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. 

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.

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!

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

‘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. 

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. 

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.

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.