Students from SADD suggested the idea and worked to make it happen. The sound of sirens echoed across the Charleroi Area High School campus Thursday afternoon as students watched first responders rush...

Draw Collective talked with students and faculty about needed renovations at the high school. At Thursday’s agenda meeting, the McKeesport Area school board received a third update since March from Dr...

All animals will be welcome May 15 at the former Wesley United Methodist Church. Pets are family members for many households in the Mon Valley, and an organization in White Oak is offering to bless th...

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star May 7, 2026 With hundreds of millions of federal dollars flowing into the commonwealth’s coffers for rural health, a coalition of stakeholders considered ...

Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson received nominations. By the MVI Pittsburgh CLO announced the nominees for the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Music...

The students participated in the 5K Race and Kids Marathon. By the MVI The Monessen School District was well represented at Saturday’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Monessen School Distri...

A Charleroi man is accused of assaulting a doctor and two other staff members at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Victor R. Tyree, 60, was charged with three counts of aggravated assault, two count...

A social media influencer has started a “Let’s Buy Spirit” movement. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive There could still be hope for Spirit Airlines. On Saturday, the discount airline with its signature yellow ...

By TOM FONTAINE TribLive U.S. Sen. John Fetterman says he’d make a terrible Republican. Fetterman, a Democrat from Braddock, has drawn the ire of many in his party for breaking with them on issues lik...

It features the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in several languages. In a world where students can often feel divided and uncertain, members of the Charleroi Area High School Interact Club wante...

Michael Armstrong III and Amere Turner alerted residents before first responders arrived. At Wednesday’s meeting, McKeesport council members and Mayor Thomas Maglicco recognized two young city residen...

Three new groups joined the volunteer effort this year. Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association hosted its fourth annual Night of Service Wednesday evening. The event brought to...

A table of veterans stands to be recognized during Wednesday’s Naomi Outreach veterans luncheon at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. From left are Alfred Chalfant, ...

A complex 17-section span will be constructed at the site near Perryopolis. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Bryan Kibe of Perry Township has plenty of memories tied to the historic Layton Iron Bridge that ...

Mon River Arts will present the Tony-winning musical by Cole Porter for two weekends. By the MVI Mon River Arts will bring a classic from Broadway’s golden age to the local stage. Packed with music, c...

It will replace the 31-year-old vehicle the department is using. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI A 31-year-old fire truck in Port Vue will finally be put out of service. Councilman Brandon Hale said at...

The apartment complex in West Mifflin is accused of providing substandard living conditions. West Mifflin Councilwoman Carla Payne-Harrison held a community meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the opti...

Pa. lawmakers could make the cost of relying on state police far more expensive. A proposal in Harrisburg that could eventually require municipalities to pay for Pennsylvania State Police coverage is ...

UPMC McKeesport was among the facilities mentioned in a report compiled by Public Citizen. By JACK TROY TribLive Three UPMC hospitals in Southwestern Pennsylvania are at risk for closure as President ...

A bill was approved last week by the House Education Committee. A bipartisan bill to restrict cell phone use in Pennsylvania schools passed through the state House Education Committee last week, movin...