‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13 — ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Brutalist’ land 10 apiece
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January 24, 2025

‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13 — ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Brutalist’ land 10 apiece

By By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer 

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday.

Community helps Cook Farm celebrate 250th birthday
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Community helps Cook Farm celebrate 250th birthday
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 10, 2026
More than a year of planning went into Saturday’s events. With reenactors, local dignitaries, dozens of volunteers and community members, the historic Cook Farm anniversary was a celebration 250 years...
State police covering more municipalities than ever
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State police covering more municipalities than ever
By By EMILY SCOLNICK Pennsylvania 
August 10, 2026
There are concerns that recruitment and funding may not keep up with the increased responsibility. Capital-Star The state legislature has trimmed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed spending plans each year ...
Epiphany of our Lord wraps up annual festival
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Epiphany of our Lord wraps up annual festival
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 10, 2026
Food, games and fellowship drew large crowds to the event. Epiphany of Our Lord Church closed out its annual festival on Saturday with a performance by the Dr. Zoot Band, followed by fireworks and an ...
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August 10, 2026
We’ll have coverage of a back-to-school event in Elizabeth in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
Westmoreland museum boosts attendance 142%
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Westmoreland museum boosts attendance 142%
By By NATHAN FERRARO TribLive 
August 10, 2026
Director Silvia Filippini-Fantoni has introduced interactive experiences tied to art. At a time when many museums are still struggling to reach pre-pandemic attendance numbers and fundraising is chall...