With no state operational standards in place, many municipalities have been taking the lead. Fallowfield Township supervisors unanimously approved a sweeping zoning amendment Wednesday that not only p...

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Faye Miller saw “real potential” in the eight-acre section of little Boston in Elizabeth Township. By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom Faye Miller wasn’t searching for a real estate investm...

Job offer letters started going out this week. By MEGAN TROTTER and MEGAN SWIFT TribLive The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is slashing staff as it begins operations under new ownership. At least 40% newsroo...

Doubts are increasing about the airline’s ability to survive. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration was still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airli...

The local group won first prize in the contest, topping students from three other career and technology centers. Students moved quickly between prep tables and ovens Tuesday as Mon Valley Career and T...

Belle Vernon Area’s contingent volunteered to help when LH was short on band members. The Belle Vernon Area and Laurel Highlands school districts came together this week to perform at Walt Disney Worl...

Allegheny County’s DA said living conditions haven’t improved since Merchants Bank foreclosed on the property. After more than a year with little to no progress at the troubled Mon View Heights housin...

Gas isn’t as costly as in 2022, but effects on residents are growing. By JAMES ENGEL, MEGAN TROTTER and JOE NAPSHA TribLive Many in Western Pennsylvania braced themselves as they pulled up to the gas ...

Master John Nigro trains black belts and award winners at the C.S. Kim studio in White Oak. By DR. AMANDA MARTIN McKeesport Community Newsroom “Keep your head down!” Master Nigro yelled on a Wednesday...

The SS McKeesport cargo ship was in service for 24 years before being sunk by the Germans in World War II. April 29 is always a significant day in the City of McKeesport. Each year on this day, vetera...

A person playing online video games with the student reported the threat to Rostraver police. A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with an online threat referencing a school shooting inv...

The extended detour has pushed additional traffic onto smaller township roads, raising safety concerns among residents. Relief is in sight for motorists in Fallowfield Township as officials say Route ...

The students will stage this age-appropriate version tonight, Friday and Saturday at Francis McClure auditorium in White Oak. The Founders’ Hall Middle School Drama Club will be bringing “Chicago Teen...

Middle school and high school students are ready to perform snippets from their favorite Broadway shows. From classic showstoppers to modern hits, Charleroi students will bring Broadway to life during...

City council leaders may hold a public meeting to discuss potential uses for the spaces. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Clairton officials are optimistic about the possibility of finding new use for a...

Serra Catholic High School will crown the new prom king and queen during the promenade at 4 p.m. Friday. Prom court members, in the front, from left, are Laura Schanck, Abby Genes, Gabriella Cain, Emm...

Facility officials confirm expansion at the Hempfield center following a $1M security upgrade. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has quietly doubled its capa...

The inaugural Washington Township Bunny Hop 5K run/walk was held April 4 at the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club. Organized by Kristen Jordan, her goal was creating an annual community event that can also help...

Monessen softball player Joey Hurst receives a rose from her cousin, Savannah Wilkerson, 2, of North Charleroi for Tuesday’s senior day. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent