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Live! Casino Pittsburgh is seen on opening day at the Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield in November. Hit up the slots and try your luck with your Valentine.
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Valentine’s Day is just a few short days away and even covid-19 can’t stop the celebration of love.
Despite the pandemic and its restrictions, there are ways to adhere to Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders and celebrate the day safely.
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Kids can enjoy the spinning Los Trompos tops during the outdoor Valentine event at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
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Kids and their families can celebrate Valentine’s Day early with free, socially distanced, outdoor fun at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in the North Side.
Hearts in the Park, planned for 4-8 p.m. Feb. 13, will offer interactive outdoor exhibits and activities, along with drive-through elements.
“While, sadly, our doors are closed, in the throes of winter and with Valentine’s Day looking us in the eye, we wanted to offer an event celebrating joy, creativity and kindness,” said Bill Schlageter, the museum’s director of marketing.
Check out the Santa Claus lookalike on the Jan. 29 episode of “Let’s Make a Deal.”
That’s Michael Murray of Robinson, vying for big prizes on the long-running game show, airing at 10 a.m. on CBS.
Murray teaches health and physical education to Pittsburgh Public Schools students from kindergarten through fifth grade. He said he sports a beard during the holidays to play Santa at area malls, including Ross Park Mall and South Hills Village.
“It was during the holiday season that we taped the show,” he said. “So, this is how people will recognize me on the show.”
Jonnet Solomon wants to hear voices bellow from the stage again.
“I want to give people access to music once again,” said Solomon, of Mt. Washington, referring to the National Opera House, formerly known as the National Negro Opera House, in Homewood.
The iconic building sits empty at 7101 Apple St.
Since Solomon purchased it, she and others have been writing letters asking for support to help restore and refurbish the structure.
They don’t know if the mail she sent arrived or the information was even read. But they can’t wait much longer.
“I lit the match, but I can’t be the entire flame,” she said. “We need others to fuel the fire. We need many people to support this. We need to build awareness.”
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A toco toucan, a member of the largest and probably best-known species in the toucan family, seen at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh’s North Side.
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Travel may not be an option right now because of the coronavirus, but visiting the National Aviary can make you feel like you’re on a tropical retreat, said Jennifer Torpie, the aviary’s curator of education and public programs.
The aviary’s in-person and virtual programming allows visitors to see unusual bird species in immersive habitats.