From exam stress to career success a new grad’s guide to professional life

By By SHARON RHODES For the AP

Graduating college is an incredible achievement and the start of an exciting new chapter. But after the relief of finishing those last exams, making the transition from school to professional life can be a daunting one. These tips can give you a foundation as you embark on your career.

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Naomi Outreach honors veterans at annual luncheon

November 5, 2026

Naomi Outreach hosted its semi-annual luncheon for veterans Wednesday at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. Naomi Outreach was started in the early 1990s by Joni Kel...

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Despite ‘blue wave,’ Valley-wide Republicans rack up wins

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 5, 2026

The Democratic blue wave swept over much of the nation and Pennsylvania on Election Day, but the Mon Valley managed to avoid the splash. The country may have seen a blue wave Tuesday, but across much ...

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Monessen ready to welcome students back to the middle/high school

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 5, 2026

The school board is also set to vote on an online Spanish course for students. Monessen City School District officials are ready to welcome students back to its middle/high school. “I am excited to ge...

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Shapiro ready to get to work after ‘trifecta’ win

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 5, 2026

Dems pull off Pa. government ‘trifecta,’ winning control of governor’s mansion, House and Senate. After years of watching legislation on wages, public transit and other priorities stall in the Republi...

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Actress Caitlin O’Connor to lead Cookie Crawl through downtown Monongahela

November 5, 2026

The event also celebrates one of Western Pennsylvania’s most cherished culinary traditions: The wedding cookie table. For the MVI Downtown Monongahela is preparing for a sweet celebration on Saturday ...

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PennDOT working to restore rare Western Pa. bridge

November 5, 2026

Dunlap’s Creek Bridge, in Brownsville, Fayette County, debuted in 1839 as the first cast-iron bridge in the United States. By ADAM BABETSKI TribLive One of Western Pennsylvania’s oldest bridges is nea...