Teen struggles balancing job, school, social life

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 16-year-old teenage daughter landed a part-time job this semester, and I can tell she’s really feeling the pressure of trying to juggle work, school and her social life all at once. I want to support her independence and growth, but I can see how stressed out she is getting.

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Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed U.S. Steel deal

May 22, 2025

The saga over the acquisition of U.S. Steel has dragged on for 17 months. Wire reports Nippon Steel Corp. has bolstered its pledge to invest in United States Steel Corp. in the event that President Do...

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Municipal roundup: Election Day results from Valley communities

May 22, 2025

The winners will move on to the Nov. 4 general election. By the MVI This year’s primary election featured a large number of uncontested races throughout the Mon Valley, including a fair amount of race...

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McKeesport Area prom royalty

May 22, 2025

McKeesport Area High School will host prom tonight at the Omni William Penn. The promenade begins at 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. This year’s prom court king and queen nominees are: Deshea Davis, Co...

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NBV’s new grants committee is paying off for the borough

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 22, 2025

Councilwoman Karen Jones has been leading the committee, with several helpers, to bring money to the borough. More grant dollars will hopefully be coming to North Belle Vernon soon. Since council crea...