The city also received approval to join the state’s STMP Program. At council’s work session Thursday, Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer discussed the state of Mon Valley EMS, the city’s emergency services prov...

District officials dispelled a rumor that classes won’t be able to start until November. Several discussions were held about construction at Elizabeth Forward High School during Wednesday’s school boa...

A three-minute time limit is now being enforced. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County commissioners have no time for excessive talk. Responding to what they said was a growing level of...

Police say Daevone Brown of McKeesport shot Christopher Kovach of Ohio in the head. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Police have made an arrest in the slaying last month of an Ohio man found shot in the he...

The men were honored during Charleroi council’s meeting Wednesday night. Not all heroes wear capes, but a lot of them do wear turn out gear. Residents, family, friends and firefighters packed Charlero...

With the budget overdue and facing significant deficits, one GOP leader says he’s willing to consider changes. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigati...

City officials hope the partnership creates more recreational opportunities. Monongahela City Council approved joining the state Neighborhood Partnership Program, an initiative that will be developed ...

The aquatorium will welcome the return of BowieLive - The Ultimate David Bowie Tribute for a night of classic Bowie music. The Monongahela Aquatorium’s Rockin’ on the Mon summer concert series continu...

The 12th annual event on Saturday will raise money for parks in Belle Vernon and North Belle Vernon. The 12th Annual Belle Vernon Block Party, Bike Run and Car Show will take place Saturday afternoon....

By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Hunters across the state soon could find themselves afield — legally — on almost any Sunday. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed a bill that lifts the state’s age-old ban on ...

The Duquesne-based entrepreneur is expanding around Allegheny County. When chef Olafemi Mandley drives her brightly-colored blue food catering truck, “Waffle Wheels” down the street, passersby can’t h...

Nasir Hobson, 4, of McKeesport pets a prehensile-tailed skink lizard named Goober as conservation education specialist Lindsey Parry displays the animal Tuesday afternoon during a “Pittsburgh Zoo and ...

A state appeals court ruled that the township violated its zoning law by permitting a gas well pad in a “rural residential” area. A three-judge state appeals court ruled unanimously last month that El...

Rostraver police are teaming up with state police and PennDOT for the traffic safety effort. The Rostraver Police Department, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police have announced a partnership to ...

For the MVI A Sept. 13 celebration will feature a parade and the unveiling of a new marker. Monongahela will unveil a marker Sept. 13 at Fourth and Main streets to honor NFL legends Fred Cox and Joe M...

A prank drew three law enforcement agencies to a Hill Street residence. A recent “swatting” incident that brought a large police presence to a North Belle Vernon home was a topic at Tuesday’s council ...

Washington County Judge Valarie Costanzo began her career in public service as a prosecutor in the district attorney’s office. For the MVI A new president judge is now leading the Washington County Co...

The purchase was completed late last week. JACK TROY TribLive Pittsburgh-based natural gas producer EQT Corp. has acquired local competitor Olympus Energy for $1.8 billion. The deal, which officially ...

Thirty-two suicides had been recorded in the county this year by the beginning of July. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Heather McLean knows even one loss from suicide is too many. Because of that, she a...

With the new Rotary year starting July 1, the Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club recently held a ceremony in which Immediate-Past President Brian Mentzer (shown at right) passed the gavel onto new Pre...