Authorities have issued advisories for air quality and high temperatures today in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is the primary reason for the National Weather Service issuin...

THERE IS A GREAT DEAL of attention on what proposed changes to Medicaid could mean. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As it stands, it would cut $723 billion...

Great news! We finally know how to get liberals to oppose riots. Just say, This is helping Trump! Almost immediately after the mostly peaceful protesters (who are mostly Mexican illegal aliens) took t...

WASHINGTON (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom looked straight into the camera and staked out a clear choice for his Democratic Party. The governor positioned himself as not only a leader of the oppos...

Three Ringgold Middle School students were recognized at VFW Post 1409 in Black Diamond during Monday’s monthly meeting. Each year the post sponsors the Patriot’s Pen essay contest for middle-schooler...

John Timko is accusing Monongahela Cemetery officials of making the situation worse. Flooding, debris, clogged drains, runoff and more are affecting a business in Monongahela. Lenzi’s Restaurant, loca...

Fred Fundy is stepping down from his duties with the Refuse Authority and Hearing of Appeals. A longtime North Belle Vernon resident who has dedicated countless hours serving his community has officia...

Students may not have access to their electronic devices during school. The Belle Vernon Area school board discussed a potential new cell phone policy Tuesday aimed at addressing student phone usage i...

The legislation would rewrite an unused tax credit in an effort to increase energy production in the state, plus promote and regulate solar energy. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — A group of...

Westmoreland County Airport Authority officials expect as many as 50,000 spectators will gather at the runway next weekend to gaze into the sky as nine acts perform air stunts and flyovers. It will be...

Local law enforcement, military personnel, veterans and community members came together at Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth Township on May 18 for the second annual Provins-Hummel Memorial Golf Outin...

DAR Fort Necessity Chapter honored the late Norma Ryan, BARC and Marquis de Lafayette in Brownsville. For the MVI The community of Brownsville recently gathered for a celebration hosted by the Daughte...

Firefighters in Charleroi responded to a handful of incidents Tuesday, including a vehicle accident near Third Street and Fallowfield Avenue. Capt. Matt Prentice said the accident happened around 1:50...

IT IS COMMON TO SEE politicians in the nation’s capital attack each other with harsh rhetoric. What has become even more commonplace is to see the political parties tear themselves apart like a wishbo...

For the MVI Auberle, a nationally recognized, faith-based human service agency in McKeesport, announced Tuesday that Darla Poole will become chief executive officer on July 1. Poole will succeed longt...

To the Editor: There have recently been many comments made about former President Joe Biden’s health. His diagnosis of prostate cancer and concerns about his mental abilities have been topics in the n...

Throughout the rioting in her city, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has frequently lashed out at President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard and active-duty troops to protect federal buildin...

McKeesport resident Stephanie Stuart was also fatally shot in that incident. The father of a man shot and killed last year at the Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar in Penn Hills is suing the busines...

Democrats turned out at 35% last month while Republicans were at 20%. The Allegheny County Board of Elections on Monday certified the results of the May primary election, in which one of every four co...

The sun may not have been shining, but the rain held off Monday to ensure the second annual Glenn Edward Porter III Memorial Golf Outing at Nemacolin Country Club went off without a hitch. Glenn, 20, ...