THE PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University was ostensibly, as the name implied, about energy and innovation. In reality, it was about money and jobs. The event provide...

By THOMAS BEAUMONT AND JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority in next year’s ...

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...

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans were grasping late Thursday to formulate a response to the Trump administration’s handling of records in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, ultimately puttin...

“Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?” President Trump shot back at a reporter during a Cabinet meeting. “This guy’s been talked about for years. ... I mean, I can’t believe you’re asking a qu...

As many families struggle with the high costs of just about everything these days, it was great to see the Highmark Wholecare Farm-to-Family produce market making a stop in Monessen on Wednesday. The ...

He calls a story in Friday’s paper “false, malicious and defamatory.” WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoc...

The increase will affect University Park and some branch campus students. Penn State’s budget for the 2026-27 academic year raises tuition for all of its students attending University Park and some of...

By BRIAN SLODYSKO AND WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — If one theme has emerged in President Donald Trump’s second term, it’s this: He’s leveraged the power of his office for personal ...

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 ...

The standoff lasted about eight hours. A man died of a suspected suicide after an hours-long SWAT situation in Monongahela. Washington County Coroner Tim Warco said Zachry Hamilton, 36, barricaded him...