The Washington County coroner is involved in the investigation of an incident in Charleroi. Duvanet Esperance, 33, of Charleroi was pronounced dead at 10:14 p.m. Sunday in the emergency room at Penn H...

He set up a complaint form for constituents after a frustrating experience with Berkheimer. By NATHAN FERRARO TribLive An erroneous personal tax bill has turned into a political crusade of sorts for s...

Bishop Mark Eckman shared photos of the damage in hopes that they will help track down whoever is responsible. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Pleasant Hills, located at 1 Grove Place, was vandaliz...

Council also hired a new police chief, filling a position that has been vacant since March 28. White Oak Council voted Monday to hire Sable Kennel Animal Control for its animal control services, repla...

Rostraver Township commissioners approved new fees Monday to offset the costs for additional services provided by the township tax collector. The board unanimously adopted a resolution for fee increas...

Donations will be accepted Thursday at River House Cafe. One of Charleroi Area School District’s largest fundraisers will take place Thursday. The annual Stuff the Bus will take on the same format as ...

Love local history? Passionate about preserving stories? The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with exhibits, events, and daily operations. “...

The company said it recognizes “the vital importance” of reliable fire hydrants. Pennsylvania American Water sent a statement Monday to the Mon Valley Independent acknowledging concerns regarding hydr...

By JACK TROY TribLive The Pennsylvania Department of Health has criminalized nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that can be even stronger than fentanyl, as overdose deaths in the state mount. Nit...

New Horizons Majorettes young participants Levi and Leon Skrinjorich, 3, of Elizabeth rode in their cars during Saturday’s Citizens Hose No.1 parade in Glassport.

The agency has asked states for voter rolls, information on election crimes and procedures for checking voter eligibility, among other records. By CARTER WALKER and JEN FIFIELD Votebeat The U.S. Depar...

Most school districts in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties voted to increase taxes this year. By ANNA MARES, MEGAN TROTTER and JOE NAPSHA TribLive If you’re one of the Western Pennsylvania residents...

The guidelines include a three-offense rule for violators. To curb the use of phones in school, the Belle Vernon Area school board has approved a new cellphone policy for K-12 students. In a unanimous...

Much of the data they got from Pennsylvania-American Water turned out to be outdated. Elizabeth Township Fire Department has been trying to acquire fire hydrant information, but with little success. C...

Companion legislation will also be introduced in the state House. State Sen. Camera Bartolotta plans to introduce legislation aimed at accelerating permitting for data center projects. Bartolotta is j...

PennWest University professor Brian Wood and his son, Lucas, 7, of Bethel Park pick sunflowers and take part in a scavenger hunt Friday during opening day of the Schwirian Farm Sunflower Festival in F...

They’ve joined forces to introduce FORGES bills in the House and Senate. Five state lawmakers are introducing legislation that would aid the state’s steel industry. State Sens. Nick Pisciottano, D-Wes...

The move is intended to improve efficiency, but Larry Maggi has concerns about the decision. By the MVI A decision to outsource payroll processing services for Washington County government employees w...

The law, which will allow the Game Commission to set Sunday hunting dates, takes effect in early September. By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College BELLEFONTE — After years of debate, Pennsylvania...

Officials will consider reactivating the refinancing plan should economic conditions improve. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will pause a plan to refinance mor...