The annual firemen’s parade will be among today’s highlights at the Elizabeth festival. The annual Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest kicked off Friday with rides, food, animals and fun for residents of al...

Robert Whiten Jr. says his department isn’t affiliated with Volunteer Firefighter Service in Texas. Local fire departments heavily depend on generous support from the communities they serve, but scams...

The three-day event will offer an in-depth look at the city’s colorful past. In the midst of a significant overhaul, the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center will host its grand reopening c...

It was given to the VA Hospital’s H.J. Heinz Campus in Pittsburgh. “A burden heavy to one is borne lightly by many.” That is one of the founding principles of the Loyal Order of the Moose, a fraternal...

The accident took place Friday morning in Jefferson Hills. A woman was killed Friday morning in a multiple- vehicle accident on Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. She was identified by the Clairton Voluntee...

By Sarah Pellis spellis@yourmvi.com MarBill Diamonds and Jewelry will host a world-renowned gemologist at its store Aug. 5. Located at 1049 Broad Avenue in Rostraver Township, the jewelry store has be...

Republicans want road money in exchange for more public transit funding, but resources are tight and a deal remains tricky. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Public transit is a key issue ho...

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Gendie Miller, who was at the park Wednesday to watch her daughter play softball. By the MVI A woman was killed by a falling tree branch Wednesday at Renziehause...

Jake, a golden retriever, takes in the sights and scents among the sunflowers during Pet Day at the Schwirian Farm Sunflower Festival in Forward Township on Thursday. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...

There are conflicting reports about a potential reopening that would bring back 250 jobs. The Corelle Brands glass plant in Charleroi, which shut down in April, may reopen with a new owner. A source c...

Pharmacists claim insurance reimbursements fail to cover their costs and a new law isn’t enough to reverse the trend. By ED MAHON Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Hundreds of pharmacies across Pennsylvania h...

Washington County Dairy Princess Grace Hutchin of Bentleyville reads “Right This Very Minute: A Table-to-Farm Book About Food and Farming” to children at Charleroi Area Public Library Thursday afterno...

Mayor Ron Mozer said at Thursday’s council meeting that drivers can use State Road again. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer had some good news during Thursday’s council meeting, announcing that State Road, whi...

Mayor Larry Sikorski said one owner of chickens “isn’t playing by the rules.” By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Liberty Borough officials are planning an update of their fowl ordinance. The two-page ordi...

It will take place beginning Monday at White Oak Park. Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak is partnering with several area churches and ministries for its fifth annual Community Vacation ...

He was one of the biggest stars in the history of the industry and had success in other ventures. CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf- wearing, bicep-busting icon of profess...

California-area celebrity Oliver the Office Cat, often seen at attorney Lisa Buday’s law office, celebrated his 10th birthday Wednesday evening at the borough’s Hollywood Pavilion. His annual party is...

U.S. Steel and Nippon filed a federal lawsuit in March against Cleveland-Cliffs, its president, Lourenco Goncalves, and United Steelworkers President David McCall. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Despite ...

Environmental Defense Fund and Moms Clean Air Force, alongside contractors, will be working in Charleroi and other areas to identify undocumented orphan and abandoned oil and gas wells. Residents in C...

The Protection Act allows the appropriate licensing board to suspend or revoke licenses for noncompliance. In response to disturbing allegations and criminal charges involving the mishandling of pet r...