Final Pop Up and Play event of the summer promotes activity

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s McKeesport Family Center held its final Pop Up and Play event this week, and organizers said it was the biggest event of the year.

Wednesday’s free event called on kids from around the city to put on their swimsuits and come to the Renzie Spray Park to cool off.

To read the rest of this story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent, call 724-314-0035 to subscribe or subscribe to our online edition at https://e.monvalleyindependent.com.

Main

TUESDAY

July 27, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Forward Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

Main

The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC

July 27, 2026

The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC, 1719 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062. Home delivery price is $240.00 per year. Single Copy is...

Around The Valley

Arnold Palmer airport shutdown creates sudden opportunity for regional runways

By By NATHAN FERRARO TribLive

July 27, 2026

Facilities in Johnstown, Hagerstown, State College and Morgantown are positioning themselves to serve travelers left without local flights. When Michelle Kish flew back to Southwestern Pennsylvania fr...

Around The Valley

Parkway East bridge to reopen

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

July 27, 2026

The Parkway East’s newly installed Commercial Street Bridge will reopen Monday evening, more than a week ahead of schedule, PennDOT and the governor’s office announced Sunday afternoon. Gov. Josh Shap...

Around The Valley

CRIME BRIEFS

July 27, 2026

A McKeesport woman faces charges after police say she stole $33,000 from a resident of the city’s assisted living facility, The Palms at O’Neil. Aubreyanna DeCicco, 27, who was employed as a caretaker...

News

Monessen car crash leaves 2 women injured

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 27, 2026

Fire Chief Delmar Hepple praised the response of firefighters and citizens in the area of Grand and Parente boulevards. Two women were flown to a Pittsburgh trauma center after a Saturday night crash ...