McKeesport’s mayor is hoping to take on a new challenge. Longtime McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is running against Joe Pero, a retired McKeesport police chief, for the McKeesport-based magisterial...

Four incumbents are hoping to earn another term in office. Several West Mifflin candidates are vying for one of four, four-year council seats. Incumbent Democrats Anthony J. Olasz, Dan Davis, Karen Sa...

For the first time in nearly 20 years, District 9 residents will have new representation on Allegheny County Council. Incumbent Bob Macey, the longest-serving member of the current council, announced ...

Two Democrats and two Republicans are on the May 20 primary ballot. The ballot is as crowded as it has ever been in the race for a spot on the Forward Township board of supervisors. In the running for...

It will take place at 7 p.m. today at the high school. For the MVI Nine school board candidates in McKeesport Area School District will debate at 7 p.m. today in the high school auditorium. The debate...

Registrants of each major party will go to the polls to choose nominees in closed primaries on May 20. The primary election is less than a month away as voters registered as Democrats and Republicans ...

For the MVI Kevin Squires recently announced he will run for reelection to the West Mifflin Area School Board. Squires, 32, is seeking his second four-year term. A long-time resident of West Mifflin, ...

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...

For the MVI Chad J. Licht, a 2024 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, recently announced he is seeking a seat on the Elizabeth Forward School Board. A student at the Community College of Allegh...

For the MVI Carla Payne-Harrison, a lifelong resident of West Mifflin and Titan graduate, has announced her candidacy for West Mifflin Borough Council. With a deep commitment to community service, hou...

Elizabeth Township police Chief Ken Honick announced his candidacy on Tuesday. For the MVI Elizabeth Township Police Chief Ken Honick announced his candidacy for the Elizabeth Forward School Board. In...

The Mon Valley Independent is publishing candidate announcements for the May 20 municipal primary election. Announcements (only one per candidate) will be accepted through April 25 and may include bio...