• Breakfast with Santa, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon, (downstairs) 9 to 11 a.m. The mission is open to all at no charge. • Monessen Community Christmas celebration, “Thri...

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1409 will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the post, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., will welcome the McKeespo...

A recent survey finds 81% of Americans show love for family and friends by preparing holiday dishes, but there’s always one dish at Christmas that tests how polite your family is. Someone’s one forkfu...

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

Take a step back into the 18th century during the Christmas Holiday Tours at the Greenock Log House, 1235 Greenock Buena Road, Elizabeth Township, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 13. Two-fireplaces...

DEAR ABBY: I have a brother who is very opinionated and in my face any time I don’t agree with him. It doesn’t matter what the subject is; he thinks he’s the only one who knows anything about it. He i...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Two of my friends are extremely cheap, and it’s getting to the point where it’s hard to enjoy doing anything with them. We all live in New York City, and as you know, the cost of simpl...

Take a moment to reflect on the aspirations and goals you’ve set. Making a couple of adjustments may be all it takes this year if you are open and receptive to change and help. Reach out and share you...

Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came ...

The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 Library Ave., Bethel Park. All members and the public are invited. The mo...

• Elizabeth Township Light up Night, 522 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth 6 p.m. • West Newton Community Singers will present “A Glimpse of Christmases Past,” First Baptist Church, 601 Vine St., West Newton, ...

Speak from the heart, take care of matters that have been hanging over your head, and make a change or move that will help you get past any roadblock you encounter. It’s time to let go of the past and...

DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend “Beth’s” husband, “Jerry,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend expects me to handle every single detail whenever we hang out: choosing the activity, making the reservations, checking hours and figuring out travel time. The moment we deci...

• Charleroi Area Goldenagers Christmas party, River House Cafe, Charleroi, noon. • Festival of Trees, Jacob Woll (main) pavilion in Renzie Park, McKeesport, noon to 9 p.m. daily running through Sunday...

The Salvation Army of the Mon Valley will hold a Christmas toy drive Saturday at local businesses. The following local businesses are collecting new, unwrapped toys for infants, toddlers, youth and te...

The November meeting of the Mon Valley Leatherneck Association was held Nov. 17 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela (Black Diamond). The meeting was called to order by Commandant Mike Sowko...

A skater performs on the ice under a lit Christmas tree in New York’s Rockefeller Center after it was lit on Dec. 3, 1991. The 65-foot Norway spruce grown in Suffern, N.Y., was decorated with over 25,...

The following students were named to the first nine-week honor roll of the 2025-26 year at Charleroi Middle School: Grade 8 Highest honors Scott Baker, Charlemagne Charlite, Donald Kelley, Mark Stimps...

The following students were named to the 2025-26 first nine-weeks honor roll at Frazier Middle School in Perryopolis: Grade 8 Highest honors James Albert, Luciana Albright, Kamry Augustine, Destiny Be...