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Gov. Shapiro tests political muscle in Pa. midterms
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Gov. Shapiro tests political muscle in Pa. midterms
April 27, 2026
He’s in a strong position to be reelected, but his influence on other state races could be significant. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania gov...
Opening of Titan Arboretum, T’s Trail celebrated
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WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Opening of Titan Arboretum, T’s Trail celebrated
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 27, 2026
They were developed in partnership with Tree Pittsburgh. For Arbor Day, a living outdoor classroom came to the West Mifflin Area School District. The district celebrated the grand opening of its Titan...
Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft
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Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft
April 27, 2026
Planners reported virtually no crime or traffic problems during the three-day event. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI and JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Pittsburgh spent years building the foundation to host the 2026 NFL...
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Woman accused of fatally shooting man outside party
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Woman accused of fatally shooting man outside party
By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive 
April 27, 2026
She told police she fired in self-defense, but found afterward that the victim was not armed. A Clairton woman is accused of fatally shooting a man in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood last week...
Central Elementary encourages student leaders
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ELIZABETH FORWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Central Elementary encourages student leaders
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 27, 2026
Principal Frank Berdar talked to the school board about the fifthgrade brave bunch program, along with other school topics. Teachers and staff at Central Elementary School are coming up with new ideas...
PennWest, Mattress Factory to host regional arts festival
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PennWest, Mattress Factory to host regional arts festival
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 27, 2026
It will take place Wednesday on the California campus. PennWest California, in a partnership with Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum, will host the Southwestern Pennsylvania Art Bas...
Sports
Baseball playoff spots at stake in season’s final days
High school, Sports
Baseball playoff spots at stake in season’s final days
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
April 27, 2026
Several teams have a path to the postseason, but a few of them might need some help. The end of the WPIAL baseball and softball regular seasons are approaching, and there are a number of Mon Valley ba...
‘Dreams come true’ for Solovyov in first playoff game
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
‘Dreams come true’ for Solovyov in first playoff game
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
April 27, 2026
The Penguins rookie is only the eighth player ever from Belarus to appear in the NHL postseason. PHILADELPHIA — While Game 4 of the first-round playoff series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phila...
Bucs blanked; Brewers avoid sweep
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
Bucs blanked; Brewers avoid sweep
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 27, 2026
Milwaukee’s Kyle Harrison struck out 12 in the 5-0 win. The Pittsburgh Pirates were seeking their first sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in a decade, but Kyle Harrison proved to be a roadblock. The 24-y...
Reminiscent of 2018, Steelers have decisions to make at QB
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
Reminiscent of 2018, Steelers have decisions to make at QB
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 27, 2026
Coach Mike McCarthy will face tough calls when deciding on backups. A veteran future Hall of Fame returning starter. A trusted longtime backup. The previous year’s lateround rookie who turned some hea...
Obituaries
Shelby G. Rhodes – Monongahela
Obituaries
Shelby G. Rhodes – Monongahela
April 25, 2026
A celebration of life will be held for Shelby G. Rhodes, 26, of Monongahela, who passed away unexpectedly in March. Shelby was born on Oct. 13, 1999, in Hemet, Calif., a son of the late Gerald D. and ...
Patricia Ann ‘Pat’ Triscik – Houston, Pa.
Obituaries
Patricia Ann ‘Pat’ Triscik – Houston, Pa.
April 25, 2026
Patricia Ann “Pat” Triscik, age 90, of Houston, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living, Pittsburgh. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 30, 1935, a daughter o...