By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com “We’re just out here meeting our neighbors and having a good time.” That’s how McKeesport Recreation Board member Cheryl Cotter described the atmosphere of Good Neighb...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Traffic deaths in Pennsylvania increased to 1,900 last year after a record low of 1,137 in 2017, according to PennDOT.   Last year was the third-lowest number of highw...

By Kristie Linden klinden@yourmvi.com A Ringgold High School soccer player who graduated last week was one of two teens killed by a lightning strike Thursday in Westmoreland County’s Mammoth Park. Kai...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com There is officially a new career training program in McKeesport, and its board members say people who sign-up will “rapidly” learn a trade and be able to compete in th...

By tAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A Clairton man charged in the shooting of a woman in Jefferson Hills last month is now accused of drug law violations by Charleroi Regional Police.   Andrew Roberts,...

By kristie linden klinden@yourmvi.com Donora council was short three members and held two executive sessions during its meeting Thursday.   Council, minus councilmen Mike McDowell, Dennis Gutierrez an...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Dogs and their owners who visit McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park will soon have a new place to roam and make a few four-legged friends. Mayor Michael Cherepko and state ...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com As participants of a 5K in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park made their journey to the finish line Saturday, they were reminded by name placards why they were running or ...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A crowd of around three dozen “Justice for Otto” protesters flooded the Washington Township supervisors meeting room Wednesday. And, another two dozen people were left...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Borough is kicking off Flag Day with the launch of a flag sponsorship program. Committee Co-Chairwoman Nancy Ellis said all Mon Valley residents are encour...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi council unanimously agreed Wednesday to leave the newly formed Mid Mon Valley Council of Governments. Council passed a resolution rescinding an ordinance a...

By Kristie Linden klinden@yourmvi.com The City of Monongahela will consider changing a residentially zoned area along Dry Run Road into a mixed-use zone. During a Wednesday meeting, city council held ...

By the Mon Valley Independent It’s unlikely anyone passing the symbolic tank memorial at City Park in Monessen at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow will realize the significance of the Flag Day moment. But it was at...

By tAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com After unanimously voting to remove longtime emergency management coordinator Michael Parzynski from his position last month, North Belle Vernon council appointed a r...

By tAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Several local legislators are throwing their support behind a plan to impose per-capita based fees on municipalities without police departments.   Gov. Tom Wolf was ...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com For the past 56 years, the City of McKeesport has challenged residents to “be a good neighbor,” providing a celebration to reward them for their efforts. Good Neighbor...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Over the past few months, White Oak council has tasked borough engineer Ken Hillman of Senate Engineering with evaluating what repairs and upgrades are needed at and o...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com A documentary about the “community rights” movement will be screened in Elizabeth at 7 p.m. Friday at the Grand Theater. There will be people on hand to answer qu...

By Megan Tomasic A home in Rostraver Township is up for auction today by Chartwell Real Estate Auctions, with the first bid starting at $1.95 million. Located at 621 Vale Vista Court, the 16,000-squar...

By tAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Department of Revenue has extended the deadline to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Residents with disabilities and older adults can apply for ben...