The money was awarded through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The site of the former Century III Mall has received $1 million to aid its demolition and redevelopment. The once-bu...

GO VOTE! Even if we can’t agree on whom to vote for, surely we can agree to go vote. This year more than ever, we’ve seen a large push by both parties to register voters. You hear the same old mantra ...

All contributions made through Sunday up to $1,000 will be matched at 100%. Rostraver Public Library is asking for help from community members as its month-long fundraiser winds down. The effort began...

A McKeesport man who pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for fatally shaking his infant son will serve at least 15 years in prison. Michael Barber, 31, pleaded guilty on Aug. 5 before Allegheny Coun...

More than 20 people came together to seek divine help as the plant’s closing date nears. When a friend informed Missy Montgomery during a call that the Corelle Brands glass factory in Charleroi will s...

Five bands played at the event, with proceeds going to the Washington Area Humane Society. Rhythm House Studio’s first Halloween party was a treat, especially for the Washington Area Humane Society, w...

Doomsday claims from both parties have many fearful heading into Tuesday’s vote. By ALEXIS PAPALIA, JACK TROY and JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive World War III. A crippled economy. Unbridled immigration. Civ...

Jim Bové documented his exotic experience through photos and drawings. PennWest recognized a professor from its California campus who traveled to the Arctic Circle as part of an artistic expedition. I...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former Pr...

“I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. Not only is it a hobby of mine, it’s a passion.” PATIENCE THOMAS Seasonal crafts of all types are available at the Elizabeth Township shop. Small bus...

Thomas Jefferson defeated West Allegheny on the first night of the WPIAL football playoffs.

Area residents are being asked to reduce their water usage by 5-10%. Drought watches and warnings have been issued for 35 counties across the state, including the entirety of the Mon Valley. On Friday...

It appears to be electrical in nature, according to Fire Chief Delmar Hepple. A woman has been displaced from her Monessen home after a fire early Friday morning. Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple sa...

The court turned down an emergency appeal from Pennsylvania Republicans. DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousan...

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier is the team’s nominee for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, the team announced Friday. A running back on the Super Steelers’ four-time Super Bowl champions of ...

Fallowfield Township and the Charleroi Area School District received the Allison Maxwell Outstanding Leadership Award at a Mon Valley Alliance symposium held Thursday. Township supervisors posed for a...

A Belle Vernon man surrendered his dog to police after an officer received a report about an “extremely thin dog living in a crate filled with feces.” David Allen Richards, 38, is charged with multipl...

At the Rostraver Township Halloween Hike held Thursday at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex, from left, are Hadley Hrach, 8, and 4-yearold twins Tucker and Sawyer Hrach of Rostraver Township. Jeff He...

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Allegheny County officials warn that it may be too late to ensure they arrive by the deadline of 8 p.m. Tuesday. Don’t send that mail-in ballot if you want your vote to count. It’s too late. If you ha...