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November 29, 2024

Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president, but she suggests no change

By By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader. But Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Mexico was already doing its part and had no interest in closing its borders. The two spoke just days after Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Trump said Sheinbaum “agreed to stop Migration through Mexico.” Sheinbaum indicated separately on social media that she told Trump that Mexico is already “taking care of” migrant caravans, calling it an “excellent conversation.”

McKeesport Candy Co. makes sweet holiday memories
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2025
The business has been churning out Christmas treats since 1927. The holiday season is one of the busiest times at McKeesport Candy Co., and staff members are excited to spread the holiday cheer with s...
Christmas isn’t a day off for everyone
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Some Valley residents will be on a regular work schedule today and tomorrow
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve looks different depending on the job. As residents in the Mon Valley rush through final errands and preparations, others are still on the clock, carrying forward on a holiday that doesn’...
West Mifflin students give back at holiday time
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2025
They participated in a gift drive to help children in need. There are several ways the West Mifflin Area School District community, teachers and students have been giving back to the community this ho...
Mon Valley Independent holiday schedule
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December 24, 2025
The Mon Valley Independent will not produce a print or electronic edition on Thursday in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. We will resume our regular publication schedule Friday. Only our newsr...
Elizabeth OKs budget with no tax increase
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2025
The borough has gone four years without raising property taxes. Elizabeth Borough council approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday’s meeting. Under the budget, total revenues and expendi...