The City of McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through Monday at the Jacob Woll (main) Pavilion at Renziehausen Park, 201 Sycamore Drive, McKeesport.

• Free community dinner and Christmas sing-along, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., 6 p.m. • Donora Public Library board of directors meeting, at the library, 510 Meldon Ave., 5:30 p....

DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that’s what she and my folks wanted at the time. I didn’t want her to, but I allow...

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• White Oak Borough Holiday Market, Heritage Hill Park, 3 to 8 p.m. (horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, kids’ craft table, local vendor products and food). • A Miracle on Schoonmaker Light...

The California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., announced the following events for December: • Sunday — 6 to 8 p.m., the youth group meets. They will present the story of the birth of Jesus, pl...

The following students were named to Ringgold High School’s 2024-25 first nine-week honor roll: Grade 12 Highest honors Samuel Allen, Alaina Bozik, Camryn Bucci, Jerhyn Camillocci, Tori Ciarimboli, Ja...

The following Charleroi Area High School students were named to the 2024-25 first-quarter honor roll: Grade 12 Highest honors Matthew Burkholder, Addacie Durka, Nico Fiordigigli, Mylie French, Kyra Ga...

The holidays are known for indulgence presents, food, decorations and, of course, drinks. The good news is festive drinks don’t have to break your holiday bank. Delicious, budget-friendly alcoholic an...

• White Oak Borough Holiday Market, Heritage Hill Park, 3 to 8 p.m. (horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, kids’ craft table, local vendor products and food). • A Miracle on Schoonmaker Light...

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

The Catholic Women’s College Club is planning a Christmas dinner/meeting on Monday at St. Andrew’s Parish in Donora. Members are asked to arrive by 5 p.m. The dinner is $25 per person. Those planning ...

For the MVI Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi, a strong advocate for area veterans, was reappointed to serve on two national committees of The American Legion. In October, the National Execut...

DEAR ABBY: How do I handle an elderly aunt who has a gambling problem? I live in a town with casinos. She lives in another state four hours away. She calls me often to ask to stay with me, and if I am...

The following students were named to the Belle Vernon Area Middle School 2024-25 first-quarter honor roll: Grade 7 Highest honors Noah William Bailey, Shaun James Baker, Mia Reina Barrios, Taylor J Be...

The following students were named to the 2024-25 first quarter honor roill at Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville: Grade 12 Highest honors Autumn Bartos, Sarah Echard, Michael M...

Metro Creative Services Millions of people open their homes to relatives and friends each holiday season. Taking on the task of holiday host can be a labor of love, as it involves not only a commitmen...