Every fall and spring, Tree Pittsburgh’s Tree Adoption Program provides trees and shrubs at no cost for residents throughout Allegheny County. Tree Pittsburgh takes many factors into consideration whe...

The board may vote on the arrangement at its Sept. 16 meeting. During Tuesday’s agenda meeting, the Belle Vernon Area school board talked about a final version of an armed security agreement with the ...

Georgia Whipkey joined her twin grandsons, Declan and Ryan Long, kindergartners at California Area Elementary School, for Monday’s “Sweets and Smiles with Grandparents” event in the school cafeteria. ...

A witness told police that Daron Carpenter was involved in an ongoing dispute with the victim. Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old arrested Sunday for a stabbing at a youth football game at ...

This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI Suddenly and without warnin...

The musical, based on Disney’s animated movie, will feature performances Thursday through Sunday. The Penguin Project at Mon River Arts will introduce audiences to a whole new world with this year’s p...

The Kane Foundation was formed to raise private funds to enhance the quality of life for residents at Kane Community Living Centers. By the MVI The Kane Foundation will host the 14th annual Joan Burns...

Doctors determined that her 6-year-old brother was also subjected to severe abuse and neglect. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Additional child abuse charges were filed Monday against two women who are ...

Efforts are also underway to rehab the Gallatin-Sunnyside boat ramp. With nearly $1 million in past grant funding already secured, Forward Township is turning its attention to the next round — includi...

They will get a few weeks to correct any potential violations before enforcement begins. Elizabeth Township residents will be receiving letters regarding the township’s quality of life ordinance. Code...

Julie Marsich of North Charleroi completes the Little Great Race Saturday in Charleroi alongside Kaiori, who was the only dog to run in the event. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery...

Classes are canceled today in Ringgold School District, but counselors will be made available. One person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at a youth football game in Carroll Township. The Washington Coun...

The communication platform would enable borough officials to send out instant notices. Charleroi Council is weighing the adoption of Savvy Citizen, a real-time communication platform designed to impro...

Link, a golden retriever, gets his start with Kristina Luko of California and runs to his owner, Dan Godla of Monessen, as Mon Valley Paws hosted its fifth annual Paws in the Park Saturday at the Mone...

State Rep. Ryan Warner wants to establish child torture as a felony offense. In response to the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey in Fayette County, state Rep. Ryan Warner, R-Perryopolis, is pushing...

Several routes are available for the morning bicycle ride. An annual tradition will take place this weekend in Elizabeth Township. The Mon/Yough Trail Council will host its 31st Yough-N-Roll/ Party on...

Participants say the event is a fun way to help clean up the environment. By JACK TROY TribLive Digging rotting tires out of the mud might sound like a strange idea of fun, but it’s one shared by the ...

The Frazier student section reacts during Friday night’s win over Carmichaels. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

The case against two Monessen residents was held for court despite defense motions to dismiss the charges. A Monessen couple accused of prolonged abuse and neglect of their dogs — two of whom died — h...

Liz Whiteko worked with hundreds of children since she began teaching in 1996. We’ve all had a teacher who left a lasting mark on our lives, and Liz Whiteko did just that for many children in the Mon ...