• White Oak Senior Activities group coffee hour, White Oak Community Center, 1798 Lower Heckman Road, 9:30 a.m. • Charleroi Area Goldenagers meeting, Charleroi American Legion, noon. • Still Summer Sa...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) McKeesport Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. today at Penn State Greater Allegheny in Frable Building Room 122. The meeting is open to families and frien...

FAMILY FEATURES Picking out new clothes and shoes, and gathering notebooks, pens, pencils and other supplies is part of the annual back-to-school tradition, but there are other important tools to cons...

Select a Stylish, Sturdy Mobile Organization Accessory A reliable backpack is a must-have for every student. It’s not just a stylish accessory, but also a practical tool for carrying textbooks and sch...

Reward Your Student with an Energizing Snack Fuel up for homework time and after-school activities with a back-to-school snack hack like Sabra Snackers. The pre-portioned snacks make snack time easy b...

Secure, Convenient, On-the-Go Valuables Storage Built to provide premium protection for smartphones, cameras, keys, cash, jewelry and more, the Master Lock 5900D Portable Safe keeps items secure wheth...

Pack Hassle-Free Lunches with an Eco-Friendly Lunchbox Designed for variety and versatility at mealtime, the PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Lunchbox is an eco-friendly solution that makes packing sch...

Enjoy a Seamless Audio Experience Whether you’re listening to music during your commute, participating in online classes or working on multimedia projects, headphones are an essential school supply fo...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently had a confusing encounter with a guy I met on Bumble. We hit it off during our conversations, and he seemed like a great match respectful, attentive and genuinely interested...

DEAR ABBY: I met a man from another country through the internet last year. In the beginning, we talked every day via video chat. We share much in common. We never have a problem keeping our conversat...

The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, offers a community dinner at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) today and the first Tuesday of each month. A dinner, side, drink a...

• Community dinner, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, 6 p.m. • Rostraver High School Class of 1959 meeting for lunch, Randall’s restaurant, Perryopolis, 1 p.m. • Donora Pu...

Over the last several decades, there have been many advances in student transportation. However, one area that could still use improvement is the number of students who ride to school on diesel buses ...

reserving your community for future generations can take many forms. It might mean volunteering with local organizations and participating in community improvement initiatives. Taking steps to protect...

DEAR ABBY: I admire your wit and appreciate your candor, which is why I’m writing to you. I’ve been dating a man for 4 1/2 years. He’s 56; I’m 60. I hope for a life with him, marriage, a place of our ...

• U.S. Steel Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Chapter 15-7 meeting, Local 2227 USW Union Hall, 1301 Philip Murray Road, West Mifflin, 1 p.m. • McKeesport National Night Out, Fawcett...

By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press I promise not to start by asking: “Hot enough for you?” Because I know the likely answer is not only “Yes, it is,” but probably “Are you kidding me? What’s wrong with...

FAMILY FEATURES How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning routine, try a concept known as “habit stacking.” Build...

Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothies Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 (1 1/2 cups per serving) 3 cups water 8 single-serving green tea bags 16 ounces frozen mixed berries (abo...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been pet owners for 30 years. Our last beloved dog passed away six months ago. We are in our late 50s and still work full time. We agreed we would not get any more ani...