Commencement for the Class of 2026 is set for Friday in the Monessen High School gymnasium. Monessen High School will hold its 2026 commencement at 6 p.m. Friday in the Monessen High School gymnasium....

By MICHAEL VINSICK For the MVI The Mon Valley is home to many cafe and coffee shops that offer more than just a cup of joe. Whether its to get a daily morning coffee and sweet treat, run into friends,...

Mayor Tom Maglicco is concerned about the safety of kids and motorists. As electric bicycles gain popularity across McKeesport, city officials voiced concerns about their usage and discussed potential...

Fewer than 2% of voters chose pen and paper over touchscreen machines in last month’s primary. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Fewer than 2% of voters cast paper ballots at the polls during Westmoreland ...

Edward Zalewski wrote the novel, “The Legend of Dunchee’s Hollow.” By MATT PETRAS For the MVI After decades of off-and-on writing, McKeesport native Edward Zalewski, now semi-retired in Southern Calif...

Elizabeth Township commissioners are among many leaders concerned about safety on e-bikes and scooters. Electric bikes and scooter safety have been a major topic of conversation over the past few mont...

Prosecutors say a handwritten letter included threats against former Westmoreland County Assistant District Attorney Barbara Jollie and children in her family. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive A former Yo...

Jaxton DeZardo, 7, of Monongahela leaps from the diving board into the pool Tuesday afternoon at Pine Cove Beach Club and RV Resort in Fallowfield Township. Sunny skies and warm temperatures made for ...

They claim the Irey Plan structures haven’t been maintained, resulting in high grass and other issues. More than a year after a zoning dispute brought construction to a halt, two homes in Carroll Town...

Rostraver Police Chief Scott Sokol said “abhorrent conditions” included roughly 50 pigs “stuffed in a small area.” A Rostraver Township property that has been infested with rats is now condemned, afte...

District officials haven’t decided whether to pursue a tax increase. A preliminary budget introduced Tuesday for the Monessen City School District includes a $4.5 million deficit. Superintendent Dr. R...

Isaac Smith of McKeesport gets two life terms for killing Karli Short and her unborn daughter. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Karli Short loved Harry Potter, witches, warlocks and fairies. Her favorite c...

Charleroi Regional Police are still looking for a man with sexual assault charges stemming from an incident last year. Lisner Vincent, 38, of North Charleroi was charged with aggravated assault, sexua...

The 18-year-old alleges the male bus driver did not call police when she reported the assault to him. By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive A male Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus driver did not call police a...

The Renzie Spray Ground at Renzihausen Park is a family-favorite way for children to enjoy fun in the sun in the city. The splash pad will open for the season on Friday. The facility will be open dail...

Clairton • Denise Hunt, 48, of Clairton was charged with two counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, two counts of harassment, and two counts of disorderly conduct stemming fr...

Police are investigating a report of a gunshot fired inside an apartment building in Charleroi Monday evening. Charleroi Councilman Jerry Jericho, chairman of public safety, said a call reporting shot...

Elizabeth Forward’s Aubri Cimba celebrates after hitting her first career varsity home run Monday to help the Warriors roll past Bellefonte at Rhino Memorial Field in Boston. See story on B1. Mike Dar...

Residents of Adams Drive want the township to take action to get rid of the rodents. Several Rostraver Township residents are facing a significant rat problem and are blaming a nearby property. Along ...

Lily Ash was sworn in Monday and will fill the position for the next year. New Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Lily Ash was sworn into office during Monday’s meeting by Magisterial District Jud...