DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a recently divorced mom with three adult children. My husband was physically and emotionally abusive throughout our marriage. He originally left me and my young children when they ...

Metro Creative Services Warm weather generally translates to more time spent outdoors. That means more barbecues, days spent poolside, trips to the beach, and even camping excursions. This time of yea...

Metro Metro Creative Services Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anti...

Family Features The ultimate summer holiday, the Fourth of July is a perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family to create lasting memories. From organizing the menu to planning festive acti...

Metro Creative Services Barbecues are part and parcel of July Fourth celebrations. Such get-togethers might be even more notable in 2024, when Independence Day falls on a Thursday. That means many peo...

Americans gather in backyards across the United States in celebration of the nation’s independence each July. Festivities often include delicious foods cooked on the grill, music, laughter, and, if th...

Metro Creative Services M any people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. Still, not everyone enjoys the extra noise and busy nature of July 4th parties, particularly furry mem...

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...

• McKeesport Lions free summer concert series continues with Dr. Zoot Island Band, Renzie Park Lions band shell, 7 p.m. Follow www.mckeesportbands or Facebook for additional information. • Bingo night...

Family Features Warmer weather provides a perfect opportunity to hop behind the wheel of your car and explore breathtaking scenery, cultural experiences and adventures waiting to be discovered both ne...

DEAR ABBY: My older daughter, “Brianna,” age 42, does not want anything to do with me or her brother and sister-in-law. She keeps me from my granddaughter, who is 17. I have been divorced since the ‘9...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been saving up for the past few years with one goal in mind: To finally get my hands on my dream car, a classic 1969 Ford Mustang. The thought of owning this iconic vehicle has ...

Mia Hofbauer of Venetia graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering technology.

Hearing loss is a common problem for older adults. About 33% of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experience hearing loss, and you have a greater chance of developing auditory issues as you age. He...

• Rockin’ on the Mon concert with Full Moon Fever-Tom Petty tribute, Noble J. Dick Aquatorium, 200 Railroad St., Monongahela, 6 p.m. Admission is $10 and can be purchased at the gate or at eventbrite....

The Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville, is in need of delivery drivers for weekday, noon-time meals to homebound seniors in the California area. This service takes approximately one ...

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

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I rented an apartment six weeks ago. A friend of his needed a place to stay due to some marital problems, so we decided she could stay with us. At the beginning, she offere...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a bartender, and I have a colleague I work with about four times a week. He is a nice guy, and we generally get along well, but there are some aspects of his behavior and work eth...

Monessen Elementary School fourth-grader Christina Alberts won first place in the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL) contest in 1988. Christina traveled to Harrisburg with her family an...