Residents worry about noise, energy demand, water use and pollution from fossil fuels. Pittsburgh will likely never become Pennsylvania’s version of Data Center Alley, the cluster of massive buildings...

It is a 115-year-old tradition for guests to ride a trolley to the fair. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington, Pa., is offering $5 admission during the Washington County Agricultural Fair. Th...

By EMMA STANTON and NAOMI GIRSON TribLive The rivers of Western Pennsylvania have a rich yet troubled history. After years of acid mine drains, sewage leaks and environmental contamination, the region...

The Municipal Authority of Washington Township serves customers in Fayette and Washington counties. The Municipal Authority of Washington Township board will purchase a portable generator as a conting...

Penn Highlands was named among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for Clinical Excellence by Healthgrades in 2026. For the MVI Penn Highlands Healthcare highlighted a year of growth, expanded services and c...

Rostraver Township fire and police departments were called to an accident involving a motorcycle and a car around 2:43 p.m. Friday on Route 906 and State Road. One person was evaluated by Rostraver We...

Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...

Carroll Township • Eva Macklin, 18, of Donora was charged with three counts of aggravated assault - attempts to cause or causes bodily injury to designated individuals, assault of law enforcement offi...

PennDOT District 12 announced traffic impacts will continue on Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange) in Rostraver Township, weather permitting....

Fall Fantasy Parades, a time-honored tradition, makes its 76th annual debut at Kennywood today. For 18 days through Aug. 22, families are invited to enjoy all the rides and attractions Kennywood has t...

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star July 28, 2026 Advocates are urging the state agency tasked with reviewing health insurer applications for rate changes to reject proposed increases for 20...

A passenger was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital in critical condition. By MICHAEL VINSICK minvinsick@yourmvi.com Two people were killed and another was severely injured in an accident Thursday on Route...

Charges have been filed against the owner of the dogs that killed an emu in McKeesport on July 21. On Ravine Street, two pitbull dogs chased the 2-year-old emu, named Queen Barb. The 6-foot tall, 160-...

Firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident on Turkey Hollow Road near Route 906 in Rostraver Township Thursday morning. One patient was evaluated at the scene by Rostraver West Newton Emergency ...

Charleroi Regional • Loubens Anestor, 36, of Charleroi was charged with theft of services stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial Dis...

PennDOT District 12 announced a portion of Route 88 between Hidden Hollow Road and Beach Drive/Cardox Road in Union Township, Washington County, will close to traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Monday. A pos...

Over the past two weeks, eight stop signs have been damaged or knocked down in Jefferson and Franklin townships. PennDOT is partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to raise awareness about a rec...

City leaders are looking forward to a Riverfront Festival this weekend and International Village next month. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI As McKeesport police Chief Jason Alfer looked on, Assistant ...

A two-vehicle crash occurred just before 6 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Lovedale Road, Boston Hollow Road, Scenery Drive and Broadlawn Drive in Elizabeth Township. According to Elizabeth Town...

James Fisher is PennWest’s former VP for academic affairs and interim provost. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Former Pennsylvania Western University administrator James “JD” Fisher will return to the scho...