The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. The fate of President Donald Trump’s estimated US$400 million White House ballroom may h...

The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club hosted its sixth annual Regatta on the Yough on Sunday at the Cedar Creek Park boat launch area in Rostraver Township. The events, including the kids’ zone, ducky der...

Trinity United Methodist Church in Peters and the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer Chapel in Elizabeth Township hosted the vigils. By the MVI Two area churches hosted candlelight prayer vigils Sunday ni...

For the first time, new educators were paired with experienced mentor teachers who will work with them during their first two years. As Charleroi Area students prepare to return to class Wednesday, th...

Parents took to social media last week to express their frustrations. By the MVI Many parents expressed their concerns after transportation issues caused long delays for bus rides on the first days of...

Parishioners from five churches participated in the free event at the Monessen City Park Amphitheatre. It was a celebration of faith and community Saturday at the Monessen City Park Amphitheatre. Resi...

The trolley museum is open in the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County officially opened its outdoor pavilion. The museum, located at...

Outbreaks come as vaccine skepticism rises. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Measles has reached the Pittsburgh region for the first time since 2019, and doctors warn more local cases are likely. The diagnosis...

Council officially votes in favor of appealing a ruling that could keep term limits off the ballot. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Allegheny County Council voted 9-6 Friday to appeal a judge’s ruling that ...

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Fundraisers have been set up to aid the family and to create a scholarship in memory of Karoline Heintz. Support is pouring in for the family of Karoline Heintz after the 18-year-old PennWest Californ...

At left, PennWest California freshman and track team member Markus Edwards of York arrives with his guitar Friday as he prepares to move into Johnson Hall during New Student Move-In Day. At right, fre...

Commissioners voted 2-1 to continue the legal battle with the tourism agency. Washington County commissioners will continue their legal fight with the county’s tourism promotion agency, voting 2-1 Thu...

The former Republican replaces Evan Snyder, who withdrew from the race. After the Democrat running against Republican state Sen. Camera Bartolotta withdrew from the race in June, another candidate is ...

Eight-year-old Laina Johnson of Monessen got Honey and Bear ready for the Fayette County Fair. By 6:30 most summer mornings, 8-year-old Laina Johnson was already awake and getting ready to work. Somet...

Police said the North Charleroi property was in extreme disarray and emitted a strong odor. A North Charleroi man is facing animal cruelty charges after police executing a search warrant allegedly dis...

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Sixteen more dilapidated properties across Westmoreland County will be demolished as part of a decade-long project to eradicate the properties from local communities. Comm...

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

By JESSE BEDAYN, MARC LEVYAND SCOTT BAUER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Repub...