Politics
December 12, 2024

How should police respond to mental health calls?

ON JAN. 7, Susan Shepherd called the police. Her son Christopher Shepherd, 48, was in the grip of a psychiatric crisis. He had a kitchen knife. He barricaded himself in his Upper St. Clair home.

Riding On Dad’s Shoulders
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July 1, 2026
Sean Regina of Youngwood carries his son, Elijah, 5, on his shoulders Tuesday afternoon as they made their way to a fishing spot with friends at Cedar Creek Park. Temperatures soared into the 90s acro...
PennWest officials believe sweeping plan will improve academic experiences
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By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
July 1, 2026
PENNWEST •A4 Pennsylvania Western University has finalized an academic program array that cuts dozens of programs and realigns others in an effort to improve academic quality, promote student success ...
Davanzo kicked off House floor for ‘patriotic’ suit
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By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive 
July 1, 2026
The Mon Valley legislator was told his choice of clothing was considered to be a “costume.” Who knew that wearing a red-andwhite striped suit jacket could get a state representative from Smithton kick...
Pa. lawmakers miss another budget deadline
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2026
The state Senate went into recess Tuesday and won’t reconvene until there’s a final budget proposal to consider. Pennsylvania lawmakers missed the Tuesday deadline to pass a state budget, but there’s ...
Renzie Sprayground Reopening Early
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July 1, 2026
The Renzie Sprayground at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport will reopen ahead of schedule after being closed for maintenance Tuesday, according to the City of McKeesport mayor’s office. The sprayground ...
Charleroi cancels meeting, closes offices due to heat
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 1, 2026
Borough officials made the announcement in a notice that was posted Tuesday. Charleroi Borough has canceled tonight’s agenda meeting and will close its administrative offices through the remainder of ...