DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who is best friends with “Carl,” a man who is straight. We are everything you’d expect of a normal friendship. On a surface level, there is no difference. He goes well out of ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I accidentally discovered through a viral TikTok video that my childhood friend has been using my personal stories and experiences as material for her stand-up comedy routine. We used ...

• American Red Cross blood drive, Turkeytown Fire Hall, Huntingdon Place Social Hall, 90 Supervisors Drive, West Newton, noon to 5 p.m. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.o...

The Epiphany Ladies met Sept. 10 in the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish church hall in Monessen for their first meeting of the 2024-25 term. President Sarah Stein led the flag pledge and opening prayer, g...

A fundraising event to benefit veterans will be held 7 p.m. Friday at Charleroi American Legion Post 22, 234 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. There will be a DJ, basket auction, cake wheel, games of chanc...

Before autumn leaves even start changing, pumpkin spice everything floods the market. Once limited to pumpkin pie, this seasonal blend has evolved into a cultural force. But what is it about pumpkin s...

Can you handle fall’s most bizarre flavors? From pumpkin spice tacos to cinnamon rolls and chili, these unusual combinations push the boundaries of taste. Find out if you’ll be craving more or steerin...

Bishop Phelan Assembly 911 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Mon Valley will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at the Charleroi Knights of Columbus Council Hall in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish...

• Concert in the Park (final of the season) by The Barons, Gallatin Sunnyside Park, Forward Township, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission and parking. • Eucharistic Adoration, St. Andrew the Apostle Mono...

DEAR ABBY: My sisterin- law “Bethany” has been diagnosed with PTSD from her military service. For the past 15 years, Bethany has picked fights with my wife, her sister, over anything and everything. S...

• Sambol’s Bakery (baked goods, hoagies, sweet and hot sausage sandwiches, pretzels and candy) Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Open house...

DEAR ABBY: When I came out of my introvert shell, I began trying to find a relationship. I went on a few dating websites and met some great guys and some not-so-great guys. One of the latter had been ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mother of two children, an 8-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. My daughter’s father is involved; my son’s father is not. I was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertens...

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet 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 drinkers...

• Valley Art Club’s 81st exhibition opening reception, Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave., Monessen, 1 to 4 p.m. Display will continue during library hours through Oct. 3. • 18th annual classic ...

• Oldies dance with DJ Ralph Trilli, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department Social Center, 7 to 10 p.m., Ticket is $15 at the door. • Fairhope Rod & Gun Club car, truck and motorcycle show, Fayett...

The Valley Art Club’s 81st exhibition opening reception will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 3 and is free a...

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

• Fall Festival, (games, concessions, auction baskets, inflatable attractions, hayrides, Steeltown Band at 7 p.m.) Liberty Borough Fire Department, 5 to 10 p.m. • Fish fry, dine-in or takeout, Belle V...

Mon Valley Paws will hold its monthly meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Italian Society of Mutual Aid Club, 112 Seventh St., Monessen. Committee chairs will provide reports for the upcoming year. Everyone...