Flowers either in pots, vases, flats or hanging baskets are one of the most popular gifts for Mother’s Day and that’s good news for area greenhouses, and at least one local fire company, too. The Excelsior Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 will be holding its annual flower sale May 11-19 in Bellwood, the […]
Chocolate in all its delicious forms is often the centerpiece of Valentine’s Day gift-giving, and with 57% of consumers stating they’ll buy candy for their sweetheart, local shops are ready. According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending for the holiday is expected to reach $14.2 […]
Altoona’s two fine dining restaurants are usually closed on Sundays but this New Year’s Eve, they will be open. “New Year’s Eve is our biggest night of the year. We are usually closed on Sundays, but we are open for special occasions and New Year’s Eve is a special occasion. We will be open […]
About 30 people attended a public plans display Tuesday for two proposed PennDOT projects in and around Altoona, slated for construction in 2025. One includes