2 hurt in McKeesport explosion
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August 3, 2022

2 hurt in McKeesport explosion

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

Small business owner Rissa Shockley stood at the corner of Ninth and Locust streets in McKeesport Tuesday morning with tears running down her face as she watched first responders secure the Common Ground Building with caution tape.

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