Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1 Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cup 1 pound ground chicken 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 4 ho...

A Simple, Skewered Side Keep your summer meals simple by leaning into versatile ingredients that can help you whip up a variety of side dishes. These Grilled Red Potato Skewers display the delicious, ...

Bright colors and fresh flavor bring out the best in summer meals, starting with seasonal salads that look as though the ingredients were just picked from a garden. Orange, grapefruit and avocado are ...

FAMILY FEATURES ew things complement warm weather like a summer spread with everyone’s favorite foods. From fresh appetizers and classics like grilled hot dogs to skewered sides and sweet, sugary dess...

Summer meals from small plates to grilled fare may be tasty, but don’t fill up entirely on the main course. Remember to save room for your favorite warm-weather sweets. These Brown Sugar Meringues pro...

• Elbert Christopher Millender, 29, of Pittsburgh was charged with terroristic threats and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Friday, court records state. • Kari Lombardi, 42, of Clairton wa...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ‘s official residence is seeking to delay his next scheduled court appearance because he is receiving mental ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says making cents doesn’t make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out,...

The editorial department of the Mon Valley Independent encourages letters to the editor. Letters must be no more than 500 words, must be in good taste and must include the author’s name, town of resid...

IF YOU DON’T VOTE, YOU CAN’T COMPLAIN. We’ve all heard this saying before, but never has it rung so true than for Tuesday’s primary election. Despite beginning the process to elect local leaders who w...

DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social drinker. Twelve years ago, she lost her husband to cancer and began drinking increasingly heavily. She...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I overheard my girlfriend on the phone with someone discussing an important work event she was meant to attend. Her colleague, whom I’ve met a few times, said they’d given her a plus o...

Put yourself first; you’ll be better equipped to help those you love. Being in a happy frame of mind will set the stage for success. Stand tall and look your best; it will make the difference between ...

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jaron Kohari never thought his path to sobriety would involve horses. The 1,000-pound animals unnerved him upon his arrival at a farm outside Lexington that teaches horsemans...

• Antawn Durant, 42, of McKeesport was charged with two counts of persons not to possess, use, manufacture or control, receiving stolen property, prohibited acts - possession and prohibited acts stemm...

FAMILY FEATURES As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, it’s time to fi re up the grill and elevate your outdoor cooking game. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or just starting out, su...

TribLive The man suspected in a Rostraver woman’s shooting death is back in Pennsylvania after being extradited from Florida. Dorian C. Jeri-Greene, 39, was denied bail Wednesday. He is charged with h...

By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive A man who police say was shot outside a McKeesport hospital by the driver of a car he was trying to get into remained hospitalized Wednesday in critical condition. Alleghen...

The following local students were named to the Southern New Hampshire University spring 2025 dean’s list: • Robin Kirshy of Donora • Mallory Ramirez of Buena Vista

Tonight’s Music • The Next, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Acoustic open mic, The Drunken Hippie, Monongahela, 8 p.m. • The Heart of Rock N’ Roll, (Huey Lewis and the News tribute) T...