Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal live...

• Coffee and Cars morning car cruise, (classic cars, motorcycles, Jeeps, hot rods, race cars, late model muscle cars) Monessen Fire Department No. 1, 239 Donner Ave., Monessen, 8 to 10 a.m. • The West...

Take your Genealogy to the Next Level, dive into land and probate records, by Amy Smart, genealogy researcher and member of the Queen Alliquippa DAR, from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the McKeesport Regio...

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. 27, the 239th day of 2026. There are 126 days left in the year. On Aug. 27, 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa erupted with a series of cataclysmic explosions....

DEAR ABBY: I got permission from my estranged brother to invite his 17-yearold daughter, “Ella,” to spend a month with my family this summer. We live on the East Coast, and she lives on the West Coast...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom keeps inviting my ex-husband to our family gatherings, even though I told her not to. She insists he is still a part of our family, especially since he and I have three children...

Happy Birthday: Emotional situations will grow and lead to muchneeded change. Concentrate on what will make the most difference, and don’t look back. Put living in the past behind you, and rush toward...

NEW YORK (AP) — After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s wor...

Feature Impact When school is back in session, it means a lot of coming and going to and from your home — often in a rush. Smooth out those morning scrambles and save yourself some afternoon cleanups ...

The Ladies of Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary Ellen O’Neill Division 4 of Washington County met Aug. 12 at Speers Street Grill, lower Speers, to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the signing of the ...

• Food pantry, Peace Lutheran Church, 641 Zimmer Hill Road, Greenock, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Bingo, Lock 4 Fire Department, 540 Isabella Ave., North Charleroi, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m....

U.S. Steel Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Chapter 15-7 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Local 2227 USW Union Hall, 1301 Philip Murray Road, West Mifflin. Guest speaker will be Eilee...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband recently screwed over his business partner by taking significantly more of the profit for himself. I feel so appalled this is the man I married. I knew my husband was ambiti...

NEW YORK (AP) — College administrators read an adjunct professor’s comments to students on personal essays. Managers told a pharmacist to spend less time with patients after tracking the number and le...

NEWYORK (AP) — Some U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice, according to a new Gallup survey conducted in partnership...

Happy Birthday: Temptation is the enemy this year. Pick and choose how you use your energy, resources and time. Think big, but keep things simple and small. Eliminating what’s unnecessary will help yo...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 63-year-old man. My fiancee (57) and I have been dating exclusively, or so I thought, for four years. I just found out she has a male friend she has been seeing without my knowledge....

Today in history: Today is Wednesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2026. There are 127 days left in the year. On Aug. 26, 1944, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle braved the threat of German snipers as he led...

• Doggie paddle for dogs over 30 pounds, Mon Valley YMCA, 101 Taylor Run Road, Carroll Township, 5 to 6 p.m., $5. Pre-registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. Call 483-8077 to sign up. Bring a pe...