Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.

By By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly before he was forced to resign, the nation’s top vaccine regulator says he refused to grant Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s team unrestricted access to a tightly held vaccine safety database, fearing that the information might be manipulated or even deleted.

MVI’s Christmas Cheer Club returns to help with holidays

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Skill games again avoid regulation in Pennsylvania

November 28, 2025

A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to regulate them. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This year’s state budget did...

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Belle Vernon Area Rotarians honored with prestigious Paul Harris Fellows awards

November 28, 2025

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contributions made in their name to the Rotary. For the MVI Seven Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club members were hono...

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Ribbon-cutting celebrates latest Pricedale park upgrades

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 28, 2025

Phase 3 work was recently completed at Betty Ambler Park in Rostraver Township. Last week, Rostraver Township officials held the official ribbon-cutting for Phase 3 of Betty Ambler Park, which has bee...

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Valley businesses going big for Small Business Saturday

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 28, 2025

Created 16 years ago by American Express, Small Business Saturday is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving to generate support for locally owned stores. Across the Mon Valley, the start of the holiday ...