DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m struggling with this weird competitive energy between me and one of my classmates. On the surface, we’re friendly — we study together, share notes, even joke about motivating each ...

With a new year right around the corner, some people have an annual physical on their radar. Even if you are not thinking about your physical, the holidays are a time when people are getting together ...

Plan your actions. Change is overdue, but it will require guidance if you want to reach your destination of choice. Uncertainty is the enemy this year, and patience is your virtue. Put your energy int...

DEAR ABBY: My son died of cancer at 33. It was heartbreaking. My daughter- in-law, “Belinda,” had grown distant before his death, and although they had a son through artificial insemination, I have al...

TODAY IN HISTORY 26 Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2025. There are five days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean off t...

• Food pantry, free produce, dry foods and meats, no income requirements, St. Paul AME Church, 1350 Locust St., McKeesport, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Holiday open house, Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Clu...

Sambol’s will be selling hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, hoagies, cookies, candy, lady locks and more from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road,...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

The holiday season sparks lively discussions about traditions and preferences — from pumpkin spice to candy corn and the timing of Christmas decorations. Once the tree is up and the halls are decked, ...

The holiday season brings joy, good times and a flurry of decorations to make your home festive. But once the season ends, it’s time to remove your holiday decor and pack it away for next year. Here a...

A recent survey finds a 22% drop in holiday hosting budgets this year as Americans expect the economy to weaken in 2026. Consumers plan to spend less on decor and hosting essentials, and trade elabora...

Parents, grandparents, family members and friends of Founders Hall Middle School orchestra and band musicians recently enjoyed “A Winter Celebration” concert at the high school’s auditorium. The sixth...

Frazier Elementary and Middle School students were greeted by an elf (building substitute teacher Alex Bilohlavek) and Mrs. Claus (Christie Mansberry, food service manager) on Tuesday before their hol...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m confused and honestly a little heartbroken. My sister and I grew up incredibly close — practically joined at the hip. We talked every day and leaned on each other for everything, a...

DEAR ABBY: I’m an active senior man. To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks. I’ve had the same stylist for three years, and we have become good friends, to the poi...

Money and mixed emotions will hold you back. Distance yourself from drama and situations that play on your weaknesses. Say no to interference and yes to following your heart and dreams. It’s time to p...

Pay it down or pay it forward. When staying on top of debt, promises or whatever else you have on your agenda, it’s vital that you don’t ignore what you must do. Take the initiative to tidy up loose e...

Holding his crosier, Pope Paul VI imparts the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the City of Rome and the world) blessing from the central balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica, after having celebrated a solemn open-air ...

Family Features The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but it can also bring intense feelings of loss and sadness for those grieving the death of a loved one. To help families honor m...

In December, reindeer appear everywhere in the United States: on holiday cards, store windows and TV ads, becoming part of the season’s joy. In northern Finland, above the Arctic Circle, the same mont...