Pennsylvania State Attorney General Michelle Henry signed off on UPMC’s acquisition of the Washington Health System. UPMC has moved a step closer to buying Washington Hospital by reaching an agreement...

Mike Darnay / Mon Valley Independent Elizabeth Forward’s Addy Nigut (14) Julia Resnik and Shelby Telegdy (24) get the celebration started after the Warriors recorded the final out to win the WPIAL Cla...

The facility was recognized for its unique approach to education. The California Academy of Learning Charter School in Coal Center received a big gift Thursday in the form of a $1.5 million grant from...

By MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media All regulatory approvals outside of the U.S. related to the proposed merger of U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel have been approved, the companies announced Thursday....

and MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Much like his indictment, former president Donald Trump’s conviction elicited varying reactions from western Pennsylvania lawmakers. Trump became the first for...

By Sarah Pellis spellis@yourmvi.com Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth will host a summer lunch program from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 10 and continuin...

A roundtable discussion was held on the problems facing the profession. Independent pharmacists such as Robert Maher feel trapped, state lawmakers learned Thursday. A pharmacist knows the people in th...

Flowers were tossed into the Monongahela River in memory of those who died serving their country. A Monongahela organization conducted its 113th memorial service Wednesday evening to honor veterans wh...

The township will purchase a new laptop, along with firewall protection. Fallowfield Township supervisors have unanimously agreed to make an investment to the township’s digital security. Bruce Smith,...

Some of the high court’s justices appear open to the argument that the rule violates the state constitution’s free and equal elections clause. Voting rights groups are trying again to invalidate Penns...

There were several spots around Monessen that played important roles in the colorful history of that infamous group of boys known as the First Street Ramblers. Most of those memorable boyhood meccas h...

A Charleroi man has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison. Rashawn Ford, 28, was convicted for possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture containing heroin and...

Commissioners are expanding recreation opportunities for township residents of all ages. Elizabeth Township Commissioners broke ground Tuesday on another site for recreational activities. At Highland ...

The organization provides help for Penn State students who have experienced gun violence. McKeesport native and former NFL linebacker Brandon Short will host a fundraiser June 7 at the Omni William Pe...

The potential ordinance stems from complaints about chickens and roosters in the borough. North Belle Vernon will soon regulate how many — and what types — of farm animals are permitted in the borough...

Three abandoned buildings were recently torn down as part of the effort. The appearance of Elizabeth’s downtown area was the focus of Tuesday’s council meeting. Refurbishing efforts have been ongoing ...

Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent Members of the Mon Valley Leathernecks are shown during Memorial Day services Monday at the Monongahela Cemetery hosted by the Monongahela Veterans Counci...

The services were held at the borough’s war memorials and cemeteries. Memorial Day services were held Sunday in Donora to commemorate the borough’s fallen heroes. The services began at noon at the Sou...

Larry Bridges, founder of the McKeesport nonprofit organization wanted to have a “safe space” for kids to celebrate. McKeesport nonprofit Another Shoulder will provide a safe space for students at its...

California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for 69 graduates at 7 p.m. Thursday. For the MVI California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Thursday at Troj...