George Sosnak, a baseball umpire and self-taught artist, produced the works. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A new exhibit at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art focuses on the intricate artwork of ...

“Mortal Kombat II” was a close second at $40M. In a box office battle of the sequels, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” had the slight edge over “Mortal Kombat II” in North American theaters this weekend. Acc...

Before her passing last year, Hazel Brock Rone began making bracelets and giving them away to spread kindness and love. At Anthony E. Madison Sr. Veterans Memorial Park in Monessen, Valerie Osborne st...

About 400 Belle Vernon Area students attended the annual drill to raise awareness of driving impaired. On Friday, hundreds of Belle Vernon Area High School students stood in silence as they watched fi...

The Senate bill faces much stiffer odds in the Democratic-majority state House. By Pennlive.Com The state Senate this week passed a bill that would end Pennsylvania’s emissions inspection program for ...

Danielle (Dani) Jackman worked part-time as a cook at Smitty’s Place. For the MVI The victim in a deadly crash in Pittsburgh was a beloved part-time cook at Smitty’s Place in McKeesport. “I was with D...

The fun competition was a fundraiser for Mon Valley Paws, a volunteer, nonprofit organization devoted to helping animal rescues and shelters. For the MVI Studio 47 Portraits hosted the 2026 Pooch Play...

Fallowfield Township firefighters and state police were called to a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 west at the Lover exit shortly after 4 p.m. Friday. The highway was restricted to one lane while crews c...

The district is dealing with increased costs across the board. The West Mifflin School Board is set to move forward with a preliminary school year budget for the 2026-27 school year following Thursday...

By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive University of Pittsburgh trustees have approved construction of a 420-bed residence hall for freshmen as the Oakland campus continues to see growth in enrollment. The new re...

Students from SADD suggested the idea and worked to make it happen. The sound of sirens echoed across the Charleroi Area High School campus Thursday afternoon as students watched first responders rush...

Draw Collective talked with students and faculty about needed renovations at the high school. At Thursday’s agenda meeting, the McKeesport Area school board received a third update since March from Dr...

All animals will be welcome May 15 at the former Wesley United Methodist Church. Pets are family members for many households in the Mon Valley, and an organization in White Oak is offering to bless th...

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star May 7, 2026 With hundreds of millions of federal dollars flowing into the commonwealth’s coffers for rural health, a coalition of stakeholders considered ...

Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson received nominations. By the MVI Pittsburgh CLO announced the nominees for the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Music...

A Charleroi man is accused of assaulting a doctor and two other staff members at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Victor R. Tyree, 60, was charged with three counts of aggravated assault, two count...

The students participated in the 5K Race and Kids Marathon. By the MVI The Monessen School District was well represented at Saturday’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Monessen School Distri...

A social media influencer has started a “Let’s Buy Spirit” movement. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive There could still be hope for Spirit Airlines. On Saturday, the discount airline with its signature yellow ...

By TOM FONTAINE TribLive U.S. Sen. John Fetterman says he’d make a terrible Republican. Fetterman, a Democrat from Braddock, has drawn the ire of many in his party for breaking with them on issues lik...

It features the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in several languages. In a world where students can often feel divided and uncertain, members of the Charleroi Area High School Interact Club wante...