Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.

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Power restoration from storms could be 5-7 days

May 1, 2025

Allegheny County was one of the hardest hit areas in the state in terms of power outages that were still affecting about 425,000 customers Wednesday afternoon. By JOE NAPSHA AND BRIAN C. RITTMEYER Tri...

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Pa. American Water donates to LaRosa club in memory of Rep. Gergely

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 1, 2025

A ceremonial check presentation gathered local elected officials to the McKeesport-based youth club. The late state Rep. Matt Gergely was remembered Wednesday as Pennsylvania American Water donated to...

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Fundraiser to benefit Fur All Kittys rescue in West Mifflin

By By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom

May 1, 2025

The West Mifflin-based cat rescue will host a vendor show and flea market Saturday. A male cat that goes by the name “Bulldozer” darted behind a stack of boxes, his eyes wide with uncertainty. Nearby,...

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EF students give back at ‘Night of Service’

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 1, 2025

Student groups from the middle and high school planned and funded a service project to help local and national causes. Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its t...

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Founders’ Hall Middle School musical, ‘Moana Jr.,’ showcases young talent

May 1, 2025

The students will stage the musical at the Francis McClure Elementary School auditorium. By SANDY SABOT For the McKeesport Area School District Disney’s “Moana Jr.” is the musical chosen by McKeesport...

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No injuries reported at North Belle Vernon apartment fire

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 1, 2025

Thanks to the swift response by local firefighters, a fire at a second-floor apartment building in North Belle Vernon was quickly contained. Firefighters were called to the building at 903 Broad Ave.,...