Campbell Soup dress inspried by Andy Warhol
Fashion is synonymous with art, and even more so in the pop culture world that Andy Warhol inhabited. This Friday, the seventh annual Pittsburgh Fashion Story runway show and benefit will showcase collections from local retailers along with a dress from The Andy Warhol Museum's archival collection. (Today)
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Robert Mowery and his wife, Barbara, of Robinson, Indiana County, shop at the new Valu King supermarket in the Johnstown suburb of Westmont. Giant Eagle is experimenting with a new supermarket format called Valu King that emphasizes low prices.
The big yellow sign at the entrance to the new Valu King grocery store in Johnstown's Westwood Plaza seemed to be an instruction manual on what to expect when shoppers get inside. "We only offer products that are great deals." "We keep advertising to a minimum." "We encourage you to bring bags. We have bags available for a small fee." Oh, and the store does not take checks. (Today)
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A stink bug crawls on bright yellow crocuses.
HARRISBURG -- Last year, the insects called brown marmorated stink bugs were a nuisance. This year, they are a serious threat to fruit orchards, and experts are not sure how destructive they might become. (Today)
The Glashaus hotel used to be a symbol of the regeneration of one of Dublin's toughest neighborhoods. Empty and shuttered, it now represents one of the toughest economies Ireland has ever endured. Developer Liam Carroll opened the boutique hotel in Tallaght in the west of the city three years ago at the height of the country's decade-long real estate boom. (Today)
Affectionately called "Grandma Jewel" by her family, Juliana Ferragonio is always ready for a card game or a spin at the slot machine, even at 100 years old. (Today)