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Altoona native dances his way to the top, keeps striving
April 7, 2013 As a child, Altoona native and New York City Ballet principal dancer Jared Angle, 32, saw the Allegheny Ballet Company perform “The Nutcracker” at The Mishler Theatre. more »» 
Big top drama: ACT brings award-winning true story to local stage
April 6, 2013 The nearly 100-year-old fate of a circus elephant is at the center of a one-act drama coming to the local stage. more »» 
Masters of music: ASO, guest artist present works of Brahms, Schumann
April 4, 2013 The Altoona Symphony Orchestra is rounding out its season with musical mastery. more »»
Strength waits on other side of that door
April 4, 2013 In “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice opens a door to a whimsical world where a purple Cheshire cat appears out of nowhere — and having tea with a Mad Hatter is the norm. more »» 
Local Italian eatery strives to give comfort of home while dining out
April 3, 2013 At the family-run Milillo’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Altoona, the Golden Rule, well, rules. more »» 
Martha teaches: Talking dog shows kids how to stick up for themselves
March 30, 2013 No matter how many times a dog’s master commands their pooch to speak, the outcome is usually met with the expected “woof!” If they’re looking for a different reply, maybe some alphabet soup is in... more »» 
Saving lives: Teen who invented cancer test to speak in Altoona
March 28, 2013 Like many young boys, Jack Andraka of Crownsville, Md., liked dinosaurs when he was little and wanted to know more about them. more »» 
'Women's Night Out' speaker finds ‘joy’ everywhere
March 26, 2013 After motivational speaker Anne-Louise Sterry speaks to a group, she always knows if her talk has taken root by what she hears later from the people who hired her. more »» 
From ages 20 to 88, Blair County group’s honorees cover the decades
March 24, 2013 WISE Women of Blair County is committed to empowering women. In April, the organization will pause in its pursuit to honor seven area women who are making a differenc. more »» 
A good laugh: Eddie, others to provide humor at United Way fundraiser
March 23, 2013 Comedian Mark Eddie said he’s always enjoyed making people laugh ever since he started combining music and comedy in his unique brand of singing and joking about musician. more »» 
Not just a pretty face: Pageant contestants making a difference
March 21, 2013 Female residents of the Keystone State will once again enter the Jaffa Shrine to lend a voice to their cause, and, yes, sashay a bit of glamour into town on Saturday. The 2013 Miss Teen, Miss and Mrs. more »» 
Area chef creates ‘street food’ dish for resort chain; will be offered on menus across the nation
March 20, 2013 BEDFORD — Executive Sous Chef Scott Mole took his skills to the streets and came out on top with a winning recipe celebrating his love of Latin American food. more »» 
Breaking into song: Musical season commences at area high schools
March 16, 2013 From overcoming choreography and scheduling challenges to the chance of learning leadership and making friends, taking part in a high school musical is a character-shaping time for some students. more »» 
Blind ambition: Sight-impaired woman helps develop skiing program for the blind at Blue Knob Resort
March 10, 2013 Lisa Hagerich who is blind does not let her visual impairment slow her down. more »» 
Area man’s documentary wins at Sundance, helps others
March 9, 2013 Cambria Heights High School graduate Steve Hoover set out to tell a friend’s story in his first feature film, “Blood Brother. more »»
Family entertainment coming to the Mishler
March 7, 2013 A couple of beauties are coming to the Mishler Theatre as part of the Blair County Arts Foundation Family Theatre program March 16 and 1. more »»
Bad Boyz Bistro gained fame with its blazing hot wings, but more than that keeps the customers coming
March 6, 2013 BEDFORD — The walls of Bad Boyz Bistro are filled with the “bad boys” of sports, history, film, music and TV. The Terminator over here, James Bond over there, J.R. more »» 
To Russia with faith; New Enterprise woman seeks medical procedure abroad with hopes it will halt her multiple sclerosis
March 3, 2013 NEW ENTERPRISE — Brooke Slick loves a project. Her latest one just happens to hold her life in its balanc. more »»
Stink bugs can pose challenge
March 2, 2013 Stink bugs have become common throughout central Pennsylvania in recent years. Unfortunately, they are becoming common in living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms in the area. more »» 
Concert at the Cathedral: ASO teams with voices, organist to bring sacred music to audience
February 28, 2013 Music featuring a French composer’s requiem will fill the sacred space at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday. more »» |
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