Wednesday, January 30, 2013
“Our plan gives consumers what they want by increasing choice and convenience, and helps to secure our future by adding $1 billion in funding toward the education of our
children, without raising any taxes,” the governor said Wednesday.
Gov. Tom Corbett, joined by Rep. Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny County, on Wednesday announced his plan to privatize the liquor system in Pennsylvania and committed $1 billion in proceeds from the process to education funding. Corbett said the $1 billion will be used to create the Passport for Learning Block Grant, which will provide flexibility to schools, allowing our public schools, instead of Harrisburg, to decide what their students need. The grant will focus on four priority areas: school safety, enhanced early education programs, individualized learning and science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses and programs. “Our proposal is part of my commitment to changing Harrisburg, streamlining government and moving Pennsylvania …
Thursday, December 15, 2011
If you’re thinking of buying any wines and chocolates this holiday season, check out a new feature on the Sokolin Wines website which pairs the two together.
Holiday gift-giving and entertaining just got a lot easier. The folks at Sokolin Wines and Sarris Candies have joined forces to take the guesswork out of pairing wine and chocolate. So, if you’re looking to appease both the sweet tooth and the oenophile’s palate, you can start by visiting the Sokolin website, where a very helpful resource was recently added. According to Bill Sarris, chief executive officer of Sarris Candies, the partnership was a natural, fluid one. “Everyone loves chocolate and wine,” Sarris said. “(Our pairings give) them a way to enjoy both together.” Sarris explained that David Smydo, chief executive officer of Sokolin, contacted him about the pairing partnership and came up with the idea for an online feature. “We …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Here's what you need to know before you make your weekend plans.
1. Fundraiser for Military Connections Where?/When?: Atria's, all day Friday Why Go?: On Veteran's Day all seven local Atria's locations will be hosting a Fundraiser for Military Connections. Simply take the attached flier to the restaurant and 15 percent of your check will be donated to Military Connections! Pricing: Free admission. 2. “James and the Giant Peach” Where?/When?: Canon-McMillan High School, 7 p.m. on Thursday to Saturday Why Go?: The Canon-McMillan High School Drama Club presents Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach." Tickets may be purchased at the door. Pricing: $5 3. Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic Where/When: Lowes, 10 a.m. on Saturday Why Go?: Your kids will love building this kit. This week's project is Science Lab…
Monday, August 8, 2011
Hundreds of people enjoyed food, wine and music at the first Washington Wine, Jazz & Pops Festival, which benefitted two Washington County organizations.
Nearly 900 people came out to Mingo Creek Park this past weekend to eat, drink and be merry at the first annual Washington Wine, Jazz & Pops Festival. Proceeds from ticket sales for the event will be equally divided to benefit both the Washington Symphony Orchestra and the Mental Health Association of Washington County. The festival was a two-day-long celebration of food, wine and music. Among the food vendors was Palazzo 1837 Ristorante, which served up slow-roasted baby back ribs with a whiskey glaze and grilled and smoked sweet corn on the cob basted in a drawn butter sauce. Palazzo co-owner Susanne Sager said that the corn, which the restaurant has coined “bodacious sweet corn,” was fresh-picked from the Sager family farm in Belle …
Monday, June 6, 2011
Launched in 2009, the The East Coast Wine Geeks will record their 100th episode this month.
Uncork the Riesling or grab your favorite bottle of pinot noir—it's time to celebrate! A local couple is celebrating a media milestone: The 100th podcast for The East Coast Wine Geeks. The East Coast Wine Geeks Podcast, a local production focusing on wine and current events will tape its 100th episode this month. The podcast, started in 2009, reaches a world-wide audience through iTunes and the Internet. Pittsburgh-based East Coast Wine Geeks founders Christopher and Jennifer Stockdale (who works at nearby SunnySide Supply, Inc. in Slovan) said they have always enjoyed talking about wine with their friends and found themselves constantly giving advice about what wines were good for a party or a gift. They decided to start recording weekly…
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9:56 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The $$$ for education would be great if it would be truly direct to enhance learning... The convenience is long over do... Sounds good-trust but verify! more ›