By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press I promise not to start by asking: “Hot enough for you?” Because I know the likely answer is not only “Yes, it is,” but probably “Are you kidding me? What’s wrong with...

FAMILY FEATURES How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning routine, try a concept known as “habit stacking.” Build...

Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothies Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 (1 1/2 cups per serving) 3 cups water 8 single-serving green tea bags 16 ounces frozen mixed berries (abo...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been pet owners for 30 years. Our last beloved dog passed away six months ago. We are in our late 50s and still work full time. We agreed we would not get any more ani...

In Italy, summer produce and stale bread are combined to make panzanella, and no two ingredients capture the flavors of the season quite like tomatoes and corn. This vibrant, panzanella-inspired salad...

Family Features Grilling is a great way to feed a crowd, but that doesn’t have to be limited to just the main dish. Fresh veggies like asparagus are a perfect accompaniment to grilled favorites and ca...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I worked in the service industry during high school and college to fund my education, and I recently graduated and started my first job in a competitive corporate environment. I’ve alw...

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...

• August Fun Fest, Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Township, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • California youth group (grades 5-10) meeting, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St. (across from Dairy Queen) 6...

• “Are you ready to race?” vacation Bible school begins, Bible Fellowship Community Church, 220 Atomic Way, West Newton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. • Pet microchip clinic, White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincol...

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Childhood was very different when I was growing up in the 1950s and 1960s. In the summer, when school was out of session, I didn’t have a steady stream of electronic images to...

DEAR ABBY: After several years of worsening arguments, I told my father I was tired of fighting with him, and we needed family counseling. He was deeply, explosively offended and not only refused to t...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m feeling really hurt and confused about a situation with a close friend of mine. We were close before we both moved to new cities. Since then, I’ve noticed that my friend never retu...

The California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, will host a community dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday. All are welcome. Mon Valley Paws will sponsor a “Dine and Donate” event from 4 to 8:30...

• Rockin’ on the Mon concert featuring The Highwaymen Live, Noble J. Dick Aquatorium, 200 Railroad St., Monongahela, gates open at 6 p.m., $10 admission fee. The concert is sponsored by Aquatorium Inn...

For the first time in eight years, Bruce Springsteen will be in Pittsburgh for a pair of shows — pushed back almost a year because of illness — while the Pavilion at Star Lake will host another busy m...

Road Kings Car Cruise The Road Kings Car Club of Greensburg is back again to host the annual August Fun Fest Show Car Cruise. Hundreds of cars are expected for this year’s event and visitors can take ...

DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years into our marriage, I’m struggling to honor my wife’s desire for space and independence. I can be a hopeless romantic, and my attempts to communicate my desire for trustworthy ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I moved to Chicago this summer, and while I’m enjoying the new environment and opportunities, I’m facing a bit of a dilemma. I’ve managed to make some friends so far, but I haven’t for...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two “Avengers” films and surprise guests, inclu...