The progressive incumbent and the GOP challenger spar over the economy, immigration and “extreme” politics. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Summer Lee faces a rematch with R...

By the MVI A West Newton man accused of intentionally striking and killed a motorcyclist with a pickup truck, will head to court on criminal homicide charges. Ryan Thompson, 47, appeared Monday before...

Clairton • Shalawrae Marie Davis, 34, of Clairton was charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possessing instruments of a crime, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and...

The four-day event features music, fireworks, and a vendor and crafts show. By the MVI Barbecue and fun are set to end the summer this weekend with an annual tradition in McKeesport. Known for attract...

AMERICA’S NATIONAL DEBT climbed above $40 trillion for the first time on Aug. 20, an obligation that is impossible to pay off and one that should be dominating the political conversation this season. ...

A CALGARY wildfire is sweeping the western Canadian province of Alberta. It’s not the one you are thinking of. And a Canadian province is considering leaving the country. It also isn’t the one you are...

To the Editor: What would happen if your Social Security check were reduced or disappeared? What if you can never collect the money you paid throughout your lifetime at work? What would you do if Medi...

by Alex Brown, Pennsylvania Capital-Star August 31, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 22 states sued Amazon Monday, claiming the online retail company used artificial bids t...

By Shalina Chatlani, Pennsylvania Capital-Star August 31, 2026 In 14 states, the closure of the closest rural hospital or its obstetric unit would force many Medicaid patients to drive an hour or more...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. By MICHAEL HELBING Adjunct Professor of Law, Penn State Governors across the country are...

Barbara Bridge of Belle Vernon marks her bingo card while playing Monday morning at the Center on the Hill in Washington Township. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Clairton City School District & Pittsburgh Public Schools have already announced the change. Extreme heat and humidity expected to grip the region are already disrupting the school week, with Clairton...

One car rolled over in a two-vehicle collision  Monday night on Interstate 70 West at the Speers exit. Police, Charleroi Fire Department and Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services responded to the a...

The results could lead to changes in the public transit system. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is nearing completion of the second engagement phase of its system- wide fixed-route study Mid Mon ...

Phase 1 of the project is expected to be wrapped up by the Oct. 9 target date. Classes started Monday in the Elizabeth Forward School District, and high school students will be learning with construct...

Jakob Korber is charged with one count of homicide. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive On Saturday, longtime friends Christin Hamilton and Donna Heltebran caught up by text message. Hamilton shared some photos...

The Charleroi Area High School cheerleaders met the Monessen High School cheerleaders and posed for a group photo before the big rivalry football game on Friday. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independen...