The climb
Craig Zettle climbs up Veterans Memorial Highway from the Horseshoe Curve to Coupon Gallitzin Road as part a 10-mile ride on Monday morning. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
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~Hot on the trail~ PA Beef
BEDFORD — From sizzling burgers and slow-smoked brisket to elevated dishes like short rib and oxtail ragu, the Pennsylvania Beef Council is inviting beef lovers to explore the Commonwealth one bite at a time through the newly launched 2026 PA Beef Trail. Featuring 73 unique stops across ...
Compose your salad to inspire
This version of the classic French nicoise salad is a vibrant entree for a Mother’s Day brunch or al fresco lunch. A nicoise salad is the sum of its components, however many variations abound. The original salad was simple, influenced by the Mediterranean climate and the abundance of tomatoes, olive oil and anchovies in Nice. Over time, numerous additions (and opinions) begat as many iterations. This rendition is more California in style. The salad requires simple do-ahead prep for easy assembly before serving. The beans, potatoes and eggs should be cooked in advance and allowed to ...
Horoscope: Tuesday, May 5
You don’t have to lose something to recognize the value of it. Aries (March 21-April 19): You shouldn’t have to perform or be exceptionally sharp at all times around people who are in your inner circle. The very nature of intimate relationships is that they give access to different versions of you — “on” and “off” alike. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your happiness just shows up today, rides shotgun with you, and doesn’t ask you to do anything to earn its company. You don’t have to chase, or prove anything, or go anywhere you weren’t already planning to go. Gemini (May ...
Horoscope — Monday, May 4
You’ll enjoy tangible successes evidenced in the physical world. Aries (March 21-April 19) Hope is a steady, living thing in you. Not naive, not desperate. Just open. You’re hoping now for the ease that comes with good relationships. Where there’s mutual respect, things either work immediately or get worked out until they click. Taurus (April 20-May 20) The work won’t feel like effort to you, which is a trend that will continue. Your joy is, in and of itself, an act of gratitude. You might do this even were you not paid, but don’t let that keep you from asking for better ...