A judge denied John Veltre’s request for release Friday in a Westmoreland County courtroom. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Susan Worlton only knew her sisters from her mother’s stories and the few pictu...

“How can you be a hero?” That’s what Edgar Snyder & Associates, Cam Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers and his foundation, The Heyward House, asked local elementary school students in their “How to Be...

The body of Kylie Wilt and Alan Hollis’ son was discovered hidden behind a wall in her apartment. A Charleroi woman whose infant son was found entombed in the wall of her apartment four years ago plea...

Overall, GetGo employs about 3,500 people across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Giant Eagle’s sale of its GetGo gas stations and convenience stores...

Many area lawmakers opposed the measure, but 20 Republican representatives joined with Democrats to pass it. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday to continue to fully fun...

Six units are available following a Mon Valley Initiative project at Cornerstone Apartments in West Newton. A historic building in the heart of West Newton could become your next home sweet home. On T...

A state grant helped to build the park, which is ADA approved. Just in time for summer fun, a new playground is open in the West Mifflin area. The opening of the West Mifflin Borough Community Park, l...

Council was given a presentation on the medication Thursday. During Thursday’s city council meeting, it was announced that Narcan will be available at Monessen City Hall for anyone who might need it. ...

He was accused in November of failing to safeguard confidential information. On Tuesday, a court ruled that Director John Habel III, who sits on the Belle Vernon Area school board, did not violate any...

Eleven grants were awarded Thursday. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland commissioners conceded more than $2.6 million doled out Thursday will help ease the burden of opioid addiction. Agencies ...

A collaborative effort led to the collection of 1,000 pounds of plastic to create the sturdy bench. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club recently donated a bench made from recycled materials ...

Youngsters ages 4 to 6 are shown with their creations, during LEGO Camp at the Mon Valley YMCA in Carroll Township on Wednesday morning. The camp, led by instructor Kayla Beatty with support from oper...

Advocates say free school lunch would produce healthier, more engaged students — plus would save kids from stigma, and parents from debt. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit new...

The nonprofit group that provides baby and kids’ items to families will be moving to Monessen. A new chapter is opening for the nonprofit organization Little Things for Little People, as the organizer...

Local rockers Broom will open the concert at 1 p.m. Sunday at the City Park Amphitheater. For the MVI The City of Monessen and the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts invites residents and visitors alike ...

Council is hoping to secure more funding for the new riverwalk pedestrian walkway. Several projects are in the works in Elizabeth Borough. During its voting meeting Tuesday, council approved o applyin...

Rostraver Township firefighters were called to the scene of a vehicle fire about 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Rostraver Road. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. Rostrave...

The routine agreement will help a major project move forward in the area. Fallowfield Township supervisors agreed to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Carroll Township Authority — a r...

Tickets are on sale for the Sept. 20 Hall of Fame induction banquet. For the MVI Nine honorees (six Hall of Fame, two Educator Recognition and one Outstanding Young Alumni) have been selected for reco...

Hannah Hardy, 12, hands a fresh cup of lemonade to Elle Barbao, 6, as her brother, Jeffrey, 10, looks on during a hot Tuesday afternoon in Rostraver Township. The siblings set up the stand outside the...