Love local history? Passionate about preserving stories? The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with exhibits, events, and daily operations. “...

The company said it recognizes “the vital importance” of reliable fire hydrants. Pennsylvania American Water sent a statement Monday to the Mon Valley Independent acknowledging concerns regarding hydr...

By JACK TROY TribLive The Pennsylvania Department of Health has criminalized nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that can be even stronger than fentanyl, as overdose deaths in the state mount. Nit...

New Horizons Majorettes young participants Levi and Leon Skrinjorich, 3, of Elizabeth rode in their cars during Saturday’s Citizens Hose No.1 parade in Glassport.

The agency has asked states for voter rolls, information on election crimes and procedures for checking voter eligibility, among other records. By CARTER WALKER and JEN FIFIELD Votebeat The U.S. Depar...

Most school districts in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties voted to increase taxes this year. By ANNA MARES, MEGAN TROTTER and JOE NAPSHA TribLive If you’re one of the Western Pennsylvania residents...

The guidelines include a three-offense rule for violators. To curb the use of phones in school, the Belle Vernon Area school board has approved a new cellphone policy for K-12 students. In a unanimous...

Much of the data they got from Pennsylvania-American Water turned out to be outdated. Elizabeth Township Fire Department has been trying to acquire fire hydrant information, but with little success. C...

Companion legislation will also be introduced in the state House. State Sen. Camera Bartolotta plans to introduce legislation aimed at accelerating permitting for data center projects. Bartolotta is j...

PennWest University professor Brian Wood and his son, Lucas, 7, of Bethel Park pick sunflowers and take part in a scavenger hunt Friday during opening day of the Schwirian Farm Sunflower Festival in F...

They’ve joined forces to introduce FORGES bills in the House and Senate. Five state lawmakers are introducing legislation that would aid the state’s steel industry. State Sens. Nick Pisciottano, D-Wes...

The move is intended to improve efficiency, but Larry Maggi has concerns about the decision. By the MVI A decision to outsource payroll processing services for Washington County government employees w...

The law, which will allow the Game Commission to set Sunday hunting dates, takes effect in early September. By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College BELLEFONTE — After years of debate, Pennsylvania...

Officials will consider reactivating the refinancing plan should economic conditions improve. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will pause a plan to refinance mor...

The peace pole honors past Rotary International President and Monessen native Stephanie Urchick. For the MVI Members of the Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club recently put the finishing touches on a p...

Police said several animals were discovered in a condemned house. By the MVI A Smithton woman is accused of animal neglect and cruelty after two injured dogs were found living in a filthy, condemned h...

Anastacialisa Hartley missed her graduation as she was recovering from injuries she suffered while saving her godson from a dog attack. Anastacialisa Hartley missed two of life’s biggest milestones la...

The hike comes after seven consecutive years of frozen tuition. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Tuition for state universities is set to increase by 3.6% for students this fall, but that figure could decre...

The Municipal Authority of Washington Township was awarded the grant through PENNVEST. Wednesday was a good day for the Municipal Authority of Washington Township, which received a $5.1 million grant ...

U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is one of the supporters of the proposal. JACK TROY TribLive A bipartisan group of congressmen say Western Pennsylvania’s status as a growing energy hub justifies moving a ...