The 2025-26 budget includes a 5.6% tax increase for property owners. Property owners in the Elizabeth Forward School District will pay more in real estate taxes this year. During Wednesday’s voting me...

The event is from 1 to 5 p.m. at the McKeesport library. The Carnegie Library of McKeesport will host its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. today. Juneteenth is a national holiday, ...

West Mifflin firefighters and police were called to a multi-vehicle crash on Lebanon Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. At 3:40 pm, Pleasant Hills firefighters were called to assist. One person w...

The West Mifflin Area School Board met Wednesday to approve the spending plan for the 2025-26 school year. The West Mifflin Area school board approved its final 2025-26 budget on Wednesday with a 2.67...

Kalani Thompson, 3, of Monessen laughs while helping magician Steve Haberman during his “Be Creative and Color Our World” show Tuesday morning at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. The event, ...

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...

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...

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...

The Monessen Lions presented a $500 donation to the Monessen Police Department for the Lt. Mike Kelemen Memorial Cornhole Tournament held last week. Shown, from left, are Monessen police Chief Dave Yu...