A beloved local candy shoppe is the dream of lifetime Carnegie resident, Nina Midgley Kelman. Owner Nina Midgley Kelman whipping up her delicious treats. When Nina and her parents took over My Favorite Sweet Shoppe in 2014, they had no previous business experience and received very little direction from the shoppe’s previous owners. What they did have, was a great recipe, and Nina’s experience of making homemade chocolates and baked goods with her grandmother. In fact, the st

How courts are becoming the hottest summer hangout in the west suburbs. In the rolling hills and river-carved valleys of Pittsburgh’s western suburbs, a new sound has officially overtaken the Friday night roar of high school football stadiums and the Sunday afternoon crack of a baseball bat. It is the rhythmic, plastic pop-pop-pop of the pickleball, a sound that has transformed the region into one of the sport’s most intense hotspots for active older adults looking for low-im

In the heart of the community, Carnegie Municipal Park has a history that reflects the people who built it and those who continue to visit. Carnegie Municipal Park’s beautiful green space will be the scene for “Party in the Park,” a community celebration on May 30, from noon to 10 p.m. Vintage cars will make their appearance from noon to 3 p.m., and the entire park will resonate with the sounds of The Mansfield 5, The Jaggerz, and The Timothy Earl Bands. The evening will cul

Students strike a pose prior to the Induction Ceremony in November. The National Honor Society (NHS) chapter at Carlynton Junior Senior High School continues to show the organization’s values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character through its involvement in both school and community service. During the first semester, Carlynton NHS students completed over 1,000 hours of volunteer service, showing their dedication not only to academics but also to helping others. T

Irish step dancing is a unique cultural art form that may have begun as early as the 1600s! Though the earliest forms of the dance might be unrecognizable today, almost everyone is familiar with the internationally famous Lord of the Dance show featuring routines built upon classic Irish step dancing. It capitalizes on the showier jumps, and performs the steps at lightning speed to dramatic effect. But the basic steps and jumps are the same as what is taught at the Shovlin Ac

LevelUp Pickleball Club’s Baseline Bar & Grille turns pickleball into an all-day hang, with fresh food, drinks, and a cool social vibe. Baseline Bar & Grille feels like the kind of place you instantly belong. Located in Canonsburg, the neighborhood restaurant can be found inside the LevelUp Pickleball Club on Mayview Road, giving it an unmistakably sporty, community-driven feel. At the heart of it all is Greg Braeudigam, chef and manager, whose passion for food, people, and c