DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend and I were talking recently, and she made a comment about my daughter that caught me off guard. It wasn’t outright cruel, but it was insensitive: She implied that my daughter...

Choose facts, not fiction, when dealing with partnerships and personal matters. Someone will misinterpret your words if you aren’t precise. To get your way, you must be willing to give back more than ...

You’ll achieve the most this year if you work quietly toward your long-term goals. Allowing too many people into your sphere will cost you time, energy and money. Refuse to let your generosity and kin...

The McKeesport 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 friends of problem drink...

• Evening with Santa, (pictures with Santa, cookies, personalized ornaments, treat bags, hot chocolate) White Oak Athletic Association, 1798 Lower Heckman Road, White Oak, 6 to 8 p.m. • Spaghetti dinn...

• VFW Post 1409 meeting, at the post, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Advantage Home, Health and Hospice will offer hot chocolate, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carro...

One of the most prized possessions of Henry Ford was his first automobile that was built in 1892 in this brick barn. Ford is shown with James Bishop in Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 6, 1936. AP

Relationships will play a role in how and where you live. An ideal way to handle change is to initiate trial runs to ensure you are making the most suitable choices. Jumping into something too quickly...

DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, “Ian,” ghosted me! We used to talk about everything — wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped each other sort out our problems. He kn...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I go to a dog park weekly, and there’s one dog owner who keeps letting their dog jump all over me and my dog, even though I’ve repeatedly tried to set boundaries. I’ve politely asked t...

• Breakfast with Santa, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon, (downstairs) 9 to 11 a.m. The mission is open to all at no charge. • Monessen Community Christmas celebration, “Thri...

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1409 will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the post, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., will welcome the McKeespo...

A recent survey finds 81% of Americans show love for family and friends by preparing holiday dishes, but there’s always one dish at Christmas that tests how polite your family is. Someone’s one forkfu...

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

Take a step back into the 18th century during the Christmas Holiday Tours at the Greenock Log House, 1235 Greenock Buena Road, Elizabeth Township, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 13. Two-fireplaces...

DEAR ABBY: I have a brother who is very opinionated and in my face any time I don’t agree with him. It doesn’t matter what the subject is; he thinks he’s the only one who knows anything about it. He i...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Two of my friends are extremely cheap, and it’s getting to the point where it’s hard to enjoy doing anything with them. We all live in New York City, and as you know, the cost of simpl...

Take a moment to reflect on the aspirations and goals you’ve set. Making a couple of adjustments may be all it takes this year if you are open and receptive to change and help. Reach out and share you...

Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came ...

The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 Library Ave., Bethel Park. All members and the public are invited. The mo...