The Mon Valley Independent celebrates the revival of local news — and a 10-year...
Among Monessen, Pennsylvania’s oldest residents, you’ll find some who still hold out hope for a steel-industry comeback; the town is long past its glory days of roaring factories building a young nation. So far, no luck. Print journalism’s demise seems largely exaggerated, judging from the western Pennsylvania town,...
Fairly quiet Wednesday, possible showers later in the day
A few showers and storms will be possible later in the day Wednesday and Wednesday night.
A guide to navigating Pittsburgh’s buses and neighborhoods
Coming to Pitt as a new student can feel overwhelming, especially if you are new to living in a city. While moving to a new place may seem daunting, it is also a great opportunity to explore the exciting things Pittsburgh has to offer. Since many first year students do not have access to their cars, bussing around the
Pittsburgh Little Italy Days kicks off Thursday
Pittsburgh’s Little Italy Days kicks off this week for its 26th year. The annual festival starts Thursday and runs through Sunday along Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield.
As property taxes rise, some Allegheny County owners consider selling
(The Center Square)— Ed Benz has owned houses in Allegheny County since 1999, but recent tax increases are eating into his profits so much he might not be able to keep them.Last year, officials in the western Pennsylvania county raised its property tax rate by 36%, to 6.43 mills from 4.73 mills, the first hike in more
Penn Hills apartment fire deemed ‘suspicious,’ under investigation
A fire in Penn Hills on Wednesday morning is being considered “suspicious" and is now under investigation.
Pittsburgh Woman Bites Into Arby’s Chicken Slider and Finds Something Crunchy. Then the Manager...
Pittsburgh woman gets Arby’s Chicken Slider and double checks that it comes with a tender. Then she bites into it and finds a bone.
Automated red light enforcement begins today in Pittsburgh
Cameras at two Pittsburgh intersections will go live, starting today.
80 kilograms of cocaine seized during Pittsburgh-area drug trafficking operation
Two men were arrested and charged in connection to the investigation.
Lawsuit blames $750K in farm flooding damage on Elizabeth Forward school construction project
Richard and Irene Everly of Elizbeth Township claim in a lawsuit that excavation and construction at nearby Elizabeth Forward High School caused flooding damage to their barn. (Courtesy of Allegheny County Common Pleas Court) Owners of an Elizabeth Township farm are suing their school district and the companies leading

















