NEW YORK (AP) — It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof. “The Tortured Poets Department” singer once again tops the VMA noms with 10 — eight for her “...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Robert’s Western World is known as Nashville’s most authentic honky tonk and synonymous with country music. But for an hour on Sundays, no one can drink alcohol; everyone must ...

• Ernest E. Jobes Post 212 American Legion, Donora, meeting, at the post, 513 Meldon Ave., 7 p.m. • Monongahela Veterans Council meeting, VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Still Su...

A dance, including country/line dancing, will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Belle Vernon Moose, 1026 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon. The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will ho...

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my live-in boyfriend, “Kyle,” for four years. He has many great qualities, the most important of them being he fully accepts my daughter as his own. He doesn’t see her as h...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just accepted a job that will allow me to move from the U.S. to France. I couldn’t pass it up, as it allows me to advance my career significantly. My whole family of five now needs t...

• White Oak Senior Activities group coffee hour, White Oak Community Center, 1798 Lower Heckman Road, 9:30 a.m. • Charleroi Area Goldenagers meeting, Charleroi American Legion, noon. • Still Summer Sa...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) McKeesport Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. today at Penn State Greater Allegheny in Frable Building Room 122. The meeting is open to families and frien...

FAMILY FEATURES Picking out new clothes and shoes, and gathering notebooks, pens, pencils and other supplies is part of the annual back-to-school tradition, but there are other important tools to cons...

Select a Stylish, Sturdy Mobile Organization Accessory A reliable backpack is a must-have for every student. It’s not just a stylish accessory, but also a practical tool for carrying textbooks and sch...

Reward Your Student with an Energizing Snack Fuel up for homework time and after-school activities with a back-to-school snack hack like Sabra Snackers. The pre-portioned snacks make snack time easy b...

Secure, Convenient, On-the-Go Valuables Storage Built to provide premium protection for smartphones, cameras, keys, cash, jewelry and more, the Master Lock 5900D Portable Safe keeps items secure wheth...

Pack Hassle-Free Lunches with an Eco-Friendly Lunchbox Designed for variety and versatility at mealtime, the PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Lunchbox is an eco-friendly solution that makes packing sch...

Enjoy a Seamless Audio Experience Whether you’re listening to music during your commute, participating in online classes or working on multimedia projects, headphones are an essential school supply fo...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently had a confusing encounter with a guy I met on Bumble. We hit it off during our conversations, and he seemed like a great match respectful, attentive and genuinely interested...

DEAR ABBY: I met a man from another country through the internet last year. In the beginning, we talked every day via video chat. We share much in common. We never have a problem keeping our conversat...

The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, offers a community dinner at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) today and the first Tuesday of each month. A dinner, side, drink a...

• Community dinner, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, 6 p.m. • Rostraver High School Class of 1959 meeting for lunch, Randall’s restaurant, Perryopolis, 1 p.m. • Donora Pu...

Over the last several decades, there have been many advances in student transportation. However, one area that could still use improvement is the number of students who ride to school on diesel buses ...

reserving your community for future generations can take many forms. It might mean volunteering with local organizations and participating in community improvement initiatives. Taking steps to protect...