Family Features As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can al...

Landscape lighting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Such lighting can extend living spaces, and many homeowners report that a welllit landscape helps them feel more safe at home. Thoug...

Family Features A firepit can serve as a warm and inviting backyard retreat, perfect for roasting marshmallows for s’mores or stargazing while wrapped in cozy blankets. Before you can share time aroun...

Metro Creative Services Homeowners know there’s no shortage of ways to tweak a property. Some homeowners may lament that the work associated with home ownership is never done, but owning a house also ...

Metro Creative Services Kitchens and bathrooms are two popular areas to address when renovating a home. Modernize Home Services says 26%of sellers make bathroom improvements to their homes before list...

Metro Creative Services Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up...

Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior of their living space. Because of its strong performance capabilities, low mainten...

Metro Creative Services Backyards are ideal places to spend warm afternoons soaking up some sun. Lazy days in the yard are a big part of what makes warm weather seasons like spring and summer so appea...

Metro Creative Services Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be ...

FAMILY FEATURES If you’ll be hosting friends and family for Easter this year, creating the perfect spread doesn’t have to be hard. Make your gathering as simple as it is delicious by serving dishes th...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been divorced for 13 years and have been dating “Paul” for the last five years. Paul is kind, helps with things around the house and loves my friends and family. We share many common i...

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...

SUNDAY • Spaghetti dinner, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, 10 Main St., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 724-929-5511. • 34rd annual Mon Valley Home Show, cfsbank Event Center, Route 51, Rostraver Township,...

The Westmoreland County Department of Human Services-Area Agency on Aging will hold its monthly caregiver support group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the McKenna Center for Active Adults, 971 ...

Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley has been offering to residents of the region for more than 16 years, continues this month. Karen Pritts, MS, RDN, CDCE...

• Apple dumpling order pickups, Bethesda United Presbyterian Church, 314 Third St., Elizabeth Borough, noon to 2 p.m. • Spring craft and vendor show, Charleroi American Legion, 234 Fallowfield Ave., C...

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

• 34th annual Mon Valley Home Show, cfsbank Event Center, Route 51, Rostraver Township, 2 to 7 p.m. • Eucharistic Adoration, St. Andrew the Apostle Donora church, Second Street Extension and Park Mano...

This is a free, weekly listing of fish fries being held through the Lenten season at Mon Valley area churches, fire departments and nonprofit organizations (or events benefiting nonprofits). To have y...

The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. President Ed Ference will welcome members and guests. Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing before lunch. L...