DEAR ABBY: I own a lake cabin and enjoy hosting friends and relatives. Even though I don’t have a pet myself, I like animals and don’t mind if people ask to bring their dogs, because the ground floor ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My in-laws’ 55th wedding anniversary is coming up soon, but unfortunately, my father-in-law passed away last year, so this will be my mother-in-law’s first anniversary without him. It’...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wilmer Valderrama vowed to “never let his family down” the night that he landed his breakthrough role as foreign exchange student Fez on “That ‘70s Show.” “I have been given the cha...

NEW YORK (AP) — This month, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rectifies a wrong that many rock fans will celebrate with their lighters up in the air — the band Foreigner will finally be welcomed in. The En...

Researchers believe humanity is “reaching a plateau” in terms of aging. NEW YORK (AP) — Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-ina- century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prev...

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Jonathan Edward Giska, 28, and Alyssa Nicole Allen, 28, both of Monessen. • Charles Richard Reaggl...

The following local students were named to the Southern New Hampshire University spring-semester president’s and dean’s lists: Belle Vernon • Joshua Eisel • Teena Festa California • Ryan Siebert Donor...

DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that’s not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband’s brother ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend and I are professional ballerinas, and we’ve been dancing together since high school. We’ve been through so much together — the long rehearsals, the endless auditions, t...

BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up heaps of appliances and other street debris left over from He...

Family Features Making improvements around the house to curb energy usage is not only good for the environment, it can make a big impact on your utility bills, too. Energy-efficient appliances are a g...

Family Features As temperatures drop and the first frost approaches, it’s time to take steps to winterize your lawn to ensure a lush, green comeback next spring. A thorough inspection can help you ide...

According to the 2023 Hippo Housepower Report, 46% of homeowners had something unexpected go wrong in their home. More than 30% of them opt to tackle most issues themselves, but 27% are struggle with ...

Family Features Whether you’re looking to simply refresh your living space or planning a major home renovation, staying current with design trends not only enhances comfort and style but also boosts y...

Metro Creative Services Veteran homeowners recognize the value of remodeling their kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens and baths tend to appear dated more quickly than other spaces, such as living rooms ...

Metro Creative Services Homeowners know that the work involved to maintain a home is never done. The end of one project has a tendency to roll into the planning of another, and so it goes for years on...

Metro Creative Services A person doesn’t have to drive far or look too closely to be inspired by holiday decor come the month of December. Enthusiastic celebrants go to great lengths to express their ...

Metro Creative Services Remodeling a kitchen adds value to a home. Homeowners may wonder if remodeling their kitchens is worth the investment. But homeowners should not just consider cost, but also th...

When Joe Biden became president, the Middle East was calm. Now it is in the midst of a multifront war. So quiet was the inheritance from the prior Trump administration that nearly three years later, o...