Former orchestra students are back together as the Alumni Chamber Strings. Music will fill the West Mifflin community as school district alumni gather together each month to play their stringed instru...

The state says sensitive information such as Social Security and driver’s license numbers is off limits to federal officials. By CARTER WALKER Votebeat Pennsylvania told the U.S. Justice Department th...

The Pittsburgh area is experiencing a hotter-than- normal summer. By JACK TROY TribLive Ready for some heat relief? A “taste of fall” could be on the way, according to the National Weather Service in ...

The Little Great Race is held annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day. For the MVI Runners and walkers are preparing to come together for a day of camaraderie in Charleroi next month. The 38th ...

Avery Davis, a third-grade student at Charleroi Elementary Center, is shown with teacher Cori Constantine on the first day of school Thursday. Charleroi Area School District

From left, Stacy Goins, Skye Dabis, Janyah Mercer, Kimoni Sadler, Unique Mercer and Laurynn McCrae pose for a photo before heading to class Thursday at California Area Elementary School. Jeff Helsel /...

Sammy made more than 200 visits to schools, hospitals & other facilities. When Monessen students return to school next week, a beloved member of the Greyhounds community won’t be there to greet them. ...

When the ground gives way, homeowners are often left with the bill. Some state legislators want to provide help. By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College BELLEFONTE — When landslides and sinkholes ...

The program was established to support and encourage local small business owners. Using just her hands and a few tools, Nicole Loether began crafting leather bags and accessories nearly five years ago...

The historic artifact has been placed on display at City Hall. A World War II plaque is once again being proudly displayed at Monessen City Hall to honor the city’s war heroes. American Legion Post 28...

Weekend single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon will be in place this weekend, weather permitting. Restrictions will continue today through Monday nightl...

Third-grader Josie Tabacca, left, and fifth-grader Ari Berish, both of North Belle Vernon, took their annual picture with North Belle Vernon police Chief Eugene Lipari ahead of their first day at Mari...

Firefighters responded to a vehicle accident with hazardous materials Thursday afternoon in the area of Second Street and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. No injuries were reported. Charleroi Fire Depa...

It was the first day of school for students Wednesday in several Mon Valley school districts.  Clara Barton Elementary School Principal Sharna Baker is shown welcoming first-grader Imani Coles and her...

A ceremony was held Wednesday to rename Waltz Mill Road as PFC Earl “Butch” Long Memorial Highway. Friends and family came together Wednesday to honor the life of Vietnam veteran Earl “Butch” Long by ...

The budget is more than seven weeks late and there’s no sign of a deal in Harrisburg. That’s starting to mean cuts for funding recipients. By ANGELA COULOUMBIS AND KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG ...

The bands will perform Saturday night at the Monongahela Aquatorium. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI This year’s Rockin’ on the Mon summer concert series concludes this Saturday evening with a show featuri...

Several residents, including a Forward Township supervisor, questioned the amount of the district’s debt. Elizabeth Forward School Board voted yes to moving forward with an issuance of a general oblig...

Students in the Ringgold School District return to the classroom Monday. Students across the Ringgold School District will return to classrooms Monday, and district leaders say they’re ready to start ...

Project Lifesaver is designed to speed up searches for those who may be unable to communicate or cannot safely find their way home. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive First responders in Westmoreland County...