By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Council voted Tuesday to authorize a traffic study for the placement of a stop sign at Fifth Street and Ohio Avenue. “There’s been a lot of close calls there r...

The company has a thrift store and distribution center in McKeesport. By TribLive Schwebel Baking Co. is turning off its ovens for good. The 120-year-old bakery with operations in Pennsylvania announc...

The 62nd annual event featured activities for children and information on resources for adults. The sun shone brightly on McKeesport Wednesday morning for its 62nd annual Good Neighbor Day, which feat...

The German company has a new home for its U.S. operations in the Alta Vista Business Park. A project years in the making reached a major milestone Wednesday as SPALECK USA officially opened its new Al...

A final vote on the 2026-27 budget will be taken at next week’s meeting. Elizabeth Forward’s proposed budget for 2026-27 still contains a tax increase, with a final vote set for next week. Last year, ...

By the MVI Firefighters from several departments responded to a 3-alarm fire that broke out Wednesday along the 100 block of Ninth Street in Glassport. According to WTAE, large black smoke could be se...

Willowbrook Commons is a $16 million project on six acres adjacent to Willowbrook Plaza on Route 51 in Rostraver. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Construction of a four-story, 50-unit senior apartment bu...

Mon River Arts will present the beloved musical this weekend. By the MVI Mon River Arts will present the classic musical, “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” this weekend at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth. Show...

The three-day celebration kicks off Friday with a gala at the McKeesport Palisades. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI McKeesport’s Juneteenth celebration will be bigger and more expansive this year, said...

Borough officials are also considering a youth vaping ordinance for anyone younger than 21. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI West Mifflin council approved a proposal from HRG for phase 1 and 2 of the si...

Monessen police are searching for a Rostraver Township man who was charged with aggravated assault after al- legedly fighting with city police officers and fleeing a traffic stop at a high-rate of spe...

Jersey Long, 6, of McKeesport, cools off while running through a spray ring at the Renzie Spray Ground in Renziehausen Park in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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The proposed legislation passed with a near-unanimous vote in Harrisburg. A bill introduced by state Rep. Andrew Kuzma, R-Elizabeth Township, to illegalize tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroi...

The first real estate tax payment for the installation plan is due Aug. 31. Monessen City School District directors unanimously approved the 202627 fiscal year budget during Tuesday’s meeting with a 2...

The newest class of community leaders were honored during a special event at The Rooftop at CNX in Southpointe. For 25 years, Leadership Washington County has helped develop many of the business, nonp...

The congressman attended a press conference with Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Officials at the Westmoreland County Courthouse Tuesday announced...

Monessen police are searching for a Rostraver Township man who allegedly led officers on a chase through two counties following a traffic stop. City police stopped Joshua Ross’s car for a traffic stop...

Tickets are on sale for Belle Vernon Area’s Kennywood Park Day set for July 14. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased with cash or a check from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the ...

Melinda Bluemling of Rostraver Township sits with Compass, her 12-year-old golden retriever, at Cedar Creek Park on Monday afternoon while trimming his nails. Bluemling was accompanied by her son, Leo...