Monaca Community Pulse

Pennsylvania households saw typical monthly electric bills rise from $213 to $257 as supply prices jumped 14.6% year-over-year.

Data center demand is...

The Victim Services Program advocates for victims' rights and helps connect them to essential resources, as discussed at the Mercer County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed H.B. 858 on July 20 requiring municipalities to collect and maintain property owner contact details so non-resident landlords...

Greg Bradac, a lifelong Hermitage resident, has served the community since 2016 with deep military roots.

• Joined Hermitage Fire Department...

• Pennsylvania households may save $207 each in the 2028-2029 year under the extended PJM price cap.
• Statewide, the move keeps more than $2 billion...

Pennsylvania's new measles dashboard lets residents check county-level cases, vaccination status, and updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday....

Pennsylvania American Water customers will see a smaller rate increase than requested, with new rates effective August 13.

• Approved increase: $74.9...

Governor Josh Shapiro leads challenger Stacy Garrity 53% to 40% in the latest Quinnipiac poll, with 51% of voters approving his job performance. The...

Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled mandatory life sentences for felony murder unconstitutional, effective July 24.

• AG Dave Sunday warns of serious...

• Find City Taxes info and quick links on the official page
• Download forms and access Mayor’s Court details directly from the site
• Additional local alerts on water billing and meetings also posted there

• House Bill 2694 would authorize one new medical marijuana dispensary permit in each of Pennsylvania's six regions, limited to disadvantaged,...

Hoffman Homes hosted Miss Pennsylvania for an ice cream social on July 8, creating smiles and memories for local youth. Senator Doug Mastriano...

Pennsylvania’s new law bans phosphorus in most residential fertilizers and caps nitrogen at 0.7 lb per 1,000 sq ft per application, directly changing...

Travel Disruptions

• ⚡ YLive Street Closures: Street closures on 5th Avenue and Federal Street in Youngstown on 7/10 and 7/11 will restrict local...

Street closures for the YLive event will affect travel through downtown Youngstown this weekend.

• 5th Avenue closed from Madison Avenue to Arlington...

Pennsylvania SNAP households hit by weekend power outages can now request replacement benefits for destroyed food.

• Eligibility: Food lost due to...

Pennsylvania's statewide 211 phone outage leaves ZIP 16148 residents without a key line for community resources and emergencies. Text your zip code to 898-211 for a navigator or visit pa211.org instead.

A Hubbard business owner finally received the remaining $3,091.92 credit on July 8 after his water bills tripled following meter replacements,...

Pennsylvania Senate leaders remain confident a budget deal can be reached this week despite being eight days past the deadline. The main sticking...

State officials are sharing storm cleanup guidance after weekend damage.

• Document property damage immediately and contact your insurance company...