90% of Americans have been a victim of tourist traps, avoid them on your next cruise

By By JENNIFER ALLEN For the AP

Stopping at popular ports of call while on your dream cruise can have a downside: tourist traps. Nearly 90% of Americans have been victims of a tourist trap at least once in the past two years according to a survey by PhotoAid in 2024. Here’s how to avoid overpriced souvenirs and inauthentic experiences on your next cruise.

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CHARLEROI AREA STAGES ‘HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION’

March 10, 2025

Charleroi Area High School students staged the musical ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ this weekend. Senior Lairah DiPietrantonio as Persephone is shown with the “Fates” during a scene from Saturday’s prese...

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More Pa. elder abuse transparency, accountability is coming

By By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA

March 10, 2025

The Department of Aging will soon disclose county compliance data related to elder abuse investigations. Failing agencies could face harsher penalties. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...

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Work progressing on Boston Ballfield project

By SARAH PELLIS

March 10, 2025

The new fieldhouse recenty had its walls and roof erected. Progress is moving along at the Boston Ballfield in Elizabeth Township, where a new field house is under construction. During last week’s mon...

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MONESSEN FIRE DAMAGES DECK

March 10, 2025

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Fallowfield seeking new engineer

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 10, 2025

The township’s current engineering firm, Hatch, is no longer able to serve due to changes in the company. Fallowfield Township hopes to soon have a new engineering firm. Hatch has served as the townsh...

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U.S. Rep. Lee, colleagues reintroduce bill to protect workers’ right to organize

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 10, 2025

The bill would add more protections to unions and their elections. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, announced she and several colleagues reintroduced a bill to improve workers’ rights and their righ...