NEW YORK (AP) — When Jonah Seidenberg found out about Nike Minds, a futuristic-looking sneaker that claims to improve concentration by stimulating the soles of the feet, he had to have them. On a rece...

By Jennifer Allen A cruise line doesn’t commit to all seven continents at once very often. Celebrity Cruises just did, unveiling 2028 and 2029 itineraries that extend from the fjords of Norway to the ...

Nunny’s Magical Creations (body care products, wreaths and DRV cups) will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township. The sa...

The following students have been named to the Westmoreland County Community College deans’ list for attaining a minimum 3.5 quality point average for the summer semester: Deans’ List Belle Vernon Cole...

• McKeesport’s 66th annual International Village ethnic food and music festival, Long and Schettino Fields as well as at the McKeesport Lions Bandshell, gates open at 3 p.m. each day, with entertainme...

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2026. There are 136 days left in the year. On Aug. 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closed-circuit television ...

• McKeesport’s 66th annual International Village three-day ethnic food and music festival begins and runs through Thursday, Renzie Park, Jimmy Long and Schettino Fields as well as at the McKeesport Li...

DEAR ABBY: My youngest son is getting married this spring, and they have decided they want a childfree wedding reception. We have three grandchildren, ages 3 to 7. The wedding is where my son and his ...

Happy Birthday: Set yourself up for success. Turn on the charm and share your skills and attributes, and something good will develop. Opportunity comes from being out there and connecting with people ...

Today in history: Today is Saturday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2026. There are 138 days left in the year. On Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York; more than 460,0...

Happy Birthday: Set boundaries with anyone who interferes in your life. Having an open mind is good, but trying to please those who don’t deserve your generosity and help will only bring you down. Put...

Happy Birthday: Opportunity is all around you. Channel your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm toward the success you desire. Traveling, pursuing education and expanding your plans to meet your dema...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband, “Ted,” for nearly 15 years, married for 11. He has two children, 38 and 33, and I have one who is 32. When we started dating, none of our children planned to have...

• Frames and Dips (make an heirloom frame of your costume jewelry) and sample many dips, Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for other items needed. To rese...

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...

• 17th annual International Village for Kids, (more than 30 vendors, free food, music, a foam party, face painting, photo booth, meet and greet with a popular children’s character and more) Renzie Par...

Metro Creative Services Few things can upset an otherwise beautiful and relaxing day spent in an outdoor living space more quickly than insects and pests. Some people might be unknowingly inviting ins...

What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowne...

Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted. Put your heart and soul into whatever you pursue. You have plenty to gain if you are determined and dedicated to reaching your goals. Refuse to let little ann...

DEAR ABBY: Do charities and nonprofits share or sell donor information? For years, maybe decades, I’ve made quarterly contributions to two well-known charities for children’s cancer research hospitals...