Slow, simple and homemade: A cottagecore kitchen revival

By By LAURA SAMPSON For the AP

Nearly 1 in 3 millennials say butter dishes, French doors and even old-style teapots are making a comeback in their homes. Interest in cottagecore, driven by a desire for simpler times and embraced by celebrities like Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, stays strong in 2025.

Light in the Darkness Festival held in Charleroi

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Community mourning after 12-year-old drowns while swimming in river

May 19, 2025

Crews found the body of Rontae Lester Saturday afternoon. By the MVI The Donora community is mourning the tragic death of a 12-yearold boy who drowned Saturday while swimming with friends in the Monon...

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Westmoreland transit puts changes on hold

May 19, 2025

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Long planned revisions of Westmoreland County’s public transportation service are on hold as officials await clarity on funding. Substantial alterations in the county tran...

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West Mifflin Area board gets food service update

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 19, 2025

Several unique culinary events were held during the school year. West Mifflin Area school board members heard from The Nutrition Group, the district’s food service providers, at a recent meeting. Dela...

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Cleanup effort beautifies downtown Charleroi

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 19, 2025

Charleroi Area students took part in the volunteer event. The community came together to beautify Charleroi’s downtown area on Friday. It was a group effort, giving meaning to the saying “many hands m...

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Open house held at Monessen No. 1 VFD

May 19, 2025

Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 hosted its second annual open house Saturday. The event provided an opportunity for local residents to stop by, learn how the station operates and meet their n...