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Pitt-Greensburg News: Writers Festival celebrating 25 years
25th Anniversary of the Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival Celebrates the Healing Art of Storytelling GREENSBURG, PA – The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The harder the situation,” O’Brien says, “the more essential it is." This April at Pitt-Greensburg, poets, writers, and storytellers will come together for five days of that essential activity as the campus celebrates the 25th year of its annual Writers Festival. Dave Newman, Pitt-Greensburg professor,
Tariffs on Imports Rocking Small Businesses as They Scramble to Adapt
Business owners say tariffs will impact their ability to grow and hire and are already making them less profitable.By: Jeanette Mulvey , Editor-in-ChiefShare Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo is one of many small businesses preparing for tariff impacts. — Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo Looming tariffs on imported goods, parts, and raw materials have small businesses worried and planning for the worst. With uncertainty about when tariffs will be enacted, which countries will be affected, and how long these measures
Fort Lauderdale Flights Returning To Arnold Palmer Regional Airport In May
Spirit Airlines has announced that it will resume daily flights from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., starting in May. The new flights will start on May 8 and will be scheduled two days a week. “This is wonderful news,” said airport authority Executive Director Gabe Monzo. “It’s only two days a week to get started, but hopefully it’s a sign of bigger and better things to come. But it certainly shows a strong commitment from
2020 Banana Split Celebration Dates Announcement
Latrobe, Pa. (September 2019) — It is with great pleasure that the Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce announces August 21-23 as the date of the 2020 Great American Banana Split Celebration. Highlights of the 2019 celebration included the first Banana Split Princess Pageant, a third stage, blood drive, big banana car, an over 21 area, goat yoga, and expanded activity schedule for kids and adults. It is estimated that 12,000 people attended over the course of the three day event as Latrobe
GLLV Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center Traffic Continues to Increase
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is many things to many people. It is a bright, shiny tribute to the businesses and people of the area. It’s a showcase for history and memorabilia from the area. The VIC has proven to be ground zero for business transactions between members. And yes, it’s the home of the chamber staff that has constantly created buzz and excitement within the new GLLV organization. “I’ve been in a lot of chambers offices and
