February 17, 2012 An exhibit at the Blair County Arts Foundation office depicts the day Christ was crucified from a different perspective. “Station(ary)” by Brian A. more »»

February 3, 2012 If you walk past the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art location in downtown Altoona in the next few months, be prepared to do a double take. There are some famous faces staring back at you. more »»

February 5, 2012 Bill Kinser is a piano tuner who has been accepting encores for more than 50 years. more »»

December 30, 2011 If wading through a crowded bar or sitting in front of the TV are not places you want to be as the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, let First Night State College provide you with an alternative,... more »»

July 3, 2011 Editor’s note: Last names of people quoted in this story have been withheld to respect the privacy of those recovering from addictions. By Kristy MacKaben For the Mirror The day before Richard C. more »»

January 27, 2012 JOHNSTOWN — 1901 Church Inc., a private not-for-profit corporation, is working to conserve three closed Catholic churches in Cam­bria City. The churches — SS. Casimir and Emerich, St. more »»

September 4, 2011 t an age when a lot of people need care, some area 90-year-olds are actually spending their days taking care of other people. more »»

January 13, 2012 In conjunction with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the Altoona Area Chris­tian Coalition is offering its annual Signs of Justice progra. more »»

April 7, 2010 As summer approaches, visions of opening your backyard up to friends, family, and neighbors flood the dreams of most American. more »»

August 7, 2011 ROARING SPRING — To most folks at Graystone Court, Karl Diehl is simply known as Bat Man. Diehl’s hobby is making bats. Wooden baseball bats. For kids, teens or adults. more »»

April 7, 2010 For leisurely entertaining this summer, take full advantage of the great outdoors and extend your living space by creating an outdoor room. more »»

January 6, 2012 Monologist to visit PSU UNIVERSITY PARK — Monologist Mike Daisey will present his piece “The Island at the Birth of the World” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, in Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium. more »»

April 7, 2010 Once again, spring time is upon us, and with the harsh winter we have experienced here in Central Pennsylvania, it’s a real treat to be able to enjoy the great outdoors and that includes our ponds. more »»

January 6, 2012 Jeff Dunham has realized the concepts for his puppets in some odd ways, but none are as strange as Jose Jalapeno on a Stick. “That’s the weirdest story,” Dunham said. more »»

April 3, 2011 A hug and a kiss— that’s all John Tate of Holli­days­burg can share with Shirley, his wife of 54 years. more »»

April 7, 2010 With weather warming up after the long winter, it's time to get back outside and start working in the yard again. more »»

January 20, 2012 Addictions can be obvious, such as someone struggling with drugs or alcohol, or they can be hidden, such as someone struggling with sexual issue. more »»

June 17, 2010 f you haven't yet butted heads with your mate over money, chances are you will one day. more »»

May 1, 2011 Retirement is supposed to be the time of your life — something you have eagerly anticipated for years (or most likely decades). You had visions of golfing, reading, relaxing and traveling. more »»

April 7, 2010 Your garden says a lot about who you are. By carefully choosing and arranging plants, tilling soil, and caring for your flowers and vegetables, you bring a part of nature into your life. more »»

June 5, 2011 lgracey@altoonamirror.com The refurbished Central Blair Senior Center in Altoona is abuzz with seniors playing cards, discussing the latest news or enjoying lunch again. more »»

April 7, 2010 There’s no longer any need for a gardener to break their back and suffer chronic knee pain from the work of maintaining a garden. more »»

May 8, 2010 (NAPSI) - Finding the perfect gift to show appreciation for moms, dads and grads doesn't have to be challenging. more »»

April 7, 2010 Your lawn is your carpet in the summer; a soft surface to run, play, and relax on ... more »»

February 26, 2011 If it's time to turn your baby's nursery into a domain fit for a big boy or girl, you may be wondering how to redo the room in a style they're sure to love - and that won't cost you a bundle. more »»

April 7, 2010 Tussey Mountain Mulch Landscape Center is delighted to announce its new line of outdoor furniture: The Leisure Lawn Collection by Colonial Road Woodworks. more »»

February 26, 2011 An old adage says that if you live with a spouse or even a pet long enough, you may begin to look like your significant other or precious pooch. more »»

May 8, 2010 (NAPSI)-Instead of spending another night at home on the couch with your loved one, you may want to cozy up to the idea of a special road trip. more »»

February 26, 2011 The master bedroom has evolved into far more than a place where you hit the pillow and grab a few hours of sleep each nigh. more »»

December 23, 2011 CRESSON — Mount Aloysius College’s Wolf-Kuhn Gallery, located on the first floor of the Main Building is hosting a photo display featuring the work of five leading area photographers through Jan. 1. more »»

December 23, 2011 On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to m. more »»