Terrel “TJ” Byars Jr., 13, was a sixth-grade student at Logan Elementary. A 13-year-old East Allegheny School District student died after being hit by a car Saturday in West Mifflin. Terrel “TJ” Byars...

Funding for the Violence Intervention and Prevention Program was increased by 10% in the 2026 budget. State officials have opened applications for $160 million in new funding aimed at improving school...

Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Special interests, organizations connected to Pennsylvania’s r...

The survey, which residents can find online, focuses on nine themes for the county’s future. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato has announced the public engagement launch of Allegheny Forward,...

Christopher Feliciani will return to criminal court, while Scott Mears will move to civil court. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Two Westmoreland County judges will swap dockets in January as part of a s...

Many use it for help with resumes and interviewing skills, but employers also find it helpful. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Mallory Helbling turned to her own professional advice when she found herself...

“All natural” and “organic” doesn’t guarantee there’s not a lot of sugar inside. Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all natural” grano...

Ian Geary, 7, of Glassport checks out ornaments on a Christmas tree near the gym during halftime of Friday’s South Allegheny boys basketball game. He was with his brothers, Owen Geary, 8, (left) and E...

The company will stay open, and about 200 current employees will be retained. Fourth Street Foods has signed an agreement to sell its assets to Morski Brands in a $3 million deal that is expected to p...

A 3.3% salary increase in January will push him past New York’s Kathy Hochul. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is poised to get a raise of more than $8,000 in the coming year to...

David Barbe is named as a defendant in a newly filed federal lawsuit. A new federal lawsuit filed this month names Fourth Street Foods founder David E. Barbe as a defendant, adding to a growing list o...

Clean water advocates say a $135K penalty from the state Department of Environmental Protection is too little to deter additional oil leaks. By JACK TROY TribLive A six-figure expense is a big deal fo...

The small business was launched last year by Becca Michalsky and Ed Cherepko. For those looking for some after- Christmas shopping, Hometique in White Oak has personalized gifts and more for loved one...

An advisory group will monitor implementation and review the progress of the practice throughout 2026. By VENURE SIRIWARDANE Pittsburgh's Public Source Allegheny County will use a controversial legal ...

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...

Monessen • Armando M. Lebron Garcia, 36, of Monessen was charged with terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and harassment st...

Councilman Joe Duche was a driving force in bringing back the lighted path for Santa Claus. For the first time in years, Christmas Eve in North Charleroi looked the way many longtime residents remembe...

The school hopes to collect 2,500 pairs before next month’s deadline. A local school is looking for people to “shoe” their love by donating in a different way this holiday season. Steel Center for Car...

The money will help fund numerous projects throughout the Mon Valley. Last week, some Mon Valley organizations learned that they will be receiving funds from the Neighborhood Assistance Program. NAP i...

Leo XIV revived the tradition of delivering his Christmas greeting in multiple languages. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed...