Judge: EPA can’t end grants from $20B Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects

By By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press

A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some of the frozen money. The ruling is a defeat for President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency, which argues the program is rife with financial mismanagement.

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IU1 student showcase at PennWest California

March 25, 2026

From left, Ringgold Area High School students Zachary Donovan, Alissa Rotta and Daniel Sesco display their projects during the Intermediate Unit 1 Student Showcase at the PennWest California Convocati...

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Elizabeth to apply for Main Streets Allegheny grants

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 25, 2026

Council did not have a voting meeting, but discussed applying for grants. Due to lack of a quorum, Elizabeth Council did not hold its monthly voting meeting Tuesday. Council members Cole Buchina, Char...

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Monessen official seeking help to beautify City Park

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 25, 2026

Monessen Councilwoman Karen Cosner is hoping city residents, business and organizations will join the effort. Monessen Councilwoman Karen Cosner has taken on the task of beautifying Monessen City Park...

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Shapiro parodies and chatbot phone banks — how AI is popping up in Pa. elections

March 25, 2026

A bill pending in the Pa. Capitol would impose consequences for using AI to misrepresent candidates close to an election. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing ...

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Volunteers reviving Friends of the Belle Vernon Public Library

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 25, 2026

After more than 25 years of inactivity, the Friends group is being revived by a growing circle of volunteers. From a high school senior to longtime residents, a small but determined group is rebuildin...

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Mon Valley man charged with sexually assaulting student at Fayette County school

March 25, 2026

Daniel Cervone of Carroll Township was a JROTC instructor with Laurel Highlands High School. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive An instructor at Laurel Highlands High School in Fayette County was arrested ...