DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 60-year-old mother of two adult sons, ages 38 and 32. Both of them are completely dependent on my husband and me for financial support. My husband and I have always been relativ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Ne...

NEW YORK (AP) — Likely most people have seen iconic footage of the Beatles performing on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” But how many have seen Paul McCartney during that same U.S. trip feeding seagulls off h...

The Mon Valley Independent will not be published Thursday so our employees can spend Thanksgiving with family and friends. Our offices will close at noon today. Our business office will be closed Thur...

WE’RE THANKFUL AT THE Mon Valley Independent for all of our readers and advertisers. Each is a part of what makes us unique and all of your support is so very vital in our mission to serve. For those ...

Thanksgiving Eve music/ events • Joey Forman, Russ’ Tavern, Belle Vernon, 8 p.m. • SamJAMwich, The Drunken Hippie, Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Gone South, American Legion, Charleroi, 7 p.m. • Robbie D, Bren...

For the MVI Mon Valley Paws will participate in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3. “Volunteers and supporters are generous and continue to give back in many different ways, and this is another opportunity to h...

1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, especially from your partner or children. 2. Prep your table the night before. Get sparkling dishes and glassware by using a product such as Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Ai...

The Thanksgiving holiday rush neared its full stride at U.S. airports Tuesday, putting travelers’ patience to the test. The Transportation Security Administration expected to screen more than 2.8 mill...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 10 years. For a long time, I didn’t decorate our house because I didn’t want to spend the money. But for the last few years, I’ve spent many hours poring over ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom and dad were happy celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Everything seemed perfect until a few days later, when my dad became distant and cold toward my mom. She started n...

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Monday to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal i...

• Andrew Lamar Carr, 37, of McKeesport was charged with DUI stemming from an alleged incident Nov. 22, court records state. • Essence Monique Nichols, 26, of McKeesport was charged with sale or transf...

DEAR ABBY: I have had a falling out with my sister over her 13-year-old son, my nephew. He is generally a happy child, with everything a boy could want in moderation. My sister is separated from his f...

NEW YORK (AP) — With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest movie...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism, alar...

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

FAMILY FEATURES Once your holiday feast comes to pass, you’re almost certain to find your refrigerator stuffed with leftovers. However, that doesn’t mean you want to eat the same meal again and again ...

Leftover Turkey Carnitas Tacos Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 (2-3 tacos each) 4-6 garlic cloves, peeled and separated 1 pinch salt 1⁄2 cup fresh bitter orange juice or fresh lime juice with fresh...