Several local lawmakers opposed the measure. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House passed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to deliver funding for mass transit systems in all 67 counties in a 107-96 vote. Rep...

The spending plan includes a 2% increase in taxes, which is being attributed to charter school costs and other rising expenses. Charleroi Area school board directors passed next year’s spending plan a...

Earl J. Birdy has lived in the borough for 57 years. West Mifflin council honored a 98 year-old resident at Tuesday’s meeting. Before the meeting, Earl J. Birdy was recognized for his military service...

Events for children are scheduled every Thursday through the end of July. Rostraver Public Library has several fun events planned for the summer and invites everyone to check them out, especially afte...

A tractor-trailer hauling construction debris lost its load on Tuesday while traveling on I-70 between Exits 43 and 44 in Rostraver Township. Both directions of the highway had to be closed for cleanu...

The City of McKeesport and Mayor Michael Cherepko hosted the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday at Lake Emilie in Renziehausen Park. City firefighters and police presented bicycle prizes to the boy...

Former state Sen. Jim Brewster was officially sworn in Tuesday as a new member of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board during a service at McKeesport City Hall by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge ...

For the MVI Last week, the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed a fantastic turnout of golfers to Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville, where the hospitality was truly unmatched. From sta...

Washowich says there’s “a lot of anxiety and unknown.” By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Two key programs that assist low-income Westmoreland County Housing Authority residents are on the chopping block as...

Due to the Juneteenth federal holiday on Thursday, June 19, there will not be a print edition of Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent. There is also no U.S. Postal Service mail delivery or collection on ...

This time 10 years ago, much of the political commentariat, both Democratic and Republican, was having a grand old time making fun of Donald Trump. The real estate/marketing/TV star entered the GOP ra...

By MEG KINNARD AND THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press A schism has opened among President Donald Trump’s most devout MAGA supporters and national security conservatives over the Israel-Iran conflict, as...

PUBLIC NOTICES ARE VALUABLE TOOLS of our democracy because they provide due process to Americans who will be impacted by the government action and help make the democratic process more transparent. Bu...

Tucker Ringer, 7, of Elizabeth fishes at Lake Emilie in Renziehausen Park in McKeesport Monday afternoon. The park drew families and young anglers taking advantage of the warm weather and calm waters....

Outpost River’s Edge Eatery in West Newton has expanded its hours of operation this year. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI For its fifth year in business, Outpost River’s Edge Eatery, a burger restaurant al...

Groundbreaking for the project could begin by fall. Rostraver Township commissioners approved a conditional use permit for a new housing development in the township Monday night. The board unanimously...

Their actions rescued a resident who was in cardiac arrest. Investments being made to staff the Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Co. continue to prove their worth. Chief Anthony Fleming offered tha...

Rostraver Township Fire Department units were on the scene of a vehicle and a Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company train collision Monday evening in the 1400 block of State Road. No injuries were re...

Taylor Mehalcik of McKeesport leaves behind a 6-year-old daughter. The family of Taylor Mehalcik, who was tragically killed June 11 after being struck by an SUV while riding her bike in McKeesport, ha...

Engraved bricks are currently being sold. White Oak is continuing its work to honor all its veterans and current military personnel by building a veterans memorial at Heritage Hill Park. The borough h...