Student home from studying abroad misses whirlwind romance

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently returned to the United States after studying abroad, and I have a whirlwind of emotions following my departure from the city that became my temporary home. I am sad to leave the friends I made from all over the world, and I’m also leaving behind a guy I connected with.

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West Mifflin Area celebrates opening of performing arts center

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 12, 2026

A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday for the high school’s new auditorium. After more than a year of being closed, West Mifflin Area High School’s auditorium is finally open. A grand opening...

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Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries?

Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle

By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA

March 12, 2026

The suit argues Pennsylvania’s closed primaries violate the state constitution by giving Democrats and Republicans more voting power than independents. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...

Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building

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Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 12, 2026

Monongahela Heritage Church is eyeing the downtown location for a thrift store for the community. The City Mission Thrift Store plans to close its Monongahela location on Saturday, but a potential buy...

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2nd man charged in 2022 fatal shooting

By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive

March 12, 2026

The alleged murder took place in a Rostraver Township shopping plaza parking lot on Nov. 5, 2022. A second person has been charged in connection with a Nov. 5, 2022, fatal shooting in Rostraver Townsh...

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Appliance Warehouse acquires Appliance Part Doctor in Monongahela

March 12, 2026

A grand opening celebration will be announced in the near future. For the MVI Appliance Warehouse has officially acquired Appliance Part Doctor. The accquisition expands Appliance Warehouse’s ability ...

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Charleroi VFD hoping to expand fire station property

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 12, 2026

The Charleroi Volunteer Fire Department is hoping council will donate the property to the department. The Charleroi Volunteer Fire Department has the trucks and the calls to answer. What it doesn’t ha...