The Pittsburgh Pirates are well aware of the type of talk that surrounds a team sitting in last place in the National League Central in late July, knowing that they will be sellers at the MLB trade de...

• Jeffrey A. Sickles, 43, of Monongahela was charged with two counts of DUI, theft by unlawful taking, evading arrest or detention on foot, receiving stolen property, accidents involving death or pers...

DEAR ABBY: I became ill a few months ago and spent 10 days in the hospital before moving to a rehab center to recover. My husband worked at the facility where I became a patient. Two weeks into my reh...

• Clothes 4U, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon, 9 a.m. to noon. • Mon Valley Paws meeting, Italian Society of Mutual Aid (ISMA) Club, 112 Seventh St., Monessen, 6 p.m. • Bren...

Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...

Dining out is changing. It’s no longer just about ordering from a menu, but stepping into the kitchen, hearing the chef’s story and taking a journey through food. Currently a mainstay in Europe but ga...

Avocado Shrimp Sushi Boats Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: 1 minute Servings: 2-4 1 cup Minute Sticky Rice 1 pound shrimp, cooked 1/4 cup English cucumber, small diced 1/4 cup Japanese barbecue sauce ...

• Daniel P. Johnson, 33, of Ida Avenue, Donora, was charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment, disorderly conduct and harassment after police were called about...

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER AND ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a federal prosecutor in M...

DEAR ABBY: I am married to a man who is incarcerated. As you can imagine, it’s been hard on our family. I have two kids with him. I was pregnant with our youngest when he was arrested. According to hi...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Over the past year, I’ve gained a significant amount of weight, and it’s been difficult for me emotionally and mentally. I’ve become extremely self-conscious about how I look — to the ...

By DAVID FISCHER Hot dogs ... and cats Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers...

You may be seeing elaborate shower cleansing routines on social media: daily exfoliation, double cleansing, antibacterial soap, loads of scented body scrubs and shower oils. “I’m kind of appalled by t...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and ‘60s whose hits included “Pretty Little Baby” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” — the latter would serve as an ironic title for a person...

There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night’s sleep? With electronics, cookery...

A motion to give Ringgold School District’s superintendent a raise was amended Wednesday night before it narrowly passed after one board member raised questions on the transparency of the move. Last n...

• Robert Recaldini Jr., 43, of Monongahela was charged with simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident on Sunday, court records state. • Christine James, 49, of McKeesport was cha...

.WEST PITTSTON, Pa. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday made the Trump administration’s first big pitch to sell the public on President Don - ald Trump's sweeping bud - get-and-policy package ...

Thursday Events • Bike night, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Renzie Market, McKeesport Fire Department No. 2, 5:30 p.m. • Meet Shetland Sheep, Ginger Hill Grange, Finleyville, 6:30 p...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband were both found dead in their Los Angeles home Monday afternoon. Officers were conducting a welfare check at a home in the Encino...