Burning coal leaves dangerous waste. President Trump’s EPA eyes looser rules for handling it

By By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press

In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste — in a pile so big it could fill the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium twice over — threaten groundwater with heavy metal pollution.

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Pennwest runner cross-trains on Great Allegheny Passage

June 24, 2026

Rosalyn Perozzi of Belle Vernon rides her bicycle Tuesday afternoon along the Great Allegheny Passage trail at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. A member of the PennWest California cross country...

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Air monitoring project reveals concerns

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 24, 2026

Data collection will continue in the area through December. Protect PT and the Environmental Health Project held a joint information session on Monessen’s air quality Tuesday at Monessen High School. ...

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International Village to relocate some activities

June 24, 2026

The annual celebration in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park is scheduled for Aug. 18-20. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Coming off a successful Juneteenth celebration in McKeesport, Mayor Thomas Maglicco...

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Clairton OKs new CBAs with Teamsters union

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

June 24, 2026

The city is also planning legislation to control the spread of vape shops. Clairton officials approved collective bargaining agreements Tuesday night with Teamsters Local Union 205, representing cleri...

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Senate approves bill to update nonprofit reporting requirements

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 24, 2026

Sponsored by two local senators, the bill received unanimous support. The state Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would update financial reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations r...

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Data center concerns have residents asking Allegheny County to step in, but its power may be limited

June 24, 2026

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