The annual White House correspondents’ dinner fiasco

Over the weekend, the White House Correspondents’ Association abruptly canceled the performance of comedian Amber Ruffin, originally scheduled for the organization’s April 26 annual dinner. Once a celebrity-filled pageant of Washington journalists and politicians, the dinner has struggled to find equilibrium and meaning since the first election of President Donald Trump in 2016.

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Enjoying the Donora library

April 11, 2025

Niko D’Emidio, 9, of Donora, plays a game at the computer after picking up a copy of “The Cryptid Catcher” by Lija Fisher at Donora Public Library Thursday afternoon. The library plans to host a child...

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Mission Agape seeking volunteers to help plant orchard in White Oak

April 11, 2025

Volunteers are needed to provide help with the planting project Saturday morning. By ANNA LISA HAUGHWOUT McKeesport Community Newsroom Mission Agape in White Oak is seeking volunteers to help plant 28...

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Public offers input into West Mifflin’s proposed community center

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 11, 2025

Thursday’s meeting was held to find out what community members want to see in the project. West Mifflin Borough held a meeting for the public Thursday to discuss plans for its upcoming community cente...

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Bid OK’d for stadium improvements

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 11, 2025

Thursday’s MVI story reported the vote results inaccurately. Ringgold school board unanimously approved a $2.6 million bid for proposed improvements to Joe Montana Stadium at Wednesday’s meeting. The ...

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McKeesport Area approves preliminary budget

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 11, 2025

It holds taxes steady for the 2025-26 school year. The McKeesport Area school board unanimously approved a preliminary budget Thursday with no tax increase for 2025-26. Board President Mark Holtzman e...

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Charthene Club honors girls of the month and scholarship recipient

April 11, 2025

Charthene Club members recently held their annual tea to celebrate girls of the month selected from Charleroi Area High School and their annual scholarship recipient. The girls of the month are select...