State Reps. Andrew Kuzma and Eric Davanzo support a 180-day pause on considering applications. Two Valley legislators have responded to a push by a regional tech group to temporarily pause data center...

Police said Devon Malter repeatedly drifted his truck near a crowd blocking a busy intersection. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Police have arrested a McKeesport man for helping stage a “street takeover”...

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive As many as 10 counties throughout Pennsylvania could soon have deals to house detained juveniles at Hempfield’s expanded Regional Youth Services Center, Westmoreland offic...

By ED MAHON Spotlight PA Part 1 of 2 Cyndi Compton relived the October day over and over again. Early that morning, her 24-year-old son, Isaiah, stopped by her house in rural Tioga County and woke her...

Head lifeguard Carli Reisinger, center, cools off Monday afternoon with Aubree George, 8, front left, MaKenna Bonelli, 10, back left, Peyton Bonelli, 8, and Cason Bonelli, 7, of California, Pa., at Pi...

It passed by a 5-3 margin Monday evening after two previous meetings were continued. Meeting for the third time in the past week, the Elizabeth Forward school board passed its original budget proposal...

There are several places to keep cool with temperatures set to rise well above 90 degrees. The Pittsburgh area, along with much of the eastern United States, will experience scorching temperatures tha...

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By LARRY GILBERT For the MVI Late in the afternoon of July 2, 1863, as the Battle of Gettysburg roared into its second day, a group of young men from Elizabeth Township found themselves in the middle ...

By the MVI Pull up a lawn chair, it’s time to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and watch some fireworks. Many community celebrations are planned around the Mon Valley to not only celebrate the Fo...

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The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club recently recognized several of its past presidents for their dedication and service to the community. Pictured, from left, are Joe Walko, George Molesky...

By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star June 29, 2026 Last June, Gov. Josh Shapiro made a speech in Berwick, on the border of Luzerne and Columbia counties, to celebrate what he called the “largest p...

Charleroi hosted Magic City Saturday to celebrate 250 years of independence in the borough. Events were held on Fifth Street and McKean Avenue and extended to the square and the Market House. The cele...

Monessen kicked off its first free summer concert Saturday at the City Park Amphitheatre featuring the Billy Price Band and Broom. Mayor Ron Mozer welcomes guests and introduces Broom to open the conc...

White Oak youth association asks the public for help following the petty cash robbery. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive A youth athletic association in White Oak said petty cash was stolen from its lower bas...

Having fewer students spawns budget and staffing issues. By EMBER DUKE TribLive There have been fewer than 100 kindergarten students in the Burrell School District for the last three years — a 23% dec...

The warmest temperatures are expected from Tuesday to Friday. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are in for a sweltering stretch as a weeklong heat wave settles over Western...

The increase is much higher for Westmoreland County than Fayette. The Belle Vernon Area school board recently approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes a significant tax increase for Westmoreland Co...

The 2026-27 spending plan was approved in a 5-3 vote. West Mifflin school board approved its 2026-27 budget Thursday with a 3.7% increase in real estate taxes. The budget was approved by 5-3 margin, w...