The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that James Protin will serve as the organization's President for 2015.

By Miranda Startare

A non-profit charitable organization recently opened in the Mon Valley that aims to lend a "helping hand" to area residents who are in need of assistance and the kindness of a stranger.

The MVRCC recently took part in the official ribbon cutting at the practice of Dr. Perveen Punjani, MD, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, in Charleroi. She sees patients ages newborn to 21 years old with the help of her friendly and courteous office staff.

By Roger Dolanch, Broker/Owner

Housing analysts, economists and the real estate community at large have high hopes for 2015. The real estate market is expected to gain momentum this year for several reasons. Here are a few: