DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a close group of six friends. “Jane” has always been tight on money, and we’ve often covered her expenses without much fuss, since the other five chip in. Whether it’s going to ...

The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will hold public star parties Friday and Saturday at the Mingo Creek County Park observatory, Mansion Hill Extension, past shelter 10 in Washington Co...

• Savor the Flavors of Greece, (live music, Greek dancers, Greek dishes, beer and pastries) St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Ernest E. Jobes Post 212 ...

The following local students, graduates of Saint Vincent College, will attend graduate or professional schools this fall to pursue postgraduate degrees. Graduates from the Herbert W. Boyer School of N...

Valley Garden Club will present “Let’s Party” an NGC Inc. Standard Flower Show from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Mon Valley YMCA in Carroll Township. There is no admission charge.

• Charleroi Knights of Columbus Father William D. Fries Council 956 and Monongahela Knights of Columbus Council 2600 joint monthly meeting, Charleroi Knights of Columbus Council Hall, in St. Andrew th...

The surgeon general has said there’s a loneliness epidemic in America. For many people, that includes a lack of friendships at work. Remote work has intensified loneliness in the workplace. Experts sa...

DEAR ABBY: My sister has bullied and controlled me most of my life. She has said many very unkind things, and I have reached a place in my life where I need peace and distance from her. Because of thi...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Every chance he gets, my boyfriend says, “I don’t have any money.” He works in the fitness community, whereas I am employed in a corporate setting; I earn significantly more than him, ...

• NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Support Group meeting, Penn State Greater Allegheny Frable Building, room 122, 6 p.m. • Summer story time, Community Bank Park, North Belle Vernon, (geared...

Charleroi Knights of Columbus Father William D. Fries Council 956 and Monongahela Knights of Columbus Council 2600 officers and members of both councils are reminded of the joint monthly meeting for J...

DEAR ABBY: We adopted our daughter, “Opal,” at the age of 2. She is 6 now. Opal lived with us off and on as a newborn, but by age 1, she lived permanently with us. We live in a small community, so eve...

• Elizabeth Township Seniors meeting, Rock Run Inn, 11 a.m. • Bellmar High School Class of 1966 meeting, Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Rostraver Township, 2:30 p.m. • South Hills Coin Club, Bethel Park ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband of two years was estranged from his children after a nasty divorce. He reconnected with his son “Mack” four years ago and has made every effort to show him he’s a good man and is...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m 29 years old, and I’ve been dating my boyfriend for a few years now. We have a great relationship; however, his work-life balance has been an issue. My boyfriend works long hours a...

Cookouts and backyard parties are a highlight of summer. Whether you are vegetarian, looking to explore healthier options or want to have foods for all your guests, these plant-based dishes are a grea...

If you’re looking for a bean salad with substance that can serve as a dip, a condiment, a side dish or even a vegetarian entrée, than you must make Cowboy Caviar a part of your summer cookout repertoi...

Sizzle up your summer without breaking a sweat with these easy cooking hacks. You’ll say goodbye to slaving over a hot stove and hello to more fun in the sun. With an emphasis on delicious flavors and...

Summer grilling tends to focus on meat, but vegetables also get great flavor from a stint over hot coals. So move the burgers and hot dogs to the side and make room on your grill for smoky, tender egg...

One sweltering summer in Southern California, Jessica Gavin was looking for a healthy, cooling treat for her then 2-year-old son. Gavin, a food science expert who wrote “Easy Culinary Science for Bett...