Karen Onoffrey, Kennedy Officer Tom Ficarri and her grandson, Liam Johnston, 2, pose with an array of fresh baked cookies. Karen Onoffrey is a baker on a mission to honor…
Holidays can be painful: If you’re struggling with grief you are not alone
Blue Christmas (also known as the Longest Night) is observed during Advent. This year it occurred on Dec. 14. Sadness around the holidays is more common than people like to…
Pennsylvania was founded on religious freedom
A 36-foot bronze statue of Pennsylvania’s founder and namesake William Penn is located atop Philadephia’s city hall. No people can be truly happy, though under the greatest enjoyments of civil…
Kennedy Breakfast with Santa, Robinson holiday train display
Official Kulik has been in the game 37 years and counting
Joe Kulik officiating at the Nov. 25 WPIAL finals at Acrisure Stadium. Longevity in any facet of any job these days is considered a rarity. Then mention having the same…
Grinch downplays ‘shenanigans,’ credits Suess for good looks
The Grinch speeds away spreading holiday cheer. By Elizabeth Perry and Erik Trasp You may have seen him, green and glowering, riding a motorcycle that is two sizes too small.…
Pizzelle: Nini (nee-nee), Nana (nuh-nuh), Nonna tested; humanity approved
For a little over 13 centuries, pizzelle have had a place in history. When they became a staple of Italian Christmas celebrations or were created by the thousands for Italian…







