Scones are a traditional British and Irish baked good, with a tender crumb that’s somewhere between a quick bread and a biscuit. To give these hearty scones a deep, sweet flavor with amplified nuttine...

Metro Creative Services Candy may be a mainstay of Halloween celebrations, but other desserts also can make festivities even more enjoyable — especially when those desserts coordinate with the Hallowe...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Ellis,” a wonderful man, for a year and a half. This is a second marriage for each of us. My older children are on their own. Ellis has three boys (ages 15, 21 and 2...

• Annual spaghetti dinner, Lynnwood Lutheran Church, 900 Washington Road, Washington Township, noon to 4 p.m., $12 for adults, $6 for children. • 42nd annual Carpatho-Rusyn Celebration, St. John the B...

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

Metro Creative Services Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportuni...

DEAR ABBY: I’m the mom of an 18-year-old daughter, “Leia.” We have always tried to keep the lines of communication open with our children, and we have what I think is a strong, positive familial bond....

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in my early 30s, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of having kids. My husband, however, is not on the same page — he’s made it clear that he’s not ready for children ...

• Halloween party, with Todd Jones Band, Charleroi American Legion, 234 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, 7 p.m., open to the public. • Flea market/bake sale, St. Vincent de Paul Social Hall, 1701 Grand Bl...

The annual spaghetti dinner will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lynnwood Lutheran Church, 900 Washington Road, Washington Township. Donation is $12 for adults and $6 for children. The churc...

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

A fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Victory Hill Social Center, 25 Jones Lane, Monongahela (Carroll Township). Meals can be dine-in or takeouts will be available. St. Paul Baptist C...

• All Halloween decorations and costumes free, Care and Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Fish Fridays, dine-in or takeout, Monessen...

The Catholic Women’s College Club met Oct. 7 at St. Andrew the Apostle, Donora site, in the social hall. Tables were beautifully decorated with autumn tablecovers and fresh pumpkins with floral arrang...

NEW YORK (AP) — Costumed pups were dressed up in bow ties, wigs and shades at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City. The parade in Manhattan’s East Village drew thousands of...

DEAR ABBY: Many months ago, a family member’s husband was charged with possession of and distributing more than 10,000 items of child pornography. The police and Department of Homeland Security raided...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I fear that I may have raised an “iPad child.” My daughter is 4 years old, and for over a year now, she’s been glued to her iPad. It started out as a way to keep her entertained while ...

• Voting integrity town hall meeting, Bethel AME Church, 700 W. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Mon Valley Coin Club meeting, discussion on national grading system of ancient coins, VFW Post 1409, 793...