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...

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court: • Todd William Reay, 56, and Brittany Marie Weaver, 39, both of White Oa...

The following local students were named to the John Carroll University College of Arts and Sciences, University Heights, Ohio, 2024 spring dean’s list: • Kaylyn Odelli of Smithton • Ava Cilli, Austin ...

The Bible Chapel of Rostraver, 203 Johnson Ave., Belle Vernon, will host its monthly men’s breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The breakfast, held the last Saturday of each month, is offered to C...

The Epiphany Ladies met Oct. 8 in the Epiphany of Our Lord parish church hall in Monessen. President Sarah Stein led the opening corporal works of mercy and St. Michael prayers, the flag pledge and we...

DEAR HARRIETTE: As a new mom to my precious 3-month-old, I’m experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, from joy to an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness. While I adore my baby and cherish thes...

DEAR ABBY: I caught my husband talking on the phone to another woman. I heard him say, “Get some sleep, sweetheart,” and “Thank you for being my companion.” When I called him on it, he claimed nothing...

• White Oak Senior Activities group personal defense class, White Oak Community Center, 1798 Lower Heckman Road, 1 to 2:15 p.m. • Eucharistic Adoration, St. Andrew the Apostle Monongahela church, 722 ...

Bellmar High School Class of 1958 will have a classmate dinner 5 p.m. Thursday at Rosie’s Anchor Bar & Grille, New Eagle.

DEAR ABBY: After a lonely post-divorce decade, I have found a loving man whom I’ll call “Drew.” We share many of the same interests and values, and are enjoying this second chance at love and romance....

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in a really tough situation with my mom, who has been going through so much lately. She’s on dialysis for six hours four times a week, and she has been waiting for a kidney donor f...

Family Features Potatoes are a perfect kitchen partner any time of year, but fall’s comfort food cravings make it spud season for busy (and hungry) families. These Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy ...

A good loaf of challah is tender, pillowy and slightly sweet, but homemade loaves tend to dry and stale quickly. To keep our challah tender and extend its shelf-life, we borrow the water roux techniqu...

By The Associated Press When Al Roker thinks about his mother and food, this recipe comes to mind. The poon is a bit of a mystery. While it graced his table for every holiday meal and on special Sunda...

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