Poinsettias, paperwhites and more: Plants that brighten the holidays

Sheila Gordon of Rostraver Township enjoys a winter walk Friday afternoon with her miniature schnauzer, Rocky, along the Great Allegheny Passage at Cedar Creek Park. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independe...

The proposal was inspired by the Patrick Vereb case. A bill that would create more oversight on the cremation of pets advanced out of the state House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, moving it a step cl...

Items such as coal, salt and fuel may be prioritized so they can keep moving. As freezing temperatures continue throughout the region, ice on the Monongahela River has started to slow down commercial ...

The method of fighting fires has changed greatly since the department was formed in 1926. For 100 years, someone has always shown up. Firefighting in Stockdale used to mean relying on bucket brigades ...

Luciano Janvier received the degree in conflict resolution from PennWest University last month. Haitian immigrant Luciano Janvier is trying to carve a path for himself and many in his Charleroi commun...

Attorney general: Money was used for personal bills, shopping, car payments and bathroom remodel. The former director for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League who resigned suddenly without e...