The Belle Vernon Public Library, 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon, will host a puppet performance, courtesy of the Children’s Institute’s Kids on the Block program, at 11 a.m. Thursday in Community B...

Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela, will host an outreach car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Dierken’s Pharmacy parking lot, across from Sheetz in Monongahela. The donation is...

• Bingo, Lock 4 Volunteer Fire Co. fire hall, 540 Isabella Ave., North Charleroi, doors open at noon, bingo starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $25. • Barbecued pork chop dinner, dine-in or takeout, Belle V...

The Elizabeth Township Seniors will host its July luncheon 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Butler’s Golf Club banquet room. A picnic fare of food will be served (hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans...

DEAR ABBY: In a few days, the second anniversary of my husband’s death will be here. We were together for 40 years. They weren’t easy years; he had many issues, both physical and mental. I was isolate...

• “Christmas in July” vacation Bible school begins, Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, 442 Rehoboth Road, Rostraver Township, 9 to 11:30 a.m. To enroll, call 724-810-2612. • Belle Vernon Mary & Martha Joy ...

For the MVI July 4th is our nation’s birthday — a time for parades, picnics, pools and the popping sounds of colorful fireworks in the evening. You can keep yourself and your family safe and healthy t...

FAMILY FEATURES As patriotic parties roll on throughout the day and fireworks light up the night, Fourth of July fun calls for favorite snacks that complement the excitement. Whether you’re a pyro or ...

Servings: 6 2 Envy Apples 2/3 cup whipped cream cheese 6-10 tablespoons red, white and blue sprinkles Cut apples horizontally to create thick, round slices. Use round cookie cutter to remove apple cor...

1 cup diced raspberries 4 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 cup halved blueberries 1 package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk 12 frozen mini tart shells...

DEAR ABBY: Last year, my son, his girlfriend and two others were murdered outside a city where “things like this don’t happen.” My other two boys received a call to come immediately to their dad’s hom...

The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, will hold a Summer Reading “Design Lives Here Engineering Camp” at 11 a.m. July 8, 15 and 22. This engineering-focused program from WQED pro...

• Fourth of July fireworks, Noble J. Dick Aquatorium, 200 Railroad St., Monongahela, music and vendors begin at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks are sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamb...

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen 776 met June 17 in the Epiphany of Our Lord Church Hall in Monessen. The rosary was recited before the meeting in memory of member Mary Ann Gallo and ...

he Mon Valley Paws July sponsor of the month is in memory of beloved pets Teddy, Abby and Peanut. Shown holding a banner in their memory is Walter Bennett and his niece Karly Porter. The mission of Mo...

The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club awarded a scholarship to Belle Vernon Area High School graduate Kylie Salka at a recent Lions dinner meeting. Maintaining a 4.0 grade point average thro...

Metro Creative Services It seems like summer hit us incredibly fast, and Independence Day came out of nowhere. How did this happen? What matters is what we’re going to do about it. To that end, here a...

Last year, Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to celebrate Independence Day, food and drinks will be a highlight for ...

Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling a...