The canceled funds were supposed to teach digital skills and make laptops available at low or no cost. By CHARLOTTE KEITH Spotlight PA Pennsylvania will lose out on more than $35 million in federal fu...

Monessen High School graduates Ava Petruska, Rayne Hall and Jadyn Bradley led their classmates, staff, alumni, family and friends in the singing of the alma mater at the end of Friday’s commencement. ...

Emilia Bednar adjusts the tassel on Grace Vaughn’s cap as Frazier High School seniors prepare backstage for Friday evening’s commencement ceremony. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Cheyenne Whiteskunk of California and Bailey Miller of Coal Center show off their graduation cap artwork at California Area High School. See more from these ceremonies in our online photo gallery at w...

The rivers remained below flood stage, but many streams and creeks were overflowing. After a stormy Friday that brought wide-spread flooding to the area, the potential for more flooding exists through...

Entertainment and theme days are planned every Friday through Sept. 5. The Monongahela Farmers Market is gearing up for a busy season. The first market will be held June 13 at Chess Park, kicking off ...

The Interact Clubs were honored for their community service projects throughout the school year. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently honored both of its sponsored Interact clubs from Bel...

McKeesport Area High School hosted its commencement ceremony Thursday evening for the Class of 2025 at Weigle-Schaeffer Memorial Stadium. There were 210 graduates this year. Photo by Kyle Nelson / McK...

In June, black bear yearlings leave mom and search for food, shelter and a place of their own. Adult males travel far and wide looking for mates. Black bears have been spotted in Carroll Township. On ...

The board cited low enrollment and financial constraints as the reason for the East End Academy’s closure. The McKeesport Area School Board approved closing the district’s school for alternative educa...

The board cited low enrollment and financial constraints as the reason for the East End Academy’s closure. The McKeesport Area School Board approved closing the district’s school for alternative educa...

The celebration is set for July 11-13 in the Washington County community. For the MVI The Borough of Ellsworth in Washington County will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a celebration July 11-13. ...

Edward Arthur Owens Jr., 29, sent multiple messages expressing hate for Jews and Israel before threatening the official May 20, officials said. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive An Elizabeth man charged wit...

The Lebanon Church Road Improvement Project extends through West Mifflin, Pleasant Hills, Baldwin and South Park. PennDOT hosted an informational meeting Thursday in Jefferson Hills to talk with resid...

At least some of its concepts have support in both chambers, but the issue has always been complicated by the commonwealth’s tricky education politics. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...

Members of Elizabeth Forward High School’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas during commencement Wednesday evening. Shown from left, are graduates Ethan Sharpeta, Angelo Michaels, Khloe Provins an...

The conversations got heated about the end of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation partnership. The McKeesport Area School Board faced a room full of angry parents and residents demanding answers abou...

U.S. Steel has seven days to submit a full report explaining what happened in the control room, county health officials said. By JEFF HIMLER TribLive The Allegheny County Health Department is investig...

The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority would benefit from the governor’s increase in state funding. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal could have a substantial impact on transportation in the M...

The jury deliberated for about seven hours over two days before reaching its verdict, which was only against the hospital, not the individual doctors. A jury on Friday ordered Jefferson Hospital to pa...