DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m someone who keeps a very busy schedule. I thought I enjoyed being busy because that’s what made my mind feel at ease. However, therapy and self-discovery have led me to realize I f...

FAMILY FEATURES As the days stretch longer, summer has a way of calling families to pack up and go, whether it’s for a weekend getaway, family reunion, road trip or one more beach escape. To make the ...

Today in History: Today is Wednesday, July 15, the 196th day of 2026. There are 169 days left in the year. On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone, a key to deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts, was found...

The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club presented a scholarship to 2026 Belle Vernon Area High School graduate Ally Peden. The daughter of Joe and Dawn Peden, Ally was a member of the Interact...

A Back to School Family Fun-Damentals event, with throwback vibes, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Monessen Civic Center, 861 Donner Ave., Monessen. Sponsored by Monessen Communities that C...

• Sounds like summer free concert with the Artistree band, Plum Street, Elizabeth, 6 p.m. • Buy one, get one free on all shoes, California United Methodist Church care and share thrift shop, 227 Third...

Kennedi Ann Kazimer of Jefferson Hills has been named to the Robert Morris University School of Engineering and Science spring 2026 dean’s list. She is the daughter of Pat and Christie Kazimer and ste...

Happy Birthday: Put more thought into your lifestyle and the changes you want to make. Researching and making plans will ensure your success. Refuse to let negative outside influences deter you from r...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have four children, two of whom have congenital health issues we’ve been managing. One child is leading a “normal” life and is a spunky little kid. Our other child may be m...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My great-aunt is in heart failure and was told she has less than a year to live. Growing up, we had an amazing relationship and she introduced me, as a little gay boy, to makeup and co...

FEATURE IMPACT In an era when machines can generate ideas in seconds, hands-on learning and creativity may be more important for today’s children than ever. In fact, due to the rise of artificial inte...

Adults can nurture creativity by weaving simple, creative moments into daily routines. That belief is at the heart of efforts like Crayola’s Create More Creative Moments initiative, which has sparked ...

FEATURE IMPACT Many Americans are seeking ways to press reset, turning to meditation apps, gym memberships and beyond to improve mental health. However, there may be a simpler (and more effective) opt...

The Monessen Beyond Grad food truck will be at the Monessen Family Center, 412 Reed Ave., in the side parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today serving hot dogs, sandwich wraps, pasta cups, chips/crack...

Today in History: Today is Tuesday, July 14, the 195th day of 2026. There are 170 days left in the year. On July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris...

• Back to School Family Fun-Damentals, featuring free food, games, an Atari tournament, giveaways and a prize for best-dressed throwback outfit, sponsored by Monessen Communities That Care and SPHS Fa...

West Side United Methodist Church, 307 Atlantic Ave., McKeesport, will host the mobile food truck between 2 and 2:45 p.m. Thursday. The next in a series of Sounds like Summer free concerts will be hel...

Find out what is new at Penn Highlands Mon Valley at next Innovations in Medicine program Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley offers to residents of the r...

Happy Birthday: Allow precision, honesty and the realization of what’s possible to guide you. Speak from the heart, direct your energy with thoughtful intent and let your actions seal your objective. ...

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I often talked about maybe getting a dog. He really wanted one, but I never fully committed because I knew it would be additional work and responsibility I don’t have time for...