing what we gained or lost, what we accomplished or where we fell short, relationships that either strengthened or strained.


Traditions
I love traditions, but I’m a big advocate for dropping the ones that don’t serve you. With a large extended family, and three young children, and a school calendar packed full of special dress-up days, I’m in a season of life where holidays can be more stressful than they’re worth.


Dissension: A Disagreement that Leads to Discord by Rodney Phillips
Rodney Phillips’ debut novel began in a less than traditional way: in the warehouse of a discount furniture store in Pittsburgh, thirty-seven years ago. Phillips was 19 years old and working his way through college, and his job allowed plenty of downtime. To pass the hours, he started writing.


What to Do When the Holidays Are Sad
What used to be a purely joyful time of year for me has become a twisting road of heartache, joy, rest, and stress that often feels as fraught as navigating traffic from Ross Park Mall to the Cultural District (hello, Ft. Duquesne Bridge!).


A Charlie Brown Christmas Trivia
Good grief! Can you believe A Charlie Brown Christmas turns 60 this month? Premiering on CBS on December 9, 1965, this holiday classic was the first animated adaptation of Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic. The show follows Charlie Brown, who, struggling with depression, searches for the true meaning of Christmas amid the season's commercialism and superficiality.


Keeping the Old While Embracing the New
On the morning of November 22, 2018, I awoke with a sense of heaviness, much different than any Thanksgiving morning in years past. Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, surpassing Christmas, even in childhood. I let my family know I was going out for a quick drive for a coffee at the nearby and ever-reliable (read: open) Sheetz. What I didn’t mention, however, was the pain of experiencing this “first” Thanksgiving in a completely new way was completely ov


Zip With Us®
When a child becomes medically complex whether from cancer, chronic illness, or frequent hospital care, a parent’s world is consumed by fear and uncertainty. Treatments offer hope but also bring major changes: children feel unwell, miss school and time with friends, and endure ongoing medical interventions. Improving the quality of life becomes critical.


Military Members Make Christmas Merrier with Their Successful Fundraising Campaigns
In the United States, we make it a priority to support our troops, who are an integral part of our country. It is essential to recognize the sacrifices that military members make in safeguarding our freedom and providing us with a sense of security.


Supporting Local Growth: WesBanco's FlexibleBusiness Lending Options
Running a small business comes with many challenges, and having the right financial support can make all the difference. WesBanco is committed to helping local entrepreneurs succeed by offering lending products that are flexible, fast, and transparent.


Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi
Kung Fu class is a fast-paced workout, while kids' classes focus on developing discipline and focus. In contrast, Adult Tai Chi classes are for stress relief and relaxation.


Trinity Jewelers
Over 50 years ago, master goldsmith Rich Helgerman founded Trinity Jewelers in the heart of Pittsburgh’s jewelry district—the historic Clark Building downtown.


Laura Ellis - Bridges Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
The medicine of ancient East Asia - which includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and more - sees health as not just the absence of disease, but as the ability to move from imbalance back to balance.


Eichner’s Farm Market & Greenhouses
Eichner’s Family Farm and Greenhouses has been known as “Wexford’s Best Kept Secret.” Our family farm is nestled in a valley, off Route 19 on Richard Road. The family roots started in 1897 when we purchased 22 acres.


Glenshaw Auto Service
Glenshaw Auto Service is family-owned and operated and has served the area for over 30 years.


Premier Dance Academy
In 2011, Tracy turned her lifelong dream into reality by opening Premier Dance Academy place where dancers of all ages can grow, shine, and most importantly, have fun! With her infectious energy and love for the art, she's built a welcoming community where every dancer feels right at home.
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