TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2026. There are 145 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian i...

DEAR ABBY: I have a chronic illness and have been on a long-term leave of absence from my job for two years now. I have always surrounded myself with good people and have been blessed with great frien...

Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela, will host an outreach car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Dierken’s Pharmacy parking lot, across from Sheetz in Monongahela. The donation is...

• Inaugural car show, St. John the Baptist Church, 3332 Pittsburgh St., Perryopolis, noon to 4 p.m. • Summer concert series continues with Rock This Town Orchestra, Renzie Park, McKeesport Lions Bands...

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet a...

Today in history: Today is Friday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2026. There are 146 days left in the year. On Aug. 7, 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit performed an unapproved tightrope walk be...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My brother and his wife came up to stay with me to celebrate my sister-in-law’s birthday. My family and I mapped out a fun itinerary covering everything they mentioned wanting to see. ...

Happy Birthday: Set your plans in motion. Attend functions related to something you find intriguing. Mingle with people who share your interests and concerns, and you’ll connect with someone who influ...

• Historic Cook Farm 250th anniversary celebration, 347 Cook Road, Belle Vernon, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets for those 18 and older will be $10, and $3 for those ages 4 to 17. • Festival of Nations, (fea...

Three Rivers Waterkeeper will visit the Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday. Those attending will learn about the history of our rivers, discuss current water quality an...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been living with my mom for a little over a year. Our 4-year-old lives here also. Mom has guardianship of her because of our past. A month ago, my husband decided he w...

A car show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at the First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township. The event will include classic cars, food trucks and a bake sale. Picture...

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

Today in history: Today is Thursday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2026. There are 147 days left in the year. On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic...

Happy Birthday: Stifle your emotions around people who can use what you do and say against you. Focus on learning, exercising your strengths and controlling outcomes. Choose what and who are meaningfu...

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, my cousin “Roy” introduced me to his friends, who, once a month, have a party at the home of one of the couples. We would eat and then play a form of dominoes. It was raucou...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m struggling with a friendship that used to mean a lot to me but now feels increasingly one-sided. This person was once one of my closest friends, but over the past several months, I...

The Donora Smog Commemorative Committee is sponsoring the 99th Donora Community Picnic on Aug. 12 at Kennywood Park. To continue the tradition, the committee is asking for the public’s support of this...

• Saints Joachim & Anne Parish community festival, St. Eugene Church grounds, 3210 Liberty Way, Liberty Borough, food booths and flea market, 5 p.m.; games, music with DJ Tim, 6 to 11 p.m.; live enter...

The Rostraver Township Lions will hold a drive-through only barbecue from 11 a.m. to sellout Saturday at the Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services parking lot, 1751 Rostraver Road. The dinners (chic...