Everyday Living
August 30, 2024

Minimal, simple, and sustainable: Why tiny homes are going big in America

By By JULES YAP Wealth of Geeks 

As housing prices continue to rise, many people in the United States are veering toward a new-ish style of living space: the tiny house. According to a report by Investment Property Exchange Services, 73% of Americans would consider living in a tiny home.

Halloween celebrated at parade in North Belle Vernon
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November 2, 2026
Large crowds came out Saturday to enjoy the annual Halloween parade in Belle Vernon/North Belle Vernon. See more parade photos on page A2 and in our online photo gallery at  http://See more parade pho...
Lebanon Presbyterian Church celebrates 250 years
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 2, 2026
Festivities included the opening of a time capsule buried in 1965. For 250 years, Lebanon Presbyterian Church in West Mifflin has been a site for generations of faithful people to worship God and serv...
Salvation Army kickoff dinner will launch Red Kettle campaign
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
November 2, 2026
The event, set for Thursday at St. Spyridon’s Hellenic Center, will feature several raffles and entertainment. The Mon Valley Salvation Army will host its second annual Red Kettle kickoff dinner Thurs...
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
November 2, 2026
Sheriff James Albert claims vehicle GPS tracking infringes on his autonomy, while commissioners defend the policy as routine county management By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The list of disputes between...
What to know about the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period
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November 2, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer...