Phillips’ love for tennis clearly shows

By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports

When Sally Phillips attended Donora High School, the attitude toward girls sports was almost as if organized interscholastic sports had a sign proclaiming “NO GIRLS ALLOWED.” Title IX was still several years away from being enacted.

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Family grateful for community’s response after fire destroys home

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 4, 2025

A fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the River House Cafe. A Monessen family has love in their hearts and a lot to be grateful for, in spite of the fire that destroyed their home and mo...

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White Oak’s Temple B’Nai Israel prepares to close

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 4, 2025

A closing weekend will be held later this month to welcome back former members one last time. After more than 100 years of hosting services and celebrating Jewish heritage in the White Oak area, Templ...

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Mon Valley Home Show set to begin 34th year

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 4, 2025

It will run through Sunday at cfsbank Event Center. The 34th annual Mon Valley Home Show officially kicks off today with plenty of exhibits to check out. The event, hosted by Equipment Connection and ...

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SPHS receives USA Today top workplace award

April 4, 2025

Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Inc. (SPHS) was recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. The award was presented at the USA Today Top Workplaces 2025 National Awards Summit held in La...

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State officials discuss issues affecting firefighters

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 4, 2025

Democratic lawmakers sought feedback on problems that local fire departments encounter. State Democratic lawmakers held a joint policy committee discussion Thursday to brainstorm how best to support f...

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McKeesport Area’s budget proposal keeps taxes steady

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 4, 2025

A projected $2.6 million deficit will be made up with unassigned funds. McKeesport Area School District’s proposed 2025-26 budget does not include a tax increase for property owners. The tentative bud...