|
|
Walking with purpose
September 27, 2012 Though various national cancer organizations provide assistance to patients and aid for research on a national level, local chapters also do what they can to make a specific impact in our area. more »» 
Huntingdon woman featured on CMT’s reality series Saturday
September 27, 2012 One afternoon in August, Kayla Carolus walked into what she thought was an audition for a lifestyle show on CM. more »» 
Store’s cooking classes teach key skills
September 26, 2012 Joe DeLeo has the recipe for cooks seeking a bit of inspiration, know-how and fun. more »» 
Why We Dance: WPSU filmmakers debut new documentary on THON
September 25, 2012 After wrapping up what went on to become the 2008 Emmy award-winning documentary “Making the Blue Band,” WPSU filmmakers Jeff Hughes and Cole Cullen were already batting around ideas for what their... more »» 
SAMA’s longtime registrar reflects on rewards and rigors of job
September 23, 2012 Even after taking time out of a busy morning to clean up a bit, Bobby Moore has about 10 Post-it notes on her desk. more »» 
‘Homeland’ surprises with big night, including win for best drama series
September 23, 2012 LOS ANGELES — “Homeland,” which puts the battle against terrorism on American soil, was honored as best drama series at Sunday’s Emmys and earned trophies for stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. more »» 
Altoona’s Civil War contribution to be highlighted at Baker Mansion, Civil War road show at DelGrosso’s
September 22, 2012 When it comes to Pennsylvania’s Civil War story, Gettysburg most often comes to mind. Altoona, however, played a pivotal, albeit less-known role in the war. more »»
Mishler schedules Family Theatre
September 22, 2012 First production will be ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ By Kristy MacKaben For the Mirror If you take a child to the theater, he will want to go again. If you go again, chances are he’ll be hooked. more »»
Saving seeds can help preserve organic crops
September 22, 2012 A hundred or more years ago a flock of geese was flying south and decided to lay over in Stonycreek in Somerset Count. more »»
Ricky Lee brings his new CD to local stage Friday
September 20, 2012 A native son is coming home to sing. Altoona native Ricky Lee, with his band The Mustangs,will perform Friday at the Railroaders Memorial Museum to promote the release of his new CD, “My Hometow. more »»
Festival to highlight Italian food, music, culture
September 20, 2012 It was the chance to perform that brought award-winning Italian classical crossover singer and composer Michéal Castaldo to the Italian Food & Heritage Festival at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park last... more »» 
Hastings mother has become an advocate for awareness of syndrome that endangers identical twins in the womb
September 18, 2012 Ashley Orosz was 14 weeks pregnant with twins, and something didn’t feel quite right. more »» 
Altoona man researches unknown facts about historic local theaters, compiles book
September 17, 2012 After George Burns released his book “Living It Up: Or, They Still Love Me In Altoona!” in 1976, it became a well-known fact that the famous late actor and comedian held a special place in his heart... more »» 
Local resources for the homeless and families in need are being cut despite growing number of requests
September 16, 2012 Sitting on a leather couch while watching TV, wearing a slim-fitting long sleeve T-shirt, nice jeans and hair neatly pulled back, Donna Simpson does not look how one would imagine a homeless person... more »» 
Learning from the stars: Students receive instruction from ‘Dance Moms’ celebrities
September 15, 2012 To say it was like dancing with the stars would be alluding to the wrong television show, but it’s what 20 local dance students got to do Saturday when one star and one instructor from the hit show... more »»
Altoona Community Theatre holding fundraising beer event
September 12, 2012 Beer festivals and tastings are popular destinations throughout Pennsylvania. more »» 
Spirit speaking: Paranormal investigator to relay local ghost stories at YMCA
September 11, 2012 What do ghosts sound like? How can history tell us who they are? Should we be afraid of them? Any local children or adults who have asked themselves these questions about the paranormal world can... more »» 
Site ranks Tyrone B&B?high in places to stay with pets
September 11, 2012 Of all the places to stay in the country, one of the top 10 that’s the nicest to stay at with your pet is in Tyrone, according to Internet travel site TripAdvisor.com. more »» 
Area veteran writing a comic book about life as a combat photographer
September 10, 2012 Former combat photographer Jose Torres can’t tell you exactly what special forces unit he served with after joining the Army in 2009. more »» 
Local author’s book takes on teen pregnancy
September 10, 2012 As a social worker for 25 years in Blair County, Lisa Covitch saw first-hand the devastating effects teen pregnancy can have on young girls and their families. more »» |
EZToUse.com |