Metro Creative Services Advent is observed in most Christian denominations as a time of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ at Christmas as well as the return of Jesus at the Second...

Hollywood cranks out holiday programming as fast as toys are made in Santa’s workshop with broadcast networks, cable channels and streaming services offering seasonal specials. This year’s options inc...

• Thanksgiving dinner, Roscoe American Legion, 520 Furlong Ave., 1 to 5 p.m., open to the public, free of charge. • Belle Vernon Area track and field turkey trot, 5k run/walk, North Belle Vernon Commu...

The Belle Vernon Public Library, 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon, will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving and reopen at 9 a.m. Saturday.

• Belle Vernon Light up Night, J.E. Ted Kuhn Park, Belle Vernon, 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives around 6 p.m. Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. provides goodies and hot chocolate. Photos with Santa/treat bag. ...

Ted Collins of Belle Vernon will celebrate his 90th birthday on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. Several friends recently gathered at Mariner’s Hall in Dunlevy for a surprise birthday dinner dance in his honor....

The Bible Chapel, 203 Johnson Ave., Rostraver Township, will host The Great Christmas Light Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The holiday event will feature lighting of the tree, Lego displays and crafts...

• Kid’s craft, Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, 3 p.m. Free program, registration required at www.mckeesportlibrary.org or by calling 412-672-0625. • Medicare enrollment ...

Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerv...

Thanksgiving dinner may be one of the most anticipated meals of the year for many people, but it is also one of the most debated. From the correct way to prepare the turkey to the best side dishes and...

DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 40 years, “Savannah,” has been in a bad marriage for 20 of those. Her husband has cheated on her repeatedly. He can’t keep a job, and he emotionally abuses her and her dau...

• Light up the Night, North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park, 702 Graham St., North Belle Vernon, starting at 6 p.m. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. • Ecumenical community-wide Thanksgiving service, Ch...

Those with questions about Medicare enrollment are welcome to drop by the Donora Public Library at noon Wednesday. Medicare benefits consultants from Acrisure will be on hand to answer questions and h...

I am often asked how I decide what to write about in this column. The answer is that I take my clues from nature; I live on the edge of a large wooded area and frequently see nature in action. I’ll se...

Frazier High School is announcing its 2024-25 first nine-weeks honor roll as follows: Seniors Highest honors Brayden Basso, Taryn Bateman, Aubrey Baumiller, Emilia Bednar, Olivia Brasil-Paroda, Ryan C...

Belle Vernon Area High School announces its 2024-25 first-quarter honor roll as follows: Grade 12 Highest honors Braden Douglas Andrews, Gina Francesca Bellissimo, Zachary Allen Bird, Connor Joseph Bl...

• Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus presents “We Sing Noel,” St. Michael Church of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, 7:30 p.m. • All housewares buy one, get one free, C...

The Monongahela Area Library’s Creative Writing Club will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday at the library at 813 W. Main St., Monongahela. Writers looking for feedback and a collaborative atmosphere are welcom...

For the MVI Belle Vernon Area High School students Gina Bellissimo and Connor Blatnik were honored as the October and November Interact students of the month at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Belle Vernon ...