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Museum honors late artist by covering its floor in 800 pounds of peanut butter
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (277+ words) ROTTERDAM " Choosy museums choose -- peanut butter. Schippers, who was also an actor and comedian, died on June 10 at the age of 83. The work was unveiled on Thursday at the Depot offshoot of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, where it…...
Big Idaho Potato Truck makes stop at Ponderosa in Butler
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (152+ words) WPXI Big Idaho Potato Truck makes stop at Ponderosa in Butler BUTLER, Pa. " The Big Idaho Potato Truck is making a stop in Butler County on Tuesday. The "World's Largest Potato on Wheels" will be at the Ponderosa Steakhouse near…...
Recall alert: Blueberries shipped to Publix stores recalled over E. coli concerns
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (256+ words) Frozen blueberries sold in eight Southern states states are being recalled over concerns that the fruit may be contaminated with E. coli, federal officials said on Monday. According to a news release from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration, Green Wise Organic…...
Pennsylvania launches PA Brews, a statewide branding campaign for craft brewers
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (232+ words) WPXI Pennsylvania launches PA Brews, a statewide branding campaign for craft brewers PITTSBURGH " Pennsylvania is launching a statewide branding campaign for the craft brewing industry. Dubbed PA Brews, the campaign was announced by the Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverage Industry…...
Downtown Pittsburgh businesses to offer pickle-inspired specials ahead of Picklesburgh
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (223+ words) WPXI Downtown Pittsburgh businesses to offer pickle-inspired specials ahead of Picklesburgh PITTSBURGH " Ahead of Picklesburgh, over a dozen Downtown Pittsburgh businesses are offering pickle-inspired specials. The Taste of Picklesburgh returns on July 9 and runs through the nationally recognized, popular food…...
Pittsburgh ice cream shop hands out complimentary sundaes ahead of Star-Spangled Sunday on NBC
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (115+ words) PITTSBURGH " A Pittsburgh ice cream shop helped build hype for a full lineup of MLB games this weekend. NBC will present Star-Spangled Sunday starting at noon Sunday, featuring 15 MLB games, including the Pirates" matchup against the Nationals at 1 p. m. Friday, to…...
Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (384+ words) Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States" 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Miki…...
Mancini's Bread celebrating 100 years in business
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (154+ words) WPXI Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Powerboat racing will return to Pittsburgh waters in 2027 Big Butler Fair kicks off, celebrating 170 years Mancini's Bread celebrating 100 years in business Beaver County hospital welcomes first…...
From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (756+ words) World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they're also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine. "It's greasy, it's disgusting, but it's absolutely glorious," Jack Goodwin, a soccer enthusiast…...
Kroger to buy Giant Eagle: History of both grocery stores in Pittsburgh dates back to 1918
1+ week, 1+ day ago (257+ words) PITTSBURGH " It was announced on Wednesday that Kroger plans to acquire the Pittsburgh-based grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1. 65 billion. This acquisition builds on a historical connection between the two companies in Pittsburgh that dates back to the early 20th century. Kroger…...