• Youth group meeting (ages 5-10) California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., 6 p.m. • Barbecued pork chop dinner, dine-in or takeout (includes 2 barbecued pork chops, baked potato, baked beans...

Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley has been offering to residents of the region for more than 15 years, continues in July. Gopi Vadlamudi, MD, MPH, SFHM,...

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem drinkers...

The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rock Run Inn. President George Oeler will welcome members. Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing. Lunch at $15 consists of picnic ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 70-year-old Black woman who looks about 45 or 50. I recently met a man online while playing dominoes. We have been chatting back and forth for about two weeks now. He is 44, is of Ger...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been in a committed relationship for over seven years, but recently, my partner’s attitude toward my disability has shifted. As someone who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injur...

Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela, will host an outreach car wash at Dierken’s Pharmacy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Donation is $10. All youth and adults in the community are enco...

• Independence Day celebration, Richardson Park, 315 Frye Ave., Bentleyville, starting at 10 a.m. The event will feature a DJ, petting zoo from 6 to7:30 p.m., children’s activities, food vendors and c...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.) Center in the Woods, Center on the Hill, Donora, Monongahela, Perryopolis and R iverside Place Monda...

Jessica Palady of McKeesport received a Master of Medical Science degree in physician assistant studies from Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md., at its 164th commencement ceremonies in May.

Valley Garden Club held its monthly meeting June 6 at the Lynnwood Lutheran Church. Twenty members were in attendance. President Roxanne Huss presided, led the flag pledge and acknowledged the birthda...

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Antonio Delray Mosley, 48, and Jessica Lynn Chopp, 40, both of West Newton. • Scott Michael Hender...

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Monessen 776 met June 18 in the church hall. The banner was draped in black in remembrance of past National Director Letty Calvetti. Regent Debbie Genemore welcomed ...

DEAR ABBY: My son “Ethan” is a visually impaired adult with disabilities. He’s articulate, down to earth and joyful to be around. He’s a homeowner in a nice area of town. A woman we met through the Ne...

Allison Lescanac Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1190, Monessen, will meet 7 p.m. Friday at the Monessen Fire Department No. 1 meeting room on Donner Avenue. All members are urged to attend. Anyone inte...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve dedicated nearly a decade to the tech industry, diligently working for the same company. Recently, however, I’ve felt increasingly dissatisfied and unfulfilled in my role. Despite...

• Fourth of July celebration, Renziehausen Park, McKeesport, sponsored by McKeesport Lions Club, Allegheny Regional Asset District, Mayor Mike Cherepko and City of McKeesport. Concert featuring Jeff J...

Coming up with family reunion ideas can be a challenge. How do you keep everyone, from great-grandparents to toddlers, entertained? Without a good plan, those awkward hours between meals become far lo...

DEAR ABBY: I met this man online a year and a half ago. We have been together ever since. There is a serious problem with him watching porn. When we met, I knew he was doing it when I was not with him...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am very introverted, and I find it challenging to find my footing when I’m in group settings. I recently moved to a new city and have been trying to build up my social network, but I...