DEAR ABBY: I dated a colleague when I was 22 but broke it off because I couldn’t deal with the fact that he was several inches shorter than me. I did not tell him why. I just said, “It’s me, not you.”...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am the president of the parent- teacher association at my daughter’s school, and at a recent meeting, the principal suggested that it is mandatory for us to buy food from the school ...

By RODRIQUE NGOWI, CLAIRE RUSH AND NICK PERRY Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — “Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 4...

• All children’s clothing 10 for $1, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Feast of All Saints Mass, Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish,...

The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, will hold a teen Sugar Skulls program 1 p.m. Saturday. Those attending will decorate non-edible sugar skulls and learn about the traditions ...

The Rev. Richard Sweeney has accepted the position of interim pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township. Pastor Rick, as he likes to be called, atte...

The Simply You Soap and Candle Company will be selling soaps, candles, body scrubs, bath bombs, lip balms, hair care products and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lo...

• Halloween parade, Donora, 6:30 p.m., lineup at 5:30 p.m. on Third in Dollar General parking lot. The parade is sponsored by the Donora Smog Committee. • Halloween parade, Liberty Borough, 5:30 p.m.,...

DEAR ABBY: I chaired an event with a local service organization. Many hours were exhausted with planning and decorating. During the program, a few members playfully started throwing some items from th...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I live in Wisconsin and are fortunate to own a second lakeside property. Over the years, we’ve extended invitations to various loved ones, offering them the chance to st...

The community is invited to the 2024 Halloween Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Penn State Greater Allegheny, 4000 University Drive, McKeesport. Included will be indoor and outdoor activities and games ...

• Halloween parade, California, 6:30 p.m., lineup at 6 p.m. • Halloween parade, Charleroi, 7 p.m. • Eucharistic Adoration, St. Andrew the Apostle Monongahela church, 722 W. Main St., Monongahela, 6 to...

With the excitement of the imminent election, there’s no better way to channel that energy than by hosting a memorable election night party. But how do you host a get-together that strikes the perfect...

• Pizza/pizza burger sale, Belle Vernon Moose, 1026 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon, 4 to 7 p.m. • Bingo, Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, 316 Railroad St., doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p...

DEAR ABBY: Our friend “Carrie” revealed to our close friend group that for the last few years she has been having an affair with her best friend “Julia’s” husband. Their kids are best friends, and the...

Family Features For a frighteningly fun time in the kitchen this Halloween, gather your family around the cauldron to create a sweet, spooky dessert. Tricks and treats may provide thrills, but a homem...

Family Features Cold winter weather calls for comfort food like these delicious and moist pumpkin bars. Start your favorite movie and warm up your chilly day with a cozy blanket, a mug of hot chocolat...

Metro Creative Services Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that both adults and children enjoy. It’s hard to resist an opportunity to carve a funny or scary face into a pumpkin that wil...

Scones are a traditional British and Irish baked good, with a tender crumb that’s somewhere between a quick bread and a biscuit. To give these hearty scones a deep, sweet flavor with amplified nuttine...