Appeals court asked to pause order halting ballroom construction

Above, Celeste Silva, 6, filled her basket Saturday at North Belle Vernon’s annual Easter egg hunt. With her are David and Laura Silva of North Belle Vernon.  See more photos on A4 and in our online p...

It’s similar to laws that already exist in other parts of the state. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed a new anti-retaliation bill that would give tenants in Allegheny County additional...

The principal of the two schools gave a presentation on how students have interacted with the surrounding area. Greenock and Mount Vernon elementary school students have been getting involved in the c...

But the $7.5 million annual investment wasn’t enough to fix long-standing issues with the struggling system. Pennsylvania’s first two years of funding indigent defense resulted in progress toward bett...

The facility is hoping to run more efficiently. A new energy audit at the Mon Valley YMCA could lead to lower operating costs and more money for youth development, aquatics and outreach programs. The ...

Kenzie Sellew, 13, of Belle Vernon and Kennedy Curcio, 14, of Belle Vernon pose for a photo at the egg hunt. See more photos on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent.com. Hea...