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‘Euphoria’ feels like a ghost of itself

While working at the Walmart Supercenter in Ebensburg four years ago, I remember that my team lead was more excited to watch the latest episode of HBO’s “Euphoria” than I was. And I was shocked that she watched it. Ignorantly, I thought “Euphoria” was only a show for Generation ...

It’s music festival season — and with it, risks

NEW YORK — Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love. “Live music nourishes your soul and makes you feel truly alive,” says Chris Bro, host of the ...

Altoona library plans book sale

Friends preview is Thursday The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library will hold its spring used book sale on the ground floor of the library. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 24; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25; and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 27. There are no ...

Residents mark International Women’s Day

On March 11, the female residents of the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg Independent Living held a tea at the Inglenook Apartments to celebrate International Women’s Day. Penny Rupeka, independent living director, introduced retired Blair County Judge Jolene Kopriva, who was the ...

Saint Francis University presents ‘The Addams Family’

LORETTO — Tickets are limited for Saint Francis University theatre department’s spring musical, “The Addams Family,” which is showing at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 17 and 18, and 2 p.m. April 19. Based on cartoon characters designed by Charles Addams, the musical follows Wednesday Addams ...