DEAR ABBY: A co-worker, “Erin,” has been allowed to work from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, while the rest of us came back to the office. We function alongside each other much like a small family....

DEAR HARRIETTE: A man asked me on a first date to a dive bar. I said no because I already felt like he was trying to see how little effort he could put into planning where we would go. I’m not saying ...

FAMILY FEATURES When planning meals, particularly breakfasts, there are a few critical factors many families consider: taste, simplicity and nutrition. Eating healthier doesn’t have to be complicated ...

FAMILY FEATURES If you’re tired of the same bland protein bars and powders, there’s a tastier way to rehydrate and replenish after exercise: fresh fruit. With a delicious solution like watermelon, you...

Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board Servings: 3 2 cups watermelon cubes 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup low-fat raspberry kefir 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 2 ...

Watermelon Protein Shake Recipe courtesy of Chrissy Carroll on behalf of the National Watermelon Promotion Board Servings: 1 1 cup chopped watermelon 1 cup frozen mango, chopped 1/4 cup tart cherry ju...

President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his State of the Union address before Congress in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3, 1934. He said the nation was definitely “in the process” of recovery, but did no...

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon Tuesday at the McKeesport Area Shared Ministry Beulah Park United Methodist Church campus on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group...

• Spaghetti, ravioli and half-and-half dinner, dine-in or takeout, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department No. 2, 10 Main St., Belle Vernon, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 724-929-5511. • Bingo night, Carroll Town...

DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2026! A New Year has arrived; the last one is safely behind us. As always, this New Year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard...

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

• Divine Liturgy, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 511 Murray Ave., Donora, 4 p.m. • Clothing sale, Olive Branch Baptist Church, 296 state Route 981, Rostraver Township, 9:30 to 11 a.m. • $8,000 game...

The New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department, 156 Chess St., will have an $8,000 game party on Saturday. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Cost of the complete package is $30. For more in...

SENSE AND SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: I carpool with my friend to work. I pick her up every day because she’s on the way and doesn’t drive. We’ve been late a few times, and our job has a protocol for ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old woman who has lived with orthopedic challenges due to a congenital metabolic condition. Despite many surgeries and limited mobility, I have led a full life as a special ne...

• New Year’s Day bingo, Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 1314 Axton St, Belle Vernon, doors open at noon, bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Admission $30. • Glassport American Legion 6th annual Polar B...

Community dinner to be offered at Carnegie Free Library The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport will hold its community dinner at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) Tuesday at the library, 1507 Library ...

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Set standards that will carry you where you want to go. Life choices begin with you and your ability to make things happen. Let desire lead the way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Fe...

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Restructure your living expenses to fit your budget. Rethink your schedule and fill in any blanks with a pastime or project that makes you feel good and doesn’t create d...

DEAR ABBY: I am a very overweight woman, but down 50 pounds from my top weight and continuing at a consistent, but slow, rate to lose. My A1C is now down to pre-diabetic, so I know my efforts are maki...