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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.


Beautiful Dreamer
Sixty years ago, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson joined the Keep America Beautiful movement, which strived to prevent littering plant flowers, trees, and shrubs; and clean up public places and beautify them by installing murals and artworks.


Giving Back, Close to Home
The Giving Tuesday movement was started in 2012 as an effort to create a day that encourages people to do good. It has grown into a global movement that inspires people around the world to celebrate generosity and help their community year-round. With Giving Tuesday falling on December 2 this year, now is a great time to learn about some of the organizations that are doing amazing work right in our community.


Carols, Crafts, and Cocoa!
We invite you to kick off the holiday season for “Carols, Crafts, and Cocoa”, hosted by Pittsburgh Youth Chorus on November 16 from 1:00 to 3:30 at Pine Township Community Center. After last year’s huge success, the event has been moved to this larger indoor space with even more opportunities for holiday fun!


Where’s Your Happy Place?
This past weekend we decided to pull the kids out of school for a day, forgo the multiple sports obligations and spend the weekend at a place we keep coming back to, Deep Creek, MD. It’s the place we return to again and again when we want a break from the stress of daily life. It’s only a two-hour drive, there are ample rental houses, and there’s a lake, mountains, and several beautiful state parks and forests within a 25-minute drive. Sometimes you just need to be surrounded


Navigating Sweater Weather’s Food Climate
‘Tis the season for more of our Favorites – Football, Family, Friends, Food, Fellowship, and Faith. It’s that time of year again where we swap landscaping for leaf raking, sunny rays for snowy days, and our summer trips for classic movie marathons.


THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP LEADS TO APPRECIATION!
As I’m writing this, I’m enjoying myself in Charleston, a place I have been obsessively wanting to visit for a few years now. I have heard and read so much about the place, a beautiful southern charm city with a lot of history, architecture, colorful buildings. and quite marvelous array of phenomenal restaurants.


The United States Marine Corps Celebrates 250 Years
This year marks a momentous milestone: 250 years of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps—institutions predating the nation. We honor the legacy and proud contributions of each branch. As we reflect on “The Few, The Proud, The Marines,” let us honor the spirit and service that define the Marine Corps.


Grand Ole Opry Trivia
This month, Nashville erupts in celebration as the Grand Ole Opry commemorates its 100th anniversary. For a century, its music and traditions have shaped country music, binding generations of fans and artists in shared memories.


Trinity: Your Jeweler Next Door
If you’ve ever driven down 279 and have seen a small and charming white building with green trim that doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of the suburban area, you know where Trinity Jewelers is.
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